A Great Start to 2026!
This year has been absolutely insane in the best way possible. I’ve gotten A Gathering of Claws into multiple bookstores, including one in the UK, some in Tennessee, and a few across Indiana and Michigan, too! I consign or wholesale all of my own copies, so it’s been a fun adventure learning how to navigate shipping and the post office, but I have no intention of changing my process! It’s been such a fun adventure, and I’m starting to reap the rewards of my hard work!
Which leads me to now. I broke so many personal author records in February! Compared to my second-highest month, I had 3x more KU page reads, 2x more sales, and sold so many physical books that I had to order more!
I’m blown away by this because I expected the 50 copies to last me until the end of April, or even beginning of May! However, I didn’t even make it a full thirty days, and for that I am so thankful. Oh my gosh.
THE NOVELLA: NOCTURNE IN RED
All About Nocturne In Red
Nocturne In Red is a smutty little dark romance novella featuring a red-haired vampire violist, a girl who just wants to be loved, and a romance that is nothing less than deadly.
If you want an ARC copy, you can get one here: https://forms.gle/gBVhv8ofqY1UsMyn8
Preorders are already open - https://a.co/d/0g3F2r2d
And pub day is on April 22nd, 2026!
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: MAKAYLAH J CHAMBERS
Makaylah J Chambers
Makaylah is an author based out of Georgia who is currently working on her debut novel! She’s such a sweetie, and I’m excited to read her book!
TODAY’S BONUS CONTENT
Nocturne In Red Art
The MMC is an 800 year old touch-starved vampire whose only joy in life is playing music.
– Enjoy 😉
CONVENTIONS + EVENTS
April
Norwescon, Seattle, WA (April 2nd - 5th)
I’ll be having a dedicated author signing, and my signed books (and some merch!) will be available for purchase at The Book Nook
Buy a ticket here ~ https://www.norwescon.org/con/memberships/
Bookish Babe Market, Huntsville, AL (April 25th)
I have a two hour booth spot! I don’t know what time yet, though, so keep an eye out on my socials
Free entry ~ https://www.blushingbookshsv.com/bookish-babe-market
May
Author Signing, Chattanooga, TN (May 9th)
Not yet announced — info coming soon
Tempted By Fiction, Nashville, TN (May 23rd)
This event is sold out! If you want a ticket, you’ll have to try to find someone who is willing to sell one on the official TBF facebook page
My Next Three Months
March
Nocturne In Red ARCs sent out! (March 23rd)
Finalizing A Pack of Embers book cover
April
Convention: Norwescon
Nocturne In Red releases on eBook and paperback! (April 22nd)
Event: Bookish Babe Market
May
Author Signing: Location TBD
Event: Tempted By Fiction
AND FOR FUN…
Get To Know Me
▶ Current TV Show Obsession: Heated Rivalry
▶ My Cat’s Name: Teddy
▶ Current Read: Daggermouth, by H. M. WOLFE
▶ Must-Watch Movie: Ever After
MISC.
Fall Roast
With the cold weather lingering like an unwanted fly, I’ve found myself clinging to warm things. This roast has been a LIFE SAVER, and it is honestly so, so good. It’s a must-make, if you can.
Recipe by @ashleighbovard
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