We are barreling toward 2023 but instead of a year-end wrap-up, I’m feeling the need to write down everything that I already have scheduled in 2023 all in one place. Yes, already scheduled. Like, I really can’t get out of it at this point. 😂
Notes of interest (with more details and timing/dates below):
The first six Dowser series audiobooks, narrated by Caitlin Dunn, will no longer be available (one a month, starting in January with Dowser 1). I’ve requested the rights back from my publisher and I am having all new Dowser series audiobooks recorded with narrator Erin Moon (who is from Vancouver! Fun! Fun!). See the schedule and the upcoming Dowser Series Anniversary Kickstarter project for more info.
The Dowser series book covers are being ‘tweaked’ in anticipation of the upcoming tenth anniversary for Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic (Dowser 1). The current covers will only be available until the beginning of June. The trim size of the paperback will not change, but if you like all your paperbacks to match I thought I better give you a head’s up!
Here’s a sneak peek at the cover for book one:
Endings and Empathy (Amplifier 6) is the final book in the Amplifier Series. Michael just read the third draft and gave me a teary thumbs up and so much praise I just had to stuff my face with all the holiday treats in the house and hang on for the overwhelming ride. So … the book is off to the editor and hopefully coming your way in March. And I hope you like it as much as my Michael did.
The Archivist series is continuing/ongoing – yay! – I’m proof ‘reading’ the first audiobook this week (last week of Dec 2022) with my notebook for Archivist 3 in hand and I know exactly what Dusk (and Sisu, and Kellan) will be conquering next.
I’m working on a new series for 2023/2024. Well, two new series, one is a space opera and one is a NEW urban fantasy (not set in the Adept Universe. Well, not exactly). Unfortunately, I can’t write both at once, so I think the sexy, sexy space opera will win out for 2023. We shall see!
MCD’s 2023 AT A GLANCE
CURRENT RELEASES
Instincts and Impostors (Amplifier 5), eBook, paperback, and audiobook
Recon Mission: Bee (Amplifier 5.5) aka Samantha’s novella, eBook, audiobook, and bundled with A5 paperback
UPCOMING RELEASES
Tenth Anniversary Kickstarter: Dowser 1 limited edition and Dowser 9.5: January 10, 2023
Endlings and Empathy (Amplifier 6): March 2023 (earlier if the editing schedule allows)
Audiobook: Dowser 1, 2, and 3 (narrator: Erin Moon): April 2023
Audiobook: Amplifier 6 (narrator: Tia Rider): May 2023
[title to be revealed) (Dower 9.5): A tenth anniversary Jade novelette: June 18, 2023 (Kickstarter Exclusive)
[title to be revealed] (Archivist 3): July 2023
Audiobook: Dowser 4, 5, and 6 (narrator: Erin Moon): July 2023
Audiobook: Dowser 7, 8, and 9 (narrator: Erin Moon): October 2023
CURRENTLY WRITING
Endings and Empathy (Amplifier 6) – story edit/editing
TBA (Archivist 3) – outlining, first draft
TBA (Dowser 9.5) – outlining, first draft
Space Opera (tentative series title: The Raves) – brainstorming the first 7 books.
CURRENTLY IN THE STORE
UPCOMING THINGS OF INTEREST
A Tenth Anniversary Kickstarter for Dowser 1! The campaign will go live on January 10 2023 for a limited edition hardcover, paperback, and eBook, plus a brand new Dowser Series short featuring Jade, Kandy, and Kett. The actual anniversary is June 18, 2023 but it will likely take longer for the hardcovers to be printed, etc. Lots of stretch goals, including the all-new Dowser series audiobooks. More info coming (practically daily) through January, including cover/art reveals and polls.
I will send out a newsletter (and blog about each of the tiers in detail) but if you don’t want to miss launch day you can also click here to be notified the moment the campaign goes live.
Spill the Tea 2023! Join Hailey Edwards and Meghan Ciana Doidge for afternoon tea in Vancouver BC, Canada on Saturday, May 27, 2023! FUN! FUN! Tickets now available! Click here for more info.
The Dowser Series turns ten! At 12:05 am on June 18, 2023 everyone who participated in the Kickstarter (all tiers) will receive a brand new Dowser series novelette, a new recipe, and an anniversary eCard. And, of course, knowing me, other ‘things of interest’ because I’m always ‘adding on.’ 😂 I will send the ingredients list for the new cupcake ahead of time (or you can bake one of the other Dowser cupcakes, or even your own cupcakes, or buy some cupcakes, etc). And on June 18 there will be at least one live event, plus a massive giveaway, etc, etc.
Why a Kickstarter? I’ve been planning to request the rights back to the first six Dowser audiobooks for a number of years now (for many reasons, mostly because I prefer to be in control of my own work). When I realized that the rights reversion for the audiobooks lined up with the tenth anniversary of publishing Dowser 1, I thought it might be super fun to celebrate en mass. A Kickstarter is sort of like a preorder, special editions are crazy expensive, and the re-recording of the audiobooks is also crazy expensive. So why not see if my lovely readers were interested in a new Dowser novelette and/or a special edition? And, at the same time, helping me fund the audiobooks?
I’m insanely nervous about it, of course.
If you miss the Kickstarter, I will make the Dowser 9.5 novelette available on all retailers sometime in 2024. Please don’t miss the Kickstarter if you want – at minimum – Dowser 9.5 right away. I will not have the time/energy/bandwidth to accommodate individual requests. Thank you in advance.
ALL LINKS OF INTEREST IN ONE PLACE
Freebies and Extras (including various downloads and character illustrations/bios).
Adept Universe Reading Order (including full printable list). This info can also be found in the front and back of every book.
WHERE ELSE TO FIND/CONTACT MCD
Do you have any burning questions? Post them below and I’ll try to answer!
