Thank You

As June comes to a close, I just want to take a moment to say thank you to all of you. With so much awfulness going on, and with good news in such short supply, I wanted to you to know that there is still some to be had in the far hinterlands of the internet. Here, for example.

Midnight Magic has had by far the best launch I have ever had for one of my books, and I am honestly blown away by it. In the grand scheme of things, and in relation to many of my peers, it might be seen as a disappointment, but to me it is incredibly validating, and motivating like nothing ever.

And through Midnight's launch, people are finding the Ashes books as well, and I feel like they're finally, maybe, fingers crossed, finding their audience. After languishing for two years, the books I put so much of my heart and soul into are being discovered by more people than ever; it feels like they're being seen for the first time, and they've even gotten some sterling reviews! There is so much of me in these books, to know that they're being read and enjoyed is affirming in a way that I've not had much of, and it means a lot.

I wrote my little magic kissing book because it made me happy, and to know that it is making a lot of other people happy through the times we live in is an amazing feeling, and I hope it continues to do so, because it's not just about me. It's what you get out of my books, it's why I write them! I get insomnia and crippling self doubt! Ha, just kidding. Mostly. Kinda. But seriously, if my books make even the tiniest bit of positive difference in your life, then I've succeeded. So please let me know!

On that tick, I must say that I've never gotten any sort of notice before, and now that (at least by my standards) I have, you'll have to forgive me if I'm weird about interacting with you here, or on Twitter. I'm really not used to it, so bear with me as I figure out my own boundaries and develop, for me at least, what professional looks like.

But if you've ever left a review (for anyone, not just me), or reached out to say something nice, or shared my books, recommended them, mentioned them in passing, carved 'M+E' into a tree (don't do that, trees are nice), an extra thank you to you. I'm a nobody indie author, and every little bit of help makes a world of difference. I'm here writing this because of you.

So here's to you, and more books!