Why is it that days that feel like they’ll never get here always end up sneaking up on you?
Today is the day my first book officially releases, although for weeks now support and early reads and reviews have been rolling in like a tidal wave of joy. And now the day–9/9–is finally here and I am swept away in it. Truly, it feels like a dream come true.
It all started with a high concept idea. What if, instead of someone going missing, there was an extra?
Ten people head out on a backpacking trip,
but the first night eleven set up camp.
Everyone remembers everyone else.
Who is the extra?
Well, that idea has grown up to become my debut book, a novella called The Extra that you can now buy wherever you buy your books. Paperback direct from my publisher, ebook, audiobook from Audible (narrated by the talented Sean Patrick Hopkins), or ordered from most major chains or independent bookstores!
Not sold yet? Here’s what some award-winning and bestselling authors have to say:
And reviewers:
Want to know what you’re getting into, exactly? Here’s what you’ll find inside:
And if you’re thinking that a slim little novella just isn’t enough, you’re in luck, because The Extra is book #1 in The Outsiders Sequence, a trilogy of shared-world novellas. The Other comes out next year, and The Spare in 2027, so make sure you get your copy of The Extra now.
I would love so much if you’d join us to celebrate at the virtual launch party tomorrow night (Wednesday) at 6pm CST. You can come whether you’ve read the book yet or not, or even upgrade your free ticket to one that includes a personalized print copy mailed to you. It will include readings by the audiobook narrators, Q&A, and a teaser of book #2! It’s being hosted by my wonderful publisher Alan Lastufka and fantastic agent Alec Shane, and it’s going to be a blast! Just look at this crew!
And last but not least, if you’re a writer who’s been following me on my blog, or anyone who’s intersted in the “behind the scenes” of the writing life, I’m back as a guest today at my old stomping grounds Writer Unboxed sharing this book’s surprising journey with “You Don’t Choose Your Train.” How lovely to be so warmly welcomed back.
Thank you so much to everyone who’s helping make this debut special. It means the whole damn world. ♥
