Book & Bramble - Special Announcement!
Dear Reader,
I'm going to be a published novelist!!!
My debut novel, A Widow's Charm, will be published in the spring of 2026! It's a historically-inspired fantasy rom-com that I wrote mostly to amuse myself, so it’s filled with all the things that I enjoy in a book: silly, vaguely Shakespearean humor, earnest romantic longing, cozy domesticity, wayward animals, very specific descriptions of historical clothing being passionately removed, messy people trying their best, and just a smidge of necromancy. I’m beyond thrilled to be working with such amazing publishing teams and I feel so lucky that A Widow's Charm will be my first book out in the world. I love these characters so much, and I can't wait to share them with you!
Here's the official announcement from Publisher's Marketplace:
It's honestly a little hard to believe that this thing I've been stubbornly working towards my entire adult life is truly a reality! Not to be sappy about it, but I am honored to be an example of how sometimes, if you're persistent and have enough support, dreams can come true. Many of you have been cheering me on for years, and I'm so grateful for you! There will be lots more news to come as things fall into place - including many obvious hints about where you will be able to preorder your very own copy. In the meantime, thank you for being here on this journey with me! I promise I'll be back in your inbox again soon with a summer newseltter full of flowers, Island adventures, and novel updates.
Until then, wishing you the best books and the most berry-filled brambles,
Caitlyn