More Than Us
out now
This expanse of eventually
out now
New adult contemporary romance
COMing 2025
Author Update: Part 1
BY RYAN JONES
May 28, 2022
Welcome to my first author update! Lots of stuff will be happening in what feels like such short time, so I figured I'd guide you through it all in one place.
Don't Forget About More Than Us!
First off, if you haven't read More Than Us, you can check out the synopsis here. It's a young adult contemporary that surrounds mental health, romance, and personal development. This August, it will be out for two years! I can't believe it's almost been that long already. With this being my first novel, I hold it near and dear to my heart, and it's been wonderful seeing it touch the hearts of readers.
But don't worry — there's more in the works. Much more in the works.
Love Always Wins
Coming out June 1, 2022 is Love Always Wins. This is a romance anthology, and all proceeds will be going to children's hospitals in Ukraine. An anthology is where numerous authors collaborate on one book, writing their own short stories. 20 authors have contributed to this book, with new and fresh stories. There is a wide variety of romance tropes and themes, so if you're a romance reader definitely check it out! It's available for preorder now, but I'll disclose when it's live too.
I think Love Always Wins is the book release I've been the most nervous for (so far) because writing short stories isn't my forte. Believe it or not, in Creative Writing, I found writing novels easier. However, I want to support a good cause and a challenge in my author career will help me grow as a writer. I'm thankful for this opportunity, to take part in my very first anthology.
This Expanse of Eventually
Next up is my teen paranormal contemporary novel, This Expanse of Eventually. I won't disclose the release date here because a blitz will be happening on Instagram, but do know that it will release in the summer. This book explores the theme of grief and shines light on the fact that everyone's journey with grief and loss is different. It also shows that grief isn't a straight path — there can be many bumps and turns and twists in the road. I originally wanted to publish it in the fall due to the semi-spooky vibes, but I want to give it the time it deserves before my next book comes out... which will be...
New Adult Contemporary Romance
My new adult (NA) contemporary romance! This novel has a title and release date, but I won't disclose this until the right time comes. I'll give you a slight hint though: it releases at the beginning of 2023. While I've written a romance short story for Love Always Wins, my NA romance is my true debut in the romance genre and I couldn't be more excited. I'm finishing up the first round of edits and then it will be sent off to my BETA reader in June. After that, I'll edit with their feedback in mind. Then, the marketing will happen, but that's a blog post in itself. I don't want to disclose too much about this book because I haven't revealed the synopsis yet, but just know it's an absolute rollercoaster.
Romance Christmas Novella
And last but not least, I have a romance Christmas novella in the works! I started working on this last Christmas and with all the book releases happening this year, I decided to push it to 2023. Novellas are novels that are under 50,000 words. I have yet to write one, so this will be yet another writing challenge for me. All I'll say is that this story involves cats and inspiration from my experience of being bullied growing up.
There's Even More in the Works
This is what to keep in mind know for now, and I hope it excites you as much as it excites me! It won't stop here though, as I have two other romances planned for 2024, so stay tuned. There's a ton more coming your way!
Don't Forget About More Than Us!
First off, if you haven't read More Than Us, you can check out the synopsis here. It's a young adult contemporary that surrounds mental health, romance, and personal development. This August, it will be out for two years! I can't believe it's almost been that long already. With this being my first novel, I hold it near and dear to my heart, and it's been wonderful seeing it touch the hearts of readers.
But don't worry — there's more in the works. Much more in the works.
Love Always Wins
Coming out June 1, 2022 is Love Always Wins. This is a romance anthology, and all proceeds will be going to children's hospitals in Ukraine. An anthology is where numerous authors collaborate on one book, writing their own short stories. 20 authors have contributed to this book, with new and fresh stories. There is a wide variety of romance tropes and themes, so if you're a romance reader definitely check it out! It's available for preorder now, but I'll disclose when it's live too.
I think Love Always Wins is the book release I've been the most nervous for (so far) because writing short stories isn't my forte. Believe it or not, in Creative Writing, I found writing novels easier. However, I want to support a good cause and a challenge in my author career will help me grow as a writer. I'm thankful for this opportunity, to take part in my very first anthology.
This Expanse of Eventually
Next up is my teen paranormal contemporary novel, This Expanse of Eventually. I won't disclose the release date here because a blitz will be happening on Instagram, but do know that it will release in the summer. This book explores the theme of grief and shines light on the fact that everyone's journey with grief and loss is different. It also shows that grief isn't a straight path — there can be many bumps and turns and twists in the road. I originally wanted to publish it in the fall due to the semi-spooky vibes, but I want to give it the time it deserves before my next book comes out... which will be...
New Adult Contemporary Romance
My new adult (NA) contemporary romance! This novel has a title and release date, but I won't disclose this until the right time comes. I'll give you a slight hint though: it releases at the beginning of 2023. While I've written a romance short story for Love Always Wins, my NA romance is my true debut in the romance genre and I couldn't be more excited. I'm finishing up the first round of edits and then it will be sent off to my BETA reader in June. After that, I'll edit with their feedback in mind. Then, the marketing will happen, but that's a blog post in itself. I don't want to disclose too much about this book because I haven't revealed the synopsis yet, but just know it's an absolute rollercoaster.
Romance Christmas Novella
And last but not least, I have a romance Christmas novella in the works! I started working on this last Christmas and with all the book releases happening this year, I decided to push it to 2023. Novellas are novels that are under 50,000 words. I have yet to write one, so this will be yet another writing challenge for me. All I'll say is that this story involves cats and inspiration from my experience of being bullied growing up.
There's Even More in the Works
This is what to keep in mind know for now, and I hope it excites you as much as it excites me! It won't stop here though, as I have two other romances planned for 2024, so stay tuned. There's a ton more coming your way!