I'm counting days now, instead of weeks or months. It still hasn't sunk in fully. The strange mixed feelings persist: happiness, excitement, but also anxiety. But since there is so much to do in the coming days, I have to keep busy. There will be a small release party in my teashop on Saturday, 17th January from 2-4 pm. I'll bake cakes and scones, of course, and also offer teablends inspired by the novel. Leading up to release day on Thursday, I'm planning to run a giveaway o

So it's finally done! I've sent off my finished print cover, along with my fully edited and set book manuscript, to be printed. I'll hopefully receive my proofread copy within the next few days. I can't wait! Though I've published books before as ebooks, I've never held a printed version of my book in my hands. Am I getting too excited? I think I am, but rightfully so. Because I've been working on this book series for over a decade now, and the world with its characters seems