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Harbingers Release & Writerly Update
First off, I want to wish everyone reading this a happy and safe holiday. I know this can be a hectic and stressful time of the year, so please stay safe, enjoy yourselves, and put your mental health front and center.
Second, I have some exciting news to share for the new year!
The biggest piece of news is that Harbingers (book 3 of the Port Hollow Witches series) is now done. It's actually been "finished" for a few weeks now, but I wanted to make sure that I'm putting out the best book I can, so I'm working on getting as many eyes on it as possible before it releases. I realize that I'm a little late finishing this (I was hoping to have it done in time for Christmas), but it ended up being way longer than I had originally planned and I decided to go with the story that grew organically instead of forcing it to be exactly what I'd planned. It's much better as a result. Harbingers is currently pretty close to 100K words vs. the 70K that I had initially thought it would be. Harbingers picks up right where The Claiming leaves off and follows Kendra Garrity and Deborah Chamberlain as they battle the forces of darkness in very different ways. I don't want to give too much away, but let's just say that the consequences of events from The Claiming are more severe for the town of Port Hollow than anyone could have predicted, with plenty of magic and mayhem afoot. It's been a ton of fun to write. My updated release date is going to be January 23rd.
*** By the way, THE CLAIMING will remain on sale for 99 cents until Harbingers releases, available on all major eBook retailers. Or you can get a copy for FREE by signing up for my mailing list at www.glennwilliamsauthor.net ***
I'm also going to be releasing a shorter side-story about Pike, the town Sheriff, as he grapples with the realization that magic, monsters, and witchcraft are all very real. His story was originally going to be a major part of Harbingers, but I realized about 75% of the way through his plotline that he needs his own book (novella length). There are only 3 scenes left to write for his plot, so it's already pretty much done. I'll be releasing his story shortly after Harbingers comes out, hopefully in early Feburary.
Non-bookish stuff:
I did a complete re-design on my website and I hope that you guys will check it out and let me know what you think: www.glennwilliamsauthor.net
I'll be adding an FAQ section and a contact form very soon. I'll also be starting a blog devoted to the fantasy & horror genre, along posts related to the indie author life.
I'm also working with an amazing cover designer to rebrand the Port Hollow Witches series. I'll be re-releasing Devil's Bane and The Claiming with the new cover designs in the first half of the new year. I'm really excited (too excited, probably!) about this and I'm looking forward to sharing updates about this with you guys. She's an amazing designer and I think you guys are going to absolutely love her!
Anyway, that's all I have. Wishing all of you a happy and safe holiday season and an amazing new year!!
Second, I have some exciting news to share for the new year!
The biggest piece of news is that Harbingers (book 3 of the Port Hollow Witches series) is now done. It's actually been "finished" for a few weeks now, but I wanted to make sure that I'm putting out the best book I can, so I'm working on getting as many eyes on it as possible before it releases. I realize that I'm a little late finishing this (I was hoping to have it done in time for Christmas), but it ended up being way longer than I had originally planned and I decided to go with the story that grew organically instead of forcing it to be exactly what I'd planned. It's much better as a result. Harbingers is currently pretty close to 100K words vs. the 70K that I had initially thought it would be. Harbingers picks up right where The Claiming leaves off and follows Kendra Garrity and Deborah Chamberlain as they battle the forces of darkness in very different ways. I don't want to give too much away, but let's just say that the consequences of events from The Claiming are more severe for the town of Port Hollow than anyone could have predicted, with plenty of magic and mayhem afoot. It's been a ton of fun to write. My updated release date is going to be January 23rd.
*** By the way, THE CLAIMING will remain on sale for 99 cents until Harbingers releases, available on all major eBook retailers. Or you can get a copy for FREE by signing up for my mailing list at www.glennwilliamsauthor.net ***
I'm also going to be releasing a shorter side-story about Pike, the town Sheriff, as he grapples with the realization that magic, monsters, and witchcraft are all very real. His story was originally going to be a major part of Harbingers, but I realized about 75% of the way through his plotline that he needs his own book (novella length). There are only 3 scenes left to write for his plot, so it's already pretty much done. I'll be releasing his story shortly after Harbingers comes out, hopefully in early Feburary.
Non-bookish stuff:
I did a complete re-design on my website and I hope that you guys will check it out and let me know what you think: www.glennwilliamsauthor.net
I'll be adding an FAQ section and a contact form very soon. I'll also be starting a blog devoted to the fantasy & horror genre, along posts related to the indie author life.
I'm also working with an amazing cover designer to rebrand the Port Hollow Witches series. I'll be re-releasing Devil's Bane and The Claiming with the new cover designs in the first half of the new year. I'm really excited (too excited, probably!) about this and I'm looking forward to sharing updates about this with you guys. She's an amazing designer and I think you guys are going to absolutely love her!
Anyway, that's all I have. Wishing all of you a happy and safe holiday season and an amazing new year!!
Harbingers is LIVE!
As promised, the eBook and paperback versions of Harbingers are now available on Amazon.
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844R1J4T
paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083XW5ZY6
Harbingers is a part of KDP select, so for folks with kindle unlimited, it's 100% free to read. Make sure to check it out!
HARBINGERS
Strange and dangerous creatures are stalking the quiet streets of Port Hollow. The locals are dying. The gates of the underworld have been opened and things are escalating fast. Unless the witches of Port Hollow can find a way to stop it, darkness will soon overrun the earth.
But stopping all hell from breaking loose is easier said than done. Because protecting the world from the coming darkness may mean doing the unthinkable…
eBook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0844R1J4T
paperback:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083XW5ZY6
Harbingers is a part of KDP select, so for folks with kindle unlimited, it's 100% free to read. Make sure to check it out!
HARBINGERS
Strange and dangerous creatures are stalking the quiet streets of Port Hollow. The locals are dying. The gates of the underworld have been opened and things are escalating fast. Unless the witches of Port Hollow can find a way to stop it, darkness will soon overrun the earth.
But stopping all hell from breaking loose is easier said than done. Because protecting the world from the coming darkness may mean doing the unthinkable…
