Oh hey!
I’m normally very inconsistent about sending out newsletters, but I’m working on consistency as of today. So, if you think weekly newsletters (and I say weekly because I’m an optimist!) are annoying, then you may want to consider unsubscribing. But if not, I hope you enjoy this journey with me.
And to keep expectations clear, as much as I’d like to be like other romance writers out there with very slick and respectable newsletters, I just don’t see that happening for me.
While I’m all for self promotion and graphics and whatnot, I just know that this newsletter is gonna stay closer to my roots: a 2002 livejournal: heavy on the typos and personal thoughts, wide on the range of topics and opinions, easy on the beautiful graphics and organization, and low on the sheen of sophistication.
Also, I’ll probably do some meandering and shit talking too because I’m neurodivergent and I never learned how to be normal :)
Okay, let’s get into some housekeeping stuff that I probably should be sharing more often than I do.
#1. The Tall, Dark & Fictional Podcast
Did you know I have a podcast called Tall, Dark & Fictional with my bestie writer SJ Tilly? Also, we recently welcomed another writer friend Gabby Marie to the pod!
Tall, Dark & Fictional is a podcast about romance fiction (the thing we write and read) by romance writers (us) but we also talk about all kind of things and we aren’t afraid to get political, personal, and petty.
Our guests include: Tati Richardson (whom we personally love), Alex Steed of You Are Good podcast fame, Chelsea Fagan from the Financial Diet, Sara Cate who I know you all know, and many more.
But more importantly, we just shoot the shit together and you can get to know us more and maybe decide if you like us or not.
So, if you’re looking for another podcast to add into your rotation, or one singular podcast to start a rotation with, then def give it a listen.
#2. Breathless ARC Sign Ups
You may or may not already be aware, but my new full length monster romance Breathless is scheduled for release for the end of April. And right now, I’m looking for ARC readers.
A fun fact about this book is that I wrote it during a period of time where I was writing 6000 words every single day. And after each writing session I would send my pages to SJ Tilly’s mom (yes you read that right, lol) and she would let me know her thoughts the next morning. Shout out to Karen! Without her, this fish-monster romance wouldn’t exist.
Anyway, here’s the blurb, sign up link below:
Agoraphobic former-model Jules Lowe would prefer to spend the rest of her life locked away in her apartment, obsessing over her empty fish tank and chatting on an aquarium forum. But when her online crush sends her an inadvertently suspicious picture, Jules' curiosity gets the best of her. Who or what is Mack Vasser?
Venturing out to track down Mack is scary enough, but discovering he's part-fish, part-man? Shock of a lifetime. Even more shocking is Jules' confusing attraction to him which has her leaving her apartment again and again. Could Jules have finally found someone she actually vibes with?
Unfortunately, Jules isn't the only one who's aware that people like Mack exist. And now that she's gotten herself involved, she's risking not only her feelings, but both their safety, in a world where nobody seems to know who the real monsters are.
TROPES:
Slow Burn
Mental Health Rep
Special Peen
Fish Monster MMC
Underwater Fun Times
Dirty Talking MMC
Extra Appendages
Forbidden Romance
Sign up here: Breathless ARC Sign Ups
#3. 60+ Book Giveaway
Okay, I’ve joined a really big giveaway—details below— and there are a lot of books involved! I’m personally giving away a copy of my angsty, smutty contemporary romance Airplane Games. Specifically, I’m giving away a copy of the shirtless man cover which is no longer for sale on Amazon (only the discreet cover is avail).
Anyway, this giveaway does require that disclose your email address to sign up for newsletters, so you have to be down for that! But again….deets below.
Runs: March 4th - 25th
Grand Prize - 60+ book bundle to add to your romance library
1st Prize - 1 winner will receive a $200 Amazon voucher
2nd Prize - 1 winner will receive a $100 Amazon voucher
3rd Prize - 3 winners will each receive a $50 Amazon voucher
*By entering, you agree to receive newsletters from all participating authors*
**WINNER MUST HAVE A U.S. or UK SHIPPING ADDRESS**
#4. Free Palestine, Free Everywhere
As always, Free Palestine. With any semblance of power comes the responsibility to use that power. While I may not have a huge audience, you won’t ever catch me pandering to fascists. You feel me?
Okay.
And as always…thanks for coming.
Cat