Third Book Published
Hollow: The One Who Remains has officially been released, and I’ve spent the last couple weeks catching up on general marketing that I did not do prior to release, like I should have.
Work has already begun on the next installment of The Barrenmire Lights collection. The title has been chosen (and will be revealed closer to release), and if everything stays on track, it’ll be released at the end of this year. The tone will be in line with the rest of the collection—eerie, emotional, laced with grief, connection, and the threads of darkness that tie people together.
I’ve also officially launched my TikTok Shop, HotzSpot, which means you can now grab signed copies and book bundles directly through both TikTok and Etsy. The book bundle for Hollow is the only listing/product that is missing from both shops, but it is coming soon! Look for it by the end of this week.
I have also started Tiktok Lives twice per week. Wednesdays 9:30-10:30pm MST you can join me while I craft custom coasters for Can't Control (start to finish from the blank slate wood to the final seal) and Sundays at the same time (9:30-10:30pm MST) you can join me hand-pouring honey candles for Hollow.
If you've been following along and considered picking up any of my three books, this is the easiest way to do it, and it helps support me as an indie author in the best way (Amazon & KU only go so far).
Current Reads
This week, I went out of my way to search for an indie author on Tiktok who just released a new dark romance book earlier this year. It is a dark, stalker romance, and I purchased my copy via KU. Without You Noticing by E.D. Flores, book one in the Loving You Duology.
If you're looking for someone completely new to read, check out E.D. Flores or search on Tiktok for specifics like "dark romance indie author" and apply the "This Week" filter. I guarantee you'll find someone new.
Reading Recommendations
Looking for a book that isn't too long? I got you. I'm only a quarter of the way through right now, but check out the book mentioned above, Without You Noticing, as it is barely 200 pages.
When I'm not in the right headspace for a hefty book, I turn to a few of my favorites to reread:
Ours for Halloween by Violet Taylor - 134 pages. Dark romance, demons, fated mates. (But really, you could check out any of Violet Taylor's books, as they're all great and all short reads).
Deal with a Demon by Ami Wright - 158 pages. Demon romance, fated mates.
Oliver by Roxie McClaine - 184 pages. Android romance, takes place in the future.
Shameless plug of my own books, because Love: The One Who Leaves is only 211 pages and Hollow: The One Who Remains is only around 230 pages.
Finds Unrelated to Reading
I recently picked up a Fitbit Blaze from Facebook Marketplace, and honestly, it was totally worth it. I lost my last watch a while back (which was a gift and had a lot of sentimental value) so that sucks. But I’ve also been meaning to get something that would track my steps every day, and the Fitbit just made sense. I knew I didn't want a smartwatch, and yeah, my phone tracks my steps, but I never keep my phone in my pocket, like ever, so I wanted something that could accurately track my steps and stick with me throughout the day. It’s sleek, simple, and does exactly what I need without being intrusive.
And having a 9-to-5 desk job and being an indie author means that I spend most of my day sitting. While I do strength training a few times a week, that only goes so far. Sitting for hours on end isn’t exactly the picture of health, and this little device is showing reality in a perspective for me by telling me how little I actually walk every day. I want to be healthy—not just in those few active moments, but overall—and this is the wake-up call I didn’t realize I needed.