The Things That I Know

Here are some burning questions answered for you.
It's always good to take stock and do some housekeeping for the mind. I guess what I am guilty of is not thinking about some of the finer details that I know, that are locked away inside my head, the things I am yet to share, so I thought I would unload my over packed mind and lay it all out on the table, and in the process hopefully you have some things clarified in a segment I like to call...

THE THINGS THAT I KNOW...

Now bear with because I am just going to be shooting things out of my head like lazer beams, this will be a massive inner mind dump onto the page, no rhyme or reason it's just what pops into me head. So in no particular order.
FOREVER SUMMER PAPERBACKS?
YES! The paperbacks have been formatted and the full cover jackets are currently sitting with my designer. Once the cover is finalised I always like to upload and request for a a proof to be sent out, just so I can check the quality and make sure that I am 100% happy with it before it is widely available for the public. I had hoped to have had these ready sooner, but I made some alterations with the MS and had it reformatted from scratch. Now I am happy with it I can get them finalised. The second they are available I will be doing an announcement and post purchase links on all my social platforms including newsletters, don't worry you will be the first to know. The process is also the same for those wanting the 'The Onslow Boys' and I anticipate that both paperback editions will be ready pretty much at the same time, so look out for the postings.


CAN I PRE-ORDER YOUR BOOKS ON AMAZON?
At this stage no, all my future books are listed as an exclusive pre-order to the iBookstore, my books will be available for purchase on ALL platforms upon release, and once again I will always ensure that announcements and purchase links will be ready the second a book goes live.

CAN I COME SEE YOU AT A BOOK SIGNING?
I decided last year that 2016 was going to be about writing and balance. I really love meeting readers and attending events and I plan to keep on doing them after I take some time to work on my books this year. My office has just been recently renovated so it's been really nice to spend time here, fitting it out and working in my new space has been a real game changer for me. I do look forward to what 2017 will bring with picking up the event baton and doing some singings then.
OFFICE PICS?
I know I keep promising the grand reveal, but it's just not there yet. The last piece in the puzzle is new carpet, which is something I am both looking forward to and dreading. I will have to move all my furniture out again to install, and when I am mid book and on a deadline I just can't have that happen right now. One of the more difficult things was when my office was getting extended was not being unable to use it. Sitting in my lounge room, with my beats on while the TV flickered in my peripheral vision drove me crazy, I hate being away from my space and writing was a real struggle. I won't be doing that again in a hurry, but definitely later in the year. Until then you will definitely see snippets until the grand before and after posting.


THE SUMMER SERIES CAN'T BE THE END???
I get this A LOT and with every question my heart says the same thing. It's not the end. And although I am rather vague and non committal about the details largely because the last thing I want to do is give readers a ball park release date or story line to get excited about. What I do know is there is definitely something in my mind brewing, and it will most likely be for next year. That is all I can say at this stage, but never say never and it is on the back burner of my mind while I work on my other series and releases, but yes!

THE PARADISE SERIES CAN'T BE THE END???
The Paradise Series was optioned as a two book deal contract, with the option of more like with anything. But I strongly feel that the story ended exactly how I wanted it to, and the readers response was so amazing I think I felt that going anywhere else after that might feel forced when it ended on such a high. It was a tough challenge as an author to ride through the backlash of a cliffhanger in Paradise City, something that I most definitely not known for with my writing, so I was really hoping that the response with how the series ended was met well, and it by far exceeded my expectations when the response was so positive. Sometimes knowing when to draw the line is hard, but I think for now it's the best choice.

STANDALONE?
YES! As you might have seen, I recently unveiled the cover to my next WIP 'Beyond Here Lies Nothing' And hold onto your hats because it IS a standalone!! *gasp* And let me tell you I am so happy about it. Writing a standalone book has almost been like a palate cleanser in many ways. Writing a series is a lot of work and the load is heavy dealing with reader expectation book after book. So to be able to do something new and solo feels amazing to me. I can honestly say I haven't felt this giddy about a story since my fledgling days writing The Boys of Summer. Once again I find myself writing in complete anonymity, because I chose to write this book largely in secret and it is exactly what I needed. It really is a passion project, it's also different to anything I have ever written. I am SO excited about these characters, it could even be one of my favourites.

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SO WHAT ABOUT THE KISS SERIES?
I am chomping at the bit to tell this story, I know exactly how it is all played out and is so strong in my mind because I have been brainstorming it for years. The release date is tentative at the moment as I have a few things rolling out this year that will determine how that series release will be effected, just know that it is definitely being released and is currently on an exclusive iBooks pre-order.

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SECRETS?
I know exactly what you mean. I have been posting many vague posts about exciting announcements and things to look forward to (no I am not having a baby or won lotto) But nevertheless, the news is pretty epic, and exciting and I can't say much more than that, with the promise that all will be revealed and it will be worth the agonising wait, believe me I am DYING to tell you all. Ugh, aren't I the worst???

On the dotted line...
WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO CONTACT YOU?
I am most active on any of these platforms (no particular order) And I LOVE getting tagged in posts, it's the best way for me to see things as I don't always get to see everything with the way social media is controlled by the man behind the curtain. So please free to contact me or tag me in a post or review.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CJ_Duggan


Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/CJDugganAuthor
Instagram: @CJ_Duggan

I can also be contacted regarding Review Copies, Interviews, and Guest Posts through my website: http://www.cjdugganbooks.com/contact....

If you have any outstanding questions, just leave them in the comments section and I will be happy to answer them.
CJ xo xo