Back to School with The Dawnflier of @KimHeadlee (Fall 2019)

I don't know about you, but my summer flew by for several reasons, book-related and otherwise. The wolf spider that gave my husband medical issues for weeks didn't help things any!

Snow in July by Kim Iverson Headlee.
Audiobook performed by Mark Delgado.

In book news, the audiobook edition of Snow in July went live in (what else?) July. It is available on Audible, iTunes, Google Play, Nook Audio, Kobo Audio, and various cloud subscription services.

The votes are in, and work has begun on my next full-length fiction project, King Arthur's Sister, the Once and Future Queen (sequel to King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court). To complete the trilogy, I have published a Pendragon Cove Press companion print edition of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.
Upcoming:

• 31 Aug–2 Sep: Maryland Renaissance Festival, "Meet Author Kim Iverson Headlee" special book signing, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day of Labor Day Weekend, 1821 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD. Come celebrate my return as an author-guest of the Page After Page Bookstore of Crownsville, MD after an absence of nigh on two decades. Huzzah!
• 12 September: 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Business of Writing presentation and book signing, Galax-Carroll Regional Library, 610 West Stuart Drive, Galax, VA.
• 14 September: Olde Salem Days, Main Street, Salem, VA. My booth—one among 500 vendors—will be located at 121 West Main Street, toward the center of the event.
• 21 September: BW Country Store "Meet the Author" book signing, noon – 4 p.m., Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA.
• 6 October: Connecticut Renaissance Faire, "Meet Author Kim Headlee" book signing and sale, 1 – 3 p.m., 122 Mack Rd, Lebanon, CT. Come celebrate Time Travelers Weekend with me; huzzah!
• 19 October: Dragon Festival, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA: vendor table.
• 26 October: NRCC Comic-Con, New River Community College, Edwards Hall, 5251 State Rd 373, Dublin, VA: vendor table.

Autumnal blessings to you!

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Amazon giveaways, most recent-ending first:

• Dawnflight ends 8/27/2019
• The Challenge ends 8/28/2019
• King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court ends 8/29/2019
• Morning's Journey ends 8/29/2019
• Raging Sea, part 2: Enemies and Allies ends 8/31/2019
• Twins ends 9/1/2019
• Raging Sea (unabridged) ends 9/2/2019
• Kings ends 9/3/2019      

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Flying into Fall with the Dawnflier of author @KimHeadlee #MFRWOrg #ASMSG

I don't know about you, but my summer flew by for several reasons, book-related and otherwise.

Liberty by Kim Iverson Headlee
Audiobook cover (c) 2017 by Natasha Brown

On the book front, I wrapped up production of the audiobook edition of Liberty -- now available on Amazon, Audible, Barnes & Noble, Google Play, iTunes, and Kobo.

Development of the comic book version of The Challenge is in the final phase, and it features art and storyboard by DC and Marvel Comics artist Tim Shinn. He has begun delivering finished, fully colored pages, and the comic should be available later this fall.

Upcoming:

• 15 September: Art at the Crossroads street fair, 1 – 6 p.m., Main Street, Wytheville, VA. My booth's location TBA.
• 21–23 September: RavenCon 13.5 literary convention, Four Points Sheraton Midlothian, 9901 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA. Guest author and possibly a vendor. Program participation: Business of Writing lecture, a reading, and several panels.
• 29 September: BW Country Store "Meet the Author" book signing, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA.
• 3 October: Olde Magick Ways cultural gift shop "Meet the Author" book signing, 6 p.m., 4763 US Highway 17 Bypass South, Murrells Inlet, SC.
• 13 October: Connecticut Renaissance Faire, "Meet Author Kim Headlee" special book signing, 1 – 3 p.m., 122 Mack Rd, Lebanon, CT. Come celebrate Halloween with me on this, the last Saturday of the faire; huzzah!
• 20 October: Dragon Festival, Virginia Museum of Natural History, 21 Starling Avenue, Martinsville, VA: vendor table; my program participation TBA.
• 27 October: NRCC Comic-Con, New River Community College, Edwards Hall, 5251 State Rd 373, Dublin, VA: vendor table.

Autumnal blessings to you!

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Making a comic splash with The Dawnflier of author @KimHeadlee #MFRWOrg #ASMSG

The "comic" part of the subject header is to celebrate the fact that production of the comic book version of The Challenge, featuring art and storyboard by DC and Marvel Comics artist Tim Shinn, is underway! The 20-page, full-color comic should be available later this summer.

The Challenge comic pencil sketch
Art (c)2018 by Tim Shinn

Why the "splash?" Because after 40 years, I have decided that it's high time to get back to working on my health by reentering the lap pool. My strength and stamina are nowhere near that of my intercollegiate competition days, of course, but it's a start. :)


Upcoming:

• 30 June: BW Country Store "Meet the Author" book signing, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA.
• 6–8 July: Program participant (including my Business of Writing lecture and several panels) and vendor table in the Maryland Hallway at Shore Leave 40, Delta Hunt Valley by Marriott, Hunt Valley, MD. Special media guest on Saturday 7 July: William Shatner!
• 13–14 July: 2018 Patchwork Quilters Jubilee, Graham Middle School, Bluefield, VA.
• 20–22 July: Hungry Mother Festival, Hungry Mother State Park, Marion, VA. Rain or shine! But please pray for shine; paper and water don't mix. :D
• 27–29 July: US 21 Road Market, a 110-mile, multistate yard sale from Wytheville, VA to Harmony, NC. My booth is in the same spot as last year: outside the Lakes to Florida Grill, Rt. 21, Wytheville, VA. I will be there on Friday 27 July; my husband will be covering the booth on Saturday and Sunday.
• 28–29 July: WyVACon; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wytheville Community College, Wytheville, VA. I am slated to give my Business of Writing presentation on Saturday 28 July and will be selling & signing my books both days.
• 4 August: Big Lick Comic-Con 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., The Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA.

Keep cool and
Carry on.

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Happy Memorial Day from The Dawnflier of author @Kimheadlee! #ASMSG #MFRWOrg

As we enjoy the upcoming day off from our work's usual grind, let us take a moment to remember those who chose a life of service for our protection and freedom. My late father-in-law was one such person, and I have included his West Point freshman ("plebe") photo to honor his memory.

Cadet Harold Headlee, circa 1947

Book news:

• The audiobook edition of Liberty is coming down to the wire, with the final six chapters, epilogue, and back matter sections remaining to record, review, and approve. I can scarcely wait to share it with you!
• I estimate that I am within five chapters of finishing Raging Sea. I delivered part 1 (Raging Sea: Reckonings) and part 2 (Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies) to my editor earlier this month. Even though those e-books are on sale, I have asked her for specific feedback on reader expectations for part 3 in addition to her usual comments regarding character and plot development, pacing, theme, and so forth.
• There have been so many changes to the publishing industry that I have overhauled my Business of Writing nonfiction book. My editor has those new sections for proofreading too.
• I have entered into an agreement with an artist I met at Marscon (January 2018, Williamsburg, VA) to complete the graphic novel edition of The Challenge. More details soon!

Upcoming:

• I will be signing and selling my books all weekend at Balticon (Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, Baltimore's Inner Harbor, MD), May 25-27. This is a new event for me, and I hope you have a chance to stop by my table and say hi!
• Father's Day weekend, 16-17 June, I will be signing and selling my books at the Craft Bazaar at the Chatauqua Festival; 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday 16 June, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday 17 June; Elizabeth Brown Memorial Park, 250 S 4th St, Wytheville, VA.
• On Tuesday, 26 June, I will be giving my Business of Writing presentation and signing my books, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Craft Memorial Library, 600 Commerce St, Bluefield, WV.
• Saturday, 30 June, I will be at the BW Country Store "Meet the Author" book signing, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA.
• I will be on author-track panels and will have a vendor table in the Maryland Hallway at Shore Leave 40, July 6-8, Delta Hunt Valley by Marriott, Hunt Valley, MD. Special media guest on 7 July only: William Shatner! My program participation TBA.

Keep calm and stop to smell the flowers.

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Happy Valentine's Day from The Dawnflier of author @KimHeadlee #MFRWOrg #ASMSG

Valentine's Day Marriage Proposal,
(c)2011 by Subbotina, Depositphotos ID 10605111.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I selected this photo because my then-boyfriend proposed to me on Valentine's Day more than three decades ago. Since I wanted a June wedding, we set a date for the following year, and we have been together ever since. For better and for worse, it has been quite the ride. :)


Book news:

• The audiobook edition of Liberty is coming along nicely at a rate of at least one chapter finished per week. I can scarcely wait to share it with you!
• The passing of my dad 11 months ago threw me into an emotional tailspin, as you might imagine, complicated by the fact that I am his only heir and so all of the estate settlement duties fell on my shoulders, creating a cross-country probate process. Even so, I’m continuing to make progress on Angusel’s story in  Raging Sea, and I am scheduled to deliver the completed manuscript to my editor by the 1st of May. Part 1 (Raging Sea: Reckonings) and part 2 (Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies) are now on sale.
• There have been so many changes to the publishing industry that I have totally overhauled my Business of Writing nonfiction book. To celebrate, I have scheduled a Goodreads Giveaway for this great resource. Scroll down a bit to enter!

Upcoming:

• I will be signing and selling my books all weekend at Farpoint (Delta Hotels Baltimore Hunt Valley, MD; aka. Hunt Valley Inn), February 9–11. This is a new venue and weekend for this convention, but the dealers still will be set up in a public area, so you do not have to register for the convention to visit my table. In addition, I will be participating in the Book Fair (10:00 p.m. Fri.) and the following panel discussions: Star Trek: Deep Space 9 at 25 (11:00 a.m. Sat.), Shifting Landscape of Publishing (2:00 p.m. Sat.), Gender Bending (7:00 p.m. Sat.).
• I am slated as an author-guest at MystiCon (Roanoke, VA), February 23–25, where I will be presenting my Business of Writing lecture; other program participation TBA.

Keep calm and throw on another blanket!

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Keeping cool with The Dawnflier of Author @KimHeadlee (June-July 2017) #MFRWOrg #ASMSG

Hello and welcome to the June-July edition of The Dawnflier!

Hot air balloons at early morning
Goreme, Turkey 2009-10-16
(c)2009 Cornfield Depositphotos ID 101246070
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I extend a special welcome to everyone who signed up for my mailing list at the Robin Hood Springtime Festival of North Haven CT, Big Walker Lookout overlooking Wytheville VA, and Wytheville's annual Chautauqua Festival.

Subscribers receive special news and offers. If you are interested, you are welcome to sign up HERE. I send out no more than one newsletter a month.

I've chosen the picture of the hot-air balloons in honor of the Chautauqua Festival and to express a wish I'm sure we all feel from time to time: that we could just hop into a basket and rise above all our issues and concerns, even if only for a day. I'm still up to my eyeballs in the tasks required for settling my dad's estate, so a day aloft in a balloon sounds really appealing about now. :)

I plan to dive back into writing new material in September, so there's not much to report in that department. However, I do have several upcoming personal appearances:

• 7–9 July: Vendor table in the Maryland Hallway at Shore Leave 39, Hunt Valley Inn, Hunt Valley, MD. Dealers room schedule TBA.
• 14–16 July: ConGregate 4/DeepSouthCon 55, Radisson Hotel, High Point, NC: program participation TBA.
• 28–30 July: US 21 Road Market, a 110-mile, multistate yard sale from Wytheville, VA to Harmony, NC. My booth is in the same spot as last year: outside the Lakes to Florida Grill, Rt. 21, Wytheville, VA.
• 29 July: WyVACon; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wytheville Community College, Wytheville, VA. I do plan to sell & sign my books at this event while my husband mans the yard-sale booth. And yes, he has already agreed to that duty. :D

Thank you for your interest in and support of my work!

Stories make us greater.

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St. George and my Dad (The Dawnflier, April/May 2017)

St. George and the Dragon
antique Russian Orthodox icon, tempura and gold leaf on wood,
photo (c)2017 by Kim Headlee.

It has been quiet on The Maze since my last posting on 3 March 2017. The reason is quite simple: my dad passed away five days later, and I have been mired in the legalities of probate and the emotional wasteland of grief.

I had planned to upload a springtime floral image to grace the April 2017 issue of The Dawnflier, which under normal circumstances I would have published on the first of the month. But as any adult child who has lost their last surviving parent knows, the business of settling the decedent's affairs is relentless and unforgiving. Struggling with grief makes the administrative chores that much more burdensome. Whenever I begin to feel overwhelmed, I remind myself to "just keep swimming." For me, who had spent 13 of my first 18 years on this earth in a competition pool, the advice is particularly apt.

As April 1st came and went, followed by most of its siblings, and still I couldn't bring myself to post on this blog, I thought I might wait until the end of the month and publish an April-May combination newsletter. Then it hit me that posting today would best honor my dad, who in fine Russian tradition celebrated the feast day of his namesake saint, George, even more so than his own birthday.

I cannot wish anyone a "Happy St. George's Day" because there is nothing happy about it for me today. I will, however, lift a glass to my dad. I miss him and love him more than I can possibly ever express.

March madness from The Dawnflier of @KimHeadlee (March 2017) #MFRWOrg #ASMSG

Shamrock Leaves (c)2013 by Razvodovska.
Depositphotos ID 29126289.

Top o'the... whatever time of day it is for you!

I want to extend special thanks for your finger-crossing last month when I reported that I had submitted my female-gladiator novel Liberty for consideration for a BookBub featured deal. All its stars aligned this time, and it has been selected for worldwide promotion March 4th! In preparation, I will be putting it on sale 3/3/17 for $0.99 USD, CAD, AUD, NZD, as well as 0.99 GBP and 0.99 EUR.

Don't miss your chance to snag a great deal on this poignant, thrilling story of love and intrigue in ancient Rome!

Afraid you'll forget? Follow me on BookBub to get the latest news about all my featured deals.

A FAVOR, if I may. I would like to get Amazon to price-match Liberty to 99 cents. It will help if you visit its product page (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OQCXLUE) to report the 99-cent sale price already in effect at Barnes & Noble (http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/liberty-kim-iverson-headlee/1120850556?ean=2940149873050), iBooks (https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/liberty/id947768951), Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=_VRiCAAAQBAJ), and Kobo (https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/liberty-38). Thanks so much!


Upcoming appearances:

• 3/4/17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Presenting The Business of Writing: An Introduction at the Wytheville Public Library.
• 3/18/17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Presenting The Business of Writing: Diving Deeper at the Wytheville Public Library.
• 4/8/17, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A Celebration of Appalachia at Bluefield College, Bluefield, VA.

Keep Calm and Breathe Deeply

when your favorite TV show gets preempted by a basketball game.

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February fancies from The Dawnflier of author @KimHeadlee #MFRWOrg #ASMSG

Valentine's Day Marriage Proposal,
(c)2011 by Subbotina, Depositphotos ID 10605111.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I selected this photo because my then-boyfriend proposed to me on Valentine's Day more than three decades ago. Since I wanted a June wedding—which was the only "traditional" aspect to our ceremony—we set a date for the following year, and we have been together ever since. It's been quite the ride. :)


Book news:

• I’m hoping to land a BookBub feature of Liberty within the next 30 days; please keep your fingers crossed. Would you like to know when my next big sale will be? Follow me on BookBub so you don't miss out!
• In spite of the fact that I’m smack in the middle of tax season—and trying to get a new computer up to speed with the latest accounting and tax software (and thank heaven I found my data backups)—I’m making progress on Angusel’s story in  Raging Sea. Part 1 (Raging Sea: Reckonings) and part 2 (Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies) are now on sale.

Upcoming:

• I will be signing and selling my books all weekend at Farpoint (Timonium, MD), February 17–19. The dealers will be set up in a public area, so you do not have to register for the convention to visit my table!
• I am slated as an author-guest at MystiCon (Roanoke, VA), February 24–26. My program participation includes: reading from Raging Sea: Reckonings (9:30 p.m. Friday), signing my books (2 p.m. Saturday), and panels about honor in science fiction/fantasy (11 a.m. Sat.), film adaptations (3 p.m. Sat.), fuzzy logic (4 p.m. Sat.), creating a system in fiction (9 a.m. Sun.), and collaborations (2 p.m. Sun.).
• March 4th I will present part one of my Business of Writing workshop at the Wytheville Public Library, 11 a.m – 1 p.m. I have been given permission to sell my books before and after the event, so I plan to be at the library during the full run of their operating hours that day, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. My presentation of part two is scheduled for March 18th.

Stay cozy; spring is coming!

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January jingling from The Dawnflier of @KimHeadlee (Jan. 2016) with #giveaway

"Christmas Eve and New Year's at Midnight" (c)2012 by Konstanttin.
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Happy New Year! I hope you are recovering from last night's celebrations. :)

I have a lot of exciting book-related events planned for 2017, including:

• A BookBub promotion for Dawnflight on January 7th. Officially the sale will be advertised only to my international fans, but I will be discounting it to 99 cents worldwide, January 6-10. Need a reminder? Follow me on BookBub so you don't miss out!
• Workshop presentations and panel discussions as a guest author at MarsCon, January 13-15. See my page of appearances for more details about this and other events.
• More giveaways and blog tours. Scroll down for details about my current giveaway!
• Finishing Raging Sea. Part 1 (Raging Sea: Reckonings) and part 2 (Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies) are now on sale.

Take care, and don't let those resolutions get out of hand!

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December doodling from The Dawnflier of @KimHeadlee #ASMSG #MFRWOrg

Christmas (c)2010 by Subbotina, Depositphotos ID 10605705.

I had a handful of download credits at Depositphotos.com that were burning a hole in my virtual pocket, so I splurged and selected several images that I plan to share with you here on The Maze during the coming months. I just love the sense of wonder and magic in this image, don't you? I'll bet she's smiling because her gift box contains the book she's been waiting for!

Speaking of books, I am excited to share two new releases with you today:

• The Business of Writing: Practical Insights for Independent, Hybrid, and Traditionally Published Authors released in e-book format November 14, and its print edition is now available for sale too.
• Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies, book 3 part 2 of The Dragon's Dove Chronicles, is now available for Kindle, Kobo, iBooks, and other e-tailers! I will be cutting back on social media involvement in the coming weeks in order to make a concerted effort to finish Angusel's story. The final installment will be subtitled Crucible of Combat. Subscribers to The Dawnflier newsletter received notice of its exclusive Amazon giveaway -- sign up today so you don't miss out on the next one!

In other news:

• Liberty has received a cover makeover. Scroll down on this post a bit to see this gorgeous new design.
• In preparation for 2017 BookBub promos, I have reactivated my books on Google Play. To date, these titles include Dawnflight, The Color of Vengeance, Morning's Journey, The Challenge, Liberty, King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court, and Snow in July. I plan to upload my other books, starting with parts 1 and 2 of Raging Sea, as I am able.

My next personal appearance will be as an author-guest at the 2017 MarsCon science fiction/fantasy convention, January 13-15. I am slated to give my Business of Writing workshop and a new presentation, "Dragons and Griffins and Bears, Oh My!" which is an introduction to the ancient carved stones of Scotland.

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November noodling from The Dawnflier of @KimHeadlee #MFRWOrg #ASMSG

Although I have some exciting book news to report, I'm saddened today by the loss of my stepmother, who was instrumental in helping my dad heal from my mom's passing fifteen years ago. Phyllis was a wonderful woman, and I'm grateful for the impact she had on my dad's life.

On the left is a vintage photo of my late Uncle Fred that I'm running today in honor of Veterans Day. After an extremely full and fulfilling life, he passed away in September 2015.

Book news:

• The Business of Writing: Practical Insights for Independent, Hybrid, and Traditionally Published Authors is available for preorder on Kindle, Kobo, the iBooks Store, 24 Symbols, and Smashwords. Other formats are in the process of being published, and I will announce those links after they go live. The book is scheduled for release on November 14.
• King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court: Its blog tour is scheduled to begin on November 14. It has received another award, but I'm sworn to secrecy until December. Meantime, mark your calendars to enjoy the one-day 99-cent sale in honor of Mark Twain's birthday on November 30.
• Next on my docket: tackling the edits and e-book formatting for Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies. Meantime, download your copy of Raging Sea: Reckonings, which is permafree for Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Kobo customers!

My next personal appearance is as an author-guest at Chessiecon in Baltimore the weekend after Thanksgiving. I will presenting part one of my Business of Writing workshop on Black Friday (3:00), and part two is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. on Small Business Saturday. I will be involved in other panels and the group autograph session too. Please cross your fingers that I will have the print edition of The Business of Writing available by then!

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October rambling from The Dawnflier of @KimHeadlee (Oct. 2016)

Garden City Beach, SC looking north, 9/28/2016 18:33 ET.
Photo (c)2016 by Kim Headlee.

Is it October already? Wow, where has this year gone? Oh I know: lots of stuff going on!

And, yes, I know: join the club. We have flip-flops. :D

In addition to the latest family doings, such as my youngest nephew getting married last weekend and my daughter moving into her own apartment off campus earlier in September, I've been up to my eyeballs in writing projects and personal appearances.

Speaking of personal appearances, I extend a special welcome to the dozens of you I met at my most recent personal appearances, including BW Country Store and Olde Salem Day! That last one was a scorcher, wasn’t it? But I had so much fun chatting with everyone—not to mention the record sales day in spite of the heat—that I’m all set to do it again next year, heat or no heat. I am also pleased to express heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in my recent online Rafflecopter and Amazon giveaways.


Book news:

• King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court enjoyed several days at the number 1 spot on category best-seller lists at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo, and is still in the top 20 there at the time of this writing. Oh, and the categories? Mainly “time travel romance” and “science fiction/fantasy time travel,” though I’m still trying to figure out why Amazon put it into the “science fiction space marines” and “science fiction alien invasion” categories too. The mind does boggle. Thank you, everyone who helped to propel it to all those heights!
• What’s my next BookBub deal going to be? Either Dawnflight or Liberty, depending on which book they select for promotion next. Follow me on BookBub so you don’t miss out!
• After two weeks wrestling with subtitles, which is unusual for me, I have finally settled on The Business of Writing: Practical Insights for Independent, Hybrid, and Traditionally Published Authors. I am working on the final edits and hope to get it into retail channels later this month.
• Next up to bat will be completing the editing of Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies (The Dragon's Dove Chronicles book 3, part 2). I had hoped to have it available sooner, but… well, life. I’m pedaling as fast as I can, I assure you!
• Raging Sea: Reckonings is now permafree for Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Kobo customers! What are you waiting for?

Upcoming appearances are legion this month:

• Sunday, October 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Walker Lookout & Country Store, US Route 52 at the summit of Big Walker Mountain, Wytheville, VA.
• October 9 – 16 (online), Virtual FantasyCon 2016. Events conducted throughout the week on Facebook for various subgenres of Fantasy fiction.
• Sunday, October 16, 1 – 3 p.m., special “Meet the Author” book signing at the Connecticut Renaissance Faire, 300 Washington Ave., Hartford, CT.
• October 21 – 22, Rising Star 25, Bluefield College, Bluefield, WV. I'm presenting my Business of Writing Workshop, parts 1 & 2 as well as selling and signing my books.
• Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Edwards Hall Room 117, NRCC Comic-Con 2016, New River Community College, Dublin, VA. I will have a vendor table and will be presenting The Business of Writing workshop part 1.

Chunk a pumpkin for me! Or not. :D

Thank you so much for your interest in and support of my work.

Kim Headlee
Sgeulachd ni sinn na’s mò. ~ Stories make us greater.

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September to Remember from The Dawnflier (Sept 2016)

Although August is over for another 11 months, it seems from where I stand in the mountains of southwest Virginia that there are plenty of dog days left before autumn falls upon us!

Kim Headlee at her booth at the first annual Art at the Crossroads street fair,
Wytheville, VA, 8/27/2016. Photo c2016 by Jen Otey.

Thank you to everyone who bought copies of my books or just stopped to chat at my booth the other day! This event proved to be a valuable dress rehearsal for my participation in Olde Salem Days on September 10, and I'm grateful to everyone who helped make the inaugural Art at the Crossroads day a memorable one.

I also extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited me at the Wythe County Public Library and BW Country Store earlier in August, as well as to all my new followers and newsletter subscribers who participated in my recent Rafflecopter and Amazon giveaways.

Before I describe more of this month's upcoming personal appearances, I have some exciting book news to report:

• King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court has won its second award, the Summer 2016 Pinnacle Best Fantasy Book. Earlier in August, it was graced with a "solidly entertaining" nod from that monarch of all review sources, Publishers Weekly.
• Special announcement for BookBub subscribers in the Fantasy genre: King Arthur's Sister in Washington's Court will be on sale for $0.99 (and equivalent amounts in the UK, Canada, Australia, and India) and featured by BookBub on Sunday, September 18!
• Kings, my sword-and-sorcery novella cowritten with Patricia Duffy Novak, is now available in paperback. I'll be using it at my personal appearances as a reward for signing up for my newsletter, The Dawnflier.
• The Business of Writing nonfiction book and Raging Sea: Enemies and Allies (The Dragon's Dove Chronicles book 3, part 2) are in the hands of my primary editors and should be available for purchase by the end of the month.
• Raging Sea: Reckonings is now permafree for Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Kobo customers! What are you waiting for? :D

Upcoming appearances:

• Sunday, September 4: BW Country Store, Big Walker Lookout, Wytheville, VA, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Saturday, September 10: Olde Salem Days, "Virginia's Foremost Arts & Crafts Festival," 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. My booth will be located at 208 West Main Street, Salem, VA.
• Saturday, October 8: Indie Author Day at the Wythe County Public Library. Times and participation details TBA.

Stay cool and hydrated!

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August Dog Days with The Dawnflier (Aug 2016)

Welcome to the Dog Days on The Maze!

© Petar Maksimovic | Dreamstime.com - Happy Samoyed dog in the grass.

Our Great Pyrenees dogs were too busy to pose for me, but I hope you enjoy this Samoyed pup just the same. :)

Hot news: I experienced a record month for print edition sales at the Patchwork Quilters Jamboree and the US Route 21 100-Mile Yard Sale! I offer a special welcome and thanks to all of you who purchased my books and signed up for the email edition of The Dawnflier at these events.

Really hot news: Two new editions will be available soon:

• El Reto, the Spanish edition of The Challenge, which is already available for Kindle, will also become available for Nook, Kobo, iTunes, and other digital platforms. Next up: figuring out how to create the dual English-Spanish print edition for El Reto and its related story, El Color de la Venganza (Spanish edition of The Color of Vengeance).
• The print edition of the novella Kings, a sword-and-sorcery story cowritten with Patricia Duffy Novak, will soon be available to order online and purchase at my in-person events.

Really, really hot news: Progress is hopping on my Business of Writing nonfiction book, and I’m scheduled to send it to my editor on August 18.

Almost-too-hot-to-handle news: On July 28th, my medieval paranormal romance Snow in July surpassed 3,500 paid downloads on Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Kobo! The same week, my permafree title The Color of Vengeance surpassed 5,000 free downloads, bringing the combined total of paid and free downloads of all my digital books to well over 15K. My deepest thanks go out to everyone who made these milestones possible!

Upcoming Appearances:

• Saturday, August 6, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wythe County Public Library, Monroe Street, Wytheville, VA.
• Sunday, August 21, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Big Walker Lookout & Country Store, US Route 52 at the summit of Big Walker Mountain, Wytheville, VA.
• Saturday, August 27, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., First Annual Art at the Crossroads, Main Street, Wytheville, VA.
• Saturday, September 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Olde Salem Days, Salem, VA.

Happy Dog Days, and stay cool, my friends!

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