I will be with Found Books to sign books and chat all about my YA Fantasy book Contest of Queens and the entire Frean Chronicles!
Crowns and Queendom atire are highly encouraged, please feel free to arrive in your royal best!
PLEASE NOTE! There will be limited copies of Contest of Queens available for purchase on the day, so make sure to come early (but don’t worry, we can order more while you are here)!
When an unsettling event occurs in the Queendom of Frea, Jacs, an inventor’s apprentice from the Lower Realm, participates in the Contest of Queens to prove that a Queendom is strongest when united.
Four Points Books Signing
If you’re in the Invermere area and would like a signed copy of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs, or Queendom Come, you’re in luck! I just popped in and signed all their copies 🙂
Podcast: Summer Loving
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I don’t know where you are in the world, but up here in Canada, we’ve had bouts of torrential rain impeding our Summer plans. If you’re in the same boat, here are some episodes I’d recommend to curl up in front of while you wait for the storms to clear. Whether it’s forbidden love, supernatural love, or killer love, I have a feeling we’re entering the summer of L.O.V.E.
I’ll be taking a break from filming podcast episodes over the summer, but I would love to hear from you! What have you liked so far? What would you like to see? Any authors you’d like to hear from? Leave a comment below.
What a treat the June brought with it a weekend stay at not one, but two different Lodges! The Prince of Wales hotel in Waterton was so full of charm I didn’t know what to do with it all, and we were lucky enough to have a still, calm evening. This, if you’ve ever been to Waterton, is about as likely as a fish jumping out of the lake and onto your plate.
The second, The Lodge at Bow Lake was more modernized but still knew how to put on a damn-fine afternoon tea, and had Moose and Elk antler thrones that sent my imagination into a tizzy.
Setting Sail
It’s finally that time of year again – the time of year when I can launch the H.M.S Flounder and explore the labyrinth of waterways in Banff’s lakes and rivers. Avast!
Stepping back in time
Visiting the Royal Tyrell Museum in Drumheller is one heck-of-a way to humble yourself. After much deliberation I decided that, had I shared oxygen with the dinosaurs, I would not have lasted long at all. A misplaced step would have squished me flat…
Review Corner
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Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating or review!
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Podcast: author talk with Kim Wilkins
Captain’s Log: Peruvian Flat (not so flat)
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Podcast: Kim Wilkins
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This month I had the honour and privilege to sit down with a childhood hero of mine, Kim Wilkins, author of over 30 books spanning genres, demographics, and both fiction and non-fiction. Nearest to my heart is her Gina Champion series that I could not get enough of as a teenager and which is still incredible to read again as an adult. She is also a professor of writing and publishing at Queensland University in Australia.
So pour yourself a cuppa tea, settle in, and listen in as we talk about teenage psychics, creating a small town setting the you feel you’ve fallen into, and how to craft true terror that spans a series.
We mentioned a few things to read today that I’ll list and link below:
Kim Wilkins was born in London, and grew up at the seaside north of Brisbane, Australia. She is a Professor of writing at the University of Queensland. She has enduring obsessions with Viking-age England, misty landscapes, pagan mythology, Led Zeppelin, and ginger cats.
She writes her spooky novels under Kim Wilkins and her women’s fiction (non-spooky) novels under the pen name, Kimberley Freeman.
I don’t think I can really put into words what my two weeks in Peru gave my heart and soul. I have always wanted to hike the Inca trail into Machu Picchu and couldn’t have imagined how profound it was to walk the path humans have walked for centuries, how moving it was to round the corner and pass through the sun gate to get my first glimpse of the ancient city (after summiting the stairs lovingly named the “Gringo Killers”), and how indescribably beautiful it was. No feat of imagination could compare to the real thing.
We also hiked up the surreal Rainbow Mountain which is the same elevation as the base camp at Mount Everest. It’s wild what altitude does to the body and I felt like such a champion making it to the top.
It wouldn’t have been a complete Peru tour if I hadn’t found my boy Paddington, and luckily for me, he was waiting for me on day one of my trip to welcome me into his homeland. What a thoughtful wee bear he is.
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating or review!
Here are just a taste of some Amazon reviews I missed and am so so grateful for!
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Library invasion
Podcast: book talk with Ash Caton
Captain’s Log:
Review Corner
Queendom Come in Invermere
Hello Invermere! Queendom Come and the rest of the Frean Chronicles series is now sitting pretty on the shelves of your gorgeous library, be sure to say hi next time you’re in town!
Welcome to my Author Nook, a monthly podcast I created where I chat with authors about their literary brain children, and bibliophiles about their niche areas of obsession. Find it on Spotify here, and Youtube here.
As you know, I release episodes once a month with no set date so the best way to stay in the loop is to follow and subscribe on either Youtube or Spotify. Also, if you want to read ahead, next month we’re chatting with Kim Wilkins, the author of a series that helped define my teenage self.
May
The Gina Champion Mysteries – specifically Bloodlace by Kim Wilkins
This month I have the privilege to sit with an old co-worker and chat about the story with the greatest twist in literary history.
Picture taken by yours truly on her way to work cerca March 2023
So pull up a comfy seat, pour a cuppa tea, and settle in as we chat about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the dual nature within us all, and why this story still strikes a cord even hundreds of years later.
We ended up chatting much longer than my episode length allowed so if you’re hungry for more, have a look at the follow up episode where you will learn about who created the cover of John Kay Press’s edition and how, the real-life figures who inspired Stevenson’s character of Jekyll and Hyde, some (in)famous Edinburgh ghost/zombie stories, and updates of what’s coming next with John Kay Press!
Ash Caton is an Edinburgh-based writer and host of the literary podcast and YouTube channel, Ear Read This.
John Kay Press and John Kay Bookshop can be found on their Instagram, here.
Captain’s Log
Spring has Sprung
in Vancouver at least…
Was so fortunate to see the blooming daffodils, tulips, and stunning cherry blossoms on a recent trip to Vancouver.
And don’t worry, I said hi to our girl in the wetsuit ❤
Fun fact about Girl in Wetsuit, is she is an homage to the statue in Copenhagen of The Little Mermaid which I was fortunate enough to visit in 2022.
Review Corner
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating or review!
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How to Make a Dragon
Slowburn’s hottest location
Podcast: Author Nook with Meredith Lyons
Captain’s Log: Snowy Wonderland
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How to Make a Dragon
This month I had the absolute pleasure of presenting a writing workshop at the Banff Public Library to an incredible group of 6-12 year olds focused on how to write a dragon. We had so much fun, and I was honestly blown away with the imagination of these authors-in-training!
If you would like a copy of the dragon-creation workbook I created for this workshop, here you go! All I ask is that if you end up using it, jump over to my contact page and let me know how it goes (pictures are especially appreciated).
If you would like me to run a workshop at your local school or library, please jump over to my Contact page and send me a message – make sure you include your email address!
Slowburn’s Hot Location
Slow Burn Books moved to a hot new location – and bigger really is better!
Visiting bookstores and seeing your baby in the wild is always an absolute treat, and last weekend I was finally able to visit my girls at the new-and-improved Slow Burn Books!
It is such a pretty bookstore full of staff who are truly passionate about passion (and other forms of love stories!). If you’re in Calgary, AB – take the time to check out this amazing indie bookstore.
Welcome to my Author Nook, a monthly podcast I created where I chat with authors about their upcoming releases and we nerd out over their literary brain children. Find it on Spotify here, and Youtube here.
As you know, I release episodes once a month with no set date so the best way to stay in the loop is to follow and subscribe on either Youtube or Spotify. Also, if you want to read ahead, next month we’re chatting about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
April
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson – literary chat with poet and playwright, Ash Caton
This month I got to sit down again with the wonderful Meredith Lyons to chat about her novel A Dagger of Lightning before the sequel, A Horn of Onyx comes out. We chat about how to write magic in space, how to create a whole new world, the importance of reclaiming female agency, and that no matter how bad things get, we can always do the next right thing.
If you’d like to check out my first chat with her and Helen Power: Meddling Phantoms and Not-so-friendly Ghosts, you can find that here.
A weekend spent in a snowed-in-lakeside cabin was just what the doctor ordered to make me like this white stuff again. What a dream it was, and so quiet out in the woods. The snow lays a blanket over the world and all the busy dizzy chitter chatter stops. Just a delight. Plus, we had a log fire in our room which made it especially cozy in the evenings.
Review Corner
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating or review!
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Podcast: Author Nook with Sienna Wells
Captain’s Log: Hot and Cold (not unlike Katy Perry)
Review Corner
Author Nook
Welcome to my Author Nook, a monthly podcast I created where I chat with authors about their upcoming releases and we nerd out over their literary brain children. Find it on Spotify here, and Youtube here.
As you know, I release episodes once a month with no set date so the best way to stay in the loop is to follow and subscribe on either Youtube or Spotify. Also, if you want to read ahead, here is the lineup for the next few months.
March
A Dagger of Lightning by Meredith Lyons
April
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson – literary chat with poet and playwright, Ash Caton
To start this year off with some sparkles, I had the absolute honour to sit with the master of the Medieval and Renaissance manuscript, author, and antiquarian bookseller, Sienna Wells! So pour yourself a cup of tea and get cozy as we start season five off with a chat about Medieval Manuscripts: the how to and who’s who. Delight in the magic as we delve into the secrets of the past and explore how these treasures were created, what we know about the people who read them, and some bonkers fun facts involving lichen, birthing girdles, and more!
Sienna Wells is a Medieval and Renaissance manuscript specialist and antiquarian bookseller.
I am currently creating my 2026 calendar and have some slots available, so if you’re an author or bibliophile who would like to appear on an episode please jump over to my Contact page and send along: your name, the title of your book, or topic of interest, and your favourite thing that you can’t wait to share with me.
Captain’s Log
San Pancho
Ringing in the New Year in San Pancho was magical. The beaches, the food, the wildlife (note, seeing a Blue Footed Booby in the wild is just as magical as you would think it would be if not moreso – how are their feet SO blue?!), and the company made for a series of unforgettable events.
I doubt you need my wee blog to inform you of the horrors currently happening in Mexico, so I won’t go into it, but I did want to say this: the world is full of such life, such vibrancy, such kindness. The locals were absolute gems (and forgave my *very* patchy Spanish) and the evils that are currently causing such harm are not a reflection of the true essence of the place and its people. I’ll be sending my thoughts and prayers their way and hope the villains meet justice, and the victims get justice.
Frozen Wonderland
I think this segment is for me more than anyone… as the winter drags on I must remind myself that it is, indeed, magical, mystical, and whimsical (rather than bloody cold and blimmin freezing).
Review Corner
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating or review!
It is an absolute joy to announce that Queen’s Catacombs is now also translated into French! Editions Lux et Nox are such a treat to work with and they have done such a fabulous job making this novel shine en français!
It extra special, because a lot of the inspiration I took in the creation of the Catacombs was from the Catacombs in Paris! So it really feels like a full circle moment. Here are some images from my trip into the bowels of the city of love…
Author Nook
Welcome to my Author Nook, a monthly podcast I created where I chat with authors about their upcoming releases and we nerd out over their literary brain children. Find it on Spotify here, and Youtube here.
As you know, I release episodes once a month with no set date so the best way to stay in the loop is to follow and subscribe on either Youtube or Spotify.
This month, I had the pleasure of speaking with Carina Finn about her novel, Feast and Famine: The Last Great Heir. We chat about potions, power, and puff pasty all the while solving the world’s problems of prejudice with a sprinkling of understanding.
Who would have thought a simple stroll in someone else’s shoes is what makes all the difference? So pour yourself a cup of tea, serve yourself a tasty treat, and settle in for our November Author Nook – and last Nook of 2025!
I am currently creating my 2026 calendar and have some slots available, so if you’re an author who would like to appear on an episode please jump over to my Contact page and send along: your name, the title of your book, a blurb, its release date, and your favourite thing about it that you can’t wait to share with me.
I have adored the Greek myth of the Teumessian Fox who was fated to never be caught and the magical dog, Lailaps, who was fated to always catch its prey. They both set out on an endless chase which created a logical paradox – if one can never be caught, and the other never fails to catch, who would win? In the myth, Zeus steps in and turns them each to stone or into constellations (depending on which version you read). I’ve always felt that ending to be a real deus ex machina… no offense to the ancients, but the solution to a paradox is such a juicy thing that to simply “nope” it all feels anticlimactic. I prefer the idea that it ended in the choice for each to trust the other and end the chase voluntarily.
So, while stuck in traffic the other day, I jotted this down:
Apace
She, the unobtainable fox, He, the inescapable hound, Locked in a stalemate at last.
His teeth wrap her throat, A squeeze of the jaw and she's caught. Her muscles tense, A leap, a bound, and he's lost.
Both pause, Panting.
In his eyes, recognition. In hers, understanding. Each a child of prophecy: To forever run, as hunter or hunted.
Never to rest.
Her rapid pulse flutters against his cheek. He loosens his grip. She, given an opening, hesitates, calms, the tension bleeds from her limbs.
If one does not flee, If one does not hunt, If - instead - each chose simply to remain, To walk apace, To trust, Then two may share the journey.
There’s also a fabulous song that has been in my heart and mind for well over two years by The Hound + The Fox called The Paradox which you should absolutely listen to.
Review Corner
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating or review!
Not really, but I’m just so blown away with all the bookstores she’s sitting pretty in! Here are a few I’ve found or people have sent me in the last couple of months. If you see her out and about, or even perched on your own bookshelf, I love to see it! So keep those pictures coming!
Indigo, CalgaryFourpoints Books, Invermere
Indigo, EdmontonCafe Books, Canmore
Whyte Museum Bookshop, Banff
Author Nook
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October is the best month (and not just because it’s my birth month). Something about being cozy and the promise of spooky fun is so magical. The range of the season is incredible, and I’ve been fortunate enough to chat with authors about a range of their cozy/spooky/autumnal novels. So regardless of whether you’re interested in Disney-level spook, or Stephen King ah!‘s, I’m sure I’ve got an episode that will tickle your fancy. Here are a few highlights for those who love…
Gotta say, it’s pretty magical getting older in paradise. Up here in Canada, the weather is getting colder and colder so having one last romp in the sun was a dream. We went swimming, cave exploring, rum tasting, garden wandering, fish fry dancing, and so much more! I definitely came away with a new appreciation for the colour blue. Check out her range:
Review Corner
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating or review!
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School Library Journal Starred Review
Author Spotlight: E.L. Li
Upcoming Podcast announcement
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School Library Journal Starred Review
For those who don’t know, School Library Journal is an online resource and monthly magazine that provides review, recommendations, and book lists for school librarians (among other things). If you’ve heard that name before in my newsletters it’s because I’ve appeared as a panelist a few time at their events. Here is one such time:
To be reviewed by their team is huge but to be given a starred review is incredible as it basically tells librarians far and wide that your books has been given a big ol’ thumbs up. And Queendom Come received a starred review!
Check it out!
★Bartlett, Jordan H. Queendom Come. 480p. (The Frean Chronicles: Bk. 3). CamCat. Mar. 2025. Tr. $19.99. ISBN 9780744310764.
Gr 9 Up–After competing for the crown and rooting out corruption in the royal council in book one and two respectively, Queen Jacqueline, or Jacs, has to decide what kind of monarch she wants to be. Jacs and her Royal Advisor Connor must face the threat of the cult-like Sons of Celos while separated in the Upper and Lower Realms. They are also trying to navigate their romantic relationship while Jacs is facing a possible political marriage to someone else. The narrative pulls in a variety of perspectives as those within the Queendom work toward lasting change by forging alliances with the Court of Griffins, bringing men into the all-female military, and moving toward true unity between the Realms. While the flipped power dynamics in this world skew toward the gender binary, much of the supporting cast includes queer women, and characters are depicted with a variety of skin tones. VERDICT A satisfying conclusion to a trilogy that centers progress through equity alongside authentically drawn characters who will resonate with teen readers.
A HUGE thank you to SLJ ❤ this is unreal and so humbling.
This month I am lucky to have author E. L. Li at my virtual table to answer some of my questions about her novel Realm of Hope. So pour yourself a cup of tea and settle in.
Tell us a little about yourself and your novel Realm of Hope
Hi, I’m E. L. Li! I write fantasy books inspired by video games and things that I grew up loving such as anime, action and fantasy shows, and fantasy books! I also am a software engineer in the video game industry, and love playing video games, baking, travelling, trying out new restaurants, and any sort of arts and crafts! Realm of Hope is a video-game inspired fantasy epic about a found family trying to save their world from falling into darkness while also battling inner demons and “levelling up.”
Where did you get the inspiration for this novel?
The biggest inspirations for Realm of Hope are from video games, anime, and DND. I grew up loving games such as Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, Fire Emblem and a lot of elements from those games are in my books. I also loved Percy Jackson and Avatar: The Last Airbender so plenty of inspiration comes from there as well!
What is your writing process? Do you have any playlists, special snacks, writing locations that you need for a good writing session?
My writing process is an interesting one. I first wrote Realm of Hope as a screenplay for a video game when I was a teenager. I wrote five more video game screenplays and they all took place in the same universe but different time periods. As an adult, I decided to rewrite the stories all into trilogies, so Realm of Hope is the first one third of the first video game screenplay that I wrote! So I will look at the screenplays for certain plot points and character aspects and other ideas and will create a plotline somewhat based on the original screenplay with adjustments to of course fit the formatting of a book. I do standard drafts and edits and I often have video game playlists blasting in the background or ambient fantasy music. I always sit at my desk in my office with a candle lit, some baked goods, and tea!
Magical and fighting abilities in fantasy novels can often be used to further explore a character’s personality. For example, in the C.S. Lewis’ The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, three of the four children are given weapons by Santa that reflect their characters. How does magical ability/fighting style reflect aspects of your characters in your novel? What can we learn about them through their magic/weapons?
Each character has a unique set of skills and abilities that helps reflect their personalities and which bloodline they are a part of. One of my characters, Zephyr, is the leader of his team and his abilities are less about raw power and more about versatility and using strategies to win a fight. Readers will also see character abilities evolve throughout the series as they “Level Up” which is super fun and adds onto the idea that these books are inspired by video games.
What role would you say legacy and ancestral expectation/pressure have in your novel?
Bloodlines, bloodline abilities, and legacy play a huge role in this universe. Those who have such powers are expected to use them for greatness and to their full potential. Some bloodlines follow a strict moral code. The ensemble cast of Realm of Hope is descended from these bloodlines and there is a lot of societal pressure and there are loads of expectations placed on their shoulders to save the world and that definitely plays into the character arcs.
Who was your favourite character to write and why?
I would say the main female character, Skye. She was the first character I ever created for these stories and went through loads of changes throughout the years. She also is the hardest character to write because of her unique backstory, role, and issues with PTSD and trauma after being a character who was raised as a weapon who is trying to learn how to be human.
You’ve created a detailed and elaborate universe for your novels with gods, realms, planes, magical systems and more. What is your favourite element that you’ve created and why?
Realm of Hope follows an elemental magic system – Fire, Water, Earth, Wind, Lightning, Ice, Metal, Light, and Darkness. Out of them all, I’d say Darkness since it’s one of the most powerful elements and super versatile, but comes with a lot of consequences.
What advice would you share with aspiring authors wanting to write rich and detailed worlds?
Definitely keep track of everything you have related to your world – i have a google drive full of worldbuilding information and i follow basic templates for worldbuilding to get started. there are a lot of writing templates for worldbuilding out there, so it’s great to follow at first! Also do as much research as you can!
What is something that you’ve added into your novel that you really geek out about?
I’m ultimately a teenage fangirl at heart, so there are a lot of references to things I loved as a teenager in my books – Marvel, Avatar: The Last Airbender, DND, Video Games as mentioned before, etc. I would love to hear about more readers telling me they got some of the references and easter eggs!
What was a key message or theme you are hoping readers take away from your novel?
Some of the biggest themes in my books are the importance of having hope, determination, and how friendship can help overcome the odds. The characters go through a rollercoaster of highs and lows, experiencing adversity left and right and no matter what, they refuse to give up in their mission to save the world from falling into darkness.
Can you share a favourite quote or passage to tease our readers?
“There is no such thing as being completely good or evil. We all have blood on our hands in the pursuit of doing what we think is right.”
Upcoming Podcast Announcement
The wait is over! May marks the first month back to Author Nook, a monthly podcast I created where I chat with authors about their upcoming releases and we nerd out over their literary brain children. Find it on Spotify here, and Youtube here.
We’re about to have a prehistoric time with Derek Borne, Canadian Author and lovely human, as we discuss his novel Dino Rift.
Although this time I thought we’d do something a little different and give you a heads up so you can read the book before our episode airs May 16th. I’ll be posting on Instagram ahead of time to see if you have any burning questions you’d like to add to our line-up closer to the date, but if you have one already, please send it to me here and I’ll be sure to ask it.
Now, you may be thinking to yourself, “but where do I get my hands on this dino-riffic novel?” to which I reply, here of course:
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating and review! Check out these new gems ❤
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Queendom Come Release
Author Panels
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Queendom Come Release
What a whirlwind! There have been so many wonderful events and moments leading up to Queendom Come’s release and I can’t thank all those involved enough for how magical it’s all been. If you missed any of the updates on Instagram, I’ll include the main moments of joy below, and to summarize:
March 8: Banff Public Library partnered with the Whyte Museum book shop for a pre-release party on International Women’s Day! We chatted all things Frean, I shared a sneak peek reading, we drew the winners of the Colouring Contest, and attendees were able to purchase their copies a few days before the rest of the world!
Pre-order events were held at Slow Burn books in Calgary, Four Points Books in Invermere, Whyte Museum Bookshop in Banff, and Cafe Books in Canmore.
March 11th. Release day was a dream. I went to the Banff Springs Hotel (read: local castle) with Mum to celebrate at the spa, then met with some near and dear friends to clink many a glass of bubbly throughout the day.
March 15th was a friends and family celebration at home. We wore crowns, ate and drank the most delicious spread, had speeches, and I think I may have pulled a muscle in my cheeks from smiling so wide for so long.
March 22nd I attended an author signing event at Cafe Books in Canmore and we sold out of our copies! It was such a blast having an afternoon chatting with people about the series and fantasy in general.
Here are some of my favourite pictures from the 15th ❤
For a limited time, I’m sending these exclusive art prints to anyone who has purchased a copy of Queendom Come along with a signed book plate. To claim these goodies, please jump over to my Contact page and fill out the form.
Author Panels
March was a month of Author Panels, and it was such a treat to rub elbows with such incredible authors! (as if my TBR pile needed to get any bigger!) Each panel was filmed, so feel free to watch at your leisure below.
Review Corner
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating and review! Check out my favourites for Queendom Come so far ❤
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Queendom Come: Early Release party and Pre-order fun
Love, love, love
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Queendom Come: Early Release party and Pre-order fun!
The countdown is on and I cannot wait for you all to read Queendom Come! If you live in the area, we are having a pre-release party at the Banff Public Library and would love to have you. Plus, you’ll be able to buy your copy of Queendom Come a whole four days before the rest of the world so… that’s pretty awesome. Huge thanks to the Banff Public Library, and the Whyte Museum for putting this all together!
Leading up to the event, BPL (Banff Public Library) are hosting a colouring contest with lots of fab prizes! So grab your markers and crayons and get creating!
If you’ve pre-ordered your book, I would love to send you a signed book plaque for the inside cover as well as this exclusive art print. To claim these goodies, please jump over here and fill out the form.
Are you more of an in-person kind of book buyer? Select book stores will be hosting a similar pre-order event. Anyone who pre-orders their copy at:
Reviews are so helpful in getting word of Contest of Queens, Queen’s Catacombs , and Queendom Comeout there. If you have time, and if you’ve read the book, I would be eternally grateful if you could leave a star rating and/or a written review on Goodreads or Amazon.
Thank you to all the wonderful people who have left a star rating and review! Check out these lovely recents ❤
Jordan H. Bartlett 
