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“Five Reasons Why You Have to Read Imminent Dawn” – Article on Floralcars

Ooh, look! Imminent Dawn has been featured on Floralcars in an article titled “Five Reasons Why You Have to Read Imminent Dawn by R. R. Campbell.”

Floralcars is, per its website, “a beauty, book, lifestyle, and travel blog” based out of Europe, with writers in Austria and Germany.

So what are the five reasons why you need to check out Imminent Dawn? You’ll have to read this article on Floralcars to find out!

And if you haven’t got yourself a copy of the book yet, you can find it on the sites below!

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

Imminent Dawn Named in Madison Magazine

Oh, hey! Imminent Dawn has received a shout-out in Madison Magazine online. In “28 local books to add to your 2019 reading list,” Imminent Dawn gets a mention in that 28th and final spot, but you’ll hear no complaints from me; it’s an honor to be included on any list with these prolific Wisconsin or Wisconsin-tied writers.

Be sure to pay a visit to that article above and, hey, consider dropping a comment showing your support for Imminent Dawn‘s inclusion. And if you haven’t got a copy of the book itself yet, you can find it on the below sites!

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

Imminent Dawn Launch Party featured on Madison.com

Greetings from the EMPATHY-verse! I’m pleased to relay the Imminent Dawn launch party is now up on the madison.com community events calendar, which will make it even easier to share with others and invite your friends to attend along with you.

So check it out at the link above, and make sure you RSVP at this link to let me know you’ll be there. And if you haven’t got yourself a copy of Imminent Dawn yet, you can do so at the links below.

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

Imminent Dawn and r. r. campbell on the WROTE Podcast

Fresh off an appearance on 91.7 WSUM, I took to the airwaves again when I joined WROTE Podcast co-hosts Vance Bastian and SA Collins to talk all things Imminent Dawn.

Over the course of this interview, we explore the book, the technology behind it, and what, exactly, is meant by the episode title, “Quote-Unquote-Fun.”

Tune in now for a laugh or two, and you might even learn something new along the way. And if you haven’t yet picked up your copy of Imminent Dawn, you can do so at the links below!

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

What, exactly, is going on with all things EMPATHY?

That’s a great question. It’s been a while since I’ve done a thorough update on the series, so let’s take the books one by one and see where we’re at.

Imminent Dawn (EMPATHY #1)

Oh, you haven’t heard? Imminent Dawn is now available worldwide in ebook and print with most major retailers. That’s right, the story of four people, one study, and the internet-access brain implant to bind or destroy them all is in readers’ hands everywhere, and wonderful reviews keep rolling in!

If you haven’t got a copy yet, you can find it on all of your favorite bookish sites below. And don’t forget to leave a review once you’ve had a chance to read it; those make a huge difference in a book’s visibility and will make sure it gets in front of more readers’ eyes!

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

If you’re in the Madison, Wisconsin area, you might be interested to know I’m hosting a book launch party on Friday, February 22nd at the Goodman Community Center on Madison’s east side. I’ll do a few readings from the book, hold an author Q&A, and will also debut EMPATHY: Madrugada, a choose-your-own-destiny style game that will be available online shortly after the event!

Be sure to RSVP to the book launch event here.

Mourning Dove (EMPATHY #2)

Per last week’s announcement, the second installment of the epic EMPATHY sci-fi saga will be released with NineStar Press on April 8, 2019. Keep your eyes on this blog, my newsletter, and Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram feeds for more information about the book as we get closer to its release.

Interested in reviewing an advance copy of Mourning Dove or in being part of release week promotion? Let me know by completing this form.

Event Horizon (EMPATHY #3)

I’m actively writing the first draft of Event Horizon right now, and would say I’m about two-thirds of the way through it. At this time, my goal is to deliver a manuscript to NineStar Press in May, with the aim of having this one published possibly as early as September of this year!

Consolunarity (EMPATHY #4) and Nightshade (EMPATHY #5)

Though I know what happens in both of these books, I suspect it will be some time before I’m able to have manuscripts available to submit to NineStar. After completing Event Horizon, I’d like to spend some time dabbling with another series and getting another book outside of the EMPATHY-verse published.

I also think giving the series an opportunity to simmer after book three will put me in the best position to execute my plan for books four and five, and it’ll additionally let me really focus on making sure as many readers as possible are able to connect with the series prior to the release of books four and five.

“What can I do to help?”

The simplest thing anyone can do is pick up a copy of any of these books and recommend them to friends! If you’d like to take your support to the next level, I strongly encourage you to leave reviews on Goodreads, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and on your social media accounts.

And if you’ll be at any of the events or cons I’ll be at to talk EMPATHY or other writing-related matters, swing by and say “hi.” I’d love to meet you and get you some EMPATHY swag whenever I have it available.

Thanks for visiting the blog!

Review in Ravenous for Reads

Another review has rolled in!

Though Imminent Dawn has been receiving high praise over on Goodreads since its release last week, this in-depth review by Ari Augustine on Ravenous for Reads offers a lot to love, too.

Once you’ve had a chance to check out Ari’s review, be sure to pick up your copy at any one of the links below. I hope you enjoy Imminent Dawn as much as Ari did.

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

It’s Official: Imminent Dawn has a Sequel

Folks who follow me on Twitter and Instagram might have seen me tease this news last week with the below photo and some combination of “shh” emoji.

But now I’m able to make it official—the sequel to Imminent Dawn will be published on April 8th, 2019!

Book two in the EMPATHY series, Mourning Dove, is, per its back cover description, “an evocative, sweeping symphony of love, revenge, and desperation in cacophonous times.”

Want to learn more? You can, but only if you’re willing to embrace spoilers. Before I copy and paste the full back-of-book content below, might I add you can already add Mourning Dove on Goodreads? But be careful! The book’s full description is listed there as well, which would be spoilery for sure.

Still haven’t picked up your copy of book one, Imminent Dawn, for your ereader or in print? You can find it at the below links.

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

Tread carefully, dear reader! Book one spoilers follow below the break.

Mourning Dove
Book Blurb

In the aftermath of the calamitous Human/Etech research study, Chandra and Kyra struggle to reclaim the life they shared in a pre-EMPATHY world, while Ty, armed with knowledge of EMPATHY’s programming language, seeks revenge on the Halmans for the harm that’s befallen his friends.

As a North American Union investigation into the happenings on the compound looms, a grief-stricken Peter works to resurrect the memory of his mother from a harvested nanochip, and Heather scrambles to keep her family—and their company—together. Alistair, having abandoned the family business, plots to save his hide and that of his wife while she strives to stay one step ahead of a husband she has no reason to trust.

Far to the north amid civil unrest, a recently retired Rénald Dupont investigates the disappearance of his friend and former colleague, Meredith, despite grave threats from an increasingly skittish North American Union government.

As old and new foes emerge, spouse is further pit against spouse, brother against sister, and governments against their people. In the end, all must choose between attempts to reclaim the past or surrender to the inevitable, an intractable world of their own creation.

Mourning Dove is an evocative, sweeping symphony of love, revenge, and desperation in cacophonous times. It is the second installment in r. r. campbell’s epic EMPATHY sci-fi saga.

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Author Interview on Ravenous for Reads

Ari Augustine of Ravenous for Reads was kind enough to have me on her Ravenous for Reads blog for an author interview! Naturally, we discuss Imminent Dawn a great deal, but there are some really fun questions and answers at the end of this one, too!

So check it out now, and don’t forget to watch for a review of Imminent Dawn from Ravenous for Reads in the coming days.

Still need to get a copy of the book that debuted at number one for new releases in LGBT sci-fi on Amazon? You can find it at the links below!

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

Matt Doyle Media features Imminent Dawn

It’s hard to believe Imminent Dawn has only been out for four days! Even so, it’s got itself another feature here on the interwebs, this time with Matt Doyle Media.

Matt does a fantastic job developing questions for his guests, so if you really want to learn about EMPATHY and the writing process behind Imminent Dawn, you’ll definitely want to check out this feature about it.

And when you’re done (or possibly even before you read the article), you can get your copy of Imminent Dawn from one of the below links and add it on Goodreads! Happy reading.

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads

Another Imminent Dawn Feature – Valerie Biel Author Blog

Fellow Wisconsin author Valerie Biel was kind enough to host Imminent Dawn on her blog as part of a post featuring a marvelous five-star review and an interview of yours truly. Check it out here!

Ready to snag your copy of Imminent Dawn? You can buy it from the below sites and add it on Goodreads, too!

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | NineStar Press | Kobo | Smashwords | Goodreads