I’m sharing this backstory to explain why, if you had The Councilman (Magic & Steam 4) pre-ordered, you probably got a notification from the retailer that the pre-order has been cancelled and the book is not currently being released in January.
The reason is simple: I couldn’t get it written in time. Either the story would have suffered or the editing would have been subpar. I am very proud of providing readers with nothing short of my absolute best, and to have cut corners to meet a retailer due date wouldn’t have sat well with me or you.
But let me reiterate: The Councilman is still being written! It will still be published!
The book is halfway done, the cover art is, of course, complete, and there’s a working blurb. I’m not going to estimate an exact release date right now, but will keep readers informed through social media, my website, and newsletter. And when The Councilman is done, you’ll hear me shouting from the rooftops, I promise.
Thank you so much for your support of the Magic & Steam series, and thank you for supporting my writing. Whether you’ve only recently begun reading me, or have been around since my 2015 short story debut, this career would not be possible without your love of books and commitment toward stories representing LGBTQ people in a positive light.
Gillian and Gunner are returning in 2024! Declan Winters is returning for the audiobook production!
Just give me a bit more time to really nail that story into place.
Thank you - minor panic averted. Take your time, these characters and your writing are worth waiting for.
ReplyDeleteGreat news. Thank you for being the consummate writer. Your books are a joy to read.
ReplyDeleteThank you for making a post about this, because I do admit to a little panic when I saw the cancel notification. That being said, take your time and don't stress yourself. This series is well worth waiting for :-D. Gillian and Gunner are one of my favorite couples to read about and I have listened to the audiobooks at least a dozen times, because Declan did a wonderful job on them. I wish you the very best for the new year!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the honest update. I was disappointed when my preorder was cancelled but am really glad that you are taking the time to write a book you will be proud of. I am really looking forward to the next chapter of this story and don’t mind waiting for it.
ReplyDeletePreordered but never got the notice (shame on Amazon!). Thank you for the update!
ReplyDeleteI just finished the first three books and hoped the forth was ready for preorder. I signed up for your newsletter and then went to your website and blog. I agree with everyone else that I will gladly wait until you finish it as I consider you one of the very best authors I have read in any genre. I discovered you less than a year ago with the Snow & Winter series and have been hooked ever since. Thank you for your wonderful books.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Please take your time and put your health first.
ReplyDeleteYour books are worth waiting for