Here’s the launch information for Beyond the Humming Downs, my debut romantic hopepunk high fantasy book. Coming in July!
The most common question people ask of me these days is: “When’s your book coming out?”
I admit I have been saying “Coming soon!” for quite a while.
I’m not going to dwell upon all the delays and shifted deadlines. It has indeed been a journey. Instead, I’m here to share the exciting news that I finally have a launch schedule – and it’s happening very soon.
Here are the key points:
Launch information for Beyond the Humming Downs
The digital ebook will launch 24 July. It will be available exclusively on Amazon, including Kindle Unlimited.
The paperback version will launch 4–6 weeks later. It will be available to order on most/all online stores. It will not be available in bricks and mortar bookshops or libraries (barring a miracle).
I would love someday to have an audiobook, but that’s on the backburner for now. Below is the preorder link!
ARCs are now available. The application form is here.
I’m a bit behind with rustling up potential advance readers… If you’re here to help me out with that, THANK YOU! 🙏
About the book
Beyond the Humming Downs is hopepunk high fantasy with romance, character journeys of self-discovery and quiet rebellion, all wrapped up in a vibrant fantasy world. It will:
immerse you in a magic system you’ll feel in your bones.
take you on an emotional journey of love and discovery… without violence or spice.
leave you moved, hopeful and believing everyone can make a difference.
An empath fighting to keep her magic…
Beyond the Humming Downs
The Vuusah riders of the Humming Downs live in harmony with the land. They nurture the balance of ellir, a storm of energy that resounds from the heart of the world. Only those with the ancient blood of Baljehni are permitted to learn its secrets.
Adehl, a skilled horse empathiser among the Vuusah, has hidden her reviled mixed blood for ten years. But her carefully constructed life unravels when she meets Roh, renowned heir apparent of their order.
Roh has never questioned the life mapped out for him. Then ellir binds his fate to Adehl’s, and he’s forced to choose between his duty and a radical view of the world he’s never considered.
From sweeping grasslands to an ancient harbour city, Adehl strives to evade Vuusah justice. But she must also save Roh from the Vuusah’s ruthless efforts to ensure his allegiance — risking everything she’s ever wanted, including her own affinity for ellir.
What will she sacrifice in the name of freedom?
Earth magic. Forbidden love. Clashing loyalties. Self-discovery. Fighting for freedom.
Launching this book is the most exciting thing in my life, ever. Thank you for being here.
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