It’s hard to believe, but the launch date for my new historical fiction novel, Rhodelia, is almost here! The book has been available for pre-order for a few weeks, but the official launch date is this Thursday, October 1st. It’s so exciting to finally introduce readers to these characters who’ve existed only in my mind for so long. That’s the magic of writing!
I’ve been getting messages and texts from friends who already received their pre-ordered copies today, which is so exciting! See, it pays to pre-order! 🙂
In addition to the book’s official launch this Thursday, I somehow managed to put together my own DIY Book Tour. I’ll probably do another blog post someday soon with tips for indie authors on how to put together a Book Launch Tour without an agent or marketing team to help. It has been a LOT of work, especially for someone who has another full-time job and does writing as a side gig! For now, though, I just want to share the dates/locations:
Sunday, October 4th, 2026, 1pm-3pm – Rhodelia Launch Party @ Red Swing Coffee, 2803 West Parrish Ave., Owensboro, KY
Saturday, October 10th, 2026, 12pm-4pm – Pumpkins & Pages Book Festival @ Daviess County Lions Fairgrounds, 6191 Highway 54, Philpot, KY
Saturday, October 17th, 2026, 10am-12pm – Book Signing @ Aroma Coffee Shop, 61 N Broadway St., Peru, Indiana
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 @ 4:30pm – Presentation on Circus History and Book Signing @ Perry County Public Library, 2328 Tell St., Tell City, Indiana
Thursday, November 5th, 2026 @ 6pm – Presentation on Circus History and Book Signing @ Spencer County Public Library, Walnut & 3rd St., Rockport, Indiana
Friday, November 20, 2026 @ 6pm – Presentation on Circus History and Book Signing @ Daviess County Public Library, 2020 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9am-5pm – Blue Licks Battlefield Holiday Book Fair @ Blue Licks Battlefield State Park, 10299 Maysville Road, Carlisle, Kentucky
I’m so thankful to my friends, family, and fellow authors who’ve cheered me along during this process. I’m especially thankful to my husband, the carrier of all the things, who’ll be joining me for most of these events. He’s the best! ❤️
Happy reading!
