Captain, Grief, Book Release

My book is due to be released on September 26th. Normally, I would be in full marketing mode. I would be telling you all about the preorders and sharing book blurbs and even providing a few chapters for free to wet your whistle.

I will be doing that soon. But I haven’t had the energy these last couple of weeks.

Why?

On Sunday, September 3rd, my dog, Captain was fatally attacked. I raised him from a puppy. He has been an integral part of my life and my family for fifteen years. I have read everything I’ve ever written to him. He’s been my writing partner for my entire adult life.

I am wracked with grief. I have cried more tears over my dog’s death than I care to admit. I really loved him and he truly was part of my family. He was the reason I took walks and met people in the neighborhood. He and my husband were the best of friends. He was there when our daughter was born. He was the best.

I wrote a memorial for Captain on social media, but it’s not like writing a memorial brought my dog back. I am still devastated.

Long story short, The Cult of Elle is still coming out on Tuesday September 26th. But it likely won’t get the fanfare it deserves. I am just too sad and too drained.

I will be promoting it over the next few months as I finish up a free download that will go out to newsletter subscribers, redo the website, and get started on book two in the Macabre Fairy Tales series. Hopefully, by the time that’s all done (I’m shooting for late spring/early summer 2024), I will have my energy back.

Thanks for your patience.