::Waves:: Something is going around in our area. It’s like a summer cold and not a summer cold. It starts with body aches, specifically in the legs. Gordon and I both had it since Monday and it finally ran us down. I’m typing this and fantasizing about crawling onto the couch and napping. I talked
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THE INHERITANCE Paperback Format
We are happy to share that THE INHERITANCE paperbacks have now populated on most retailer websites. These are print-on-demand (POD) editions and include the interior illustrations, rendered in black and white for the print format. Above are links to a few of the major retailers that carry it. The distribution for the paperback is handled
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Inheritance Zoom Party
Hi Horde, As promised, here is the recording of our recent Zoom Q&A session for the release of The Inheritance. We had such a great time chatting with you about crossovers, Maggie, future plans and galactic robes. The spoiler session is not included, but worry naught! It’s nothing we won’t all be privy to in
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Book Marketing, Trad Publishing and Other Questions
Update: We had an unexpected crash that wiped out this post. We recreated it, but you might get it twice in your email. It’s Monday! The release week is over. Okay, I understand that enthusiasm about Mondays might seem strange, but to me this Monday means that I finally get to write. I feel like
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Frinnterview: Ada and Elias
Dina: Welcome, dear BDH, to the new edition of the Frinnterviews. Today we have two guests from a different Earth with us: Adaline Moore, Dimensional Breach Resource Assessor; and Elias McFeron, Guildmaster of Cold Chaos. Our chef prepared special refreshments and some snacks. Elias: Are these… what are these? Dina: They are gourmet triple chocolate
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The Inheritance is #1 Amazon Bestseller
Holy crap. I’m shocked. Gordon is shocked. Our agent is being very cool about this. She is like, “Of course, it’s #1.” No publicity. No marketing. No nothing. BDH, you are so damn impressive. OMG. OMG. ::fans self:: Okay, I will compose myself now. Urgent things: Print is in the works, should pop up in
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Happy Book Birthday to THE INHERITANCE
Welcome to the Breach Wars! The Inheritance actually slipped into Amazon circulation late last night, so we had to scramble a little bit to match it on our store. I have a few store queries to take care of and I will jump on it right after this post. Obligatory cover and synopsis. We are
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Zoom Q&A for The Inheritance Release
An important message from Bear: Woof! We’ll be celebrating the release of THE INHERITANCE (Book 1 of the new Breach Wars series) with a live Q&A event: Join Ilona and Gordon on Saturday, August 16 at 10 AM Central on Zoom – register here. We’ll be diving in the breach to tackle all things Inheritance,
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Store Update and New Pub Date
The new pub date for THE INHERITANCE (EBOOK) is Tuesday, August 12th. The new proofreader has the file and confirmed that the deadline is doable. The files will be uploaded on Tuesday 12th, so it may take a little bit to propagate through the retailer channels. Meaning if we upload it in the morning, Amazon
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Good News/Bad News
Bad news: THE INHERITANCE has been delayed to early next week. Our proofreader had an emergency so we had to pivot at the last minute. The book must be proofread. We should get the exact date for you later today when the new proofreader has a chance to review the manuscript. Good news: To allow
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Tears of the Wolf by Elisabeth Wheatley
I have a recommended read for you this morning. After the murder of her child, Brynn of the Istovari wants nothing more than to escape the shackles of her birthright. As a sorceress and the last of a once-great bloodline, many still seek to use her for their own schemes. Brynn will do anything for
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We Got Mail
A very official-looking envelope addressed to the BDH was waiting for me this morning when I got to work. Indigo-colored seal, bond paper smelling faintly of melted aetherium, letterhead. The whole shebang. RE: Application to JoinFrom: Cold Chaos GuildApplicant: The HordeTalent: Book Devouring Thank you for your enthusiastic interest in joining Cold Chaos. After a
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