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

I NEED YOUR HELP

First however: Excellent news!

Revisions on the manuscript for the third and final book of A God in the Shed are underway. Once those are done, the manuscript will be going to Inkshares for editing, and on the road to publishing and distribution.

So, how can you help?

Why, by pre-ordering my next project, of course.

Achewillow: Book 1

You can skip ahead and get the detailed information for this project here. (including an excellent book trailer by co-creator Amy Frost).

Achewillow is a cozy horror fiction podcast written by me, J-F. Dubeau, and narrated by the incredible Amy Frost. It’s a story about baking, demons, coffee and witches, told in the same basic style as A God in the Shed, but with a slighter touch.

It’s got small town strangeness, murderous demons, and ancient mysteries, but all of it is wrapped under delicious cake sponge and sweet buttercream frosting. In short, it’s a deceptive kind of horror story that’s been running for seven seasons now and we’re bringing the first of those into book form.

Assuming we can meet our pre-order goal.

If you enjoy my work, want to see more of it on bookshelves, or simply like a fun horror story, please do me the favour of checking out Achewillow: Book 1 and pre-ordering your copy.

Both Amy and I would be forever grateful.

Cheers,

J-F. Dubeau

A Strong Start…

…and we owe it all to you.

The long hard road to transform Season 1 of Achewillow into a book has begun, and already we’ve reached our first milestone. 100 copies have been pre-ordered, and while this is quite the achievement, the road ahead remains long and intimidating.

How do you help?

If you haven’t already pre-ordered a copy of Achewillow: Book 1, please consider doing so. Every order inches us closer to the goal.

If you have pre-ordered, then you can help us spread the word. Tell your horror and cozy story loving friends about Achewillow.

What’s in it for you?

The official, guaranteed, definitely-going-to-happen rewards are:

• Your copies of Achewillow: Book 1 signed (directly or on bookplates)
• Recipes from the story in a special section at the end of the book
• Signed bookmarks
• A special episode of Achewillow
• Super Readers will get their names in the book
• Super Readers will get a short audio message from Amy Frost, thanking them personally for their contribution
• Super Readers will also receive a personalized Achewillow citizen card

Oh, and the faster we don’t have to worry about promoting this campaign, the faster we can get back to writing the next season of Achewillow.

Again, thank you for your support.

We’ll see you in our next update.