This is just a nice quick post for December where I share the Podcast Guest Episodes that went live during my hiatus, along with a shoutout to several author friends and their books that were released while I was offline chilling. I always believe it’s important to support each other, the writing life is hard enough so showcasing each other’s work is a good way to spread the love!
Podcast Guest Episodes
Before I took my hiatus, I would share the week’s podcast every Wednesday. I didn’t do this while I was away, however, I do want to share the guest episodes that were missed. Rachel and I are always lucky to have such awesome guests and I wanted to make sure these episodes got more exposure since they weren’t uploaded on my blog when they came out.
Ep 119 – “How Do You Plan A Series?” with guest author Helen Scheurer
Ep 123 – “How Do You Collaborate With Other Authors?” with guest author Morgan R. R. Haze
Ep 128 – “How Do You Talk About Your Writing To People?” with guest author Chris Tullbane
Ep 132 – “How Do You Become An Audiobook Narrator?” with guest author Rachel V. White
Ep 136 – “How Do You Write A Query Letter?” with guest author Brandon J. Greer
For those of you who don’t know, Rachel and I are now looking for guests for 2023. We have even created a simple Google Form for people to fill out. So, if you are interested in being a guest or know someone who might be, send them that link. There is also a FAQs page you/they might find useful.
You don’t have to be a published writer or even a writer at all – if you are in the writing industry such as a book cover designer, editor, proofreader, or publisher – we are happy to hear from you.
Books Released
No, not mine (I know, I know, I’m working on it!) but several of my author friends had book releases and I wanted to make a mention of them. Congratulations to them all for releasing their books, especially Rebecca as this is her Debut book!
Blackbirch: The Ritual
This is book 3 of the Blackbirch Series by K.M. Allan.
Welcome to Blackbirch. It’s a place no one forgets. Except for Josh Taylor.
The Blackbirch Series is a Young Adult Urban Fantasy series. It has magick, mystery, murder and a spooky town! If you haven’t read the first two, the links are listed below.
Buy book 1 – Blackbirch: The Beginning
Buy book 2 – Blackbirch: The Dark Half
Buy book 3 – Blackbirch: The Ritual
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A Rebel’s Path
This is book 3 of the Enchanted Isles Series by I. L. Cruz
Noble by birth, Smuggler by trade, Mage by destiny.
The Enchanted Isles Series is a Fantasy series set in a magickal world and includes sprinkles of nursery rhyme characters within! If you haven’t read the first two, the links are listed below.
Buy book 1 – A Smuggler’s Path
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The Silver Ninja: Narco Hotel
This is book 2 of The Silver Ninja Series by Wilmar Luna
Superpowers can save a city but break a hero.
The Silver Ninja Series is a Science Fiction Superhero series. It has gritty crime drama and high-tech action. If you haven’t read the first book, the links are listed below.
Buy book 1 – The Silver Ninja: A Bitter Winter
Buy book 2 – The Silver Ninja: Narco Hotel
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Holding Up The Sky
This is the debut novel by Rebecca Alasdair
A closeted Australian teen learns that there are some things love alone can’t conquer in this novel for fans of Heartstopper, Adam Silvera, and Sophie Gonzales.
Holding up the sky is an LGBT young adult contemporary set in Melbourne Australia and has themes around mental health, sexuality, and learning to cope with loss.
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Embracing The Darkness
This is book 2 of The Darkness Trilogy by Cassie Sanchez
What lurks in darkness cannot hide from the light.
The Darkness Trilogy is a Fantasy Series with a morally grey MC, found families, magic and even some romance. If you haven’t read the first book, the links are listed below.
Buy book 1 – Chasing the Darkness
Buy book 2 – Embracing the Darkness
The Advent Calendar Story Train
In case you missed it, the Advent Calendar Story Train is still going on. It will run until the 24th December. As each story becomes active, I will be updating my Pinned Post so you can visit the stories via the links on that page.
Please take the time to read these stories and show the writers some love. We are all about supporting and showcasing each other in this writing community.
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This was just a quick Shout Out blog post. I hope you enjoyed it and I’ll be back again next Wednesday (Podcast day) and then again Friday (regular blogging day).
Happy writing & stay safe
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Thank you so much for the book release shoutout, Ari! Best wishes for more podcast episodes in 2023. I can’t wait to listen and to hopefully guest again.
My pleasure. We would love to have you back on the podcast! We had so much fun chatting to you last time.
Me too 😊.
Feel free to fill in our new guest application form, it helps us keep track of everyone. The link can be found in this page: https://themerrywriterpodcast.podbean.com/p/frequently-asked-questions/
Loving this packed round-up of fabulous bookish news!
Thanks Jaya. I felt bad not being able to share people’s releases while I was aware so wanted to make sure I did something when I came back.