Lunar Chronicles Clearance Sale + Into the Fire HYPE Season!

Published on March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

We’re continuing with our postcard liquidation clear-out, so if you’ve had your eye on any of our Lunar Chronicles designs, NOW is the time to snag them!

Code CINDER will take 30% off all Lunar Chronicles products, including the already discounted postcards! This makes them less than $1 each if you’re outside Canada.

As a reminder, the artwork itself is not being retired. You can still get any of Micheline’s designs as art prints, including the newly added 4×5″ size (comparable to the old postcard size).

The postcards are limited, so don’t wait if you want to snag this art for the cheapest it will EVER be!

We’ve also got a selection of Lunar Chronicles products in our Merch Shop! These items aren’t discounted since they are drop-shipped, but we’d love for you to check them out all the same!

If you don’t see the design you prefer on the product of your choice, let us know! We’d be happy to add it for you!

Let Into the Fire Hype Season Begin!!!

We are at T minus 65 days until release on May 21st, the ARC reviews have been *awesome* so far, and we have so much more to share between now and launch day!

We’ll be kicking off with a READ ALONG and epic GIVEAWAY on Wednesday, March 20th so be sure to follow @whimsicalillustration and @hayleyreesechow if you’re not already! And we’ll have a special secret announcement on Saturday, March 23rd!

The read along will continue into April, along with some amazing art reveals, a very special giveaway, and a series of Micah’s off-season hololog updates. Then in May, we’ll have more Micah updates, more art reveals, and a jam-packed launch week with a map reveal, chapter one reading, a live author chat, the trailer release, and a live author launch party!

And!! If we reach 300 preorders there will also be a BONUS reveal!

In the meantime, don’t forget that Into the Fire preorders are live, ARC requests are open on Whimsical Publishing’s site, and Into the Churn is available on NetGalley!

So yeah, MAXIMUM excitement over here, and we’re so grateful to have you following along with us. Please don’t forget to rate, review, and spread the word! These books wouldn’t be possible without your support, and we appreciate every single one of you helping us to get them out into the world!

So let’s get the hype started!

Also, don’t forget preorder goodies are going fast, so if you’ve got your heart set on the exclusive postcards and double-sided bookmark, get your preorders in sooner rather than later! They will NOT last!

We are so grateful to all our followers, readers, and customers. However you interact with Whimsical, you are SO appreciated!

XOXO,
Micheline

New Year, New Giveaways!!

Published on January 5, 2024 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

First up – Into the Churn!

We are giving away three annotated and signed paperbacks by @hayleyreesechow of Into the Churn to 3 lucky winners!!! Click here or the image above to go to our Instagram to enter!

Our second giveaway: A paperback ARC of Queen of Shifting Sands

This is one of only two paperback ARCs we are giving away for this title! To enter, head to our Instagram and follow the directions in the post.

Psst. For the other ARC giveaway, click here!

IMPORTANT UPDATE & SALE!

Postcards in their current format are being DISCONTINUED! Don’t panic though! The artwork itself will still be available, just as a 4×5″ fine art print.

We know this may be disappointing to some, but this was just the best option moving forward for us as a company and we hope you’ll understand.

For the glossy postcards still in our on-hand inventory, they have been discounted to $1.50 CAD (which currently is $1.12 USD). No code needed! 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!

Also moving forward, we will be running monthly sales on fandom artwork until all remaining inventory is cleared out so be on the lookout for those!

I hope you all had a magical holiday season and a blessed new year! I’m SO excited to share all the amazing things Whimsical has planned for 2024.

Much love,
Micheline

A Signing, A Dream Achieved, & A Live Action Whimsical Scene?!

Published on September 15, 2023September 19, 2023 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

Come meet our Authors!

For one day only, you can meet almost ALL of Whimsical’s authors! I personally won’t be able to travel that far, but Hayley, McKenzie, and Megan will all be at the Barnes & Noble at the Plaza Venezia in Orlando, FL on September 23rd from 2-4 pm EDT!

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet almost the whole Whimsical family! My admin assistant Christina will also be there helping out with things so if you see her, say hi! She may also have some Whimsical goodies to give away!

Add to your Google Calendar

We Did It!!!

Thanks to your help with sharing sharing sharing, we reached McKenzie’s goal of 600 preorders for A Goblin of the Glade!!

If you shared even once, don’t forget to enter our giveaway for a RARE Goblin paperback ARC! We also have another giveaway going for anyone who preordered, so check them both out below and enter fast! We will draw winners for both giveaways on September 21st!

Who’s ready for our next cover reveal!? Mark your calendars – on October 17th, we will reveal the cover and announce the preorder incentives for Queen of Shifting Sands, the debut novel by Kaitlyn Carter Brown!

REMINDERS

Stock is low on the Caraval bookmark set! Once it’s out of stock, these will be gone forever! Get yours now!

Our free postcard for the month of September is the Mistress of Evil herself – Maleficent!

Get this postcard for FREE when you place an order of at least $10 before shipping.

The ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION of We Could Be Villains is available for preorder right now! This edition releases on October 3rd and is loaded with exclusive extras, including:

Brand new interior illustrations
A bonus scene written exclusively for this edition
A new detailed dust jacket (wait until you see the back!)
An exclusive design on the hard case

PLUS, all preorders receive an exclusive bookmark of Sam – who gets quite the glow-up in book two! This bookmark is ONLY available for preordering. Once the book is released for general sale, the bookmark be discontinued! So hurry over to the shop and preorder now! Remember the shop is listed in Canadian dollars, so if you’re in the US or UK, you get a better deal after the exchange rate!

Oh and by the way, speaking of We Could Be Villains…

Who wants to see Ironfall and Rosemary COME TO LIFE in the most romantic scene of We Could Be Villains by Megan McCullough?? Natasha Sapienza is hosting a crowdfunding project to film this live-action scene and bring it to life for readers! HOW COOL IS THAT?! Check out all the info here!

If their goal isn’t reached, Sam will lose his bet that Ironfall and Rosemary are totally going to be an actual thing in book 2. After shedding a few tears, the money will go toward artwork for book 2.

Whimsical is so blessed to have you all! We are soooo grateful for your shares and follows and likes. You are why we do what we do! Thank you again my Whimsies!

Huge hugs,
Micheline Ryckman

P.S. All the links for our databases and requests for Whimsical’s services can be found below!

Submit Your Manuscript to Whimsical Publishing
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Please note that completing a form does not guarantee I will accept your request. This is purely for me to prioritize requests that I feel confident and inspired to complete.

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RELEASE DAY IS HERE! Let’s celebrate with a giveaway!

Published on April 4, 2023 by Hannah GreentreeLeave a comment

Into the Churn is now OFFICIALLY out in our big wide world!!! HAPPY RELEASE DAY to Hayley Reese Chow!!! WOOT WOOT!!! If you’ve yet to hear about this tale or haven’t been able to decide if it’s for you, check out the blurb HERE and then go check out Chapter One HERE! I am so excited that you can all finally read this, I love this story with all my heart and hope you do too! If you do get to read it soon, please consider leaving a review anywhere you can, it helps Whimsical’s books SO MUCH!!! Click each link below to be taken to the product page.

Unknown planet from outer space. Space nebula. Cosmic cluster of stars. Outer space background. 3D render. — Preorder incentives include 2 character artwork postcards, 1 map artwork postcard, a double-sided bookmark, and a signed bookplate.

We’ve celebrated all this past week with fun things via social media, but today I’ll be doing another celebratory GIVEAWAY as well! We’re going to give away a standard hardcover (no dust jacket) PLUS a set of the sold-out preorder incentives to one person! To enter, CLICK HERE. This giveaway is open internationally and ends March 10th, so go go go! If you need a reminder of what those preorder incentives were, check below!

Kindle Sale EXTENDED ONE MORE DAY!

We decided to keep the Kindle discount going throughout release day! This means the kindle version of the book is on sale for just 99 cents but only until 11:59 PM PDT. After midnight on April 5th it goes back to its regular price, so don’t miss the chance to snag it while it’s discounted!

Easter Sale

Speaking of discounts – we’re having a sale! But don’t delay! It’s a short one. From April 7 – 10th, use code EASTER for 25% off your entire purchase!

The Kindle editions of all of Micheline Ryckman’s books are also discounted for this sale! If you’ve been waiting to snag the e-book version of her stories, now’s your chance! Each book is priced at $0.99 – the lowest they’ve ever been! Snag them quick!

The Maiden Ship kindle edition
The Lion of the Sea kindle edition
The Rightful Bearer kindle edition

Charting Stars kindle edition

Don’t Forget!

The one-year anniversary special edition of A Daughter of the Trolls is available for preorder! Find all the details and submit your order here. This edition will be released on April 21, 2023.

New freebie postcard! For the month of April or until supplies last, this postcard of Kaz Brekker from Six of Crows will be FREE with all orders of at least $10 (before shipping). There are only 50 though, so you better hurry if you want to add the King of the Barrel to your collection!

The Prince of Hearts bookmark will only be in the shop for TEN MORE DAYS. After that, he’ll be gone and we will reveal the next one in the series!