It's May!

Hey y'all!

I hope your May is off to a good start! Mine rolled in with rain and the ever present pollen associated with spring. However, I won't complain, because there are sunny days ahead.

Since my last newsletter on release day for Ever, I've been hard at it writing, promoting, doing author chats and gearing up for the events planned for the summer. I've also made some adjustments regarding how I'll take Event Pre-Orders and Direct Sales orders.

But first, let's talk about my second book event of the year, Apollycon 2025!

Apollycon Recap

My first Apollycon was a very memorable experience. It was held at the gorgeous Gaylord National Harbor Convention Center. Y'all it's massive, but so well run. I had the opportunity to meet so many new readers and make new author friends. I also had the opportunity to reconnect with author friends I'd met as a reader and meet some that I'd only interacted with via social media.

A time was had, and it took me at least a week to recover. My only regret is not making it to the after party. My flight time was so early on Sunday, I had to forego it to make certain I was packed and ready to head to the airport at the ungodly hour of 3 a.m. 😳 😳

I tried a couple of new things at this signing that I believe I'll carry over into other events. Previously, I've held a raffle for a Diva book box. This time, I had one Diva book box and one regular book box available for purchase.

If you aren't familiar, a Diva book box is what my Patreon subscribers at the Diva tier receive quarterly. It's curated to compliment the novel chosen for the box, and contains custom author swag. My regular book box contains much of of the same on a smaller scale, but is still packed with book lover goodness. 😉

I also continued Blind Date with a Book at this event. I started including them at Coastal Magic. They seemed to be well received, especially by readers who liked the idea of only have a genre and a few tropes before diving into the book. The Blind Dates were books which weren't included with those on display. So, the only way to receive one of the books was to purchase it as a Blind Date.

Below are a few snapshots from the event.

Writing update

I am having a most interesting and enjoyable time writing Kieran and Dianthe's story. It is the next book in my fantasy series that I'm writing under the overall Get Away Chronicles series. So far, I've received positive feedback on the story. This will be my first AA Fantasy Romance. Kieran is the older brother of Ophelia from The Glassmaker's Helper.

The two of them have been giving me the feels, and I love it here! There's juicy tension between them, intrigue, tugging of heart strings, and precocious comic relief in the form of Dianthe's younger brother, Sebastian, whom many readers met in the first book.

I'll have a cover reveal soon. It'll happen first on my Patreon, but you will be amongst the first to see it before I publish it to my social media accounts.

While I'm writing Kieran and Dianthe's story, I'm also continuing the serial release of Draft Pick Season IV: Vitaly. Things are really getting intense over there and if you aren't reading along, you're missing out. For those of you who aren't much for serial reading, I anticipate the full story being ready to publish sometime in the fall.

In the meantime, I'm also working on a Midnight Locke project. It is all steamy, yummy, goodness. I'm very close to being done, and I should have an update on that one soon.

If you want to enjoy each story as I write join my Patreon. All levels have access to my current works in progress (under my Darie McCoy pen name). Delights, Decadents, and Divas receive the completed ebook on or before release day. Decadents and Divas also receive a signed paperback with each new release, in addition to the ebook.

https://patreon.com/DarieMcCoy

What's new?

I joined Beventi to help me organize and make pre-orders available for events. When I did, I learned they have an option for managing direct orders as well. Since my existing form wasn't suiting my needs, I'm shutting it down and I've switched everything to Beventi.

So, if you're interested in an autographed copy of either of my books, a Blind Date with a Book, or a custom book box, you can use my Benventi Link to make your selection. I'll be notified of the order and get your selection on the way to you.

Book Events

My next book events of 2025 are happening in July. I'll be attending RARE in London and Writer's on the River in Peoria. I'm looking forward to both events. It'll be my first time Attending RARE and my second time attending WOTR.

In the fall, I'll be attending Ignited by Books in Toronto, Canada and The Boozy Book Tour on the Chicago stop. This will be my second time attending a Boozy Book Tour event and my first time at Ignited by books. I'm excited for both opportunities to meet new readers and make new author friends.

If you are attending either of these events, please let me know. I'd love it if you stopped by my table to chat. I'll always have a little happy for my Newsletter and Patreon subscribers. In addition to a gift, I have an opportunity.

As an attending author and Sponsor for WOTR 2025, I have two general admission tickets and two VIP tickets available to give away. In addition to those, I also have two general admission tickets available for Ignited by books.

I'd love to give these tickets away to one of my subscribers. If you're interested, please fill out the short form available at this link. I'll select someone by May 17th and let everyone know once the persons selected have accepted.

If you aren't already a member, consider joining the event Facebook groups. It's where attendees and authors gather to get to know one another and disseminate information about the events. The links for the groups/websites are provided below.

Since I'm flying to all of these events, I won't have my entire catalog on hand. If you want to make certain I have the book you want, I recommend you place a pre-order. Below are the links for the pre-orders for each event.

There are also coupon codes available for international events. For US events, in lieu of a coupon code, orders of multiple books will receive custom swag ranging from key chain wallets up to quilted book sleeves.

RARE July 5, 2025

https://www.facebook.com/groups/400245816990691

Pre-Order https://beventi.co/orderform/rt977ynjpx

Coupon code: LT4CO7XO

Writers On The River July 19, 2025

https://writersontheriver.com/

Pre-Order https://beventi.co/orderform/ck2mgsk9rm

Ignited By Books Sept 13, 2025

https://www.ignitedbybooksauthorevent.ca/

Pre-Order https://beventi.co/orderform/yf4k8azjjx

Coupon Code: LT4CO7XO

Boozy Book Tour October 18, 2025

Chicago

https://boozybooktour.square.site/

Pre-Order https://beventi.co/orderform/yhv9oumwq3

Special Request for an author friend

Author Terreece M. Clarke is experiencing some hardship and has asked for support from her author friends, which I'm happy to provide. You may or may not know her husband has a serious medical condition and the costs for providing care are significant. Caring for him has taken much of her time and energy leaving very little for writing and the promotion of her existing books.

To offset, she's offering a sale during the month of May for pre-mades and custom book covers. So, if you're an author, plan to become one, or know authors in need of some great covers, please reach out to her.

https://terreececlarke.com/shop

Use this link to sign up to receive alerts when new covers drop: https://bit.ly/bookcoversale.

That's all for now.

Thank you for rocking with me!

Until next time, happy reading! Keep scrolling below for some awesome book recommendations!

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Ever

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Detective Asher Peterson has a problem. Nichelle Reed. She’s running from him, and he wants it to stop. From the moment he sees her, he knows they’re right for each other, but she keeps him at arm’s length. Convincing her to give their relationship a real chance is his toughest assignment yet. But Asher is prepared to do anything to make Nichelle a permanent part of his life.

Personal security specialist Nichelle ‘Nikki’ Reed doesn’t have problems. She is the problem. Living her life freely and on her own terms, she isn’t in the market for a relationship, no matter how much she wanted to climb the mountain of a man better known as Asher Peterson. Pseudo-friends with benefits she could handle. An exclusive relationship with a man, who turned her insides to mush with a single touch, isn’t part of the plan.

As they navigate their changing dynamic, personal and professional issues arise. Nikki’s past, from her time as a Marine, returns to haunt her, posing a potential threat. A secret is uncovered, which throws Ash’s relationship with his family into chaos. Together, Ash and Nikki face their personal demons while performing their professional duties.

Can their arrangement turned relationship survive the obstacles they encounter? Is their foundation strong enough? Or will genuine love remain the mountain too high to climb?

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You could also journey into outer space as a woman falls asleep in her own bed on New Year’s Eve and wakes to find herself the unfortunate…or fortunate…guest of an alien who’s decided she’s perfect for his particular needs. Perhaps you enjoy a delightful fairy tale retelling. One where the Big Bad Wolf eats Red just like he’s supposed to.

Sexy Scenarios Volume One is a collection of erotic short stories. There are numerous tropes covered, from exhibitionism to alien abduction, cheating boyfriend, mean boss, mafia, and brother’s best friend. This volume began as a series of erotic shorts on Kindle Vella and was expanded to include additional stories. These steamy shorts are perfectly bite sized for someone who wants a steamy read, but doesn’t have a lot of spare time.

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Vitaly Antonov has carved his own path out of his brother's shadow. Being the hockey's most sought-after goalie had its perks. Too bad his agent's sister, Jacelyn Shannon, wasn't one of them. At least not yet.

Jacelyn Shannon had learned long ago she was better off depending on herself. Being everything for everyone else was okay. But she stayed solid and solitary. Jacelyn had no desire to link her life with anyone else. Too bad Vitaly Antonov isn't just anyone.

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For over 25 years, Emmanuel Scott’s life has been the epitome of success and happiness. Married to the love of his life, the brilliant Dr. Ivy Scott, and blessed with three wonderful children, he has enjoyed a reputation of respect and admiration. But even the strongest foundations can crack when secrets from the past surface.

As hidden betrayals come to light, the life Emmanuel has carefully constructed begins to unravel. The reappearance of a figure from his distant past not only shatters his peaceful existence but also casts long shadows over the couple's cherished relationship. Now, Emmanuel and Ivy must confront the painful truths that threaten their family's stability and the community's respect.

Navigating through the debris of shattered trust and exposed lies, the question remains: Can they mend what was broken, or is the damage too deep to repair? This gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the quest for redemption will leave you questioning the very nature of forgiveness.

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