Queen of Mercy News Roundup!

So, quite a few things have transpired over the last week in terms of the upcoming release of Queen of Mercy. Rather than share them one at a time, I figured the best thing to do would be a link roundup.

First, OMG, this book is really, truly happening now. I’ve never had the chance to write a trilogy from beginning to end and get it published, let alone two at once time (because Love in Netherford will also be coming to a conclusion this year).

Tackling Morgen was no small task. And no, she is not an invisible woman. But she is a very misunderstood woman. And, as a woman in her 60s, I would argue, by the time of this book she is becoming invisible. In fact, if you read closely, you’ll see what I mean…

It is also the culmination of Hwyfar and Gawain’s story arc, as well as the introduction of three young folks who will carry the future of Carelon: Galahad, Percival, and Llachlyn. If you’ve read the first book, you’ll know at least a little about these three. But let’s just say they’re a bit more than they seem.

At any rate, Queen of Mercy releases on the 3rd of June, but if you can’t wait you have options.

First — you can now get the book on Netgalley! Just click the picture or right here.

Secondly, I was tagged this week by the amazing Deborah Balm to let me know that the audiobook is finished recording. Lucky duck that I am, I was able to get Deborah back as Morgen–she narrated Anna in the first book–and Philip Battley, who read Gawain in Queen of Fury, as the other narrator. Queen of Mercy takes a turn in that it is both a first person novel (Morgen’s parts) and a third person novel (the whole cast, narrated by Philip). I pitched the idea to my editor at Solaris, and they were both available, and I’m so stoked. I have truly been so lucky with audiobook narrators, and I’d like to keep working with them whenever possible!

My preferred pre-order location for audiobooks is Libro.fm, but you can also do it on Bookshop.

Pre-order the Audiobook

Thirdly, I had the lovely opportunity to speak with Dalila on Instagram on a live, where I talked all about the Queens of Fate trilogy. She’s been such a lovely fan of the books, and I never turn down the chance to talk about this series. More now than ever, it is so important to share these kinds of stories. You can watch below — and please, give Dalila a follow! And thanks for having me. I’m happy to hang out any time.