Saturday, July 28, 2018

Andora's Folly Turns 1 // Christmas in July

Tomorrow will mark one year since I published the Andora's Folly e-book. In some ways this birthday has crept up on me and in some ways it feels like aaaggeesss ago that I released it. Strangeness. Lots of giveaways and random celebrating below--Christmas in July!


While Martin Hospitality was my first novel always intended for publication ... Andora's Folly is entirely different! Not only is it a novella, but it's a medieval retelling of Pandora's Box. I didn't dream up the idea or get inspired by watching a movie. I created it out of desperation for July Camp NaNo (a writing challenge) back in 2016. xP

The research was really hard, but the writing was the easiest I've ever done. I wrote every word of it in that single month of July two years ago. I learned that it was super fun to do retellings (no wonder  they're so popular!) and that novellas are probably my favorite length to write.


So what started out as a self-assigned discovery project for a writing challenge became this neat little story that I didn't completely hate. Thankfully all of you who've read it have enjoyed it as well. :)

Andora's Folly hasn't been a huge seller or won awards, but it doesn't really matter to me. Probably because Martin Hospitality is more of a success and also because I'm really quite happy with it as a story. It doesn't need all the accolades to make me feel better about it like I wanted with my first book.

As a result, I'd really love to do another Greek myth retelling at some point, possibly as a sequel. I  have so much on my plate (even just my writing plate) that I have no idea when or if that will happen! But I'd love to hear what myths you enjoy to get my mind going again. ;)

But enough about the book itself! It's a birthday party, so there has to be celebration!!!

And what's a party without a giveaway? Click HERE to enter for a chance to win all sorts of Andora merch.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

It's US only, but there are international options below, so stick with me. ;)

I'm so excited about the candle in the giveaway, you guys!! Ivy Rose created it custom through her Etsy, BookBurn Candles. The candle. is. AMAZING. The color and scent work so perfectly! For now, it's only available through the giveaway, but by the time you know if you won it or not, I'll also have it available for purchase through my Etsy!


As I'm sure you noticed, the book itself is not in that giveaway. Never fear! You can always find it on Amazon. You can get a signed paperback just by asking for $1 more than Amazon's price. I'd be happy to mail one to you!

If ebook is more your style, you're in luck! The ebook will FREE only Monday, July 30. (This is a change from what was originally announced.) So be sure to snag a copy and tell your friends that you think might enjoy it. This is a great option if you're international.
As I mentioned in a previous post, I'm part of a Christmas in July blog tour where we promote books and run sales. I've done all of that above! But part of the fun is both of my ebooks are part of two collaborative giveaways.


Enter the US-only giveaway HERE


Enter the international giveaway HERE

You can see the remaining posts with their discounts at the links below:

Discount: The Mystery of the Missing Cufflinks


Giveaway and new release: “Finding Christmas Joy”
Thank you all so much for joining me! It's fun to have made it this far with Andora's Folly. Enter the giveaways, spread the love, and be on the lookout for some new things coming to my Etsy soon!

Are you enjoying July or looking toward Christmas?

17 comments:

  1. I have not read Andora's Folly yet! It sounds like a great book though! :D I'm not sure what myth you should tell... I'm not actually that familiar with Greek myths... *shrugs*

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    1. That's all right! Myths aren't everyone's thing ;) I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance

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  2. Happy first book brithday!!

    I think I'll have to add Andora's Folly to my TBR pile--it sounds like something I would immensely enjoy!

    I personally am enjoying July--I'm a warm weather kind of girl. :P

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    1. Thank you! Oh great! Not for everyone I'm sure, but I'm glad it grabs your interest :D

      Good for you! I don't usually count the days to Christmas but since it's been in the 100s here ... yeah, I'm ready for cool weather and chances are it'll be a while. :P

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  3. I enjoyed reading Andora's Folly when it first came out. I've read parts of it a second time too. :) Thanks for a chance to enter the giveaway. That candle sounds cool. Happy birthday to your book.

    Love,
    Ashley

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    1. Thanks, Ashley. :) I'm so glad you enjoyed it enough to go back

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  4. Just bought the ebook! Looking forward to reading!

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  5. I don't know about myths, but a neat legend to retell would be the story of Stone Soup or the legend of the Confederate Rose. I've got several ideas for that last one, but I'm sure you could put a really neat medieval twist on it, or just about any time period! I've not read Andora’s Folly yet, but looking forward to it!

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    1. Ohh that would be really neat! I'd never thought of either of those. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Though I haven't read Androra's Folly yet, it sounds interesting! hmm, sadly I don't know any legends. =D
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    1. I'm glad! That's OK, I think I'm unique in loving them so much ;P

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  7. Happy belated birthday, Andora's Folly! I'm in the middle of the book right now,and so far am loving it. I love retelling,and Pandora's box is a great story even before the retelling. But if you're looking for myth suggestions,then maybe the tale of Cupid and Psyche or Echo and Narcissus, the story of Persephone, or the Minotaur? Geek myths have some pretty great stories hidden in it's collection - whatever you decide to do,if you do write it,I'm looking forward to reading it!

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    1. I'm so glad you're enjoying it!!! I can't wait to read your review <3 And YAY another myth person! :D Thanks for all the great suggestions--I'll definitely look them all up again and see what trivia I find to peak my interest. One good dose of inspiration and I may have no choice but to write another hehe ;)

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