Words of Power + Writing Update [12/18/24]

Hey peeps!

So, Christmas is almost here, so please be prepared for gifts, LOL

Words of Power

Onto good news! Words of Power (which you can read on Patreon starting here) will be published June 24th by Aethon!

If you want to pre-order it, you can do so here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DQVFNDHD/

The audio will be up the same day.

Sequel for Words of Power will likely be on Patreon starting Jan. <3

Labyrinth Arcanist

I had to major revisions to the manuscript, SO starting tonight/tomorrow, I'll be re-uploading the book in 5 chapter chunks, starting from chapter 1 all the way to the end.

This is probably the most I've changed a book during editing, so you'll likely notice hefty changes, including to names. Hopefully you all don't mind (I guess this is what it's like to be an author - always trying to improve, all the way to the last minute, lol)

Please prepare your bodies!

Crown Tournament 3

Is almost done. We're finishing up act 3 and getting things lined up with an editor!

Ryan (the co-author) has been super excited about this, and I can't wait for you all to see the conclusion, haha

Bestiary Artwork

I'm getting a lot more artwork, and will likely upload a couple at a time in the future, to show you all some of the stuff that will be in the second bestiary!

Indie Ink Awards

Both Knightmare Arcanist AND Time-Marked Warlock were nominated for Indie Ink Awards! (Thank you to everyone who nominated).

I can't win unless people vote, however! So please (if you have the time) please consider voting here: https://indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-awards-2024

Here are the categories I was nominated:

Time-Marked Warlock: Best audio narration, Best book cover and cover artist, Best friendship, Side Character MVP, Writing the Future We Need: Asexual or Aromantic Representation

Knightmare Arcanist (Frith Chronicles #1): Best friendship, Best mentor character, Best setting, Best use of tropes, Side Character MVP

Christmas Plans:

John and I will be having Friendsmas with a couple of our buddies (playing board games and cooking dinner at home). We'll also be taking our doggos to a Christmas-themed play park, LOL

It's been rather low-key since John and I moved to Wichita, but that's okay, because it's vastly better than the drug-fueld crime that happened all around us in California. >.>

To everyone who celebrates any of the holidays: I hope you have a blast!!

If you don't celebrate any of the holidays: I hope you have a blast, too!! lol

Requests??!?!?!

If you'd like more of a certain kind of book (chapters) OR if you have idea for the short story this month (from any of my book series) please let me know in the comments. I'm planning my posts for the end of the month, and I want to end 2024 on a bang!

2025

Here are the books that will be releasing 2025

Jan: Labyrinth Arcanist

Feb: Crown Tournament 3

March: 24-Hour Warlock

April: Nexus Finale

May:

June: Words of Power

July: Elder Arcanist

Rest of the year a little up in the air... BUT HOPEFULLY:

August:

Sept: Words of Power 2

Oct:

Nov: Time-Warlock 3

Dec:

That's a lot!

Thank You!

Hopefully lots more things coming for you all!

Thank you to everyone who is a Patreon, it means the world, and definitely keeps me motivated, even when things are sad.

John and I have advanced to the second-to-last stage of IVF treatments. Hopefully (fingers crossed) baby to come.

Best,

Shami