July Newsletter: Cover is Here!

Hope, Supporting Artists, and Culture Shock

Hello from the USA!

I’m stateside and completely topsy-turvy with jet lag and culture shock. I flew internationally, drove 30+ hours, and somehow managed to do a cover reveal for my next book without steady internet or sanity—both things I recommend for authors! And can I tell you what YOU, readers and friends, did???

I set a goal of 250 prelaunch followers on Kickstarter. Prelaunch followers are those who follow the Kickstarter campaign to be notified when the book goes live. I’ve seen several authors aim for 500 or 1,000 prelaunch followers as it helps the algorithm and campaign success. But I thought . . .

I can’t do that.

I don’t have the time as a mom, pastor’s wife, living cross-culturally, and having an autoimmune condition

I’ve been beat up too many times to hope for big things

I’ll always be small

So many lies, right? BUT on cover reveal day the Kickstarter reached 277 prelaunch followers!!! It was a big Tom and Jerry-style whomp on the head. How had I written a book about HOPE against all odds, about discerning truth, about making your story a brave one and forgotten it in my own life?

THANK YOU for challenging me to believe in myself and these stories! Now, I’m aiming for 500 prelaunch followers for this Kickstarter . . . and this time I believe it’s possible ❤️

COVER REVEAL!

⬆️⬆️⬆️ Sign up to follow the Kickstarter and be the first to hear when the book goes live! There will be tiers for ebook, paperback, hardback, special add ons 👀 Campaign goes live September 2nd. Help me reach 500 followers before then!

Quote from THE LAST WAYFINDER. It might be on the back of the case laminate

THE LAST WAYFINDER is a YA fantasy that’s Les Miserables meets Demon Slayer . . . with dragons.

It would be G for language, PG for romance, and PG13 for action/violence. The hardback will come with a special edition case laminate designed by the extraordinary @soniaart_ featured on the left!

One of the things I LOVE about Kickstarter is that it helps me raise funds for the cover, editing, and to hire artists to make the book special. As an author, I know how hard it is to make a profit on art/story. And supporting other creatives is something I’m passionate about. Working with Sonia was incredible. The research she did, the care for these characters, and her talent with color and design. 100% worth it to hire human artists!

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✨UPCOMING EVENTS & BOOKS✨

Click on the image to check out the event! I definitely recommend the Wormwood Abbey Kickstarter for clean cozy fantasy lovers with historic vibes! The author, Christina Baehr, is worth a follow :)

➡️ Have you already read Saints and Monsters? Please consider leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads It means the world to indie authors! Available on Audible and Kindle Unlimited!

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Visiting author Erin Phillips on my road trip was a highlight!

May you have grit and grace to chase your dreams and enjoy the small things in life 🖤

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