Author: Hannah Greentree

Owner/operator of Whimsical Publishing.

Come Meet Us at the CalgaryExpo! 📚 | And Other In Person Events

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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:

  1. 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!
  2. 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:

  1. Saturday, May 23rd
  2. Friday, July 24th
  3. 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:

  1. 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!
  2. 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!?

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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!

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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.) 

You can preorder right here!

BLURB

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 🩷🦩

A Little Birdy Told Me, Whimsical Publishing Has News! 🐣

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Open me for a title reveal for an update on your Narnia books, learn more about our upcoming original releases, and finally figure out why authors and publishers ask for reviews so much! ✨

Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!

Can you believe we’re already in spring? That means it’s officially the Whimsical season (flower crowns for everyone!). The year has really sped by and has been a real season of change for many, including us here at Whimsical, so more than ever, the power of stories has become important. We’re exceptionally proud of our titles and authors we have coming up, so keep reading to see what worlds you could be transported to!

Some important dates to save! 

  • MARCH 31ST: We’ll finally be sharing the cover and opening preorders for Trickster In The Palace & Other Tales! (Keep an eye out for the announcement newsletter tomorrow morning!)
  • EASTER SALE: Save money on books from April 3rd – April 6th
  • APRIL 21st: Our beautiful edition of Alice In Wonderland comes out!
  • And more! Read on!

Want To Hear From An Author LIVE? (And Have A Chance To Win Free Books?)

 Well, you have your chance THIS MORNING on our Instagram (@whimsicalpublishing)!

Whimsical’s owner, Hannah Greentree, will be interviewing author Kaitlyn Carter Brown on her newest release with Whimsical: Trickster In The Palace And Other Tales! As per all of our author chats, we’ll be running a giveaway alongside the chat, so make sure to show up!

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.)

And can we just appreciate this INCREDIBLE art from @suzelfruz.draws on Instagram?!

Also, the cover reveal and preorder campaign will be launched tomorrow – yes that’s right! THIS TUESDAY! And we cannot wait! Why must the mid-June release date feel so far away?

If you’re as excited as we are, make sure to hop onto the chat! Reminder, it’s at 10AM MST!

The Power of Reviews: Why Authors And Publishers Are Always Asking For Them

You open up Instagram instead of actually doing the thing you’ve supposed to be doing. Just a couple minutes you tell yourself. (Admit it. We all do it.)

Since you’re obsessed with books and have a neverending TBR, it’s only natural you scroll across a few author pages. Maybe a few publishers—your favorite small press and even a Big 5 you see on all shelves.

Indie authors are reminding you to review their latest books on Amazon and GoodReads. Publishers are encouraging you to apply for an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of their next release in exchange for a reveiw.

Maybe you’ve stopped to yourself to wonder why there seems to be such a press for reviews on books. Shouldn’t the premise sell itself? Your reveiw is surely not going to make that big of a difference, right?

Welcome to Whimsical Publishing, your local small publisher, here to answer just that.

Reviews aren’t just for giving fellow readers your opinion on the book, but that is an important part. Often times people read reviews to get a sense of whether or not a book will be up their alley. That’s why it’s okay to be honest. Say you don’t like something. Someone might disagree with you and love that thing and read the book anyway. People want your honest reveiw to get the best analysis on their books.

More important, however, for many others and publishers is discoverability.

With millions of books being published online, especially with the rise of self-publishing, it’s easy to get lost in the sauce. There are thousands of books that don’t even get one review. So literally one review could make a difference to help the book rise. Book sites, like Amazon, ThriftBooks, and Barnes and Noble, bring books with higher review counts, higher on the search page. They see the numbers of people talking about the book, and therefore assume it’s something people want to read, pushing it out to be more visible to readers.

Reviews also allow the books to become discovered due to word of mouth (which is the strongest, most fool-proof way to get books into reader’s hands). If you generate buzz and conversation around a novel, it’s more likely other people will pick it up. Hence, ARCs. They want to get people talking and posting before the book even gets published, helping the numbers once the book does officially launch.

You’ve probably been in the situation numerous times where you’ve picked up a book because you want to talk to your friends about it or join the online fandom conversation.

In brief, reviewing books is one of the things in publishing READERS have full control over! We’re rooting for you to help our books be seen. These stories are for YOU after all!

The Classics Like You’ve Never Seen Them…Are Out For Delivery!

That’s right! If you ordered a Whimsical edition of “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe”, it’s currently in the process of being shipped out. We’re as excited as you are to get these edition in your hands. If you share your books online, tag @whimsical.publishing and use the hashtag #whimsicalclassics so we can respond and reshare!

You can still preorder Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (releasing April 21st) and Grimm’s Fairytales (releasing May 12th)! If you preorder, all of these books include exclusive sprayed edges and preorder gifts. And did you know all of the books have illustrations?! We’re drooling.

 


Speaking of classics… we’re so excited about our rapidly growing classics collection. We currently have preorder campaigns running for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, and Grimm’s Fairytales as well. Take a peek below! We’re still not over how utterly gorgeous these turned out!

And of course, we can’t forget about our Jane Austen editions. They look gorgeous on a shelf together. It’s the same stories you love, repackaged with gorgeous human-made art! These are all available for purchase now! No wait needed.

Remember be  your 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.

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 gooodies and the book is fang-tastic (check out the reviews on NetGalley, GoodReads or Amazon if you need 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 🩷🦩