Phoebe Hinkle's Blog: Chronicler's Corner - Posts Tagged "end-of-the-earth"
The Magic of Coffee
Coffee. It's an author thing. For what reason, I don't know. Maybe because we're often insomniacs who need to augment our 5-ish hours of sleep with a jolt of caffeine. Maybe it's the smell, or the presence of a hot drink, that boosts our creativity. For whatever reason, it seems coffee and authors (and cats!) always go together.
(Disclaimer: not all authors like coffee. Here's a shout-out to Jaye L. Knight, Given Hoffman, and my soon-to-be-published friend Ari, who prefers tea.)
But for me, there's magic - and inspiration - in a cup of coffee. A warm drink is awfully soothing and cozy. And it can provide you with story ideas. A few months ago, I did a lot of research on coffee production for an upcoming fantasy novel. (Did I just say COFFEE and FANTASY in the same breath? Yes I did.) It was really fascinating, how much goes into your average cup of joe.
So what do you like to have with your coffee? A croissant sandwich, apple-cider donuts, or gingersnap cookies? (That's what I had this morning, and boy, was it good.) And what's your favorite hot drink? Tell me in the comments below!
Time For a New WIP!
Oh y'all, have I got news for you! This has been more or less under wraps for the past year + a few months, but I'm finally ready to give the world a big reveal!Back in April, I published To Stand , which I said was the first book in a series: Tales of Veridon. I am very pleased to announce the upcoming sequel . . .
*drum roll please*
. . . End of the Earth.
How close are we to seeing this published?
Lord willing, release date is sometime this summer. I want to get it into the world before college starts again, plus the book has a decidedly summery vibe. I'm in semi-final edits right now, so once that's done and my cartographer (read: my brother) draws the map, we'll be all set to go!
Apparently I'm not on my game right now, because I haven't written a blurb yet. 😆 Hopefully the inspiration will strike sooner rather than later . . .
So what can you expect? Well, I don't wanna give too many spoilers, so instead I've included a moodboard of sorts. Enjoy!
What vibes are y'all getting from this? Any conjectures as to what might happen? Feel free to share your speculations in the comments!
Cover Reveal - Coming Next Week!
Hi friends! I know I haven't been very communicative lately regarding End of the Earth; it's going slooooooowww. I'm trying to finish writing one last scene that needs added, and my brain doesn't want to work when I try to make it. 🫤
But I haven't been *entirely* useless (just mostly 😆) . . . and now here's my news: I'm going to be revealing the cover next week! Monday, August 5th you get to see this thing! I've had it sitting on my computer for a long time, just waiting to be shown to the world.
But for now I'll give you a teaser, to pique your interest . . .
Ooh! And did I mention: I finally have a blurb! No, no, you don't get to read it yet. Next week, okay?
Meanwhile a bunch of random (or are they random?) emojis todrive you crazy keep you interested. 😏
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But I haven't been *entirely* useless (just mostly 😆) . . . and now here's my news: I'm going to be revealing the cover next week! Monday, August 5th you get to see this thing! I've had it sitting on my computer for a long time, just waiting to be shown to the world.
But for now I'll give you a teaser, to pique your interest . . .
Ooh! And did I mention: I finally have a blurb! No, no, you don't get to read it yet. Next week, okay?
Meanwhile a bunch of random (or are they random?) emojis to
🐉🛖☕🍍🫘🌴🌋🏝️🌊
Cover Reveal Day!!! 🥳
Well guys, here it is - the cover reveal at last! End of the Earth will finally have a face - this is my Hobbit birthday present to y'all, a day late. 😊 (I mean, yes it was scheduled for today, but my birthday was yesterday, so we'll just go with the Hobbit thing, haha.)
ARE
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YOU
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READY?!?!
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TA-DAA!!!!!
And for the blurb I promised:
A fishing trip takes an unexpected turn when a wind squall strands crown prince Rhett and his friend Kaide on a small island. Opportunistic pirates seize the unfortunate pair, taking them away on their ship to be sold as slaves.
On the distant island of Leiale, the boys are separated: Rhett is taken for a prestigious position, while Kaide is bought to serve as a field hand. Both situations have their dangers, and neither young man has much hope of seeing his family again.
But back in Veridon, Princess Rhian is not about to give up her brother and friend as lost. Gathering a trusted few, she sets out across the ocean on a near-hopeless quest.
Will the boys—lost at the ends of the earth—ever get home?
Eep! Y'all excited? I know I am! No release date as yet, but Lord willing sometime this month.
ARE
....
YOU
...
READY?!?!
...
TA-DAA!!!!!
And for the blurb I promised:
A fishing trip takes an unexpected turn when a wind squall strands crown prince Rhett and his friend Kaide on a small island. Opportunistic pirates seize the unfortunate pair, taking them away on their ship to be sold as slaves.
On the distant island of Leiale, the boys are separated: Rhett is taken for a prestigious position, while Kaide is bought to serve as a field hand. Both situations have their dangers, and neither young man has much hope of seeing his family again.
But back in Veridon, Princess Rhian is not about to give up her brother and friend as lost. Gathering a trusted few, she sets out across the ocean on a near-hopeless quest.
Will the boys—lost at the ends of the earth—ever get home?
Eep! Y'all excited? I know I am! No release date as yet, but Lord willing sometime this month.
End of the Earth is online! 🏝️
Yes, my friends, you saw right;
End of the Earth
is now online and available for Kindle preorder! Tentative release date is September 28th.Are you ready for:
-island vibes 🏝️
-coffee ☕ (because we know I can't survive without it, lol)
-storms ⛈️
-a volcano 🌋 (again, the island thing, right?)
-a bratty princess 👸🏽
-dragons 🐉
This has been a LONG time coming! Stay tuned for updates and maybe some character intros like I did for the last book!
Upcoming Events and Current WIP
Hello y'all! I'm going to be at a couple events in Cheyenne soon:
End of the Earth release party
Bonsai Books
Saturday, September 28th, 1-3
Check for updates on their Facebook page.
Local Author Celebration
Laramie County Library
Saturday, October 12th, 10-2
More information here.
And now . . . about that WIP I promised, eh?
So . . . those of y'all who have been around me lately know that I'm currently into all things WWII. Like, really into it. Singing Vera Lynn songs and doing my hair in a victory roll. (I don't care what anyone says, it looks fine with a t-shirt.) I've been doing extensive research on weapons, battles, and small-scale tactics; reading memoirs and online articles; watching an old TV show; and hanging out with reenactors to talk about guns and stuff. (Lemme just say here and now, a Tommy gun is a dream to handle. Didn't actually get to shoot it, but it felt SO. GOOD. in my hands.)
All of this is for a purpose, and I promise I'll stop rambling. For now. 😜
Yes, I am working on a book. And this time I'm actually giving out some information ahead of time. Not a whole lot, because I don't want to give spoilers, and there aren't any settled dates yet. But *some*.
This WIP, titled We Gave Our Tomorrows (yes, there's a story behind that), follows a young American soldier (and his squad) through the Second World War in Europe. He doesn't land at D-Day - comes as a replacement later - but sees action from June 1944 to May 1945. Operation Cobra to V-E Day, Normandy to Germany.
I'll probably be posting updates as I get further along in the process. I'm currently in the middle of writing the first draft . . . I'm nearly up to the Ardennes Offensive (Battle of the Bulge), so about halfway through the war . . . ? It's actually been going pretty fast; I currently have 18 chapters and 38000 words. My goal is to get it written by the end of the year so that I have plenty of time for proofs and edits. Lord willing, I'm hoping to release it on May 8th, for the 80th anniversary of V-E Day.
I've made a new page for WIPs on my website, so that's where I'll be posting information about the story, as well as on here. Actually, you probably have a better chance of getting updates on this blog than on my website, because it's a lot easier to update. 🤭
Anybody care for a moodboard?
End of the Earth release party
Bonsai Books
Saturday, September 28th, 1-3
Check for updates on their Facebook page.
Local Author Celebration
Laramie County Library
Saturday, October 12th, 10-2
More information here.
And now . . . about that WIP I promised, eh?
So . . . those of y'all who have been around me lately know that I'm currently into all things WWII. Like, really into it. Singing Vera Lynn songs and doing my hair in a victory roll. (I don't care what anyone says, it looks fine with a t-shirt.) I've been doing extensive research on weapons, battles, and small-scale tactics; reading memoirs and online articles; watching an old TV show; and hanging out with reenactors to talk about guns and stuff. (Lemme just say here and now, a Tommy gun is a dream to handle. Didn't actually get to shoot it, but it felt SO. GOOD. in my hands.)
All of this is for a purpose, and I promise I'll stop rambling. For now. 😜
Yes, I am working on a book. And this time I'm actually giving out some information ahead of time. Not a whole lot, because I don't want to give spoilers, and there aren't any settled dates yet. But *some*.
This WIP, titled We Gave Our Tomorrows (yes, there's a story behind that), follows a young American soldier (and his squad) through the Second World War in Europe. He doesn't land at D-Day - comes as a replacement later - but sees action from June 1944 to May 1945. Operation Cobra to V-E Day, Normandy to Germany.
I'll probably be posting updates as I get further along in the process. I'm currently in the middle of writing the first draft . . . I'm nearly up to the Ardennes Offensive (Battle of the Bulge), so about halfway through the war . . . ? It's actually been going pretty fast; I currently have 18 chapters and 38000 words. My goal is to get it written by the end of the year so that I have plenty of time for proofs and edits. Lord willing, I'm hoping to release it on May 8th, for the 80th anniversary of V-E Day.
I've made a new page for WIPs on my website, so that's where I'll be posting information about the story, as well as on here. Actually, you probably have a better chance of getting updates on this blog than on my website, because it's a lot easier to update. 🤭
Anybody care for a moodboard?
End of the Earth is now live! 🥳
It's a big day, folks!
End of the Earth
, which I've been talking about for a while now, is finally available on Amazon! I'm going to be selling copies for the first time at my local bookstore this afternoon. ^-^
And I want to apologize: I just realized this morning that I never posted character pictures and intros, like I did for To Stand. 🤦♀️ My life is insane right now, and I ALWAYS have a hard time keeping track of things unless I use sticky notes or a planner. Even then I forget stuff. 🤷♀️ Oh well, maybe I can post them later, huh?
(That "insane life" spiel is also why I'm not making any long speeches in this post. 😅)
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
And I want to apologize: I just realized this morning that I never posted character pictures and intros, like I did for To Stand. 🤦♀️ My life is insane right now, and I ALWAYS have a hard time keeping track of things unless I use sticky notes or a planner. Even then I forget stuff. 🤷♀️ Oh well, maybe I can post them later, huh?
(That "insane life" spiel is also why I'm not making any long speeches in this post. 😅)
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Tales of Veridon Giveaway
Hey, folks! Last year I held a giveaway to celebrate 5 years of being a published author. This December will be my sixth year, so I'm going to hold another giveaway to celebrate! I'm giving away two prizes this year:
One (1) copy of To Stand and a Balsam & Spice scented wax melt (the official scent of the series)
One (1) copy of End of the Earth and a Kona Coffee scented wax melt
Rules for this year are the same as last: Email me through my website with the word "Giveaway" in the subject line, and put your name and email address in the body of the email. Your information will be kept strictly private, but I will add you to my email update list unless you request otherwise. Deadline to enter is December 12th as I'll be picking winners on the 13th.
And don't forget to share the news with your friends and enemies! 😁
One (1) copy of To Stand and a Balsam & Spice scented wax melt (the official scent of the series)
One (1) copy of End of the Earth and a Kona Coffee scented wax melt
Rules for this year are the same as last: Email me through my website with the word "Giveaway" in the subject line, and put your name and email address in the body of the email. Your information will be kept strictly private, but I will add you to my email update list unless you request otherwise. Deadline to enter is December 12th as I'll be picking winners on the 13th.
And don't forget to share the news with your friends and enemies! 😁
