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New Caraval Bookmark Collection! (And less than 10 ITC preorder gifts left!)

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New Limited Bookmark Series Officially Launched February 15th!

Remember that new bookmark series I mentioned last newsletter? Well, first of all, thank you to my loyal newsletter family for helping choose Caraval as the fandom for 2023!

Every month on the 15th, there will be a new bookmark design in the shop. But don’t drag your feet if you like it! Only 50 will be made and once they sell out, they will be retired from the shop. I hope you love the first bookmark design! I wanted to start the series off with a bang by featuring the big four of the series, paired with one of the most iconic quotes.

Click the image below to order yours now! Better hurry, they’re going fast!

And speaking of going fast:

Preorder incentives for Into the Churn are almost sold out! There are less than 10 left and the only way to get the artwork featured in the graphic below is to preorder NOW!

Every order will always come with a signed bookplate and bookmark, but only the first 75 preorders will include the postcards of character and map art. These incentives are almost gone, so don’t delay! If you’re hoping to snag these postcards, preordering ASAP is the only way to get them!

In other ITC news, what did you all think of the trailer??? Was there anything different you’d have liked to see? If you liked it, was it enticing enough to make you want to buy the book? Let me know your thoughts! (You can reply to this email if you’d like to share any feedback.)

DON’T FORGET!

The paperback of The Rightful Bearer is on sale until February 28th. There will also be a selection of Maiden Ship postcards on sale as well, so make sure you browse through TMS category of the shop to see all the discounted products!

There are also only FIVE of these Cassian postcards remaining! This handsome fella can’t be sold in the shop anymore, so if you want a postcard of the fiercest Illyrian General, he’s free with orders of $10 or more (before shipping) but only while limited supplies last! Once Cassian runs out, our next freebie postcard will be this retired design from The Cruel Prince! (see below) But hurry! Only 50 were printed and we expect them to run out quickly.

OFFICIAL TRAILER – Into the Churn

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EZREN! FOSTER! RUN!

INTO THE CHURN!

Earth was tame. Belethea is not. ⛈🪐⛈

Seventeen-year-old Ezren Hart interns in her mother’s terraforming lab, studying Belethea’s deadly storms with the dream of giving her backwater planet open teal skies. But when budget cuts threaten to shut down her mother’s lab, Ezren enters Belethea’s Race Royale, the system’s deadliest and most lucrative race. To win, she’ll have to run, drive, and fight her way across Belethea’s barren landscape while navigating its savage and volatile storms. With her planet’s future, and her family’s, on the line, she can’t afford to lose. But first, she’ll have to convince her handsome royale partner that their planet is worth saving.

Foster Sterling is a jaded ex-prodigy royaler still reeling from his partner’s death in a training accident. When Ezren Hart comes charging into his life, her passion reminds him of what he once loved about racing and his dream of returning pride to their planet. Still, no matter how fast they go, they can’t outrun the mysterious string of deadly accidents following them like a curse. As Foster falls harder for Ezren, he races to piece the clues together. But with time running out and their survival on the line, he’ll have to decide if their dreams are worth their lives.

Perfect for fans of underdog heroes, slow burn romance, and high stakes sci-fi, INTO THE CHURN races across a new planet of savage storms and dazzling tech. Fall in love with Ezren and Foster as they battle side-by-side to save their scrappy world on a ruthless interplanetary stage where appearances are everything, speed means survival, and the only thing deadlier than the storms are the other racers. ⛈🪐⚡️☄️

A Little Old, A Little New, and an Important Update!

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New For 2023: Limited Bookmark Series

Beginning in late February, we will be releasing a bookmark each month. These will be limited to 50 and when they’re sold out, they’re gone for good and will not return to the shop.

Since this is a new idea, we want to get your feedback before we start! Please answer the very short poll here so we know what you’d want most.

FILL OUT THIS FORM
Everyone who answers will be entered to win the first month’s bookmark design.

Into the churn preorder incentives pictured with book.

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Preorder incentives for Into the Churn are limited to the first 75 orders only! Every order will always come with a signed bookplate and bookmark, but only the first 75 preorders will include the postcards of character and map art. These incentives are already 2/3 claimed, so don’t delay! If you’re hoping to snag these postcards, preordering ASAP is the only way to get them!

In other ITC news, keep your eyes peeled on our Instagram for a super awesome Into the Churn book trailer!

Pssst… Just in case you didn’t know, Whimsical is offering an exclusive, jacketed hardcover of ITC, and it has a surprise art cover under the jacket!

ALSO TAKE A PEEK AT THESE ITC REVIEWS>>>

“Hayley Reese Chow’s Into the Churn is a romantic Science Fiction thrill ride with brains and heart. Ezren and Foster have chemistry to spare, and the world of Belethea and its killer storms is just giddy-making good. I can’t wait to read what she does next!” —Alaya Dawn Johnson, Nebula Award-winning author of The Summer Prince
“Hayley Reese Chow’s Into the Churn is a romantic Science Fiction thrill ride with brains and heart. Ezren and Foster have chemistry to spare, and the world of Belethea and its killer storms is just giddy-making good. I can’t wait to read what she does next!” —Alaya Dawn Johnson, Nebula Award-winning author of The Summer Prince
"Into the Churn is a whirlwind of a book that will sweep you up into its stormy world and won't let you go."  —Bridget Tyler, author of the Pioneer duology
“Into the Churn is a whirlwind of a book that will sweep you up into its stormy world and won’t let you go.”  —Bridget Tyler, author of the Pioneer duology
Transport yourself into the vibrant, dangerous planet of Belethea with its unpredictable storms, dicey politics, and mind-blowing technology. By the end, you’ll be chanting “Into the Churn!” alongside the characters you’ve fallen in love with as they barrel through tornadoes, rumors, romance, and lies all the way to the finish line. —Megan McCullough, Author of We Could be Villains
Transport yourself into the vibrant, dangerous planet of Belethea with its unpredictable storms, dicey politics, and mind-blowing technology. By the end, you’ll be chanting “Into the Churn!” alongside the characters you’ve fallen in love with as they barrel through tornadoes, rumors, romance, and lies all the way to the finish line. —Megan McCullough, Author of We Could be Villains
"Riveting. Fast-paced. Mad Max meets YA in this page-turning sci-fi adventure. Fans of my 13th Continuum trilogy will devour this book!" —Jennifer Brody, author of The 13th Continuum, Disney Chills, and co-author of Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith
“Riveting. Fast-paced. Mad Max meets YA in this page-turning sci-fi adventure. Fans of my 13th Continuum trilogy will devour this book!” —Jennifer Brody, author of The 13th Continuum, Disney Chills, and co-author of Star Wars: Stories of Jedi and Sith
Picture of author holding The Rightful Bearer Book.

The paperback of The Rightful Bearer is on sale this month! (Until February 28th) There will also be a selection of Maiden Ship postcards on sale as well, so make sure you browse through TMS category of the shop to see all the discounted products!

Picture of Cassian artwork by Micheline Ryckman in postcard form.

Remember this handsome fella? Even though I’m no longer selling SJM art in the shop, we still have some leftover stock and for the month of February, this postcard of Cassian will be the free gift with all orders of at least $10 (before shipping). Once he’s gone though, he’s gone for good! Beginning March 1st, there will be a different new freebie postcard each month or until stock runs out.

And speaking of collections, have you ever wished there was a checklist of Whimsical Illustration’s art? My assistant Christina made a checklist to keep track of what artwork she has in her collection, and she wanted to share it with you all to use too! Check it out here!

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

SUBMIT YOUR MANUSCRIPT TO WHIMSICAL

REQUEST A CUSTOM ART COMMISSION 

REQUEST AN ENDORSEMENT/BLURB REVIEW

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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TITLE AND BLURB REVEAL!!!

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We are SOOOOOO excited to reveal the title and blurb for this upcoming romantic, sci-fi adventure by award winning author, Hayley Reese Chow!  Whimsical will be releasing this story on April 4th 2023!

Full cover reveal and preorder information will be coming within the next couple of months.

READ ON TO LEARN MORE !

Earth was tame. Belethea is not.

Seventeen-year-old Ezren Hart interns in her mother’s terraforming lab, studying Belethea’s deadly storms with the dream of giving her backwater planet open teal skies. But when budget cuts threaten to shut down her mother’s lab, Ezren enters Belethea’s Race Royale, the system’s deadliest and most lucrative race. To win, she’ll have to run, drive, and fight her way across Belethea’s barren landscape while navigating its savage and volatile storms. With her planet’s future, and her family’s, on the line, she can’t afford to lose. But first, she’ll have to convince her handsome royale partner that their planet is worth saving.

Foster Sterling is a jaded ex-prodigy royaler still reeling from his partner’s death in a training accident. When Ezren Hart comes charging into his life, her passion reminds him of what he once loved about racing and his dream of returning pride to their planet. Still, no matter how fast they go, they can’t outrun the mysterious string of deadly accidents following them like a curse. As Foster falls harder for Ezren, he races to piece the clues together. But with time running out and their survival on the line, he’ll have to decide if their dreams are worth their lives.

Perfect for fans of underdog heroes, slow burn romance, and high stakes sci-fi, INTO THE CHURN races across a new planet of savage storms and dazzling tech. Fall in love with Ezren and Foster as they battle side-by-side to save their scrappy world on a ruthless interplanetary stage where appearances are everything, speed means survival, and the only thing deadlier than the storms are the other racers.

Author – Hayley Reese Chow is a PowerPoint ranger by day and writer by night, but the book that Whimsical will be publishing in 2023 is heavily influenced by her experiences as an All-American collegiate fencer and ultramarathoner. Her first self-published novel won the 2020 YA Florida Author Project and was the 5th place finalist in the 2021 Book Blogger Novel of the Year Awards. She currently dodges hurricanes in Florida with her two wild boys, her long-suffering husband, and a dog that thinks she’s a cat. Follow Hayley on her website hayleyreesechow.com or on Instagram @hayleyreesechow