Wow! September is already halfway over. I can’t believe it. I’m so ready for cooler weather, colorful leaves, sweaters, boots, and all things pumpkin. Yeah, I’m the white girl in yoga pants. 🙂 I know my summer-loving friends are glaring at me right now, but I’m clickin’ my heels! As if the approach of my favorite time of year isn’t enough . . .
Homeschool got off to a good start last week. The kids and I are getting into a new routine, which takes time. But we’re all enjoying the new year so far. And there’s a field trip to a local farm later this month–another family fall favorite!
Well, I have several fabulous announcements for you today. So, let’s get to it!
FREE THIS WEEKEND
Hurry over to grab Bellanok: The Paladin’s Hope while it’s free this weekend. And please share it with all your fantasy- or adventure-loving friends! Find out what happens as the demon horde is closing in . . . after all, they have the ultimate weapon. How will Brian and Fauna save the island? Will they even be able to? Guess you’ll have to read it to find out!
COVER DESIGN WINNER
Earlier this week, I had my Facebook followers vote between 2 Bellanok covers the fabulous J.L. Mbewe had designed for me (not the final copies, but design plan). And–ta-da! The side graphic  is what the general look will be! I’m so excited! She did such a great job, and I love it! And yes, I’m going to use lots of exclamation points for all the love!!!!!! What do you think of the cover?
NEWSLETTER SIGNUP
Now, I don’t usually go out of my way to say, “Hey, sign up for my newsletter!” However, I have so much coming up over the next few months–and I want you all along for the journey!
Over the next 6 weeks, there will be some information and opportunities that come up with the release in October of the full version of Bellanok in both ebook AND paperback.
Plus, I have some fun holiday plans coming up that include a couple of parties, some giveaways, and fun opportunities for everyone to participate in! Did I mention all the giveaways? Yes!
So, sign up now so you don’t miss out on any of it!
REALM MAKERS AUDIO
As many of you know, I am the Marketing Director for Realm Makers. Realm Makers is the premiere, faith-friendly conference for speculative fiction writers. And the session audio from the 2016 conference is now available!
You can download workshops from amazing teachers/speakers like Thomas Locke, Mike Duran, Steve Laube, Tosca Lee, Patrick Carr, and more. There’s over 30 HOURS of content with the full session audio.
Of course, you can purchase individual workshops as well. But, for the rest of today (9/16) only, you can get $25 off the full session audio, using a code on the webpage.
(If you’re a writer and you enjoy speculative fiction–fantasy, sci-fi, paranormal, etc.–then you should like their Facebook page, even if you don’t write spec fic. You’ll still get a lot out of the posts, the fandoms, and the camaraderie!)
WHAT’S NEXT?
Now that Bellanok is just about done, I’ll be moving on to other projects. Soul Seer is a supernatural suspense that I need to revise. It’s in pretty good shape, but I need to add some layers in, deepen the plot, up the stakes. You know, the fun stuff.
I am actually planning on doing NaNoWriMo this year. If everything works out, I’ll be writing the first half of a new futuristic fantasy series that’s been on the back burner for a few years. Tentitavely titled, Cortesia’s Calling, it involves nephilim, demons, and a Joan of Arc type heroine and her band of underdogs.
There’s so much going on, and I couldn’t be more excited or more blessed. I hope you’ll join me for this journey of life and stories.
Wow, Ralene! Lots of great stuff going on! Congrats!! I’m reading the second part of Bellanok right now and enjoying it a lot. And Jenette rocks. Great cover!
My plans for the last quarter of the year are to finish up revisions on my fantasy novel (I’ve been asked for the full! Yay!), write a short story based on the red brick road in Oz, plan the release of my first fantasy picture book series (woot!) and market Realmscapes. I already have one book event scheduled for Oct. 20th for that.
Oh, and start my Christmas sewing. After I catch up on my spring sewing, which I’m behind on because my old machine died and I didn’t have time to learn the new machine until right before Realm Makers. I don’t homeschool anymore, but September is still where I begin things fresh.
And I’ll take a large pumpkin spiced latte, please, girl in the white yoga pants. It will go nicely with the 50* temps we have in the mornings right now. Sooooo excited for Fall!