Livi is back! Yampellec’s Idol is officially out today.

I’ve been talking about this for months now so I probably don’t need to go through the jacket copy/summary, lalala. Just a reminder of the buy links in case you’re not into preorders:

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I’m still so proud of this book–it was so much goddamn work, so much to juggle, but I think it’s one of the best I’ve written, and I’m thrilled to share it with readers at long last. It also had double the preorder numbers from the last book, and I don’t know if it’s the new readers the series has picked up in the interim, or the sheer fact that preorder has been up since last October so it gave folks time to find it–but I had a lot of people go out of their way to tell me they were quitting the series due to the delay, so I am PLEASANTLY surprised by the remaining interest.

I am just…I am feeling so HASHTAG BLESSED right now, in this moment, with this book out that I’m so pleased with, with the tremendous monthly support from patrons, with everyone who picked up a copy of Livi today, and from the early word from readers who are enjoying the book so far.

Thank you for believing in Livi.

If you know anyone who hasn’t started the series yet, the boxset is a Kobo Daily Deal and available for $1.99 today ONLY (reg $14.99). Not in all regions–they decide that kind of thing, not me.

As for me, I got a SURPRISE last night when I discovered the pharmacy nearby finally had covid vaccine appointments, so I was able to book my first shot for today at noon (yes, I qualified ages ago; I’m rural, it’s been a dystopian nightmare). Now I’m ready to fight off FORK HANDS and I couldn’t be happier.

We’re two weeks out from Livi Talbot’s return!

I’m awash with feelings over this.

I love this book. I do. It has things I’ve been excited to write for several years now, back when I first wrote Solomon’s Seal in 2012. (If you ever wonder whether writers know everything in advance, I can’t answer for others–and I am certainly surprised by some things myself–but I’ve known a lot of the big set pieces and tent pole moments from the start, so yes, I’ve always known where this is going–in fact I only get a little fuzzy with the details around book nine or so, though I do know the very final series ending).

I’m excited for people to read this book.

I’m terrified for people to read this book.

So many feels are wrapped up into this book, given that I was writing it when I first got The Psych Kittens, and writing it again when Gus died. And as I get deeper into the series, I recognize more and more these books–beyond the fun window-dressing of adventure and fantastical elements–are about confronting and unpacking past trauma, which I know not everyone signed up for and won’t stick around for, probably.

With everyone release I worry that it’ll be the one that kills the series enjoyment for folks. And I know sometimes it is–some readers inevitably fall off the series, whether due to it not meeting their expectation or the wait between releases. Nothing I can do about that–I can just deliver the best book I’m capable of and this, this, is definitely it at this point. It’s the best book I could make it, the best I’m capable of. It’s a big, messy book, with a lot of big, messy bits of me in it, and a lot of people worked really hard on helping me get it out there to people.

So we’ve got two weeks to go. And despite knowing it’s foolish for me to be anxious–because book releases aren’t like movie releases, or music releases, since with very few exceptions they are not something people read/finish immediately, so I know it’ll be met with initial silence–I still remain nervous and terrified and hopeful as we near the release date.

If you’ve not preordered yet, it’s up absolutely everywhere, including available at Amazon now in paperback and I’ll have signed copies at Etsy in another week or two. If you absolutely must read right now, you can also get it at Payhip in all ebook formats.

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I’m so excited to be included in this fantasy bundle. Six novels for 99c, including Solomon’s Seal by me. Of the other contributions, I’ve read A Magical Inheritance and Desires, Known, and I’ve got Pirates & Privateers on my TBR. I’m excited to check out the others!

Secrets mixed with magic can be deadly.

Secrets have the power to protect or destroy. Forgotten lore, mysterious weapons, and magical libraries can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Covert missions, secret societies, and lost memories can provide salvation. Prepare for adventure and unlock the many secrets in MAGIC & MYSTERY!

This is a limited time boxset, so grab it now!

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