hello, dear ones!
First off, I’m wishing you a merry Summer Solstice filled with light, magic and revolution. These may be dark times we wander, so make sure you’re soaking up as much of the longest day of the year as you possibly can. We’ll need every last ounce of it to see this through.
Speaking of which, I’d love if you joined me on IG Live tonight with Allison Carr Waechter! We’ll be reveling in a little of midsummer madness and chatting about the intersection of magic and our creative work. And, yes, you’ll probably be able to get us to talk about our upcoming co-authored project, Welcome to Blackbird Hollow. (It won’t be hard. We can’t shut up about it.)
Lastly, if you’re also experiencing the heat wave impacting most of the US, please remember that SSRIs and other drugs make us a lot more susceptible to heat sickness! Drink plenty of water and limit your time outside, if possible.
the fatebound omnibus
She’s officially arrived! I’m so grateful to Bookish Averil for her incredible work on this gorgeous book. A luxe, oversize 6x9 edition, the omnibus features brand-new art of Raegan and the King, plus a gorgeous wrap for the hardcover laminate. You can order your copy here! Expected ship date is late July.
audiobook release
And ICYMI, Beyond the Aching Door’s audiobook officially released on June 3! Sara Brodt did an amazing job narrating my debut novel—to the point that I’ve actually been able to enjoy my own book for the first time in years. It’s hard to create distance from your own stories, but Sara’s narration is so enchanting, I’ve been able to do just that. You can grab a copy on Libro.FM*, or click here to see all the retailers + library services it’s currently available at.
If you have already nabbed the audiobook, it would be SUPER helpful if you left a review! <3
*this is an affiliate link for my online bookstore, so I’ll earn a small commish!
come see me at Cupid’s!
For my local Philly friends, I’ll be making my glorious Manayunk return to the newly opened Cupid’s Books. I’m so happy to see a bookstore in the neighborhood where I used to run The Spiral Bookcase, and it’s even more fun to see it be a WOC-owned, romance-only one to boot. I’ll be doing a meet and greet + signing from 1-3 PM tomorrow, and I’ll have all my titles in tow.
PS for those planning to attend: keep in mind that the Arts Festival will be going on, so parking may take some extra time, and it’s likely you’ll need to park further away and then walk to the bookshop. If you scroll down to the transportation section on this page, you’ll find some more helpful details, including free parking with a shuttle service.
speaking of pretty books …
Pre-orders of Holy Wrath have all made their way to their new homes, so signed copies are officially in-stock and ready to ship. If you haven’t snagged yours yet, you can grab your personalized edition here <3
lastly, some things I’ve enjoyed lately:
This incredible song from Renee Christine that has the perfect blend of sorrow and rage.
A newly released ring featuring gray moonstone from my dear friend, Tiffany.
A queer, feminist mythology-focused online lecture that’s free to attend.
That’s all for now. Take good care—of yourself, and of each other.
All my love,
Victoria