Good morning, Readers!
Sorry this is later this week. I’m stuck somewhere between this week is taking forever and how is it Wednesday already?! But it worked out, because today I get to boast about friends of mine.
I’ve known Jen and Éric for so long I forget how long it’s been. I’ve used them as beta readers, and Éric is my first choice always for interior formatting. He’s done all of my self-published books.
We used to be in a writing group together, but I’ve pulled away from that. Actually, apart from martial arts, I’ve pulled away from a lot. I should probably make myself be more social.
It was in Jen and Éric’s basement that we recorded most of the episodes of Nights at the Round Table. They have always been so kind, and generous, and supportive. I am incredibly lucky to call them my friends.
And super proud of them both.
Jen and Éric are both writers, and both of them are launching a new book.
Jen has written the second book in her Lost in Love series, Winging It! Here’s what’s about:
A wedding and a summer camp that Tommy and Carter are never going to forget.Tommy discovers magic exists, his boyfriend is a rock giant, and his sister is marrying one of the leaders of a supernatural community called Aetherborn.Carter learns to navigate an in-person relationship, introducing Tommy to the magical world, and being involved in his Ariki’s wedding.Both boys need to build their confidence in each other, themselves, and their relationship. The Door Tech summer camp seems to be the perfect way to do that, until they get magically transported to the not-so-fictional world of Everdome. In this realm of Domed continents floating in space, winged beasts, and new cultures, the boys will have to overcome challenges beyond anything they’ve seen before.The only way they, and their relationship, can survive is if they start Winging It!
Éric is launching The Copper Tarnish, and here is what this one is about:
Until last summer, I was the most popular girl in school. Then I was accused of killing my boyfriend when he disappeared. Luckily, he didn’t die, but he wasn’t the same when he came back. Murder accusations are nothing compared to the rumours that I kissed said boyfriend’s sister. That rumour proved to be the real killer for my popularity.
Now everyone hates me except the gorgeous new girl who seems determined to ruin any chances of being popular by hanging out with me. There’s also a cute soldier hanging around my mom’s diner and freaky sounds in the woods.
Autumn definitely won’t be dull. All I need to do is graduate…and stay alive.
To celebrate all this awesomeness, they’re throwing an in-person book launch Saturday, July 19th from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. I am teaching, so I don’t think I can make it, which has me gutted, actually. I really want to celebrate with them. But just because I can’t be there doesn’t mean I can’t boast about it.
If you’re in the area, I definitely recommend heading out there. There will be prizes and stuff, and you’ll be supporting two wonderful authors who are also wonderful people. Added bonus: BOOKS!
Alright, an RSVP is required, so they know how many people to feed (it’s not at a pub or anything). There are two ways to do this. If you’re on Facebook, you can head over to the event page and RSVP there. Or you can email them and let them know.
I’m stupid proud of them both, and I’m so happy they get to celebrate two awesome books. I’m super bummed I can’t be there, but I will be celebrating all the same.
Congrats Jen and Éric. These books are awesome, and I’m so thrilled for you. I’m sorry I have to miss the event, but I’ll buy you drinks another time to make it up.
Alright, I have a manuscript to finish editing.
Slán go foill!
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Whoo!!! Congratulations and well done, Jen and Eric!