My dear readers,

What an exciting time! Release day for Curio Citizen has come and gone, and I have gotten so much love and support from those of you have received your copies in the mail or downloaded your ebooks! My author copies came in the mail the other day, and there is no feeling like opening a box full of books with my name on them.

I would like to take this moment to check in with everyone to make sure you have received your paperback books or downloaded your ebook. You should have received an email with instructions for ebook downloading, so please check your spam filter if you did not receive that email. Or, you can simply log into the Inkshares account you created when purchasing the book and click on the "Downloads" tab under your profile. This will take you to the ebook page with instructions. If you ordered a physical copy and have not received it at the address you provided to Inkshares, please reach out to hello@inkshares.com and they will help get your sorted.

I also want to take the time to thank you all again for your enormous show of support from day one of the contest to today. Winning this contest through your pre-orders has given me a huge boost in my writing career over the years. Inkshares provided me with the opportunity to work with professional editors who helped elevate my writing when I was just starting out. Not only did they help improve Curio Citizen, but I learned so much that I was able to get two other books traditionally published (Lodestone and The Hand-Me-Down Maiden from GenZ Publishing). I also now work in the writing field as my day job--a dream I never thought possible. I am a narrative designer for mobile app games, writing interactive stories for players to experience. I am thrilled to have expanded my writing to this new branch of style, as well as continuing my career as a novelist.

Though I have faith I would have still succeeded as a writer with hard work, patience, and dedication, without your help, my career path would have been far more difficult. By pre-ordering Curio Citizen nearly eight years ago, you all jumpstarted my author journey, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

I sincerely hope you enjoy reading Curio Citizen. Though not my newest book as far as the actual writing of it went, it will always hold a special place in my heart as one of the first novels I ever wrote. And if you do enjoy the story, please consider leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads, as that will help my career IMMENSELY and get the book in front of a larger audience.

Thank you for giving me this opportunity, and happy reading!

Best,

Katherine

Hello, all!

Release day for Curio Citizen is fast approaching! So fast, in fact, that I forgot to update you about a slight delay. The original release date was February 11th, but due to a delay in the proofreading process, the new release date is February 25th. Thank you for your patience!

The manuscript and cover are off to the printer! Here is the final cover spread, featuring some sweet advanced reviews, that you all will get to see in PERSON on February 25th!!

Please remember to update your address on the Inkshares website if you haven’t already done so! Thank you!

Best wishes,

Katherine

Happy 2025, everyone!

2024 was a very busy year with a contracted ghostwriting project that took me away from House of the Broken Promise. I also have a full-time job being a chauffeur to my two teenagers and provider of all things emotional and physical for my dogs. They are very needy.

The cons? I’ve been very slow to turn in my revised manuscript to my editor, and I’m feeling a lot of pressure to get my book into your hands as soon as possible. The pros? Stepping away from my manuscript for an extended period of time has me looking at it with fresh eyes. My revisions have turned into nearly a full rewriting of Anna’s story, and I’m excited for the results. Rest assured; I am working diligently to complete the rewrite within the next couple of weeks.

I appreciate the patience and loyalty you have all shown me.

I will be in touch soon as we shift from revisions to the next steps.

All my best,

Sonja

Dear supporters of The Editors,

I have some exciting news for you. Although the official release date of The Editors is Tuesday, August 13, Inkshares is offering early access to you, my early supporters. Tomorrow morning, you should receive an email with instructions to download the eBook.

A quick tip for Kindle users:

Kindle now supports the EPUB format. Simply download the EPUB version and follow the instructions to send it to your Kindle.

For those who ordered print books:

In addition to the eBook, you’ll also receive your print copy. Paperbacks should start arriving in your mailboxes over the next few days, potentially even before the official release. If you experience any delays or need to update your address, please contact hello@inkshares.com.

Post a pic:

The cover of The Editors is truly striking, thanks to the talented Jason Gurley. If you post a photo of yourself with the paperback, please tag me! My Instagram handle is @stephenbharrison and my new Facebook page is @stephenharrisonwrites. You can also use the hashtag #theeditors.

Early reviews:

Early reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are so helpful! If you’d like to leave a review, you can use these links:

https://www.amazon.com/Editors-Stephen-Harrison/dp/1950301672/

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203767269-the-editors

(Note: Amazon reviews can be posted starting the morning of August 13.)

Book Tour Schedule:

Here’s where I’ll be stopping on my book tour over the next two weeks:

St. Louis, MO: August 14, 7 PM, The Novel Neighbor
Dallas, TX: August 16, 6 PM, Interabang Books
Washington, D.C., August 22, 12 PM, Arizona State DC Center
London, UK: August 29, 6:30 PM, Newspeak House

For more details, visit: https://www.stephenharrison.com/the-editors-events

If I haven’t yet scheduled a stop in your city, I would love to plan a visit in the fall. I’m also joining several book clubs, both in-person and virtually. Please send me your suggestions.

Thank you again for your support on my publishing journey. I can’t wait for you to read The Editors!

All the best,
Stephen