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Book Update!
🕑 Added 2024-12-23 03:26:06 +0000 UTCHey all,
I am submitting For Whom the Belle Tolls for ebook publication this evening! Due to the ebook publication requirements, I am having to take down all of the FWTBT first draft chapters. However, as soon as the digital files get approval, I will be posting the link to the ebook here.
For print copies, ie paperback and hardcover, my formatter (who had been hit by a car which was why he'd stopped communicating) and I are hoping to get that process started this week. Print copies will likely not be available until after the New Year, but again, you all will have the freshest information available when I have it to share.
I've been trying to figure out how to make signed copies available for you to purchase, but some other things, like getting the book finalized, have taken precedence. I will not have new information about signed copies until after the New Year. I'd like to have at least a day or two of the holidays to relax a bit before jumping back into the fray of publication.
This has been a roller coaster of a year both personally and for this project and it's very on brand for a few last minute loops to be thrown in at the end. Hopefully after this evening it will be a more or less languid coast to the end, and then for those of you who read digitally, it will be in your hands. A final note about digital: While the ebook will be hosted on Amazon through Kindle, you do not have to own a Kindle device to read it. You can just download the Kindle app, which is what I use.
I'll host an Ask Me Anything on here soon. Thank you all so much for your patience and support, and I hope that you all find the final project worth the wait.
Happy Holidays,
Jaysea
Comments
Cassie Tudor
Do you know when the paper copies will come out?
Debra Wilson
I'm already planing on getting the physical hopefully signed if possible and then the audio if you are able to do that. I'm so eexcited!
Megan A. D. Emmert
So just read the sample. It was amazing. Is it only the sample 8 chapters for right now?
Rachel Money
Plan to get both the physical and digital. Already preordered the digital! Can’t wait to read the official version!
Kimberly Shipley
Preorder my copy on December 26. Can’t wait!!!!!!!! When a physical copy is available I will buy it
Viola Grace
create a signed book plate? They go in the mail and folks can stick them into the book. (its just a sticker with a custom design on it)
Keeper
i hope your formatter is okay! i'm so excited for the book
Kevin
Okay, so that’s a fairly decent reason to not be communicating with you. I hope he makes a full recovery. Anything else is secondary, although I definitely would be stressing out if I was the one trying to get books out 😅
Mackenzie
I just checked Amazon and it was out for preorder. Sorry if this isn’t allowed I’m just super excited. 😅
Keith Frederick
I’m so excited for this. In a weird way, I’m really proud to have been on this journey with you for so long. I wish all the best for you!
Kayla Bhadra
If doing signed copies of the book proves to be too much you could sell signed bookplates instead? Just an idea! I’ve seen a few other authors do that because it’s easier to mail out and some get personalized bookplates for the book.
SoulSilverFox
😖 oh no. I hope your formatter heals soon. Lighter note: Yahoo in the book!
Jackie Stout
Condolences to your formatter but super excited for the ebook. I also plan on getting a physical copy as well because the smell of books is amazing.
Kerkie
I was just coming to suggest that! How To Cook That's Ann Reardon did the same with her cookbook
Demonica Lee
Happy Holidays to you as well!! Looking forward to purchasing both digital and physical copies when available. Hoping for a speedy and full recovery for your formatter as well. Thanks again for sharing your amazing writing talents with us!
Carryl Robinson
Woo hoo! I’m so sorry to hear about your formatter’s accident and wish them a speedy and complete recovery.
LE Clark
AHHHH CANT WAIT
Kristina
I am so excited! Both to read your book and for you to accomplish this! I know that other self-published authors have used the website Kickstarter to do special packages for their first print, and it helps raise money for the actual publishing process.
Lunetterose2018
I am super excited. I have been looking forward to the book release since you’ve announced it. Hope your publisher is okay. Cannot wait to read it!
Hannah
I'm so excited for the book to come out I can't wait I have put off reading any other books until this book has come out I can't wait to read it congratulations jaysea
La Tricia Ransom aka OlivenBoo
this is an excellent idea!
Ida Grönberg (LittlePeanut)
Omg, I hope he's okey, like as okey as you can be when hit by a car 😮 Looking forward to signed copies, might have to have it shipped to an American friend and have them send it or pick it up next time I visit depending on shipping prices but I shall have one! 😊
Cynthia Payne
Looking forward to it!
Wendy S Dickerson
Oh Jaysea, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m so excited to read the book ❤️. I’ve been following along since the very first chapters 😊
Samantha Pare
One of my fav authors has signed book plates they will send out so you can put them in the front of their books... As an option for if you can't actually mail out physical signed books... You could send your Patreons signed bookplates/stickers to put in the book when it releases.
Jinkys
OMG!!! Can’t wait so excited for the digital and also getting a hard copy!!! I hope you enjoy your holidays 🤗
Rachel Thornton
Great news! And OMG 😳😳😳 about your formatter! Sounds like at least it wasn’t that serious for them if they’re able to get back to work so soon! Definitely take some time to rest over the holidays - we can wait a week longer.
Kat Brown aka MamaKat
May your formatter have a speedy recovery! That certainly explains things.
BadWolf-BadDog522
Holy Shit!! Most excellent Christmas present ever!! Seriously though, I can’t wait to read the electronic copy, but best believe I’m going to happily drop the money on a signed hard back as well. I’m so excited for you, but please take the time (both you & your formater) to be well! Rest, eat, spend time relaxing and enjoying your own holiday season. Avoid moving vehicles and fried foods for a healthy lifestyle. Seriously though, brightest blessings to you and yours this holiday season. Thank you for sharing your entire journey with us!!!
Elizabeth Joyner
Yay!!!!! So can't wait.
Erika Wood
I'm so excited for the book and so happy for you that it's all coming together. I know this last while has been stressful, but I'm glad you hot answers from your formatter (may they have a speedy recovery) and that you now have all the details. Enjoy your holiday downtime, you deserve it. ✨️💜
Bella H
I can't wait, but definitely take time to rest and hopefully your formatter heals up quickly ❤
Stephanie
I love your content and I loved reading the first draft of your book and am absolutely ecstatic to be able to read the book once it's published. I'll be reading it digitally as that's what I prefer so I'm excited that will be coming relatively soon. But I am absolutely going to buy a signed copy because aghhh just yes!!!
AmazonV
I hope your formatter's recovery goes well and fully! Any chance you might e-publish on an additional platform latter like ingram spark so those of us who do not use amazon.com and avoid bezos companies as much as possible could support you without supporting him?
AmazonV
as someone who is international and shipping is an arm and a leg, i LOVE the bookplate idea so i could buy the book locally
Peter Psareas
This has been quieter a journey for you and us. As a big Dani cannot begin to tell you how much I love this book. I downloaded kindle in anticipation. Not a small think for a mildly tech phobic )7 year old. Mainly I am so proud of you and watching your watching your growth and seeing your talent. Well done
Auntie La aka GrannyOutlawIsFedUp
Jaysea, it’s been amazing to watch you grow into this person. To take a baby idea from TikTok and grow it all the way to a book. To learn to be comfortable in your craft while also learning to be comfortable in your own skin. I am so proud of you girl, and one day I know I’m gonna get to stand in line behind scores of fans at a reading to have you sign a copy of your 10th or 20th novel. You are a wonderful human being and I’m so glad I got to see HB grow from its first skit to the first book of many to come. 😭😭😭😭😭😭 (tears of sheer joy I swear). I wanna be you when I grow up!
Anne James
Would you consider selling signed bookmarks or bookplates? That way anyone with a digital copy could also gets theirs "signed".
Tzwaenia.fox
I'm so excited! I will absolutely get the ebook and a hardcover copy for my bookshelf. Also just finished the first draft again so perfect timing.
Robin Laroche
I’m so excited for the book and for you! I know it’s gonna be worth the wait. I’m gonna get the ebook and a physical copy for my bookcase. Can’t wait to dive into this new read soon. Congrats!!
Lulu
as someone who’s read the first draft about 5 times now, i could not be more excited for this 🥹🩷 sending good thoughts to both your formatter AND you! thank you so much for all of the hard-work you’ve put into making this book perfect, and please enjoy the holidays!
Ian McCann
Insanely excited for you, and the book! You are handling everything flawlessly (especially when you may not feel like you are - f*ck you imposter syndrome!) I hope you take plenty of time to kick back, relax - and maybe enjoy a glass (or bottle) of wine and a good book/show/movie. Happy Holidays!
Rogue
Please send your formatter our love, I hope they're okay!! Merry Christmas Jaysea!!
leah forrest
Woot woot yay 😄
Jessica Curtis
I hope you have a happy, restful and safe Christmas and new years. Hope your formatter is on the road to recovery. Looking forward to reading on the kindle I’m getting for Christmas 😁
Whimsey
Woohoo!!! I'm so excited!! Congratulations on is daunting accomplishment!
Ellie
Happy holidays Jaysea!
Jessica Sutton
Yay I'm so excited!! 🥰🥰🥰
Embeth Arreyn
Omg I hope your formatter is okay!! And I hope you have an excellent holiday. Remember that balance is important and it's not only okay, but necessary to take time to enjoy special times of year. I'm so excited to get my copies of your book, but madam, after the holidays please. Go celebrate!
GummyBear
I swear authors and people who work with authors have the worst luck
Cliff
My problem with Kindle is that I need to pay Amazon and their enforced DRM.
April
Merry Christmas and thank you!
Aunty Maz
I'm in tears, so incredibly proud of you and I'm absolutely getting a shelf trophy no matter where I need to import it from
Alyssa
aahhhhh!!!! im so excited!!!!!
Ann Sullivan
OMG so excited!!! Congratulations! And blessed whatever you celebrate!
Serienmae
I am so so so excited to read the final edition of FWTBT you've put a shit ton of work into this book and it's going to be AMAZING
Bri Walker
*jumping up and down like a little kid* I'm so exited!!!
Becca Greenfield
Soooo excited can't wait to buy FWTBT! Also best wishes to your formatter.
Grey Ruiz
I hope your formatter is okay-! Please take all the time that you need to relax and have a breather!
Lucy
Is your formatter okay??
Sosa Ralston
Absolutely freaking out!!!! I'm so excited for you!!! And excited to read it omg!!!!
Kitt Henderson
So exciting! Have a great holiday!
Phoenix0726
Happy holidays, take time for you, and thoughts and prayers for your formatter for quick healing!
Donald Gentry
I am glad to hear you were able to make contact, I hope he is not terribly injured, and can recover quickly. Please, please, please take time for yourself (AND the holidays), I recognize the myriad constraints to that, but please make sure to revel as much as possible. Selfishly, excited for all the mediums (downloaded Kindle specifically for it) to be available. However, in a timeline that prioritizes people’s well being.
Malinda Christensen
Glad to hear about all the progress with the book but how is your formatter doing? Is he okay?
Taryn L
Thanks for the update!! Sorry to hear about your formatter, hope he's not too injured :/ ... thanks for all your mahi, and make sure you take some time to relax... Meri Kirihimete
Samantha Johnson
Happy holidays! And Thank you!
Coral Bowman
Can't wait and happy holiday days hope they get better soon
Anna M Hill
Very exciting news! Wishing the speediest of recoveries to your formatter! Definitely take some time this next week and a half and breathe. Happy Holidays!
Wodan Walkure
I'm so excited! I can't wait! And I hope your formatter is OK! Happy Holidays!
Nicole M
Happy Holidays! I'm excited for the possibility of a signed copy ☺️
Snowy_Gnomes
Damn. Hope your formatter is OK.
Lindsey
Happy holidays! Can't wait to read your book!
Amanda
I’m so freaking happy to watch this process unfold over the course of the year, I can’t wait to read it on my kindle! Happy holidays! Enjoy some relaxing!
Doug
Happy holidays merry Christmas and happy yule. Hope you have an amazing time with friends and familly and thank you for all your hard work.
Ashton Collins
Will it be available on Google play books for purchase
Funkythresher13
Happy year's end to you and all on your team! Grimm, your formatter, yourself, etc. I'm so sorry to hear what happened with the car and hope he recovers quickly, and that you get the rest you need. You're almost there!
Biscuit
Hope your formatter is ok geezus. But YESSSSS!!! This and the Ithaca saga of epic being released on the 25th. Best holiday gifts ever! So dam excited and so excited and happy for you!
Jade
Happy Holidays 💜 This is great 😁
Luca Escola
Omg omg omg I can't wait to buy all the possible variations of your book!! Happy holidays!! 🥰🎄☃️
JustSurvibing
Oo hope your formatter's recovery is going well, sending get better soon wishes. And I hope you have a wonderful couple of days off for the Holidays or a break for however long you need. Much love and excited for the release and more than happy to patiently wait for it. ✨️ New book new year and all that jazz. ✨️ Happy holidays and thank you for all you are doing to bring us this glorious beefcake. I appreciate you and all the work and care you've put into this project and look forward to continue supporting in any way I can.
Alli C
Happy holidays and relax J. We love you!
Karen Wright
Happiest of holiday wishes!!
Jess Hove
I’m so excited for you and can’t wait for this to be out! You’ve worked so hard to get where you are and the hard work will be paying off soon. Can’t wait to read the book!
Steph the Bard
That's us one hell of a good reason to go no contact. May your formatter recover quickly. Yay eBook.
Katrina Tremblett
Happy Seasons Greetings!! So excited for both digital and print copies!! You could always offer a signed sticker book plate… just a suggestion. I hope you have an awesome and relaxing holiday. Cheers to big things in the New Year.
Tamura Hupp
My ex gave me a good idea to buy multiple copies for when I inevitably ruin the first copy reading it so much 😂 love your work jaysea! It's an amazing book and I cannot wait to support you!
Sarah Ann's Music
Can't wait to read the finished copy! Take time off and enjoy the holidays! You've definitely earned it!
Welgoth
Oh hope he's ok and getting better. Yes take it easy over the holidays. Exiting. Happy Holidays
Lauren Holm
This is so exciting! I hope you enjoy the holidays! I look forward to hearing more about the novel after the New Year.
Kylie
Well wishes to your formatter
Samantha Dadson
Looking forward to reading the book in all it glory
Elizabeth Ohlenbusch
I’m so freaking happy for you and so excited and can’t wait to read your first published booked. You are truly amazing. And thank you
Claire Lawson
Happiest of holidays to you and congratulations!
Kylie
My husband and I and so excited and proud of you
Jenna B
Oh my gosh, I hope your formatter gets better soon!! I am so excited for your book but I can totally be patient and wait!
Nichole Henthorn
So excited!!! Thank you for bringing us on this journey with you ❤️
Cassandra Trussell
Woohoo!! First publication!! This is so exciting!!
Kristiane Laucht
Bro had the most valid reason for missing work. Send him our well wishes? Also, do you think me getting a signed version is over kill? Considering what I've already got inked?
Tim B
Hope your formatter recovers quickly. You deserve time for yourself, how you have a great Christmas
Jennifer Taylor
Can’t wait! Take some time to enjoy the holiday!
Dari Ale
Seems like the Ao3 curse is spreading from confinement and getting more targets…I with them a speedy recovery. ALSO SUPER EXCITED FOR THE BOOK!!!
Leo Felix Lardie
As excited as I am to read this finally, please take as much time as you would like us to take for your holidays!! You deserve it just as much as all of us, thank you so much for the incredible work you do!!!!!!!
PCVlogzYT
Its going to be worth the wait
Julie Rogers
I’m def wanting one of those signed hardcovers 🥰
Joshua Pasquale
I will probably end up owning it across multiple formats and definitely going to be buying at least two hardcovers one for me and one for a very good friend of mine and your book is already in the list for my book club once it's published
Caity Cavanaugh
Happy holidays!!!
Momo-chan
I’m so excited for you!!! It’s finally happening!!! Your first ever book is being published!!!❤️❤️❤️
Alexis Waisanen
I hope he’s alright! I’m so excited about the book 😁 please take your time and enjoy the highs and lows of this wonderful project 🖤
Jackie
Thank you for updating us and I know we’re all looking forward to the book. I think I can speak for all of us in saying we’re so proud of you!
xBigDaddyReaperx
Can't wait to surprise my wife with a copy, hopefully a singed one
RaineCloud
Happy Holidays!! Please try and get some rest, thank you for all your hard work!
Mark Bodenstein
Congratulations getting to this point!
Matthew Lewis
Excited to read published version!
Makena Nail
Happy holidays!!! Congrats on putting your book out there for us all to access!!! Looking forward to it!!!
Kristan Lamb
I’m so excited!!! You have such a gift for storytelling in any medium you use!
Nihyae Jones
I hope your formatter gets better soon! I know the feeling of getting hit by a car so it’s not fun! But I’m so excited for things to get started for you!
Des
I can’t friggin wait but I will!! Patiently… somewhat 💜
Kat Michelle
Hope your formatter is okay! Can’t WAIT to get my hands on this book but I’ll wait patiently.
Delia Isaac
I'm so frickin excited for this thing!! I'm glad your formatter is alright! How awful. Absolutely take time for yourself and happy holidays!
Emily Gowlett
So excited!!! It’s been amazing to see your journey ❤️❤️❤️
Castiel
I hope your formatter is ok! Thank you for the update, can't wait to read the whole book and get a hard copy.
Daniel Mann
YEAH!!!! I can’t wait to get my ebook and signed hardcover!
Maegan Hunsaker
I'm excited to get a copy and hope your formatter has a quick recovery from the car accident
Maria Elkhoury
this is so exciting, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Candace Glidewell
I can’t WAIT to be able to download the book!!! I am so excited for this!!!!
Ashley D Ferrell
I'm so excited! This is great news! I'm so happy for you!!!
Chelsey Cribbs
I am so proud of you! Make sure you take care of yourself and relax a while. Your physical and mental well-being is always important.
Logan U
Oh my goodness. I cannot wait!!!
Sandra Neubauer
I am happy for you! Have a great Holiday season!
Shannon Butler
I can't wait! Enjoy your holiday! Would love to get a signed copy in the new year!
BethanyWesner
OMG I hope they are ok!! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see the final work!
Natalie Cortez
I can’t wait!!! So happy for you 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Ashen Nightingale
I am so excited for the book!!!
Elizabeth King
Ahhh I’m so excited for you!!
Lori Wellborn
I’m so freaking thrilled for you, and can’t wait to finally read your first published novel. 💜
