things that are happening

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Lots of things are going on, so I'm long overdue for a "catch up" post!

I'm almost at ONE MONTH TO PUBLICATION mark! It feels so strange and surreal to type this, say this, write about this, but HOLY MACKEREL BATMAN, I'll be a published author next month. 

In case you've somehow missed it amidst my excited (and sometimes high-pitched) screaming across multiple platforms, 18 September is my US/Canada release date and it's followed by my Australian/New Zealand publication date on 1 October (though, I'm told my books should be in shops/on shelves a bit before that - so if you're an Assue/Kiwi and you've preordered my book from your local shop - there might be a surprise package coming your way earlier than you think!). 

WHAT THE WOODS KEEP


My preorder campaign for What The Woods Keep is going strong, people! All the details are here [click!] but basically if you've preordered my book ANYWHERE (digital or physical copy!) and emailed me your proof of purchase you will get some cool digital extras AND a query critique from me (optional/up to you!) AND you'll be in the running to win an awesome top prize which consists of a raven brooch, obsidian runes, a pre-order of my second book OASIS plus I'll name a character in OASIS after you. YES, YOU! Your beautiful name will be immortalized in my book - how cool is that?!

Some of the preorder campaign prizes for WHAT THE WOODS KEEP


Anyway, if you haven't preordered yet, you should maybe (definitely!) consider doing so. Not only preorders help authors IMMENSELY, they help debut authors ESPECIALLY. Plus, it's just a really cool thing to do.

In other news, as a last hurrah to my US advanced copies, here's my GR giveaway for 2 of my last ARCs (yes, I'll sign/personalize these and personally mail them to you).


Goodreads Book Giveaway

What the Woods Keep by Katya de Becerra

What the Woods Keep

by Katya de Becerra

Giveaway ends September 09, 2018.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.
Enter Giveaway


In other news, here's a funny candid video of me unwrapping/unboxing my Australian edition advanced copies: 




And last but not least: you would've heard that wonderful Amy Tipton, who used to be my agent for 3+ years, has left the agenting biz to become an editor! Her new editorial service Feral Girl Books is going full steam ahead and she books up quickly! 

 So, this is a truly unique opportunity to win a FREE PARTIAL MANUSCRIPT CRITIQUE from Amy or a discount for her services! 

 No jokes, everyone - jump on this quickly! It closes end of August!

 This is a cross-platform contest (I've posted this on Twitter and Facebook and people can enter via either of this platform) and you can enter ON THIS VERY BLOG  - just add my book to your Goodreads TBR (to-be-read) shelf AND comment to this post with your favorite book featuring a kickass female protagonist! It's that EASY.






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