Welcome to O.C. Writers’ GOOD WRITERLY NEWS, where we showcase the writing and publishing milestones of local scribes. This month, we’re celebrating three new releases. If you have one, feel free to mention it in the comments or SUBMIT it to be included in next month’s roundup.
New Releases
BODACIOUS CREED AND THE JADE LAKE
In the summer of 1877, resurrected lawman James “Bodacious” Creed discovers two dead men and a dying woman along a shoreside cliff in Santa Cruz, California. This former Chinese slave has machinery, like his, grafted to her neck and wrist, signs someone in San Francisco is altering women illegally, but why? How can Creed learn the truth before more women are changed, manipulated, or killed?
This steampunk western novel will be released on August 7.
CLICK TO BUY: $14.95 paperback | $0.99 ebook
THE CROWN OF THE SEA
By Sara Salam
What do you get when the wealthiest family in Newport Beach, California is the center of a very public romance that involves breaking rules and destroying relationships? A gorgeous setting by the beach, a complicated love triangle, and all the family drama you could ever imagine. “The Crown” meets “The O.C.” in The Crown of the Sea, reimagining the complicated love story of the most famous family in history, with a modern, beachy twist. Narrated by the inner thoughts of Diana, Charles, and Camilla, each character shares their observations, hopes and fears while navigating the rules and relationships that are all too common in the insular, wealthy world of Newport Beach.
This upmarket romance was released by The Peacock Pen Press on June 28.
CLICK TO BUY: $14.99 paperback | $6.99 ebook
SHADOW RITE (The Queen’s Fayte Book 3)
By D.D. Croix
Ripped from her world and her Fayte Guardian friends, Jane Shackle finds herself captive to a vengeful queen in a strange, otherworldly realm filled with mythical creatures, dangerous magic, and shocking clues to the secrets in her past.
When an old ally comes to her rescue, Jane discovers redemption for her past wrongs may be within reach—until a bittersweet revelation changes everything. Since her life isn’t the only one hanging in the balance, Jane must forge new alliances and fight harder than ever to survive and protect those she loves.
Can she defeat her powerful enemy and find a way back to her own world where true love awaits, or will the fight follow her home and destroy everything she holds dear?
This young-adult fantasy novel was released by Fine Skylark Media on July 21.
CLICK TO BUY: $14.99 paperback | $3.99 ebook
GOOD WRITERLY NEWS appears on the first Wednesday of the month and is compiled by DeAnna Cameron. To share news about a new release, an award, signing a contract with an agent or publisher, or selling a manuscript or story, please visit our SUBMISSIONS page.