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Caren Simpson McVicker liked an update for Beyond the Masquerade

Hello Everyone,

Well, the 2020 All-Genre Manuscript Contest has come to a close and Beyond the Masquerade came in a 8th place. Pretty good considering there were more then 300 entries but, unfortunately, not good enough for the prize.

I am still proud of the position it reached and I would like to thank all of you who decided to take a chance on my work and a special thanks to the Break the Bechdel Syndicate for selecting Beyond the Masquerade. It was a big help in getting as far as it did.

The campaign is still up and running so, if you haven’t already, give it a follow and share it around. Every little bit helps.

Thanks again for your support.

Kelsey Rae Barthel

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Caren Simpson McVicker liked an update for On Home

Hi Friend!! Eeeeee! I’m so excited to send this update!

My editor and the publisher loved the updates I made to the contemporary parts of On Homeand so they took it to a meeting with sales reps from the distributor. These are the people who sell the books to bookstores.

The sales reps also loved the contemporary story but had some issues with the historical parts (basically I worked too hard on these, and made them too detailed and heavy handed.) So, I’m working on toning those down a bit, which I’ll be done with by the end of March. My editor is looking over these changes as I go. Then, April 1, the book will go to copy edit!!!! In the meantime, a creative brief is going to the designer so that we can get a professional cover. The tentative release date is August 24, 2021!

Of course, this could always get pushed back depending on different factors. A good number of my friends who have published their books have had to push their dates back. BUT getting a date is a pretty huge deal! It means we have about six months to wrap up the edits, market the heck out of it, get advanced reviews, and hopefully plan a fun launch party. Y’all better wear your masks and get your vaccinations because I want you there with me! :)

I am SOOOOO grateful and excited! You’ll be reading the book we’ve been waiting so long for soon! Thank you all so much for following along on this journey. If you’ve enjoyed it, consider….doing it all again, haha. My second novel, The Book of Great and Tiny Things, is in a contest for publication that ends today. Nominating it, especially, helps its ranking.

Love, love, love,Becca

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Caren Simpson McVicker commented on Henderson House

Thanks @Geri A Sauls - I would be happy to let you continue reading! Look for an email from me:)

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Caren Simpson McVicker liked Henderson House

Thanks very much, Caren! Congrats on your first place finish. I’m likewise excited to be on this publishing journey with you and can’t wait to read my copy of HENDERSON HOUSE.

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Caren Simpson McVicker liked an update for Young Donald

Thanks so much to the 43 participants in the Young Donald book discussion yesterday on Zoom (with exclusive, VIP after-party on Microsoft Teams!).

With special thanks to the host, Henry Coyle, and the commentators, Annie Elliott, Simran Dhungel, Tom Wright (live from Lapland), Nandini Assar, Gianfranco Bertozzi, Andrea Paipa, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Dr. Mike McAlister.

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Caren Simpson McVicker commented on Infodemic

Congratulations! I’m honored to be on this publishing journey with you!

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Caren Simpson McVicker commented on WILD CONVICTION

Congratulations! I’m honored to be on this publishing journey with you.

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Caren Simpson McVicker liked Henderson House

It’s been a pleasure coming along on your beautiful ride through this amazing journey. So glad that it’s not ending here. Congratulations!

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Caren Simpson McVicker sent an update for Henderson House

WE DID IT!!!!! Thanks to your support, Henderson House won the 2020 Inkshares All Genre Contest! We were number 1 out of 383 entrants. I’m so grateful to each and every one of you and pretty darn excited, too. Now the work of editing, designing, marketing, and launching a book begins.

WHEN WILL YOU GET YOUR BOOK? Inkshares estimates that the publishing process takes nine months to a year. With Covid-19, they suspended new releases in the latter part of 2020. I don’t know if that means they are gearing up for more releases than usual in 2021 and early 2022, or if my book launch might be delayed. I will keep you posted.

The GOOD news is that I will have a team of professionals managing that process for me and helping Henderson House get the best launch possible! It also gives me time to start working on the sequel :) Who’s ready to see Frank and Bessie get married, Florence head to Tulsa and Mrs. H. move to Princeton?

HOW CAN YOU CONTINUE TO HELP? Gee, thanks for asking:) Henderson House can continue to take Pre-Orders. Pre-Orders are ESSENTIAL to hitting BEST SELLER benchmarks. So please, keep sharing the link to my Inkshares book page and encouraging folks to reserve a copy.

Also, Inkshares is known for securing audiobook/film/TV deals for its properties. I need to provide Inkshares with COMPS - what books or movies do you think are comparable to Henderson House? Please let me know. I could really use your input.

WANT TO FOLLOW THE JOURNEY? I will send major milestone updates through Inkshares. If you are interested in following all the ups and downs of this publishing adventure, please visit my website and subscribe to my blog. https://www.carenmcvicker.com/

Thank you, thank you, thank you for making my dream of becoming a published author come true ❤️

Caren

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