Lily Wildhart's Blog

All of the Updates - August '24

Good morning my beautiful bookish loves!

Apologies for being extra MIA of late, especially since BBB – to say that the stress of that event wiped me out would be an understatement, and my cup was already down to empty before it, so I’ve really had to try to treat myself with some kindness and take some time away. I’ve not made my burnout a secret, but when I tell you I’ve been pushing myself through it despite knowing I shouldn’t… well, these last few months have shown me that I can’t keep doing that.

For those who didn’t see my post last week about the pre-order for Plead being cancelled – this is why. I needed to relieve the pressure from my writing because it was stealing all of my joy for it and making words became the hardest part of my world, which is devastating.

That said, having removed the pressure, and trying to give myself some grace, I can finally say I’m actually writing again! I won’t say it's anywhere near my previous speed of words, but words are coming. So I am still aiming for an August release for Plead. Amazon will no longer allow me to set pre-orders for a year, so to keep up with my releases, please make sure to follow me on Amazon as they will notify you of my releases as well as me posting everywhere and anywhere about them, as they will now be live releases.

I am also working on a few secret things, which are fuelling my joy SO MUCH! But I’m keeping them secret because I have to for now aha.

What I can tell you I’m also working on, is my Shadow Queen saga! If you’ve read my Shadow Walkers Saga, you know all about the Shadow Queen and her Four Horsemen… but if you haven’t, I highly recommend starting The Ruin of Souls so that you’re ready for this series! I am re-editing book 1, so that book 2 starts seamlessly So excited to drop back into that world!

Other updates!

I have also recently announced most of my book signings for next year, so if you haven’t seen them, the signings that can be announced so far are:

Fiction, Fans & Ballgowns – 21st/22nd March @ Renaissance at Kelham

Belfast Books & Ballgowns – 28th June @ ICC Waterfront, Belfast

RARE London – 5th July @ Excel, London

There is at least 1 more that I can’t announce yet but as soon as I can I will (especially because the 1, maybe 2 are international and I am EXCITED).

Also, if you haven’t seen, The Knights of Echoes Cove is now entirely available on Audio! I know people have been asking me for ages about it, but it is FINALLY DONE! Wooo! I am still waiting on updates for Shadow Walkers, but as soon as I know, you guys will know!

Listen to book one of The Knights of Echoes Cove, Tormented Royal, HERE--> https://www.amazon.com/Tormented-Royal.../dp/B0B69D2C3X/

I think that’s everything for me update wise for August, but as and when I know more, as ever, you guys will know.

So much love to you all, and I appreciate your kindness & understanding with all of my stuff.

Lily

xoxo

The Countdown is on! Open for BONUS CONTENT

Hey everyone,

I am BACK! jet lag is kicking my butt now I'm officially back in the UK but My time away was amazing, and seriously has me considering packing up my life and running away aha.

The sun, the sea, the sand... what a life!

Anyway, I'm back and I have SO MUCH coming for you over the next few months, so watch this space... Also, if you're a gamer, or have one close, keep an eye out for an exclusive newsletter giveaway for my birthday in July!

I'll stop doing the rambling now and get into the good stuff, but I'm so excited to meet some of you in July at RARE23 London!

p.s. Keep an eye out here for something exclusive for that announced next month too!

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The Knights of Echoes Cove Series has new covers!

I am SO EXCITED to share the brand new covers for The Knights of Echoes Cove series!

I have been keeping this one a secret so... SURPRISE

You can pick these up in paperback SIGNED on my online shop OR grab the ebooks on amazon!

The previous covers will be staying for another week or two on amazon for anyone who wants to complete that set and then these will be up for grabs in paperback on amazon too.

Well that's been a lot, but I hope you're still here with me, and if you are, I hope you're as excited about everything that's coming as I am!

Until next time my loves,

First post

I feel like my first post should probably something profound... but thats just no who I am as a human. All of my best and flowery words end up in my books. Real life talking or writing... That's probably one of my biggest weaknesses. Truly, I'm awkward as hell.

This week, I started tearing my first novel apart and putting it back together again, ready for it to go to my editor. It was probably one of the most stressful things I've ever done. The idea of tearing apart something I built, that I'd spent so long crafting-- well, it wasn't exactly my idea of fun.

But from the ashes, I rise.

So I'm rebuilding, and I will rise. What nobody ever tells you about being an author is just how much work it is. What the mental toll is.

Would I change my life, and do something else? Do I regret my dreams? Hell no, because the only people that fail are the ones who gave up. I have zero intention of ever doing that. I worked really hard to get to this point, and now I'm here, working my ass off to live my dream. I won't stop that, or give it up for anyone.

I'm not really sure what the point of this entire rambling was, but I guess, I just want to say that if you feel this way too, you're not alone. Don't give up. Some people might think this path is easy, I'm here to say I see you, and I know its not. But its definitely a path worth traveling.