The Hollow Queen Series

I didn’t post it here, but I ran an ARC copy signup on my mailing list and through Instagram. I filled it in about a week with 125 people. We’ll see how that goes, and I’ll see if I want to do another round after I hear from a few people about the book.

So exciting! I’ve released several books, but I’ve never sent our ARC copies before. I’m so excited and nervous to see what readers think about Vows of Shadow. It’s so strange to think that someone could be reading it right now, judging it, and I have no idea what they are thinking…

As the author, it’s difficult to know how a reader will see your work. You know what you hope, but never if you’ve actually done it until they tell you…

I’ve heard that some people were enjoying it, but I’ve also heard that it’s too long… I guess it depends what you expect to get out of it. This book is not getting read in a day for sure.

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I have mentioned that I will edit a book over and over and change something every time. I always think ‘That could be better’ or ‘I could add that here’ or ‘uh oh, there’s a mistake…’ I try, but unless I finally decide to put it down, I will change something EVERY TIME. I’m reading Vows of Shadow once more even as ARC copies are out, and yes I am still changing things…but nothing major. After this round, I think I’ll take a break though. I want to start working on Book 2 again.

At this point, I am still considering if I need to cut the book down… I’m really unsure. But as of now, the layouts are complete for the ebook, paperback, and hardback. (I’m waiting on the hardback copy to get to me so I can have a look at it.)

I’ve commissioned an artist to create a legitimate piece of art for Vows of Shadow, featuring Leila and Drazan so I’m very excited to see that when it’s ready!

Book 2 in The Hollow Queen series is also well underway, but I’m not going to talk about that yet. Still a long way to go on that way, but I’m determined that it will be even better than the first.

Less than 6 weeks until Vows of Shadow is live! December 2, 2025!