The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news ~ A post to recap the past week on my blog and share news about what’s coming up in the week ahead.
What’s been happening since my last Sunday Post:
Substack Newsletter: I decided it was time to jump in and create an author newsletter. A lot of authors seem to be on Substack, so I decided to check it out. I attended an excellent SCBWI Zoom where Debbie Ridpath Ohi talked about Substack and how it’s more than just a newsletter platform (you should definitely check Debbie’s Substack out – Inkygirl). So, I decided to jump in. I plan to document my publishing journey there (in more detail than I mention in these Sunday Posts).
Check out my first post, and I’d love it if you subscribe! (Click on the image to be brought to the post.)
New Bookcases! I finally talked my husband into letting me get two more bookcases (Hey, I need a good backdrop for authorish Zoom calls, and none of the bookcases in their current locations will work!). He was super nice and went to IKEA while I was working and picked them up and put them all together for me. He was almost done by the time I got home. But I haven’t put any books in the bookcases yet because I spent all day moving books around at work and was way too tired to move more when I got home. LOL! I’ll be sure to post a picture when they’re all filled!
What I Read:
- I finished reading Ravenfall by Kalyn Josephson. Really enjoyed this middle grade read with Supernatural vibes.
- Then I started reading The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie. My family loves escape rooms, so I am super excited about this read!!
- Speaking of Lindsay Currie, I finished listening to The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street. Fantastic middle grade horror!
- Next I listened to The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga. Going in, I didn’t realize what an emotionally impactful book this was. I’m so glad I decided to listen!
- And then I listened to Slayers by Amber Benson and Christopher Golden. This is an Audible Original that’s written radio-theater style, and it’s narrated by a bunch of the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer actors! Love revisiting old friends.
- Finally, I started listening to Ungifted by Gordon Korman. I haven’t gotten far, but I love it so far. I’ve been meaning to read something of Korman’s for a long time. He has so many books and they sell really well at B&N, so I definitely wanted to see what all the fuss is about!
What I Watched:
- I’m watching the current season of Survivor and The Amazing Race and watching old seasons still too.
Here’s what you may have missed on the blog since my last Sunday Post:
NEW Pre-order Campaigns
Head over to my Pre-Order Campaigns Page to see ALL of the pre-order deals, including pictures!!
Here’s a list of the pre-order campaigns I added to the list this week:
I didn’t have time to add any tonight, but I’m going to try to update the preorder page tomorrow!
Lots of good stuff! Have any news? Feel free to share in the comments!
You’re been reading a lot lately. That’s great you got more bookshelves and started a newsletter. It sounds like you’re really getting organized for your book’s release.
Looks like some good reads lately! And congrats on starting your very own author newsletter. 🙂
Good luck with the newsletter. This all feels so official (and exciting!). Enjoy the new bookshelves.
What an inspirational first post! And it’s amazing how your manuscript was already so refined when you won the critique. Yeah, I guess imposter syndrome is a beast…
Good luck with the newsletter and moving the books! I badly need to get rid of books and rearrange my shelves, but I’m always too tired to actually do it.
The Audible Slayers is one I have to get ahold of! I need another bookshelf. Not that I have anywhere to put it. And I should of course get rid of books I am not going to read again, but I like seeing them! Hope you have a good week!