Rachel Rener's Blog, page 14
October 28, 2022
TLC Omnibus concept art ⚡️
I want to stress that this is an incredibly rough sketch just to nail the concept, but since The Lightning Conjurer hardcover omnibus Kickstarter campaign is 80% funded with a whopping 14 days to go (), it felt like a great time to post an update for those of you who have so generously contributed!
Best news of all - since the artist is already diligently working on the redesigned cover, and the interior designer is available to dive in at the end of November, I'm thinking there's a 96.5% chance we'll have the books in your hands by Christmas/the end of Hanukkah.If you haven't signed up for the campaign, you can do so here. All patrons at the $55+ tier will get a limited edition, signed and number hardcover omnibus as well as a Lightning Conjurer t-shirt (and a bunch of other goodies!)⚡️
Whether you're a $100 patron or a $1 patron, thank you so much for helping to make this happen!
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October 13, 2022
On this day of mirth and birth, which officially marks my...
On this day of mirth and birth, which officially marks my 35th revolution around the sun, I'm doing something so scary, so daunting, so big and labor-intensive, I *almost* didn't do it. And then I thought, "You know what?" * * "You only turn 35 once!" * * "LET'S DO THIS!" * , *
Now, where was I? Oh, right. LO AND BEHOLD, I've launched a Kickstarter to create a gorgeous, limited edition, signed and numbered, hardcover omnibus of the entire Lightning Conjurer series: tinyurl.com/tlc-omnibus
Many many years ago, wayyyyy back in 2018, I wrote The Lightning Conjurer when I was still struggling to make money as a baby author and was therfore forced to skimp and pinch where I had to. Because of that, I've always dreamed of giving the collection a beautiful, hardcover omnibus with a full exterior and interior makeover.
Now, thanks to turning literary tides and the boundless generosity of my readers, I think we can finally make this happen. And not just any old omnibus. I'm talking high quality hardcover omnibus (an 800+ page chonker!), a gorgeous dust jacket, and a beautiful interior to die for. The paper weight will be nice and heavy, and will have page embellishments and decorations throughout the entire book. As for the BRAND-NEW cover art, imagine a dramatic, dynamic, digitally hand-painted scene with Aspen, arm raised high above her head, conjuring lightning from the sky in all of her dazzling, powerful, breathtaking beauty. (YEAH, I KNOW, RIGHT?!)
Sailor Jupiter - my 2nd favorite lightning goddess!
As my articulate and brilliant friend, JA Andrews wrote in her newsletter yesterday, a Kickstarter is where creators themselves can raise money to fund a project.
Making a brand-new hardcover omnibus with new artwork and everything else is prohibitively expensive. BUT, if I ran a Kickstarter, and knew that I would need to sell at least X number of copies to make it feasible, and that would cost $Y, then I could set up a Kickstarter to raise that $Y by basically allowing people to preorder their copies. If enough people were interested, and I raised the $Y, then the project would happen, I’d get the books printed and shipped, and we’d ALL get GORGEOUS books.
If not enough people were interested, the the project doesn’t happen, no one is charged money, and we all just think wistfully of pretty books we could have had. But I, as the author, don’t lose lots of money trying something that flopped.
The Kickstarter campaign is launching RIGHT NOW!
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I am launching a Kickstarter to give The Lightning Conjurer series a gorgeous, limited edition, signed and numbered hardcover omnibus. And it would make my entire month if you would consider being a part of that. Everyone who donates, regardless of amount, will get something special (like a custom t-shirt, free Inked audiobook code, and a gorgeous signed poster, to name a few)!
Check it out here!
Regardless of whether you are able to donate or not, thank you so much for being the greatest readers an author could ever hope to have ❤️
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PS: if you have not yet read The Lightning Conjurer, the whole entire series - all four books! - is currently on sale for just $4.99 on Amazon, and free forever on Kindle Unlimited!
Enjoy!
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October 10, 2022
Of Dice and Friends
D̵o̵ ̵y̵o̵u̵ ̵l̵i̵k̵e̵ ̵D̵n̵D̵?̵ Scratch that, do you like awesome storytelling with face-palming, laugh out loud, totally improvised moments? Or better yet, being able to s̵a̵b̵o̵t̵a̵g̵e̵--er, "affect" the story itself? Or, best of all, getting a signed and numbered, limited edition figurine of yours truly? (Well, in non-flammable Teifling form, that is.)
If you answered yes to any of the above, come join our crew over at Of Dice and Friends Podcast! Did I mention that all 10 episodes are for your listening pleasure?
Get your cute butts over here!
BTW, this is the free, hand-painted, limited-edition figurine you get for being a Patron (starting at $2 a month!). We decided that anyone who donates 4 figures or more will get an actual visit from the real life Tana (a.k.a. Me) who will then take said patron out for ice cream
October 7, 2022
BEST. NEWS. EVER.
AHHHH!!! I cannot remember the last time I was this excited to make an announcement! (I had to temporarily disable the Caps Lock key to make sure I didn't write this entire post in capital letters )
The Gilded Blood series has been picked up by Podium Audio, the fastest-growing audiobook publisher in the world, and is coming to Audible NEXT MONTH!
As much as I have loved working with Podium, I am head over heels in love with the performer we hand-selected to bring Talia to life: Tara Novie, actor, singer, New York native - not to mention a nice Jewish girl (with enough spunk to stop a fachan dead in his one-legged tracks)! She had me dying with laughter from the very first sentence of her audition.
Mark it on your calendars! INKED is coming in exactly one month! Better yet, pre-order now and have the antics delivered straight to your listening device at 12:01am on November 8th!
(Which just so happens to be the hatchday of the real-life Biscuit!)
HAVE I MENTIONED I AM SO EXCITED FOR THIS?!?!
September 25, 2022
All Signed Books Back in Stock!
After repeatedly selling out of certain titles, we are back in stock, baby! And to thank you for subscribing to the site, I'm including several promo codes just for you.
Plus, as a bonus, I will randomly select two new orders to include a SIGNED, premium poster of Linked for free!
Thank you so much for all of your support!
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September 12, 2022
(`*•.¸(`*•.¸★KU UPDATE★¸.•*´)¸.•*´)
For those who have been asking, Jinxed is now available to read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited!
By the way, thank you so, so, so much to everyone who has already read and reviewed it. I've spent the last five months chewing my fingernails down to the nub over Inked's highly-anticipated sequel, so your generosity, excitement, and enthusiasm has meant more to me than you could ever know.
I am so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you!❤️Rachel
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September 9, 2022
❤️Last chance!❤️
Today is the last day to snag for FREE! If you know someone who loves books with romance, humor, and heart, please consider sharing the news!
❤️ INKED (free): tinyurl.com/Inked-Free
JINXED (sale): tinyurl.com/Jinxed-sale
LINKED (order): tinyurl.com/GB3-Linked
For those of you who are reading (or have already finished!) JINXED, what do you think so far?
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September 6, 2022
❤️JINXEDISHERE!
❤️ And, as a bonus, INKED is FREE today through Friday!
The Gilded Blood series truly carries a piece of my soul, as it explores themes that are dear to my heart and heritage. As Talia and Zayn grow both individually and together, they have to deal with darker themes like generational trauma, slavery, and the inherent strain of parent-child relationships. But there's so much light, as well: growth, forgiveness, redemption, friendship, and the endurance of the human(/fae) spirit. According to several early reviews, is my best book yet I hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as I loved writing it.
Read JINXED now: books2read.com/Gilded-Blood-2
(Available in Kindle, paperback, Nook, Apple, & Kobo - coming to KU this weekend!)
Read INKED for FREE: tinyurl.com/Inked-Free
Plus, signed Deluxe Color Editions of Jinxed are now in stock!
SYNOPSIS
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I keep telling myself things could be worse.
Okay, so my mom's been harboring some hefty family secrets. Big deal.
And, yeah, maybe there are still two or three teensy details about Zayn that I don't know – his backstory, his private life, or his real name, for starters.
Oh, and let's not forget that there's a bloodthirsty, power-hungry, magical mob boss who's due to appear at any moment. No biggie.
So long as there are no more family bombshells, incubus-related heartbreaks, or unexpected, terrifying journeys into the Fae Realm, I'll be completely fine. Because, as I've already reminded myself at least twelve times since breakfast, there's no way things could possibly get worse.
…Right?
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PS - Keep a close eye on this page this month, as I have super exciting news about the Gilded Blood series and will be sharing it ASAP!
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August 30, 2022
✨ LINKED COVER REVEAL ✨
Since is releasing in exactly one week (), I figured now would be a great time to reveal the cover for the third book in the series, // #!
Will also be available in paperback, Nook, Apple Books, Kobo, and signed through my merch shop!
I can honestly say that I have never loved a cover more than this one. And get a load of the full paperback version below!!!
What do you think of the cover for Linked?
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August 25, 2022
SORRY SORRY SORRY!!
Please disregard the earlier message which was NOT meant to go out today!Jinxed is coming September 6th. Feel free to preorder your copy now.My sincerest apologies for the confusion!!!
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