So I swore that for 2023, I would get my “year in review” post done by the end of December…and then it didn’t happen. Oops. Sorry. But, to be fair, a LOT happened and even more new and exciting things are in the works for 2024!
First, the recap:
2023 was the year of eight books. It was fun and I’m so happy the Searching the Skies series is complete and out there for the world to see…but I’m not sure if I ever want to do that again. I also finished and released Sonata for Springtime, which was an achievement considering how long the first third of that manuscript sat on the time-out shelf, along with two spicy novellas, Train Hard, Rest Harder and Tangled In His Possession.
2023 also brought about a new logo and an Etsy shop for physical products (focusing on personalized signed paperbacks, but there are some stickers and bookmarks in there too!).
A lot of what I started working on in 2023 was in preparation for my big plans for 2024. In no particular order:
The rerelease of The Edge of the Sphere is now available for pre-order! This is the last of my earlier books where the rights reverted back to me when the publisher shut down. Obviously it has some gorgeous new cover art, and I edited the hell out of it to bring it up to my current standards. Part of me can’t believe I wrote this book twelve — yes, twelve — years ago, but I still love the characters and their story. Paperback, Kindle, and Kindle Unlimited will be available on January 19th!
Next, people keep asking me about audiobooks, and I’ve finally decided this is the year. At some point, I’d love to have the majority of my publications where I own the publishing rights available in audiobook, but since this is a brand new adventure for me, I’m trying to take things slow. (But let’s just say one may already be in the works…)
Lastly, remember the logo rebrand and the physical merchandise I mentioned? Much of that is due to me booking my first in-person appearances at signings and conventions, starting this year. As of right this second, I’m booked for two in 2024 and two in 2025, but I have some applications and feelers out for a few more. I’ll post a schedule soon!
Here’s to a happy and productive 2024! Cheers!