November Wrap-up:

Happy December, book friends! I hope everyone had a wonderful November, and a happy Thanksgiving with family and friends. I spent the holiday weekend with my family and my husband’s family, enjoying lots of scrumptious food, relaxing, reading, and playing video games. I even did a fun Christmas decorating job for a client whose house I decorate every year. It was a nice break from writing and editing, allowing me to exercise some of my other creative skills.

Last month, I didn’t get in as much writing as I wanted. Our gas water heater broke mid-November, which also supplies heat to the house. So, we’ve been without heat or hot water since then. This has been a bit of a stressor for me, and two rooms in the house had the floors torn out from water leakage damage. So things have been a bit crazy!

With all that said, I managed to add 5k words to book 3 in The Iron Kingdom Series. I’ve also done a lot of thinking on the manuscript. I’ve been debating adding in another character’s POV, which would appeal to younger readers. So, to start, I’m going to write brief glimpses into his viewpoint and see how I like it. I’ve handed off what I’ve written so far to a trusty critique partner to see what she thinks of the plot and pacing so far. I’m going to give myself grace and time on this manuscript to get it where it needs to be. I’d love to finish the first draft by the end of the year. Hopefully, I reach that goal!

Four Days to Release!

My second book, The Wraiths of Arjun (the sequel to The Conjurer’s Curse), is only a few days away from releasing. I can’t even begin to tell you all how excited I am to have a second book being published by Monarch Press. I am so grateful to everyone who has supported and encouraged me with my writing to get to this point. Holding both books in my hands is a dream come true. And I am so thrilled I get to share my new book with you in four days! I hope you all love the continuation of Rowan’s, Akaran’s, and Tahira’s story.

Preorder Promo

Now until release day, I am doing a special preorder promo for anyone who preorders a physical copy of The Wraiths of Arjun. I’ll send you a free bookmark and sticker. Just email me a screenshot of your order, along with your address, and I’ll get your book swag sent to you asap! (US only) Email me at: s.daniellacotta@gmail.com

You can preorder your physical copy or ebook using the links below; or check it out from your favorite online book retailer. And remember: Christmas is just around the corner. So consider getting the book lover in your life something new to read over the holiday season.

Upcoming Event:

My book signing event for The Wraiths of Arjun is coming up soon, just a little over a month away. It will be at the Medford, OR Barnes & Noble on January 6, 2024 from 2-4pm. I will be making a Facebook event for it and will also do a reminder email as we get closer to the event date. If you’re in the Southern Oregon area, I would love to see you there!

Podcast News:

Check out The Ink Mages podcast if you love all things fantasy. It’s been amazing highlighting fellow fantasy and sci-fi authors on our show. This month of December, we have several interviews lined up, along with some festive Christmas episodes in store. So, be sure to check our podcast out on YouTube and Spotify. Also, please help us by subscribing to our channel, sharing the episodes, and leaving a comment. You can find our episodes by CLICKING HERE: The Ink Mages

This December, are you looking for a fantastic adventure to read snuggled up next to the hearth? If so, and you haven’t had the chance to read my debut YA Fantasy The Conjurer’s Curse yet, then snag a copy and get reading! It’s an adventure you won’t want to put down.

Thank you, book friends, for supporting me, encouraging me, and for reading my novels. You mean the world to me. I hope you all have a wonderful December and a Merry Christmas!

-Stephanie Cotta