2024 is halfway gone...

Hi hello, Romance friends! Can you believe it’s already July and we’re halfway through 2024? I sure can’t. As my birthday month, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for July, so here’s to hoping it brings something special to your life this year.

Rachel’s Book news

Um, it’s absolutely wild I now can say Capitally Engaged is coming out NEXT MONTH?

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I’ve gotten feedback from many of those lovely beta readers who signed up after my last newsletter. Their input has been SO helpful, along with making me so excited to get this book into your hands. Soon, dear reader. Soon.

Haven’t pre-ordered yet? It’s up in the Kindle store here and on my website here. As usual, other paperback links will become available closer to pub day!

Some First Half Favorites

Sharing some books that I read for the first time in 2024 that I absolutely loved. All but Ne’er Duke Well are out and available now - Ne’re Duke Well comes out this month, so make sure you pre-order!

What have some of your favorite books of the year been so far! Hit reply and let me know. :)

Writing Corner

I just got home on Wednesday from my fourth Residency for my MFA program in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University. It’s a jam-packed five days full of learning modules, writing workshops, celebrating graduating students and their thesis projects, and bonding and networking with my fellow students. It’s one of my favorite weeks each time it comes around and I’m in serious denial I only have two left. Now, onward to revisions!

Spotify Playlist

Enjoy some july joy of poppy, summer beats to accompany your (hopefully!) long holiday weekend.

KU Christmas in July picks

I’ve joined a list of other Christmas in July picks available in Kindle Unlimited. If you want to escape the summer heat with cool winter vibes - here’s a list for you!

Where to See Rachel

2024: Tickets are still available for two events I have coming up in September 2024. You can find tickets here for RomanceCon and Authors in the Steel City.

2025: Confirmations for 2025 events are coming in hot! I’m so excited to visit new places and see new faces next year! Tickets for Romantically Yours Book Con go on sale August 23, 2024. Apollycon ticket resales will open soon - join the ISO Apollycon ticket group for more details!

Affirmation

Well, that’s it for today! Hope you’re staying cool, staying dry, and staying happy.

Romantically Yours,

Rachel