R.K. Ryals's Blog
January 8, 2015
Perri's Sketchbook Comes to Life!
That said, the current news is about The Story of Awkward! For those who have read the book, you know that it is a whimsical, yet emotional new adult fairytale romance about a girl who keeps a sketchbook that she escapes into growing up. The Story of Awkward is also based on true events, despite the fact that it's a fictional fairytale. It touches briefly on mental health, eating disorders, and PTSD, but while it touches lightly on some of these issues, the meat of this story is about a girl embracing what makes her unique and learning to overcome bullying she received as a child. For many, even written as a fairytale, this can be tough to read. It was certainly tough to live. That said, Peregrine's sketchbook is being brought to life!!!
That's right! The Story of Awkward will soon include Perri's sketchbook. It will be included as a bonus at the end of the eBook and the paperback. All illustrations are being done by author Melissa Wright (Frey series, Bound series, King of Ash and Bone), and are inspired by The Story of Awkward. It is currently a work in progress and will be a mix of sketches that will range in detail because it begins when Perri is a child and grows with her.
This is so exciting to me because, in many ways, I was and am Perri. Her experiences were mine. The eating disorder (my fight with Bulimia took many years and came scarily close to death), the bullying, and etc. Eventually, I will write a book that delves more deeply into some of the disorders touched upon in this book, but for now, this is a book about a nineteen-year-old girl armed with a sketchbook that comes to life and teaches her about herself, and I'm so excited to see that come to life thanks to Melissa Wright!
I'm posting a few teaser images with the permission of the artist. The sketches will be done in different mediums and very similar to the way they are described in the book! The teaser images are works in progress, and I will update soon about when the sketchbook will be available. For those who have downloaded the book (It's free), it should update on the kindle when it does go live with the changes without having to re download. But I will definitely announce when this project is finished and when it's live so you can let me know!
Keep an eye on the website! More exciting things to come, and new releases soon! Both Revelation and City in Ruins will not be available for pre-order, but as soon as I have the release set in stone (it won't be long), I'll post it here so you can be on the lookout and then repost when it's live. Also, a newsletter will go out the day of release to those who subscribe with the live links ❤️❤️❤️. I'm so excited! Massive hugs and tons of love!
For a sneak peek at Perri's sketchbook, check out the blog page at www.authorrkryals.com
Teaser images (WIP):
Illustrations by Melissa Wright Copyright © 2015
Inspired by The Story of Awkward Copyright © 2014 by R.K. Ryals
January 27, 2013
Welcome!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE!!!!!
New year post and exciting upcoming news!
Hi, All! I know I’ve been kind of scarce. I’ve been in and out of doctors for a weird bout with rotator cuff tendonitis, tennis elbow, and sciatica. All on the left side of the body. It’s really weird. Lol! Not the sciatica (the beast) because I’ve had that before but the rest. Anyway, there’s really been no ill effect on my work, although it’s slowed me down a little, which will probably put Revelation coming out the middle of January (rather than this month) and City in Ruins out the end of January (which is an unchanged release for that book) at the moment. I’m doing physical therapy exercises a few days a week from home and etc. and alternating heat and cold and that helps a lot! But enough about me < Cause that’s totally boring!
I have so many exciting things coming up for 2015! Not only do I have quite a few books releasing, headed up by Revelation and City in Ruins, but I have some super exciting news for two of my released works, The Story of Awkward and In the Land of Tea and Ravens. Hopefully, I won’t have to be vague for too long. I have two pieces of exciting news for The Story of Awkward, both which I should be able to announce in January. Hopefully, the news for In the Land of Tea and Ravens won’t be too far behind! ;) I’m truly excited.
That said, I want to share something really amazing with all of you. Since the Story of Awkward went free, it has gotten over 50,000 downloads, and the messages/emails/etc I’ve received about the message in this book have been awe-inspiring. This means so much to me for so many reasons. I make no profit off of the The Story of Awkward ebook, as it’s free on all ebook outlets. And since I’m unable to sell the paperback free through its current service, all of my proceeds are being donated to an anti-bullying and eating disorder (because both of these are incredibly personal things for me) organization. Writing is such a passion for me, but being able to use it in powerful ways is another incredible passion for me, and I’m hoping to do much more of this in 2015.
I’m working really hard, too, to make my new website (I’ll post the link in the comments) easy to navigate and full of special things (maps, special fantasy effects for my fantasy novels, book facts, and more). I’ll also be posting my weekly giveaways on the website as well as Facebook, and you can enter on both forums, since I’m afraid the changes on Facebook may make it really hard to see them on it.
Also, I promise I check all messages though sometimes if I’m in the writing cave, it may take me a few days (at most). I’ve also made it a point, that if you contact me on my FB personal/author pages to reply to your messages (when able) with a voice message because I love the idea of being there with you in your homes and not just through text. I’ve got so much in the works for this year, and so many exciting things planned for you, one of which I’m hoping to share with you next weekend ;) Also, I mail out a LOT of books. Sometimes over 20 a week on a busy month for giveaways and etc, so if something does not arrive, please don’t hesitate to message me with the book that didn’t arrive and the mailing address (or email in case of an ebook). International to the UK is usually my hardest because, for some reason, it gets caught in customs a lot. I’ve started mailing priority to the UK rather than media because it seems to go through better. Please know that even if it hasn’t come, it’s coming!
Also, I’m working to get a web store set up on my website this year for signed books and swag. A few of the items sold will be to benefit charity. I’ll make note of which ones and which charities. This is all a work in progress, but so close to a reality! I adore you all!
I hope that every single one of your New Years are full of happiness, prosperity, and wonderful health! I love you all! Massive hugs and tons and tons of LOVE!
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NEW UPDATES!
DANCING WITH THE DEVIL IS HERE! The third book in the Thorne Trilogy is finally available for purchase! Currently it is available on Amazon HERE and on Barnes and Nobles HERE and will soon be available on all other outlets.
A brand new release coming November 15 is a new, different read from R.K. Ryals titled In the Land of Tea and Ravens! This book is now available for pre-order on Amazon HERE and will be available for purchase on other outlets on November 15, the official release day. Be on the lookout as other books may become available for pre-order as they near release.
The Story of Awkward is now FREE on all outlets!!! Check out author R.K. Ryals’ Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/RKRyals and this personal message from the author on youtube to find out why!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZPawWuB2UM
The video below is a candid conversation, reading, and update to readers and fans. I love you all! ~R.K. Ryals~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaScZFU6uKQ
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