Out of hundreds of submissions, Mariel was selected not once, but twice - by two respected hybrid publishers—Atmosphere Press and Girl Friday Productions—to move forward in their process.

I’ve queried a couple traditional publishers who match my vision and intention for Mariel. I am deliberate about the path I take, because while I understand that traditional house publishing has no upfront costs, there is a risk that the author loses rights in areas I’d rather not see affect Mariel.

I’m taking my time to make sure Mariel finds the right publishing home, whether that be traditional, hybrid, or self-publish—one that protects the heart of this story while helping it reach the readers it was meant for. No decisions yet, but momentum is building, and I’m incredibly grateful for those of you supporting me through the chaos and joy of this process.

Tomorrow is the day I do the drawing for the pre-order merch winner! I will be in contact. A photo of the merch will be available on my Facebook page soon: A.J. Frazier - Author.

Thanks!

A.J.