Open me for updates about an action-packed release week! ✨ Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical! Can you believe it!? Fangs, Fate, & Mondays is HERE! Hold on to your hats everyone, because this… More
Open Me To Go Down The Rabbit Hole and Into Whimsical Land! 🐇🪄
Open me for an URGENT reminder about your ticket to wonderland, what goes into attending Cons and other In-Person events as a publisher and both exciting (and disappointing) news about our upcoming events! ✨
Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!
It’s so good to see you again! I hope you have a good cup of iced tea (sweetened or unsweetened) before you dive into our most recent Whimsical newsletter. We’ve got a lot of important updates to share with you, including opportunities to meet us in person! We’re so excited to start making new leaps as a small publisher, and, we know that we tell you all this nearly every newsletter, but it’s so true: We’re only here because of your support! Thanks for continuing to support our staff and authors, and the stories they make possible!
Keep reading to see all the exciting parts of our next steps!
EXTRA TIME TO PREORDER ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Were you sweating about getting the exclusive preorder edition of Whimsical’s Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland? If you want to escape to Wonderland, you now have till May 12th to pre-order. After May 12th, the sprayed edges will be gone FOREVER. Don’t miss your chance! You won’t regret it. These books are SO PRETTY (We’re only slightly biased). They’re great gifts, look gorgeous on a shelf, and are an absolute delight to flip through all the illustrations.
If you share your our classics online, tag @whimsical.publishing and use the hashtag #whimsicalclassics so we can respond and reshare! 🫶
Whimsical at the CalgaryExpo
Yes, you read that right! At the CalgaryExpo from April 23rd to 26th Whimsical will be there with our books, art and flower crowns ready to share with you all! You can meet some of the Whimsical team, chat with us and take selfies, and grab some books for your collection.
For some extra fun, we will be hosting a raffle giveaway for the duration of the Expo! All you need to do is stop by the table, and we’ll direct you to our raffle box — the prize? A full, signed trilogy of Micheline Ryckman’s (Whimsical Publishing’s founder) “The Maiden Ship” with bonus art and goodies!
Not only that, but we are doing special, early access copies of Whimsical Publishing’s author, Hayley Reese-Chow’s upcoming magical paranormal mystery novel, “Fangs, Fate, and Mondays”! 😎 While this book is currently set to release on May 26th, we will be bringing a limited amount of them for early purchase – so you can take home this fang-tastic story from the CalgaryExpo a whole month early. 🥳 (Psst… we are only bringing 25 copies, so you better come snatch yours, quick)!
Additionally, we are going to have stock of our soon-to-be-released Alice’s Adventure’s in Wonderland at the table – so if you don’t want to wait on shipping, come stop by and pick up yours, they are simply stunning. 🥰
You will also be able to purchase special entire-series packages (at a discount, no less!) from each of our incredible authors featuring bonus goodies such as art postcards, stickers, bookmarks, and more!
We will be at the Expo for all 4 days, so you can come see us anytime! (Better pop by the table fast, all of our special edition books are sure to be snatched up quick. 😉) What better time to support human-made, human-designed books and artwork than at in-person events!?
Can’t Make It To CalgaryExpo? Join Us To Nelson, British Columbia!
Another exciting, Kootenay-local event that Whimsical Publishing is looking forward to is multiple dates at the Nelson, British Columbia, farmers’ market events during the summer!
We will have a table with all of our authors’ books and artwork – including limited edition goodies and sets – at THREE different markets:
- Saturday, May 23rd
- Friday, July 24th
- Saturday, July 25th
Just like the CalgaryExpo, you’ll be able to grab limited edition goodies, purchase full sets of books and meet and chat with some of the Whimsical team members!
Here’s who you can meet at the Nelson markets:
May 23rd, and July 24th and 25th: Whimsical Publishing’s owner, Hannah Greentree and her Whimsical co-owner and Whimsical shop manager husband, Ethan Greentree!
July 24th and 25th: Whimsical Publishing’s marketing-assistant-extraordinaire-and-newsletter-writer, Lauren D. Fulter! (Hi there!! Come meet me and talk about books!!!)
These are going to be fun, relaxed market events where we are looking forward to sharing our fabulously Whimsical book-ish goodies with you all!
BookCon, Book Festivals, Craft Markets: What’s The Hype For In-Person Book Events?
Once again, it’s your favorite small press here to share our thoughts on everything publishing!
We’ve officially entered conference and convention season. It feels unavoidable everytime you open social media someone is talking about the most recent book event they’re attending and authors are promoting their booth numbers at such-and-such con.
So why are in-person book events important? And why should you care about them (as a reader or a writer!).
As a small publisher, one of our biggest challenges is marketing. We’re a small team and taking on getting noticed in the oversaturated landscape of social media, competing against big brands with big budgets can be exhausting. Which is why we’re super thankful for our loyal followers! Marketing is the backbone of book sales. Publishers and authors alike can have the world’s most amazing book in the world, but unfortunately, that itself doesn’t sell it. And we live in a world where we have to make money and eat food!
In-person events, especially in recent years, have given small publishers a chance to stand out in the crowd. Not only is there a smaller selection than the endless profiles you could scroll through online, there’s something magical about meeting authors and for authors to meet their readers face-to-face. Many readers attend events to feel a part of a community, and many publishers attend in hopes to help grow one.
Especially in a digital age, there’s an ongoing conversation about human connection. Just this year, BookCon made its historic return after a 6 year hiatus to an astounding 25,000 attendees. In a surprising turn of event, the rise of virtual accessibility has actually made in-person events more popular. Moments like these feel more special, exclusive, and personal, whereas online feels “cheaper”. It’s a classic example of when something becomes more accessible, it makes whatever it’s replacing more valuable.
This is an interesting turn of events for publishers and authors who – for years – have been told social media is the one and only future. From a practical marketing stand point, it’s good not to put all your eggs in one basket! There’s a reason we have different outlets and mediums in hopes of reaching different readers and audiences.
The book community is a force to be reckoned with and meeting readers where they’re at is the best way to get their attention. More than ever, readers crave real, authentic connection, and it’s incredible to watch in real time how supportive a community can be!
Fangs, Fate, And Mondays Just Got A MASSIVE Upgrade!
We’re so so so excited to announce due to some restructuring with our printers and distributors, we had the opportunity to make the exclusive edition of Fangs, Fate, and Mondays EVEN BETTER?
“How can that be? The exclusive edition is already incredible!” You might be asking.
Well, let us show you!
The exclusive edition NOW includes:
- Patterned sprayed edges
- Hardcover art
- Dust jacket exterior art
PLUS:
- Dust jacket interior art
- Gold foiling on the hardcover and dust jacket
- Illustrated end pages
- Interior illustrations
- And, a bonus chapter!
What reason is there NOT to preorder? Remember, like all our preorder exclusives, once they’re gone, they’re gone FOREVER.
Reminder About Whimsical’s newest nerdy CONTEMPORARY romance!
You know us for our fantasy, but we’re so excited to give you more information about our newest book, set right here in our world, a story about all of us nerdy artists! “The Crafting Con” by E.P. Stavs, our newest author, is getting a cover reveal on APRIL 28TH! The preorder campaign is going to be launched on the same day so make sure to mark your calendars!
No spoilers, but you are all going to love it! It’s going to look so cute on your book shelf (or in your tote bag to read between panels at conventions this summer *wink wink*).
Again, we hope we see you in-person!! And if not, we hope you’ll set a reminder for our MANY upcoming exciting releases! We have so many fantastic stories we’re so excited to share with you all!
Dates To Keep In Mind:
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: Release Day, April 21st
- CalgaryExpo, Whimsical at the Expo: April 23rd-26th
- The Crafting Con: Cover Reveal & Preorder Campaign, April 28th
- Nelson Farmers’ Markets, Whimsical at the Market: May 23rd, July 24th & 25th
- Fangs, Fate, & Mondays: Launch Week, May 21st – May 27th
- A New Whimsical Title Reveal: June 2nd
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 to us!
Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩
Come Meet Us at the CalgaryExpo! 📚 | And Other In Person Events
Open me for a great collection of in person Whimsical events! 🦩✨
Come Meet Us In The Real World!
Exciting news! We’re going to be exhibiting at several in-person events this year in Calgary (Alberta) and Nelson (British Columbia)! With more locations to come!
You can meet some of the Whimsical team members, grab some books, and pick up specific/limited edition package sets all in person! We would be thrilled to meet our readers, so come visit us in Calgary, and Nelson!
Get all the details below…
Whimsical at the CalgaryExpo
Yes, you read that right! At the CalgaryExpo from April 23rd to 26th Whimsical will be there with our books, art and flower crowns ready to share with you all! You can meet some of the Whimsical team, chat with us and take selfies, and grab some books for your collection.
For some extra fun, we will be hosting a raffle giveaway for the duration of the Expo! All you need to do is stop by the table, and we’ll direct you to our raffle box — the prize? A full, signed trilogy of Micheline Ryckman’s (Whimsical Publishing’s founder) “The Maiden Ship” with bonus art and goodies!
Not only that, but we are doing special, early access copies of Whimsical Publishing’s author, Hayley Reese-Chow’s upcoming magical paranormal mystery novel, “Fangs, Fate, and Mondays”! 😎 While this book is currently set to release on May 26th, we will be bringing a limited amount of them for early purchase – so you can take home this fang-tastic story from the CalgaryExpo a whole month early. 🥳 (Psst… we are only bringing 25 copies, so you better come snatch yours, quick)!
Additionally, we are going to have stock of our soon-to-be-released Alice’s Adventure’s in Wonderland at the table – so if you don’t want to wait on shipping, come stop by and pick up yours, they are simply stunning. 🥰
You will also be able to purchase special entire-series packages (at a discount, no less!) from each of our incredible authors featuring bonus goodies such as art postcards, stickers, bookmarks, and more!
Here’s who you can meet at this event:
- Award-winning Whimsical Publishing author, McKenzie Catron-Pichan and her Twitch streamer and photographer/videographer husband, Kyle Pichan (known online as Nomads Land). Come take selfies, get your books signed, and stay for a chat!
- Whimsical Publishing’s owner, Hannah Greentree and her Whimsical co-owner and shop manager husband, Ethan Greentree!
Come chat art, books, printing, and what it’s like to own a small publishing press in Canada! We welcome all the questions!
We will be at the Expo for all 4 days, so you can come see us anytime! (Better pop by the table fast, all of our special edition books are sure to be snatched up quick. 😉) What better time to support human-made, human-designed books and artwork than at in-person events!?
Whimsical at Nelson Farmers’ Markets
Another exciting, Kootenay-local event that Whimsical Publishing is looking forward to is multiple dates at the Nelson, British Columbia, farmers’ market events during the summer!
We will have a table with all of our authors’ books and artwork – including limited edition goodies and sets – at THREE different markets:
- Saturday, May 23rd
- Friday, July 24th
- Saturday, July 25th
Just like the CalgaryExpo, you’ll be able to grab limited edition goodies, purchase full sets of books and meet and chat with some of the Whimsical team members!
Here’s who you can meet at the Nelson markets:
- May 23rd, and July 24th and 25th: Whimsical Publishing’s owner, Hannah Greentree and her Whimsical co-owner and Whimsical shop manager husband, Ethan Greentree!
- July 24th and 25th: Whimsical Publishing’s marketing-assistant-extraordinaire-and-newsletter-writer, Lauren D. Fulter!
These are going to be fun, relaxed market events where we are looking forward to sharing our fabulously Whimsical book-ish goodies with you all!
More exciting dates (including a quick reminder of our upcoming in-person events):
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: Release Day, April 21st
- CalgaryExpo, Whimsical at the Expo: April 23rd-26th
- The Crafting Con: Cover Reveal & Preorder Campaign, April 28th
- Grimm’s Fairytales: Release Day, May 12th
- Nelson Farmers’ Markets, Whimsical at the Market: May 23rd, July 24th & 25th
- Fangs, Fate, & Mondays: Launch Week, May 21st – May 27th
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 to us!
We can’t wait to see you all at the CalgaryExpo – we are SO excited to be going!
Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩
We have an Easter present for YOU! 📚 | Whimsical at CalgaryExpo!?
Open me for a special announcement from the bookish Easter bunny…or is it Easter flamingo? 🦩✨
Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!
As the holiday weekend is fast approaching, we’re here to remind you that we have an EASTER SALE! If you’ve been eyeing any books, but your wallet has been holding you back, this is your chance.
The sale starts TODAY and runs until Monday the 6th! EVERYTHING (well, everything except for preorders) is 25% off!
Just use the code EASTER25 at checkout to save on your faves!
We might be biased, but our books would make some great late easter basket stuffers or to stock on some beach readers for the summer fast approaching!
Speaking of preorders…We’ve Got Plenty!
In this current climate, there’s a real debate over the worth of humans and the art we create. More now than ever, it’s important to support human creators to show our fast-moving world that we value the minds and work of real human effort—not regurgitated, conglomerations of our work stolen and presented back to us.
Already a voracious whimsical reader? Or maybe you’re a collector and love gorgeous books and goodies? Want to buy books but without the commitment of adding it to your TBR right away?
Well, we’ve got a bunch of books available for pre-order right now at Whimsical! All written and illustrated by humans!
They span from beloved classics…
…to our own Whimsical original stories, including Hayley Reese Chows’s upcoming Fangs, Fate, and Mondays (release day May 26th) and Kaitlyn Carter Brown’s Trickster In The Palace and Other Tales (release day June 16th)!
Keep your eyes peeled for our next preorder campaign from our brand new author, E.P. Stavs! Her nerdy contemporary romance, The Crafting Con, is getting a cover reveal and preorder launch on April 28th! We’re SO excited! No spoilers, but this cover is not one you’re going to want missing from your collection!
Come Meet Us In The Real World!
Exciting news! We’re going to be exhibiting at a few IN PERSON (!!!) events this year in Nelson, British Columbia, AND we’ll now be exhibiting at CalgaryExpo in Calgary, Alberta from April 23rd to the 26th!
You can meet some of the Whimsical team members, grab some books, and specific/limited edition package sets all in person! We would be thrilled to meet our readers, so come visit us in Calgary, and Nelson!
Is your head spinning with dates? No worries. Here’s a little recap of April and May for you:
- NOW: Easter Sale: April 3rd – April 6th
- Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland: Release Day, April 21st
- CalgaryExpo, Whimsical at the Expo: April 23rd-26th!
- The Crafting Con: Cover Reveal & Preorder Campaign, April 28th
- Grimm’s Fairytales: Release Day, May 12th
- Nelson, BC, Whimsical at the Market: May 23rd
- Fangs, Fate, & Mondays: Launch Week, May 21st – May 27th
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!
If you celebrate, we wish your family an amazing Easter, and if you don’t, we hope you have a restful weekend!
Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩
Ready to return to Instanolde?! Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales cover reveal!
You read that right! Get ready to return to the magical and beautiful world of Instanolde! ✨
We are SO excited to share this cover, this art, this novella preorder… all of it!
Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales preorder campaign is HERE! You can now preorder your own copy of this stunning novella, and secure your bookmark and postcard art set! Not to mention your very own signed bookplate.
Returning to Kaitlyn’s rich, fantastical desert world, following your favorite characters from the Instanolde Chronicles, including the man featured in the title… Everyone’s favorite Razhar! (If you haven’t met him yet, we highly encourage you to check out the Instandole duology. You will love him.)
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Three tales, one story.
Trickster in the Palace: For Razhar, life in the palace of Instanolde came with an extensive list of perks. Endless opportunity to pull pranks on the soldiers, to use his wit and charms to secure dessert, and to come and go as he pleased. Not to mention having a prince as a best friend to get him out of trouble.
Daughter of the Desert: Lystra, a young noble daughter with an unmatched love of the desert and her cardants, would do anything to take part in the yearly races. She has trained her reptiles and assembled her team, but she is untested, and the races are not for the faint of heart. From the dangerous desert canyons to the gilded palace of the new king, Lystra must learn to navigate race politics and treacherous alliances as well as the hopes of her own heart.
Royals of Instanolde: King Cormek, still growing accustomed to his new crown, dreams of a new dawn for his kingdom. But there’s one haunting shadow that remains in Instanolde, the cursed Prince Elerek. And Cormek wants nothing more than to bring his brother into the light with him, but is such a task even possible?
Step into the desert world of Instanolde, in a time before a queen rose from the fires of tragedy and a prince wielded a curse to save his kingdom. This tapestry of foundational tales weaves together a story of destiny, of ferocity, of loyalty, and seeking hope’s shining thread.
With the beautiful cover design and fabulous interior illustrations by our founder Micheline Ryckman, cute bookmark artwork by both Micheline and her daughter, Whimsical’s owner, Hannah Greentree, as well as the absolutely gorgeous postcard art from @suzelfruz.draws you are not gonna want to miss out on snatching yourself a copy!
Not only that, but this incredible collection of tales acts as a prequel to Queen of Shifting Sands and King of Starcast Skies. So even if you haven’t read the other two yet, you can start here no problem!
Additionally, the e-book is available for preorder on Amazon, but the preorder incentive gifts are exclusive to Whimsical Publishing, so if you preorder your copy through us you will receive the extra goodies!
So what are you waiting for? Go get your Trickster, now! (Okay, one more because we love this cover so much)!
Why must the mid-June release date feel so far away!?
More Classics you can “Add to Cart”!
You can still preorder Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (releasing April 21st), and Grimm’s Fairytales as well (releasing May 12th)!
If you preorder, each of these books include exclusive sprayed edges and preorder gifts. And did you know all of the books have illustrations?! We’re drooling. But note, the preorder bookmark and sprayed edges are only available for the preorder period, and are limited in quantity! So get yours before they’re gone!
Remember to share a snap of any of your Whimsical classic editions online and tag us @whimsical.publishing, using the hashtag #WhimsicalClassics !! Seeing these books in your hands is one of the big reasons we do this.
Exciting News For Whimsical’s newest nerdy CONTEMPORARY romance!
You know us for our fantasy, but we’re so excited to give you more information about our newest book, set right here in our world, a story about all of us nerdy artists! “The Crafting Con” by E.P. Stavs, our newest author, is getting a cover reveal on APRIL 28TH!
No spoilers, but you are all going to love it! It’s going to look so cute on your book shelf (or in your tote bag to read between panels at conventions this summer *wink wink*).
Preorder Fangs, Fate, And Monday (And Win Free Merch Every Week?!)
We’re doing something a little different with the Fangs, Fate, & Mondays!
Every week the book is available for preorder, everyone who has preordered will be entered in a raffle! Each week will have different prizes, including a coffee mug, a desk mat, and more! If you preorder now, you will earn 3 entries for each physical copy of the book you order! If you’re an e-reader, you will get 1 entry per copy of the e-book you order.
Grab yourself a copy here!
After the raffle, these exclusive items will never be available to purchase anywhere else again!
Even if you don’t win, you’ll still be getting all these delicious preorder goodies and the book is fang-tastic (check out the reviews on NetGalley, GoodReads or Amazon if you need more convincing!)
Grab yourself a copy here!
Exciting news! We’re going to be exhibiting at a few IN PERSON (!!!) events this year in Nelson, British Columbia! You can meet some of the Whimsical team members, grab some books, and specific package sets all in person! We would be thrilled to meet you.
The following dates are set for us to attend the Nelson markets:
- May 23rd
- July 24th, and
- July 25th
With more in-person event dates this spring and summer season waiting to be announced! We are plotting some more events for both Canada and the US, so keep an eye out!
If you’ve read all the way to the end, you deserve a bunch of chocolate eggs and marshmallow Peeps (have you ever tried microwaving them?).
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 🩷🦩