OK. I couldn’t wait any longer. I spent all last week and this past weekend finalizing “Date Night With Death”. It’s done. I can’t edit it down any further. I feel like the voices are strong, the story is tight, and the stakes have been raised. It’s time to wrap this one up so I can get back to writing book three.
This book was originally slated for release on October 7, but since I’m my own publisher and it’s essentially ready, I’ve moved the publication date up two weeks to September 23. It’s available now for Kindle pre-order, and paperback pre-orders will be up as soon as I’ve confirmed that the printed proof looks great.
I’m still planning to have ARCs available (electronic only) at the end of this month. Keep an eye on the blog and be sure to sign up for the newsletter so you can be the first to know when they are available.
As I’ve mentioned before, this book is darker than Blue Moon. There are still moments of levity, but there is also death in the mix, which is inevitable when the Grim Reaper is part of the story. Just a heads up that it contains references to:
- Cancer (specifically a brain tumor)
- Attempted suicide
- Death and grief
- Mentions of domestic abuse
- Mentions of abortion
- Mentions of infidelity
The cancer storyline is deeply personal. My aunt lived with the same diagnosis featured in this book, and many aspects of the character’s journey were inspired by what she experienced. Writing those scenes was emotional for me. Reading them might be emotional for you, too.
That said, I can’t wait for you to meet Dex and dive into his and Mina’s story. And without further ado, here’s the final cover art.
