Pre-order Garden of Shadows!
Those of you who have followed along on this Substack for a while know that the writing of this book didn’t happen quickly. I started working on Garden of Shadows in 2020, when I was on my artist’s retreat, while Voyage of the Pleiades had its first holiday with an editor. There was a year and half when Voyage was on query that I researched and wrote this book. So, though it seems a fast turn around to some, it took four years.
I pushed hard to have this book drafted before Voyage of the Pleiades came out last June because I was worried about second book syndrome (give it a Google; it is a thing). And I was right to be concerned. I cannonballed into that gulley of inadequacy. Yet here we are on the other side.
I wasn’t interested in writing the same book twice. I wanted to push myself and my characters into unfamiliar territory. Geographically and emotionally. Garden of Shadows takes us to southern Spain. And it takes us on an internal journey with Linnea. I’ve always been more interested in what happens post-happily ever after. As we see with Matias and Linnea, it isn’t smooth sailing. Their plans are upended when Linnea is drawn into solving another murder. One that is tied to the political complexities of post-colonial Spain.
So, here’s hoping you enjoy this next installment. Like Voyage of the Pleiades, there are plant facts, historical esoterica, and spicy scenes. However, you’ll also get new characters and familiar faces, undercover investigations, and plenty of action.
In addition, as a special offer for my newsletter subscribers, I am making available copies of Garden of Shadows signed and shipped to you prior to the October 29 release date. I’m limiting this offer to 15 copies, so I’m not completely overwhelmed by running to the post office. Your shipment will also include a limited edition sticker. If you wish the book to be inscribed to you personally, please also include that in the notes.
Signed editions are sold out! Thank you!
Here is the link to all the places you can pre-order Garden of Shadows.
Thank you for all your support and encouragement! I couldn’t keep doing this without you. Onward to October 29!