Get Your Tissues Handy! KOSS is HERE!

Published on April 8, 2025November 3, 2025 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

Saddle up your Cardants, Readers!

The wait is OVER! That grueling cliffhanger Kaitlyn left you on with Queen of Shifting Sands will finally have its conclusion! But don’t get too comfortable – this book will leave you feeling all the feels. So make sure you’ve got your tissues and comfort snacks ready because once you’re finished with this book, you’re gonna need them!

If you preordered, your copy will be on its way to you asap! But if you can’t wait, the eBook is also on Kindle Unlimited!

Didn’t preorder? That’s okay! You can purchase a paperback or exclusive jacketed edition from Whimsical Publishing. If you prefer the eBook or a standard hardcover, both are available from Amazon.

What’s special about the exclusive edition, you may ask? It’s got an absolutely gorgeous design under the dust jacket printed directly onto the hard case, interior illustrations, and bonus content from the author!

A love worth saving. A curse to break. One summer to live had become one night to die.

Lystra swore never to mourn a king again, her heart shattered by loss as her desert kingdom of Instanolde fights for survival. As its queen, she intended to save her people, and in forging a marriage alliance with its prince-heir, she vowed to save him from the deadly curse as well. But she never meant to fall in love again. Now, with Instanolde under attack and the curse growing more monstrous by the day, Lystra, along with Elerek and Rahzar, find themselves captives on an impossible journey across the desert. A journey to break the curse, one that comes with a steep cost, a cost Lystra isn’t sure her heart can pay.

Elerek never intended to survive, only to save his kingdom for his queen to reign in glory. But after watching Instanolde fall into ruin and a host of secrets and lies swarm the shadows, his numbered days may be the key to ensuring they survive. His curse, once a personal death sentence, has become a source of incredible power, one he intends to unleash upon his enemies. But, still reeling from a bitter betrayal by those he trusted most, Elerek finds himself wondering who the true threats to his kingdom are.

Razhar’s world has spiraled out of control. His comfortable life in the palace with a king had allowed him to keep his secrets deeply buried, but with Elerek’s curse becoming more deadly, and the kingdom on its knees before the invaders, one calculated risk brought his dark truths into the light. Leveraging the power of his own abilities while fending off the demons of his past, Razhar is forced to walk a fine line between saving those he loves––or saving only himself.

It’s a race against time to either save the kingdom or break the curse. When every choice carries a cost and each moment counts, the story that began in Queen of Shifting Sands meets its epic conclusion in King of Star-Cast Skies, where forgiveness, sacrifice, and a love to hold up the skies set the stage across this sweeping desert adventure.

By the way, we still have FREE redemption codes for US and UK readers for many of our audiobook titles! Click HERE to request a copy!

Mark your Calendars for…

April 15th – A surprise title reveal!
May 6th – The Arrow & The Alder Release Day

The Arrow & The Alder Cover Reveal

Published on February 28, 2025November 3, 2025 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

Welcome, reader, to the Kithlands and beyond!

It’s today! It’s today!

The cover reveal for THE ARROW AND THE ALDER is finally here! And it is just STUNNING if we do say so ourselves! We’ve been SO impatient to show you all this cover. Our very own Micheline Ryckman created both the beautiful cover design and the hidden cover design. It’s been such a struggle to keep this one a secret from you all!

And preorders are open NOW! Click HERE to order.

Here’s the official blurb:

Josephine doesn’t trust authority, particularly that of the immortal kith. They’re devious, cruel, and as far as she’s concerned, they deserve the curse that’s plagued their kingdom with mists and monsters. So when the High Lord visits Josephine’s village, looking for an enchanted coat—a coat she discovers buried beneath the floorboards of her home—she’s unwilling to hand it over. She wants answers the High Lord won’t give. When he threatens her family, she flees with the coat to protect them, accidentally stumbling into the cursed kith kingdom itself, and into the hands of a mysterious stranger.

The kith prince, Alder, has been imprisoned for two years, and only just escaped. He wants nothing more than to return home, but he’s a disgraced prodigal, and to show his face in the Weald Court again, he must earn back the queen’s trust. When he overhears the High Lord speaking of an enchanted coat that contains the very light stolen from their lands, he knows it’s his chance for atonement. But obtaining the coat from the mortal girl is proving more difficult than anticipated. She’s the only one who can touch it, but journeying with her could expose secrets he wants to keep hidden.

With the High Lord in pursuit, Josephine and Alder must work together, and the more Josephine learns about the coat, the more she questions everything she’s ever believed about her heritage, and the kith. Meanwhile, the curse is spreading into mortal lands, and if they don’t uncover how to release the coat’s power soon, there will be nothing left of either kith or mortal worlds.

THE ARROW AND THE ALDER is a classic, ADULT closed-door romantic fantasy (with YA cross-over appeal). This enemies-to-lovers tale features a rebel huntress, a fugitive prince, and a curse that will consume their worlds.

And Don’t Forget About the Preorder Goodies!

While The Arrow and the Alder doesn’t release until May 6th, 2025, and you’ve got plenty of time to preorder, the FREE preorder goodies are limited! The first 75* customers who preorder any physical edition from our website will receive 3 art print postcards with their book, absolutely free!

Check out the image below for a preview of these awesome goodies!

*All copies purchased from Whimsical Publishing will receive a signed bookplate.

NEW PREORDER FEATURE: SPRAYED EDGES!

That’s right – for the first time ever, Whimsical is offering sprayed edges!! You may preorder The Arrow & The Alder with standard white edges OR with gorgeous shimmery teal sprayed edges. (Note: The image above is a digital mockup, and the actual color may vary depending on screen options.)

This option is only available during the pre-order period. Please read the FAQs below, and if your question isn’t answered, don’t hesitate to reply to this email.

What editions can I get with sprayed edges? At this time, we are only offering sprayed edges on our Whimsical exclusive edition.

Is there a price difference? Yes. The exclusive edition with sprayed edges will be $45 USD plus any applicable shipping.

What is the process/turn-around time? When preorders close, the books will be shipped to be sprayed. The shop we’ve selected to work with requires up to 8 weeks to complete the work and return the books to us. Your book, plus any other item ordered with it, will be shipped to you once it has returned to our distributor (aka Christina, our Shop Manager).

Why can’t they be shipped to me directly after being sprayed? There are several logistical reasons why we’ve chosen to do it this way. Ultimately, we thought it was best to have the books sent back to us before sending them out to you to ensure quality control.

Can I get sprayed edges if I order from Amazon? No. Sprayed edges are only available for purchases from our website.

Will sprayed edges be available after the book is released? No. Sprayed edges will only be available as a preorder. Once the book is published on May 6th, 2025, the option for sprayed edges will be removed from the website.

Mark your Calendars for…

March 17th – King of Star-Cast Skies ARCs (NetGalley)
March 18th – Into the Abyss publication date

Caraval Postcards are less than $1 this week!

Published on January 18, 2024 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

But hurry! This sale is only for one week! Use code CARAVAL at checkout to get 30% off. This applies to all products in the Caraval category, including postcards, which are already reduced! After the CAD to USD/GBP conversion, this makes postcards less than ¢.80 each!!

This includes artwork pertaining to Once Upon a Broken Heart.

As a reminder, ALL postcards have been discounted to $1.50 CAD. No code needed! If your currency is USD, this makes them $1.12 each! And GBP is even cheaper!

Once they’re gone, stock will not be replenished. Instead, they will be available as matte fine art prints. Still the same size so if you’re collecting, there will be no change in the sizing!

There’s still time to preorder Queen of Shifting Sands and Emma!

Queen of Shifting Sands releases on March 12, 2024

Queen of Shifting Sands is a debut desert fantasy romance by Kaitlyn Carter Brown and is NOT one to miss!

Emma is Whimsical’s exclusive edition of Jane Austen’s classic tale.

Preorder goodies shown above are only available during the preorder period!

Can you believe Whimsical is planning to have SEVEN books releasing this year?! We are so excited! We wanted to share this tentative list with you for those who want to plan ahead and add any to your TBR.

Coming Soon from Whimsical Publishing:
Emma – February
Queen of Shifting Sands – March
Into the Fire – May
We Could Be Villains 2 (Title reveal to come) – July
Charting Stars rebrand – September
ADOTT 3 (title to come) – October
Toff’s Origin Story (title to come) – November

***Please be advised this list is TENTATIVE and plans can change unexpectedly, especially for a small press like Whimsical. This is especially important to remember for our authors with chronic illness.

We have so much happening this year and we cannot wait to share it with you! Which Whimsical book are you most excited about? Reply to this email to let us know! We are so blessed to have you join us on this amazing journey.

Much love,
Micheline

Cover Reveal & Giveaway for Queen of Shifting Sands

Published on October 24, 2023 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

HELLO MY WHIMSIES!!!

I am DELIGHTED to share this cover reveal with you! We are proud to bring you this romantic fantasy debut from Kaitlyn Carter Brown! The gorgeous cover was designed by Salome Totladze.

Queen of Shifting Sands will be released on March 12, 2024 and is now available for preorder HERE in my shop! It’s available in paperback, hardback, and jacked exclusive editions. The first 80 orders will receive, for free, all the preorder incentive goodies you see pictured below (two art print postcards, one double-sided bookmark, and a signed bookplate). This book is also available for preorder as the kindle version on Amazon. (Please note: preorder goodies are not included with purchases through Amazon). The preorder postcards feature artwork of Lystra and Elerek (the book’s two POV’s) and were created by Hannah Rogers.

The Whimsical Exclusive edition will include a bonus scene, interior illustrations, and a hidden cover with artwork by Kateryna Vitkovska! This edition is only available from our website! You can’t get this one anywhere else!

Here’s my review of QOSS:

A young woman beloved by her people, a Prince cursed to the shadows, and a fantastical desert kingdom that everyone wants to rule. Queen of Shifting Sands is the perfect blend of epic fantasy and romance. A true romantasy at heart. The dual POV, the sweet mutual pining, the romantic angst, the high stakes, and the whodunnit elements will all have you glued to the pages. This clean, slow burn is a tale you should not miss!

THE BOOK BLURB:

A crownless queen. A cursed prince. One summer to live.

The stars have aligned in the kingdom of Instanolde, or so Lystra believes as she eagerly awaits her wedding day. Her beloved, the king, is everything her heart desires, but when a brutal attack leaves her betrothed dead and Instanolde on the cusp of collapse, she finds her future in ruins, and the throne beyond her reach. With invasion looming across the desert, Lystra refuses to let grief keep her from defending her kingdom—even if that means forging a marriage alliance with Elerek, the brother of her lost love, a prince shrouded in secrets.

Elerek, now heir to the throne, has spent his life waiting to die. An untouchable curse lurks beneath his skin, and though he aches to see its suffocating hold severed, he’s long given up hope. When his brother’s death drags him from the shadows, Elerek must find the strength to shoulder the crown’s burdens and secure a queen—a wife to protect his kingdom after the curse claims him. With the adoration of the people already in the palm of her hands, Lystra is the ideal candidate. But even if she doesn’t spurn him for his ruinous curse, he’ll need to protect her from its dangers—and his heart as he finds himself steadily drawn to the girl’s unbreakable spirit. With death on the horizon, Elerek must become the king he never planned to be and save Instanolde before his time runs out.

Lystra and Elerek only have one summer to prepare their kingdom for invasion, but more than one threat prowls their desert, and the cost of survival might just destroy them all.

Queen of Shifting Sands is a fantastical romance adventure where duty and endurance grapple amid the sands of chaos. Lovers of intrigue, high stakes, and slow-burn romance will fall in love with this escape into a rich, immersive fantasy world.