There Is A Book. And I Think It's Distracting Me 👀
Mar 25, 2025 3:01 pm
Yep, I know. Right after I promised to send "regular" emails to you at the start of this month, I fell off the face of the earth.
But this time I might have a valid reason.
And it might be named Claimed by the Undead.
Pretty sure I've rediscovered the writing bug. 🐞 This story is literally POURING onto the page (a.k.a. my laptop), and every chapter has surprised me with a twist of its own. Yes, this is coming from a plotter-type-writer who makes a 2-line outline describing what's supposed to happen in every chapter before she even thinks about actively writing.
There has been a nasty rogue who attacked Helena.
There has been a nose-punch thanks to Konstantin.
And now we've got baking bread. 🍞 And a sheriff.
What the heck is this story??
I might have to offer a sneak peek in weeks to come. For now, you can pre-order Claimed by the Undead from any and all retailers or from my shop (where it will likely drop EARLY) right here:
What have you been reading lately? Found any new authors or series I ought to check out? Send me a reply and let me know! (Bonus points for books available on Smashwords.)
Forbidden Gift Reviews
Readers have been dropping more and more reviews for Gisela's adventurous love story in Forbidden Gift. We've almost cracked the 10-review mark on the US version of Amazon, so if you've already read Forbidden Gift, please feel free to drop a review or rating on the Zon even if it's just a sentence or two. I love finding out whether readers are resonating with my stories, and I also appreciate learning what I could have done better. 💪
If nothing else, it certainly seems like Gisela's uncle irritates readers to no end! 😝 Those conniving family members create all sorts of drama. Here are a couple recent reviews to whet your appetite for Gisela's triumph.
If you haven't grabbed Forbidden Gift yet, you can get it in eBook form at all retailers and at my shop right here:
https://bf.clcarhart.com/5t5i9q9zq7
Add it to your TBR on Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222834895
Drop a rating or review on BookBub:
https://www.bookbub.com/books/forbidden-gift-elemental-gifts-by-c-l-carhart
Other Books You Might Like
Right now I'm dropping a fair warning that I'll be sharing more than the usual 2 indie books in each newsletter from now until the end of May. That's because lots of other indie authors are sharing Claimed by the Undead with their readers so we can invite more of our friends into the Teutonic Fantasy Realm.
In return, I share their books with you. We've got a wide variety of stories on the docket, from newsletter freebies to KU books to books available at all retailers. Let's start with 3 today! 📚
A backstory to The Bearden Witch Series, a PWF Urban Fantasy.
Three young witches from different backgrounds collaborate to perform a fertility spell for an older couple, triggering a storm and another unusual occurrence. One of the witches is a hedge witch who wings it when she performs spells. What could go wrong?
The Bearsden Witch Series is a PWF Urban Fantasy set in a Delaware college town with an unlikely Gen X heroine who falls for a younger Scottish professor, stumbles into a family history of witchcraft, and discovers a hidden coven in her town. Join Gwynedd Crowther on her journey into magic and love.
An otherworldly messenger. A deadly competition. A destiny she never saw coming.
Lana always thought she was fairly unremarkable—just a mediocre illuminator witch and decent enough student. But when a scavenger hunt around Dublin pulls her into the treacherous realm of Faerie, she learns the truth: she's anything but ordinary.
A descendant of a powerful fae bloodline, Lana is thrust into the Successional, a ruthless battle or magic, wits, and strength. The prize? The key to her family's powerful legacy. The catch? Her rivals are cunning and far more deadly than she could have imagined.
Guided by a brooding fae warrior, Lana must navigate a world of deceit, alliances, and dark wonder. But as the Successional unfolds, she realizes there is something more than survival at stake. More than even the love she craves. The fate of Faerie teeters on a dagger's edge.
Can Lana harness her magic and courage in time to win it all? Or will she lose everything she's ever dreamed of?
Evander thought he could let her go.
But when Clan Elk has the princess in their grasp once more, he's about to discover just how far he will go for the sake of his clan. His kingdom.
His Lemmikki.
Book Fairs In March 🍀
We've got a Kobo Plus Fantasy book fair happening until the end of this month, so if you're taking part in the Amazon boycott and want to try out a subscription service that supports a much smaller ebook company (and Zon competitor!), now's the time to delve into Kobo Plus. Click the graphic below to browse a huge selection of fantasy & sci-fi books waiting for YOU on Kobo:
And here are the BookFunnel promos I've got for you this month. The first two include a variety of stories on Kindle and other retailers, while the last one's loaded with newsletter freebies. Happy browsing!
That's all for me right now, because Helena's yelling at me saying I can't just leave her right in the middle of a conversation with the baker's wife. Who happens to know a thing or two about her forbidden relationship with the undead. 🙃
So I'd better scurry back to my laptop! I'll catch you later this week with another batch of intriguing indie books and more writerly updates. But for now, have a wonderfully weird week and happy reading!
Talk to you soon,
C.L. Carhart
Get Forbidden Gift:
https://bf.clcarhart.com/5t5i9q9zq7
Pre-order Claimed by the Undead:
https://bf.clcarhart.com/fd9deoy799
His Name Was Augustin series:
https://clcarhart.com/collections/hnwa-series-ebooks
Elemental Bloodlines series:
https://clcarhart.com/collections/elemental-bloodlines-series-ebooks