K.M. Pohlkamp's Blog

I'm counting down to the Nov 19 release of the sequel to Apricots and Wolfsbane, Shadows of Hemlock, with a FREE prequel short story download!

Download free now: BookHip.com/PKQNBT

Haven't read Apricots and Wolfsbane? No problem! The short story will introduce you to the romance of Tudor England and the strong, female assassins in this perfect fall read from an award-winning author. It's FREE so why not give it a try!

Happy book birthday to Apricots and Wolfsbane!

Thank you to everyone who has helped give wings to my dream. (That's YOU!) Read more at my website: https://kmpohlkamp.com/2018/10/13/its...

What do you think Lavinia would want for her birthday? Post your thoughts in the Apricots and Wolfsbane Goodreads Discussion group: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Watch the updated book trailer for Apricots and Wolfsbane!

You can also countdown to the 1-year anniversary of this Tudor/histfic with #13DaysOfPoisoners on Twitter and Facebook.

https://youtu.be/Hm9N_A8sJEU

My short story following the struggles of a female physicist at Harvard in 1906 is FREE during October.

Find it and other fantastic short stories in the anthology "Flicker" here:

https://books.bookfunnel.com/shortand....

Today I signed the publishing contract for the sequel to Apricots and Wolfsbane!

(And it was every bit as thrilling as the first time.)

Having tasted publishing once, I wanted it again, which made the stakes feel even higher this time around. I’m comforted by the stories from other authors who have shared similar feelings, to wonder if you can really write a book again. I’m told it never goes away, regardless of how many books are released.

I am so proud of how the sequel turned out and I know the developmental rounds with my editors will only make it better. I am grateful to Filles Vertes Publishing for their continued support and can’t wait to share the next chapters of this story with so many of you who are eagerly waiting. Thank you for all of the notes, tweets, DMs, e-mails, and reviews that call out anticipation for the sequel. They truly motivate my fingers at the keyboard.

So when will you get your hands on the sequel? Publication will be fall of 2019, but stay tuned over the next few months for sneak peeks of the plot synopsis, a title announcement, and the cover reveal. If you follow me on Twitter you’ve already seen some preview lines as well!

Looking forward to next fall, I’m working to put Apricots and Wolfsbane in as many hands as possible, but I cannot do it alone. The novel is currently free to download from BookFunnel throughout the month of September. (https://books.bookfunnel.com/dlwomenr...) Do you have a friend who might like a darker fall read? Please consider suggesting the novel or passing the link to them.

I’m also thrilled to announce Green Man Games and Books will be selling Apricots and Wolfsbane at the Texas Renaissance Festival this season! Please stop by booth 504 (across from the Royal Mint) to support a local author and a local bookstore. You can also challenge a fellow Rennie at one of their wooden games set out in front of the shop.

Lastly, I have created a GoodReads group for those interesting in discussing Apricots and Wolfsbane. While writing the book I aimed to create polarizing plot and character layers to challenge the reader and foster discussion, but I’m finding many of my readers are secluded without a network to have those discussions. Did the book leave you thinking? Do you think Lavinia would have killed again? Come share your opinion and join the discussion: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

Thank you to everyone for your continued support and stay tuned for more news to come!

I'm thrilled the Historical Novel Society has named Apricots and Wolfsbane an Editors' Choice novel. The HNS is selective of the books they chose to read and give this distinction to ~7% of the novels selected for review.

I am truly blown away and almost fell off the bed with the laptop when I read the notification e-mail. This one means a lot to me because it comes from folks to truly know and love my genre.

Thank you all for the continued support and encouragement!

Check out the HNS Review: https://historicalnovelsociety.org/re...

The servant's uniform you've stolen is large but provides cover as you prepare a final meal for your would-be capturer. Revenge encompasses your thought as you examine the poisons hidden in your satchel. Which do you select?

Take this quiz to find out then share your results!

https://goo.gl/3umGcB

Writing historical fiction often sends me down a spiral of research. My latest inquiry? Tudor furniture!

Would you have had a chair in 16th century England?

https://t.co/6pWLzjLYAM

The 4th Annual Brain to Books Cyber Convention and Book Expo is in full swing! Have you checked out the amazing books and authors?

Join us at B2BCyCon.com and at the Fairgrounds!
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

We have free books on Instafreebie http://b2bcycon.com/giveaways/

Listen to the first pages of Apricots and Wolfsbane read by a British narrator:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhLOq...


Vote for Apricots and Wolfsbane in two cover wars!

https://brackify.com/bracket/8273/B2B...

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My novel will probably never reach the NYT Best Sellers List, or sell a million copies. But over the weekend a military wife told me it brought her needed escape during her husband's deployment and another woman wrote me saying I am her new favorite author.

What more could I ask for?