McKenzie Catron: A Title Reveal For A Unique and Artistic Story… 🌟🖌️

Published on August 18, 2026August 17, 2026 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

Open ME for Mckenzie Catron’s newest title reveal!! Plus a Meet the Author Live Chat, Audiobook Updates, Preorder Campaigns and more! ✨

Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!

Wow, it’s nearing the end of August already!

We have exciting news to share with ya’ll, including:

The title reveal for McKenzie Catron’s latest novel
An author live stream THIS MORNING!
Audiobook release update for Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales
Preorder campaigns continue for for The Crafting Con & Shooting Stars
Store-wide sale from the 28th to 30th of August, this sale will be for EVERYTHING (except for the preorders!)

A Little Background

McKenzie Catron is Whimsical’s very first signed author! 🥰 Since joining the Whimsical team, she has published a completed trilogy with us – the Numina Parables – and it was wrapped up in the third and final stunning novel “A Child of the Changeling” in October of last year. 💗 Since then, McKenzie has been creating a new world for us to step into! 👀

📖💫 The Vibes 📖💫

McKenzie Catron’s newest entry is a story is a historically-inspired, magical tale of a famous painter you may have heard of. 😉 It has some fantastical twists that you know and love McKenzie for, and so much more…

And now,

For the moment you’ve all been waiting for…

Drumroll please! 🥁🥁

✨💖 The Title Reveal✨💖

🌟 “The Starriest Night” 🌟

We are so excited to be sharing this title with you, so much so in fact, that we planned a live interview, author chat and giveaway to celebrate the occasion! You can chat with us TODAY at 10am PDT… More details below! ⏬⏬

We are currently hard at work finalizing the cover design for “The Starriest Night” and we are thrilled with how its coming along! 🤩 But, we’re getting ahead of ourselves…

Stay tuned for more announcements about this upper YA novel in our various social channels such as this newsletter or our Instagram!

OH! And on the topic of Instagram…

Author Live Chat

In ONE hour, at 10am PDT, you can join our live stream with McKenzie! You can tune in on Whimsical Publishing’s Instagram.

We’ll be having an author interview, chatting about “The Starriest Night” (as spoiler free as possible 🤭) and having a bookish giveaway!

We’d love to see you there, come say hi!

Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales Audiobook

To our audiobook fans, Kaitlyn Carter Brown and narrator Erik Homme have brought the Instanolde prequel novella to life! Its release is right around the corner!

Mark your calendars, as on August 25th, you’ll be able to get your very own copy of Trickster in the Palace, & Other Tales on Audible! 😎

If you’re looking for a physical copy (or just can’t wait for the audiobook), the fabulous paperback or hardcover options are available HERE!

Other Upcoming Releases

The Crafting Con is available for preorder! 🩷 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!

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! Plus, please note that the exclusive editions with sprayed edges, etc., are LIMITED EDITION, so once they’re gone… they’re GONE!

Preorder “The Crafting Con” here!

SHOOTING STARS IS FINALLY HERE!! After many long years, Micheline Ryckman’s conclusion to her Nine Realms duology 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!

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! 🥰🥰

We only have 55 copies left of Shooting Stars with sprayed edges, and 20 copies left of Charting Stars with sprayed edges! 😱 Get yours now while supplies last!

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:

August 18th at 10am PDT: (ONE HOUR FROM NOW) Author Live Chat: McKenzie Catron
August 25th: Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales audiobook release date
August 28th – 30th: Late Summer Sale. 25% off anything in store except for pre-orders

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 🩷🦩

Summer Fun at Whimsical! ☀️😎🌻 Reps, Reveals, Releases, Oh My!

Published on August 1, 2026July 31, 2026 by Hannah Greentree1 Comment

Open me to read about Whimsical’s newest team members including authors and reps! ✨

Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!

This newsletter is packed full of excitement, August sure is a busy month at Whimsical! 🌻☀️Scroll on to read all about it, including the following deets:

meet Whimsical’s newest summer rep team,
2 book preorder campaigns,
a meet-the-new-author livestream,
an upcoming title reveal AND
an audiobook release day! 😱

☀️🍉 Meet The Summer Whimsical Rep Team! ☀️🍉

After a long break, Whimsical Publishing is very excited to announce that we have a fabulous rep team of 7 lovely ladies to help support us and our authors for what’s shaping up to be a fantastic late summer term! 🤩 Each of these reps has a personalized discount code for YOU to use in our shop… so be sure to keep an eye on those! 👀 But… to get those you’ll have to give them each a follow. 😉

They are all avid readers, reviewers, creatives, authors and more! Please give a warm, Whimsical welcome to…

Haven | @trulybookreviews

Julia | @JULZ.READS.BOOKS

Maggie | @BUSYMOMSREADTOO

Naomi | @booknerd.magic

Britt | @enchanted.by.story

Jaden | @readwithjaden

Sammy | @sammyembersreads

We are so thrilled to have these wonderful people on board, thank you to all these lovely reps for joining us this summer in sharing our love of human-created, human-designed stories! 💖

✨💖 Join us for a meet-the-new-author chat! ✨💖

Coming up quickly, on Monday August 3rd, we have our first Whimsical live chat with K.T. Bird, our newest author! 🥳 We’ll be live on Whimsical’s Instagram at 10:00 AM PDT to have a fun meet-the-author interview, chat a bit (spoiler free!) about her debut book with us in 2027, and stick around for an art giveaway at the end!

Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales Has an Audiobook Release Incoming!

WOOHOO! Thanks to the hard work of author Kaitlyn Carter Brown and narrator Erik Homme, this beloved Instanolde prequel novella is getting its very own audiobook! 🥳

Ready to listen to these fabulous tales read by a fabulous narrator!? So are we!!

And on August 25th, you’ll be able to get your very own copy of Trickster in the Palace, & Other Tales on Audible! 😎

Don’t forget, you can also still get yourself a fabulous paperback OR hardcover edition of this novella straight from Whimsical Publishing, HERE!

👀👀 Upcoming Title Reveal 👀👀

There is so much exciting news this August, we can honestly hardly believe it! We’ve got all the “R’s”… Releases, Reveals, Reps and more!

Speaking of reveals, keep a watchful eye on the Whimsical Publishing social media channels on August 18th for a BRAND NEW title reveal from Whimsical’s very own, very first official signed author: McKenzie Catron-Pichan! 🥹🥰🎉 We can’t wait to share it with all of you, we are soooo pumped!

All About Our Upcoming Releases

SHOOTING STARS IS FINALLY HERE!! After many long years, Micheline Ryckman’s conclusion to her Nine Realms duology has made it to completion! 🥹

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!

Look at their coordinating sprayed edges! My heart! 🥺💖✨

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! 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 60 copies left of Shooting Stars with sprayed edges, and 23 copies left of Charting Stars with sprayed edges! 😱🤯 Get yours quick GO GO GO!!

PREORDER YOUR COPIES of Shooting Stars HERE!

ALSO!! Don’t forget! The Crafting Con is available for preorder! This book 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!

It’s going to come with super cute preorder incentives (and this GORGEOUS exclusive edition we’re all drooling over) anddd two surprise bonus gifts! You won’t know unless you order before release!

What book details and preorder incentives, 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!

Not convinced? Well, check out our endorsement reviewers’ thoughts below:

“The Crafting Con is 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. 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!

In A Nutshell…

Wrapping up our time together in this newsletter, here are some important dates for you to remember:

August 3rd at 10:00 AM. PDT: Meet the new author, K.T. Bird live chat on Whimsical’s Instagram
August 18th: New Whimsical Title Reveal with McKenzie Catron
August 25th: Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales audiobook release date

Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩

Shooting Our Shot With A Gorgeous New Cover: Our Very First Whimsical Original Series Continues! 💫🐿️

Published on July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

Open me for more about the Shooting Stars cover reveal, ways to get a FREE audiobook, and how to make a human difference in a growing AI publishing landscape! ✨

Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!

This newsletter is packed full of excitement, including but not limited to THE COVER REVEAL FOR SHOOTING STARS! 🥳🤩💖 It’s always such a fun newsletter when we get to hype up our founder, and the woman who’s been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make this whole operation! And you’ll be able to MEET Micheline and get your books signed at the Nelson Market from July 24-25th!

And keep reading to more about how to listen to Kaitlyn Carter Brown’s Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales audiobook for FREE!

THE MOMENT YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR…

Drumroll, please!

🥁🥁🥁🥁

After five long years…

…the Shooting Stars cover reveal is here!! 🥳🤩

SHOOTING STARS IS FINALLY HERE!! After many long years, Micheline Ryckman’s conclusion to her Nine Realms duology has made it to completion! 🥹

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!

Look at their coordinating sprayed edges! My heart! 🥺💖✨

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! 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! 🫣

PREORDER YOUR COPIES HERE!

Come visit us at the Nelson Farmers’ Markets!

For a chance to save more with our in-person book sale rates, AND meet the Whimsical team, come see is in two weeks – we’ll be boothing THIS WEEK on July 24th and 25th at the Nelson Farmer’s Market! Not only will we have special promos and at the markets but you will also be able to meet our resident artist and founder Micheline Ryckman and get your books signed!!

And… there’s more! At this market we will also have limited pre-release copies of E.P. Stavs’ “The Crafting Con” in paperback available for purchase! 💖😉

We can’t wait to see you all! 🥳🥰

Shipping Update

Now for the disappointing news; unfortunately, due to the nature of recent country relations, the cost of shipping has rocketed up. We have been trying our best to keep them low and reasonable, but in the last couple of months we have had to work toward new rates to help cover the costs of shipping and handling. These new rates will be reflected in all future orders from Whimsical Publishing, as of July 9th, 2026.

You Can Still Listen To Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales For Free!

The hype for Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales never dies!

Get the ARC of the Trickster audiobook on NetGalley, today!

Are you interested in listen to the audiobook of this delighftul collection FOR FREE? It’s currently still available on NetGalley! You get a free, book and we get a review! 😎 It helps out our small family-owned publisher continue to support all of these amazing author’s’ stories! Thank you so much to all of our ARC readers!

Go apply for your ARC copy and enjoy the fabulously narrated adventures of our Instanolde favourites from Kaitlyn Carter Brown and Erik Homme!

How to Make a Human Difference In a Growing AI Publishing Landscape

If you don’t know the story of our publisher, let me give you a little refresher. We were started by Micheline Ryckman, who before becoming an author, was an artist. She grew the original Whimsical platform off of her amazing bookish illustrations and has worked with authors you’d recognize (such as Stephanie Garber). When she decided to move into creating her own publishing house, having beautiful art front and centre was a huge priority! Take a look at any of our book covers (or our goodie loaded pre-order campaigns) to see that mission loud n’ clear!

Now, especially with the rise of AI, our publisher has been dedicated to keeping all of our art (and stories!) exclusively human. That’s what set us apart as a publisher in the first place.

As readers you’ve probably been scrolling on social media and seen people discussing AI in the publishing industry. Some are saying that it’s “inevitable” and that publishers should hurry up and embrace it before they fall behind. But it’s not readers who are setting this fear mongering narrative.

A lot of readers are upset when these announcements are made and have been openly wondering if there’s anything to be done: And we’re here to say there is!
*YOU* are the ones who run the publishing industry. Sure, you’re not a CEO, but you’re the consumer. All of these decisions are driven toward what they believe will bring in the most profit. Unfortunately, humanity and morality are not often a factor. Even with humanity aside, we fully believe AI won’t make the best stories.

As the consumer, don’t let people think you have no power! Voicing your frustrations and talking with your wallet helps show companies what you prioritize.

Some ideas:

Promoting and explicitly highlighting human-made books on your platform (Publishers pay attention to booktok and bookstagram!)
Messaging publishing houses with your thoughts as a reader (remember to always be kind and respectful!)
Not watching a new AI-generated movie adaptation or other AI-generated media
Not buying AI-generated books (money talks!)
Following and supporting human artists in the bookish community

It sometimes can feel hopeless out there, but the book community is one that’s always brought people together over a shared love of the human experience put into word. It will take a lot to take that from us.

All About Our Upcoming Releases

Don’t forget! The Crafting Con is still available for preorder! This book 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!

What book details and preorder incentives, 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!

Not convinced? Well, check it out it’s 5 start average rating from the reviews on NetGalley, or check out our endorsement reviewers’ thoughts below:

“The Crafting Con is 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. 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!

Don’t forget all of this fun!

Wrapping up our time together in this newsletter, here are some important dates for you to remember!

July 24th – 25th: Whimsical will be at the Nelson, BC Farmers’ Markets
August 3rd at 10:00 AM. PDT: Meet the new author, K.T. Bird live chat on Whimsical’s Instagram
August 18th: New Whimsical Title Reveal
August 25th: Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales audiobook release date

Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩

It’s Christmas in July time!! 🎅

Published on July 10, 2026July 9, 2026 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

Open Me to hear about Sales, Events, Updates and More!! 💲🎅

Greetings Gentle Reader from the Land of Whimsical!

We hope your summers are fantastic so far, filled with sunshine and smiles!

Over here at Whimsical we have a ton of upcoming summer fun that we are looking forward to sharing. 🤩 Scroll down to get a peek at:

Our Christmas In July sale from TODAY, the 10th to the 16th
An author live chat on July 20th with Micheline and Hannah
The Shooting Stars cover reveal and preorder campaign on July 21st
Aaandd a chance to grab some more books in person, and get them signed by Micheline on July 24th – 25th
Meet our new author!
Unfortunately we have one sad announcement regarding shipping rates, though… read on for all the details!

🎅 Christmas Has Come Early & Other Updates! 🎅

You heard it here first folks! It’s Christmas… in July! From today, July 10th, until the 16th you can get 30% off all items in the Whimsical shop (excluding preorders)! Just use the code: XMASINJULY

If there’s any books you’ve been eyeing, this is the PERFECT sign for you to grab it! The sale is only ONE WEEK, so jump in there and grab the books you have been waiting for! (Including the super special, fancy-schmancy editions of Fangs, Fate, and Mondays! 👀👀)

For a chance to save more with our in-person book sale rates, AND meet the Whimsical team, come see is in two weeks – we’ll be boothing on July 24th and 25th at the Nelson Farmer’s Market!

Not only will we have special promos and at the July 24th and 25th markets you will also be able to meet our resident artist and founder Micheline Ryckman and get your books signed! 🤯 But wait… there’s more! At this market we will also have limited pre-release copies of E.P. Stavs’ “The Crafting Con” in paperback available for purchase! 💖😉

We can’t wait to meet you all! 🥳🥰

Shipping Update

PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEWEST AUTHOR!!

Whimsical Publishing is very excited and proud to announce that we have officially signed our newest author, K.T. Bird!

If you haven’t already, please give K.T. a very warm, Whimsical welcome – you can follow her on her Instagram, here: the_sleepy_bookwyrm

K.T. is not only our newest author, but she is also Whimsical’s very first middle grade author! She will be publishing her middle grade book debut with us as of 2027. 🥳

K.T. will be doing a get-to-know-the-author live stream with Whimsical’s owner Hannah on August 3rd at 10:00 AM PDT, so be sure to pop in to meet K.T. Bird, enjoy the interview, ask her questions, and stick around for a giveaway at the end. 🙃 But can’t wait for the live and want to learn more about our newest team member? Read on for her professional author bio!

K.T. Bird grew up in the Kootenays of British Columbia, Canada, climbing trees, exploring fairy creeks and getting up to general mischief. She now resides in Alberta with her beekeeper husband and two cats. When she’s not busy tending their apiary, exploring the countryside, or gladly getting lost in a fern and moss covered forest , she can usually be found with a cat or two on her lap, a cup of tea near by, and a book in hand.

💞💞 We are so thrilled to have you, K.T.!! Welcome to the Whimsical Publishing team! 💞💞

TRICKSTER IN THE PALACE (AND OTHER TALES) Audiobook is on NetGalley!

Get the ARC of the Trickster audiobook on NetGalley, today!

Yep, you can now check out the audiobook version of Trickster in the Palace & Other Tales on NetGalley, NOW! Go apply for your ARC copy and enjoy the fabulously narrated adventures of our Instanolde favourites from Kaitlyn Carter Brown and Erik Homme!

All About Our Upcoming Releases

What book details and preorder incentives, 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!

Not convinced? Well, check it out it’s 5 start average rating from the reviews on NetGalley, or check out our endorsement reviewers’ thoughts below:

“The Crafting Con is 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. 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!

Additionally, The Crafting Con is currently live on Whimsical Publishing here, for a chance to get an ARC (and Advanced Reader Copy!) until Monday, July 13th.

Shooting Stars Excitement! 🤩

As for the sequel to our inaugural novel, Charting Stars, by our one-and-only founder, Micheline Ryckman, Shooting Stars will be getting it’s cover revealed and preorder campaign launched on July 21st! Mark your calendars! Charting Stars is a reader favorite, so you do NOT want to miss this sequel! 💕

Speaking of, we’ll be having an author live chat with author-founder, Micheline, on July 20th at 10:00AM PDT. You don’t want to miss it. Micheline is a well of information and storytelling. We’re so excited to hear her chat!

Don’t forget all of this fun!

Alright, all that being said, here’s the summary of dates… don’t forget!

July 10th – 16th: Whimsical’s Christmas in July sale
July 20th at 10:00 AM PDT: Author live chat with Whimsical’s owner Hannah and Whimsical’s founder Micheline
July 21st: Shooting Stars cover reveal and preorder campaign
July 24th – 25th: Whimsical will be at the Nelson, BC Farmers’ Markets
August 3rd at 10:00 AM. PDT: Meet the new author, K.T. Bird live chat on Whimsical’s Instagram

Until next time,
Whimsical Publishing 🩷🦩

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