Open me to read about The Crafting Con’s release day, pre-order incentives, and more!✨ Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical! 💘The Crafting Con is HERE!!💘 How is it already release day?! This has… More
It’s Time for a Crafty Release Week!✂️🧶🧵
Open me to read about The Crafting Con’s release week fun, upcoming releases, and a cover reveal!✨
Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!
This newsletter is packed full of excitement!🎉 Scroll on to read all about it, including the following deets:
- Live streams, art reveals, giveaways, and more!🥳
- Our limited-edition copies of The Crafting Con.🧵
- Our upcoming author celebrator live stream!
- Limited-edition copies of Shooting Stars & Charting Stars.🌟
- The Starriest Night Cover Reveal!✨
💖The Crafting Con Release Week Fun!!💖
We have some super fun stuff lined up for you guys this week to celebrate the release of The Crafting Con by E.P. Stavs!
Here are some fun things to look forward to!
- Sept. 18th: Chapter 1 of The Crafting Con Available!
- Sept. 20th: Art Reveal Day!🎨
- Sept. 21st: A Livestream with Author E.P. Stavs at 10:00am PDT on Instagram.
- Sept. 22nd: RELEASE DAY!
- Sept. 23rd: GIVEAWAY TIME!
This has been such a long-awaited release and we are so excited to celebrate with you all! Did you know that this is Whimsical’s first ever contemporary romance? It’s the perfect book for those who love all things nerdy! We have cosplay, cons, crafting, anime, video games, and so much more!🤓
Also, don’t forget to get those last-minute orders in for your very own limited special-edition of THE CRAFTING CON by E.P. Stavs! If you need a reminder, here is the beauty that is this book!!!💕💫
GRAB YOUR COPIES HERE!
STUNNING right?! We are in love with the artwork for this one! And of course, we will have other fun goodies to go along with the exclusive editions such as:
- Shimmery sprayed edges
- Hardcover art
- Exterior AND interior dust jacket art
- End page artwork
- Interior illustrations
- A bonus chapter
- Character art postcard
- Character art bookmark
- “The Geek Life” sticker
- Signed bookplate from the author, AND
- 2 surprise bonus gifts
Trust us, you are NOT gonna want to miss out on these gorgeous editions. The last day to pre-order these editions are September 22nd. When they’re gone, they’re GONE! So hurry! Go go go!🏃♀️
GRAB YOUR COPIES HERE!
For those of you who haven’t made it to checkout yet… may I tempt you with some amazing artwork to further persuade you to read our first ever YA contemporary romance?😏
Aren’t they the CUTEST?! I mean really how can you say no to these two cuties?🥹 This artwork was done by Whimsical’s owner, Hannah!💗
Don’t just take our word for it, but our reviewers word as well:
“The Crafting-Con was a delightfully swoony second chance YA romance and love letter to all things fandom and cosplay. I adored this book from the very first chapter, and found myself connecting with Ava and her stubborn determination to fight for the people in her life that mattered to her and were still there. The writing is lighthearted at times, and poignant at others, as Ava deals with a father who chose to walk out on his marriage and move across the country, and decides she will burn all her memories of him, even if that means giving up cosplay and the cons she loved so much—and her friend Declan. I loved the intense first crush chemistry between Declan and Ava. It was so intense on both sides. They team up after five years apart to work on a last minute project that could help Declan get a summer opportunity with a local prop-maker, and this comes just as Ava’s friend group is trying to nudge her towards a potential romance, prom is coming, parties are in the air, along with all the usual high school adventures. And how will she get through her first con in years while avoiding her famous dad? I loved this! 5/5 stars.”
– Kat Kinney
“Where do I even begin? The way I love this book… love isn’t even the right word. The characters grabbed me, heart and soul, from the start. From the first page I was utterly invested, staying up late to finish—and I could already read it again! I absolutely need this book on my shelf.
E. P. Stavs has a natural talent when it comes to writing. Her voice, and that of her characters, soars. Ava and Declan are the geeky MCs teenage me would have been best friends with—they felt so real, their struggles and insecurities handled beautifully, their absolute love of all things fandom delightful and refreshing, their romance… the SWOON!!! My heart was so happy reading about these childhood friends finding their way back to each other.
I can’t forget the other characters in this incredible book, though! Stasia, Hiro, Tyler… I love them too. Like, I would devour any more content with any of these characters, and hope we get more someday! More Ava and Declan romance, more side quests with the friend group—all of it! The Crafting Con is a geeky gem, and I can’t wait for people to fall for Ava and Dec the way I have!”
-Shelby Elizabeth
GRAB YOUR COPIES HERE!
Lastly, we will be hosting an author live chat & interview on September 21st at 10:00am PDT on Instagram. So be sure to join us and enjoy the fun! It’s safe to say that we are GEEKING out over this release!🤪
📚Upcoming STARS!📚
🌠SHOOTING STARS🌠
We are getting SOOO close to release day for Shooting Stars on October 20th, 2026!🤩
This is the second and final book in the Charting Stars duology and you guys are going to LOVE it! As sad as we are to see this story come to a close, we are even more excited to get this beautiful book in your hands because it truly is such a wonderful story.
And of course, like all of our special-edition books, these are LIMITED. Once they’re sold out, there will be not be another restock.🙅♀️ If you need further convincing, check out some of the fun pre-order incentives below!🥳
The exclusive edition will include:
- Dust jacket art,
- Hardcover art (by Micheline Ryckman),
- Sprayed edges,
- Interior illustrations (by Micheline Ryckman),
- And a bonus chapter!
- Not only that, but it will have stunning preorder incentive gifts!
PREORDER YOUR COPIES HERE!
But wait! There’s more!😉 We still have some STUNNING editions of Charting Stars to go with your special edition of Shooting Stars.
This isn‘t a want, it’s a NEED.😍
Remember, these editions are ONLY available till October 20th, so don’t wait!
PREORDER YOUR COPIES HERE!
🌌THE STARRIEST NIGHT🌌
In case you missed it, we revealed the title for McKenzie Catron’s upcoming release, The Starriest Night!
This story is inspired by a famous artist in the late 1800’s France, has fairies, and a SWOONY romance!!🥰💙
Our very much anticipated cover reveal will be on October 6th so mark your calendars! We promise that you are NOT gonna wanna miss this one!!
🧚♀️FAIRYTALE FAVORITES🧚♀️
Speaking of stories that you love, we have a new article on Substack talking about stories that stay with us! It is filled with nostalgia and those famous fairytales that have left a mark on the world. We would love for you to check it out and tell us YOUR favorite fairytale and why it has stuck with you all these years!
CLICK HERE TO READ!
In A Nutshell…
Wrapping up our time together in this newsletter, here are some important dates for you to remember:
- September 17th-23rd: The Crafting Con Release Week Fun!
- September 22nd: The Release of “The Crafting Con” by E.P. Stavs (Pre-orders end)
- October 6th: “The Starriest Night” by McKenzie Catron Cover Reveal
- October 20th: The Release of “Shooting Stars” by Micheline Ryckman (Pre-orders end)
As always, thank you all so much for supporting our journey thus far. We’re a small team and we appreciate and see all your comments, messages, and orders. As a family run press, it means the world!
Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩
Birthdays, Book Sales, & Book Releases… Oh My!🤭
Open me to read about birthday sales, 99-cent e-books, and a new Whimsical book release!✨
Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!
This newsletter is packed full of excitement!🎉 Scroll on to read all about it, including the following deets:
- We are celebrating the birthday of none other than our founder, Micheline Ryckman! We have some fun sales in store for you guys.🥳
- A special 25% off discount code for our birthday sale on all of Mich’s books including Charting Stars, and The Maiden Ship trilogy.🌟⚓
- A 99-cent e-book deal on The Maiden Ship through Amazon!
- Our upcoming release of Shooting Stars by Micheline Ryckman!🌠 (And the beautiful limited editions copies).
- Upcoming e-book 99-cent sales.
- Preparing for the release of The Crafting Con by E.P. Stavs!✂️🧵 (Psst, there’s only a short time left to pre-order our fancy editions and extra bookish goodies!)
🎂Happy Birthday Micheline!!🎂
Here at Whimsical we are celebrating BIG! Without Micheline, Whimsical wouldn’t be here today so we want to celebrate her and her stories with all of you!
In honor of Mich’s birthday, we are giving all of you 25% OFF of any of her books!🤩 (Excluding pre-orders of Shooting Stars) Just use code MICHBDAY to receive your discount on any order of:
This sale will last from September 7th to 10th, so grab your copies and celebrate with us!🥳🎊
GRAB YOUR COPIES HERE!
We also thought it would be fun to do a Q&A with Micheline in honor of her birthday! In this Substack article, she gives us a look into Whimsical’s history and the heart behind her mission.🩷
CLICK HERE TO READ!
📚Book Releases!📚
🌠SHOOTING STARS🌠
It’s almost here!! The final book in the Charting Stars duology will be out in the world on October 20th, 2026!
Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on this STUNNING edition.🤩💫
The exclusive edition will include:
- Dust jacket art,
- Hardcover art (by Micheline Ryckman),
- Sprayed edges,
- Interior illustrations (by Micheline Ryckman),
- And a bonus chapter!
- Not only that, but it will have stunning preorder incentive gifts!
Need more convincing? Say no more! Here’s a little sneak peek into this enchanting world.💫💕
A girl thrown between worlds. A prophecy untold. An unexpected romance. A quest for home.
Stargazer and artist Talia Benson never wanted an adventure. The titles of student, dutiful daughter, and crazy cat lady suited her just fine. But when she’s swept into an unknown world where sentient animals exist, monsters roam, and angelic beings sway fate, she’s forced to adjust to adventuring as she embarks on a quest to return to her quiet Canadian life.
Jarrett is the best runner in the Nine Realms. Well, maybe not the best––still, he’s proud of the reputation he’s built for himself. But with only a squirrel for company during his extensive travels, his social skills have grown rusty. At least, that’s what he tells himself when he impulsively delays an important mission to help a strange, vibrant girl find her way home.
Unbeknownst to most, turmoil brews in the otherworldly Nine Realms. The guardians have seen a shift in the heavens. Something has changed, a prophecy unleashed. A darkness is coming, throwing Talia, the runner she’s failing to suppress her feelings for, and their growing band of fantastical friends into the center of an oncoming war.
And if you can’t live without that beautiful copy of Shooting Stars… then you also need to grab the exclusive edition of Charting Stars to go with it!🤪
Isn’t she GORGEOUS?!
Both of these editions are available till October 20th, so don’t delay!🏃♀️
PREORDER YOUR COPIES HERE!
🩷THE CRAFTING CON🩷
Woohoo! It’s release month for our very first contemporary romance, The Crafting Con!🤩 This super cute YA romance has us GEEKING out over here. If you love cosplay, cons, crafting, anime, video games, and all things nerdy, then you are going to fall in love with this one!
Also… you have only 15 days left to pre-order!😱 We only print so many copies of or exclusive editions so if you want to snag a copy of your own… don’t wait!
If you need further convincing…😏
This book will have:
- Shimmery sprayed edges
- Hardcover art
- Exterior AND interior dust jacket art
- End page artwork
- Interior illustrations
- A bonus chapter
- Character art postcard
- Character art bookmark
- “The Geek Life” sticker
- Signed bookplate from the author, AND
- 2 surprise bonus gifts
This is TOO CUTE to pass up right?! We think so too.🤭
PREORDER “The Crafting Con” HERE!
🚨PSA!🚨
We would also like to let you know that there has been an unfortunate shipping delay with The Crafting Con exclusive editions. The sprayed edge exclusive editions may not arrive to until November which we means that we wouldn’t be able to distribute the books till then. We are of course hoping for them to arrive earlier than the projected date, however it is unfortunately out of our control.😔 We thank you for your excitement for these editions and your endless support! We can’t wait for you guys to hold them in your hands!🥰
💲SEPTEMBER SALES💲
What’s better than saving money? Saving money on BOOKS!🥳
We have some 99-cent ebook sales on Amazon coming your way! So keep an eye out..👀
With fall approaching, we have a sale coming up for a book that definitely matches the vibes for spooky season… Do you have any guesses?🍂🍄🟫🍁
In A Nutshell…
Wrapping up our time together in this newsletter, here are some important dates for you to remember:
- September 7th – 10th: Whimsical’s Founder Birthday Sale
- September 22nd: The Release of “The Crafting Con” by E.P. Stavs (Pre-orders end)
- October 20th: The Release of “Shooting Stars” by Micheline Ryckman (Pre-orders end)
As always, thank you all so much for supporting our journey thus far. We’re a small team and we appreciate and see all your comments, messages, and orders. As a family run press, it means the world!
Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩
IT’S THAT TIME… SALE TIME! 💲🏷️
Check it out… it’s late summer sale time! ✨ Up to 35% off (almost) anything at Whimsical!
Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!
Alright, let’s go ahead and get right to the fun part… deals on books!! 🥳🎊🎉
Woohoo!! It’s that time again… time to save money on books! 😎
From August 28th – 30th you can get 25% off of ANYTHING in the Whimsical store (excluding preorders) … and as a special bonus, you can add an additional 10% off your purchase if you use one of our Whimsical Rep codes! 🫶
Simply use the code: SUMMERWHIMSY at check out & add your rep’s code and watch those numbers drop! 😎
So what are you waiting for!? Better shop now while you can get upwards of 35% off! 😉💖
Not sure where to grab the rep codes from? Let us help you out! They are all avid readers, reviewers, creatives, authors and more! Check them out:
Haven | @trulybookreviews
Julia | @JULZ.READS.BOOKS
Maggie | @BUSYMOMSREADTOO
Naomi | @booknerd.magic
Britt | @enchanted.by.story
Jaden | @readwithjaden
Sammy | @sammyembersreads
Well, our time together was short but sweet!
But don’t worry, there’s more excitement coming down the pipeline:
- September 5th: 99-Cent Sale on “The Maiden Ship” e-book
- September 7th – 10th: Whimsical’s Founder Birthday Sale
- September 12th: 99-Cent Sale on “A Daughter of the Trolls” e-book
- September 13th: Giveaway of “Charting Stars” over on Whimsical’s social media
- September 17th – 23rd: “The Crafting Con”‘s release week
As always, thank you all so much for supporting our journey thus far. We’re a small team and we appreciate and see all your comments, messages, and orders. As a family run press, it means the world!
Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩
Trickster in the Palace &… audiobooks? 🏜️💛
Open me to read about Trickster in the Palace’s audiobook adventure! ✨
Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!
This newsletter is packed full of excitement! 🌻☀️Scroll on to read all about it, including the following deets:
- Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales is on Audible!!
- Upcoming Late Summer Sale from August 28th – 30th
- E-Book sales & hype events
- The Crafting Con releases NEXT MONTH! 😱
🌵 Trickster in the Palace’s audiobook is HERE!! 🌵
YES!! After a summer of waiting, the wait is OVER!
Thanks to the hard work of author Kaitlyn Carter Brown and narrator Erik Homme, this beloved prequel novella is LIVE on Audible! 🥳
LISTEN TO THE AUDIOBOOK VERSION HERE!
Ready to listen to these fabulous tales read by a fabulous narrator!? So are we!! Trust us, it’s SUPERB, and you’re going to love every second!
LISTEN TO THE AUDIOBOOK VERSION HERE!
Don’t forget, you can also still get yourself a fabulous paperback OR hardcover edition of this novella straight from Whimsical Publishing, HERE!
🩷🩷 The Crafting Con is ONE MONTH Away! 🩷🩷
IT’S SO SOON!!!
The Crafting Con is unlike anything Whimsical has ever put out before. 🩷 It’s our first contemporary romance and it takes a take on nerd culture that is so much fun for anyone who loves anything books, cosplay, and cons!
And it releases in less then ONE MONTH! 😱😱
This STUNNING exclusive edition is LIMITED! Don’t forget, we only print so many copies of these beautiful books, and so once they’re gone… that’s it! They’re gone!
🩷🩷Check out the proofs from our printing company… aren’t they just BEAUTIFUL?! 🩷🩷
So… what else, you may ask? Well! Here’s what this gorgeous book is going to have:
- Shimmery sprayed edges
- Hardcover art
- Exterior AND interior dust jacket art
- End page artwork
- Interior illustrations
- A bonus chapter
- Character art postcard
- Character art bookmark
- “The Geek Life” sticker
- Signed bookplate from the author, AND
- 2 surprise bonus gifts
Whew… isn’t that awesome!? 💕💕 We are super excited for you to read this book, and we know you’re gonna love it!
Preorder “The Crafting Con” here!
Still not convinced? Well, check out our endorsement reviewers’ thoughts below:
“The Crafting Con is a delightfully second-chance YA romance and love letter to all things fandom and cosplay! I adored this book from the very first chapter, and found myself connecting with Ava and her stubborn determination to fight for the people in her life that mattered to her and were still there. I loved this!”
~ Kat Kinney, author of “Light My Pyre”“Where do I even begin? The way I love this book… love isn’t even the right word. The characters grabbed me, heart and soul, from the start. From the first page I was utterly invested, staying up late to finish– and I could already read it again! I absolutely need this book on my shelf! E.P. Stavs has a natural talent when it comes to writing; her voice, and that of her characters, soars. The Crafting Con is a geeky gem, and I can’t wait for people to fall for the characters the way I have!”
~ Shelby Elizabeth, author of “Don’t Hate the Player”
Perhaps that will convince you? 😉
Preorder “The Crafting Con” here!
💲It’s Sale Time!! Whimsical’s “Late Summer Sale”!💲
Woohoo!! It’s that time again… time to save money on books! 😎
From August 28th – 30th you can get 25% off of ANYTHING in the Whimsical store (excluding preorders) … and as a special bonus, you can add an additional 10% off your purchase if you use one of our Whimsical Rep codes! 🫶
Simply use the code: SUMMERWHIMSY at check out & add your rep’s code and watch those numbers drop! 😎
So what are you waiting for!? Better shop now while you can get upwards of 35% off! 😉💖
⭐💫 All The Stars ⭐💫
SHOOTING STARS IS FINALLY HERE!! After many long years, Micheline Ryckman’s conclusion to her Nine Realms has made it to completion! 🥹
With cover character art by Ireen Chau, and background art by Megan McCullough, we CANNOT STOP staring! And look at Talia and Jarrett! Don’t they look so unbelievably cute?! And a show-stopping cover isn’t all we’ve got for you… The exclusive edition will include:
- dust jacket art,
- hardcover art (by Micheline Ryckman),
- sprayed edges,
- interior illustrations (by Micheline Ryckman),
- and a bonus chapter!
- Not only that, but it will have stunning preorder incentive gifts!
Here’s what this sweet portal fantasy adventure is all about:
A girl thrown between worlds. A prophecy untold. An unexpected romance. A quest for home.
Stargazer and artist Talia Benson never wanted an adventure. The titles of student, dutiful daughter, and crazy cat lady suited her just fine. But when she’s swept into an unknown world where sentient animals exist, monsters roam, and angelic beings sway fate, she’s forced to adjust to adventuring as she embarks on a quest to return to her quiet Canadian life.
Jarrett is the best runner in the Nine Realms. Well, maybe not the best––still, he’s proud of the reputation he’s built for himself. But with only a squirrel for company during his extensive travels, his social skills have grown rusty. At least, that’s what he tells himself when he impulsively delays an important mission to help a strange, vibrant girl find her way home.
Unbeknownst to most, turmoil brews in the otherworldly Nine Realms. The guardians have seen a shift in the heavens. Something has changed, a prophecy unleashed. A darkness is coming, throwing Talia, the runner she’s failing to suppress her feelings for, and their growing band of fantastical friends into the center of an oncoming war.
And not JUST for Shooting Stars! For the first time, we’re also including the first book in series, Charting Stars, in the fun!
If you want to get a set and also have the exclusive edition of Charting Stars, you better hurry! There are only THIRTY (30) available! (And they’re selling quick!) Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
PREORDER YOUR COPIES HERE!
All preorders of Shooting Stars and Charting Stars will also include their own preorder incentive gifts!
Shooting Stars will have:
- 2 character art postcards,
- 1 character art sticker,
- a bookmark AND
- 1 bonus surprise gift!
- The preorders of the exclusive sprayed edge edition of Charting Stars will also come with a character art postcard and 1 bonus surprise gift!
- AND they’ll all be signed right in the book by the author!
All the art on the preorder incentives was done by our beloved Micheline Ryckman, the author! 🥰🥰
Every release, our team always seems to outdo themselves! Highly recommend getting your copies to add to your shelf and stare at with heart eyes ASAP! These won’t be here forever! 🫣
We only have 50 copies left of Shooting Stars with sprayed edges, and 20 copies left of Charting Stars with sprayed edges! 😱🤯 Get yours quick GO GO GO!!
PREORDER YOUR COPIES of Shooting Stars HERE!
In A Nutshell…
Wrapping up our time together in this newsletter, here are some important dates for you to remember:
- TODAY: Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales’s audiobook is LIVE on Audible!
- August 28th – 30th: Late Summer Sale
- September 5th: 99-Cent Sale on “The Maiden Ship” e-book
- September 7th – 10th: Whimsical’s Founder Birthday Sale
As always, thank you all so much for supporting our journey thus far. We’re a small team and we appreciate and see all your comments, messages, and orders. As a family run press, it means the world!
Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩
