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This is the Year

Writer's picture: Gail McCarthyGail McCarthy

01/13/2025 — Happy 2025! I can feel it, this is going to be a big year. A big year full of change and progress—probably some crying—but also so many amazing things!


I am currently in close contact with my editor and marketing coach to determine a launch day! Crazy! I know, I know, I've been saying that “my book is coming out soon” for ages. But this is the year. 2025 is the 10 year anniversary of when I started writing To Favor Blood & Flowers, and it’s going to be the year I finally give it to you all.


So, I give you my list of what’s left to do…


Gail:

Last of the in-depth edits! Only 1/4 of the book left, but really, it's practically done

Determine launch date

Revamp Instagram & get people excited!

Register for copyright

Purchase ISBNs

Add book to Goodreads & join their author program

Plan book launch things

- I want to hear from you all about my book launch! Right here is the link to a short quiz.


Gail + Others:

Create timeline for book launch

Finalize cover design

- This is mostly done! Stay tuned for the official cover release…

Finalize map design & chapter headings

- I have a very special person who is designing this for me right now, and I can’t wait to show you what they create!

Have manuscript formatted for print and ebook

Create list of ARC readers and contact them

- Having ARC readers (Advanced Reader Copy) is the soft opening of the book world! I already have a few lined up 🙂 If you were not one of my beta readers and are someone who reads fantasy, let me know!



This list seems like a lot, but it is actually so manageable to do this year. I cannot tell you how excited I am to share To Favor Blood & Flowers with you in 2025. Let’s do this thing.



Much love and happy reading,

Gail ❤

 
 
 

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