Burnout, alphas and #metoo, villains vs good guys, and dinosaurs — and giveaways, too!
Tomorrow’s the release day for A HEART OF BLOOD AND ASHES!
The last time I released something as Meljean or Milla was 2014. If you’ve been following my blog, you know some of the struggles I had getting the Blacksmith out (and with my barbarian story taking longer than I expected.) I talk a little bit about burnout and depression in my interview with AAR — along with some information about my new book and series, a ramble about alpha males in the #metoo era, and also why I won’t be spending a lot of time on my big bad guy in this series. And there’s a giveaway, too!
Today ended up being kind of a rough day. I’d planned to post a bunch of reviews and links, but last night our 26-year-old kitty passed, and I’m still in the process of trying to get a book to my editor, so to put it mildly…I’m a bit wrung out. So that’ll probably come tomorrow with the release post.
But today can be happier for you, because free books are always awesome! Berkley also has a couple sweepstakes going on — just click on the images to enter!
February 3, 2020 @ 1:02 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. That is heartbreaking – and I can’t imagine how hard it must be to do book-promotion while you’re grieving.
That interview was really powerful, and I can’t wait to read this book.
February 3, 2020 @ 2:58 pm
Fortunately, most of the promotion is done (Berkley has been awesome doing most of the heavy lifting). And I hope you love the book!!
February 4, 2020 @ 10:08 am
You are very brave and inspiring to be so open. I loved Meljean’s work and I loved Milla’s Beast of Blackmoor. Even a little more… You offer representations that matters to me. It feels less lonely and lost. When I saw you had a new release I bought the Heart immediatly and didn’t even wait to read it to preordered the Touch. You may not ask for support, but I will offer what I can. Because in some way you did support me and you still do. From France.
February 4, 2020 @ 6:18 pm
Oh, you are so lovely to say so! I’m so glad that my work has had any impact, especially a positive one. All the hugs to you and I hope you love the new series!
February 6, 2020 @ 12:23 pm
OH! So sorry to hear about your loss. 26 years? That is amazing. *HUGS* Loved the book so much and I’m so glad you are back. If I haven’t told you too many times… I just love your work. I hope that my asking you about your books and work didn’t add to any stress. It all came from a place of love and respect. xo
February 6, 2020 @ 12:34 pm
Oh. I should have read the interview before I commented. What a lovely interview. Thank you for being so open with us. I’ve missed “seeing” you around, but mostly because we had some fun conversations about books, movies, The Last Airbender, etc., and not because I’m super greedy fan and need more Meljean/Milla books (haha). Anyhow, YOU, and your family, always, always comes first. You own me/readers nothing. Thank you for all you do give.
February 10, 2020 @ 1:36 pm
Oh, lord no! Asking about my books is the best kind of problem to have, truly. And I miss everyone, too. It’s hard withdrawing, because of all these things — the books, the shows, the movies. I’d love to have more conversations about them, but there’s SO MUCH else always happening (and all of it stressful) that I just have to be careful.