All right, so we’re only a week into May, but I already have a ton of news. So let’s get to it.
All That We See or Seem ARC Giveaway Update
I was simply stunned by the response I got for the ARC giveaway. You sent in wonderful, moving, funny, silly, beautiful stories. Readers told me about how they found my fiction, what Dara and the collections have meant to them, how they’ve found meaning and connection in the act of reading.
You made me tear up and laugh.
Books only live when their words come alive in the minds of readers. In moments like this, you make me feel the searing truth of that sentiment.
I wish I could have personally responded to every single message, but there were just too many. Know that I read and cherished every single one.
I’ve already contacted the winners, and the ARCs are out on their way. I’m now even more excited about having all of you meet Julia. October can’t come fast enough.
(And yes, I got another big chunk of Julia Z 2 done. She’s about to go into some very dark places, and getting the positive energy from you has definitely helped.)
UK Cover Reveal for All That We See or Seem
And we now also have the UK cover for All That We See or Seem!
I love it! It’s so cool to compare this one with the US cover. There are definitely ways in which both designs chose to reflect the theme and vibes the same way, and ways in which they went in divergent directions.
The UK edition of the book will be published by Head of Zeus, part of Bloomsbury, on October 9, 2025 (as always, pre-orders will help me a lot). That’s actually a few days before the US edition (October 14, 2025).
Zoom Chat With Me in Locus Fundraiser
Locus, the SFF trade magazine, is holding its annual fundraiser. The organization does incredible work for the community, and for me, it's always been a joy to pitch in.
There are tons of amazing perks on offer: classes, signed books, stickers, t-shirts, fun activities with your favorite authors … speaking of which, for this year, I’m donating a Zoom chat for supporters. (You can go to the page and search for my name, and it will pop up under “Perks.” There are six places if you want to snag one.)
Please help support this fundraiser, and it will be fun to chat about whatever you like.
As always, thank you so very much for your continuing support of my work. See you next month!