Hi all
I've had some difficult news this week. My vision became suddenly blurry and when I went to see the optometrist he advised that I had developed a hole in my macular and will need surgery. He said I may not get my full vision back.
You can imagine I was pretty devastated at the news. I have never even heard of such a thing. I will see the Retina Clinic tomorrow and see how we move on. Meanwhile, I am irrationally believing it will heal by itself. After surgery my vision will be impaired for a bit. However, as you can see I can type a bit. Forgive typos though as proofreading is hard atm.
Giveaway
I am running a giveway for Robot Hearts, my short story collection. To enter the giveway tell me the name of your favourite robot and I'll put you in the draw. Please indicate if you want print or ebook.
Cover reveal
Next I mentioned in the tag line that I had a cover reveal. I love this cover. This is what I need to get into some kind of shape before surgery so my beta readers can look at it while I'm recuperating. Let me know if you love it too.
The Prudential Light was meant to be a novella, a memoir of Aunt Prudence. However, while I was in Singapore drafting it, Aunt Prudence, revealed herself to be a very interesting person and also the memoir incorporates the present with Jemima, Edward, Fulton and Milly and thus it became a book four. I really love it. However, I will need an editor who has experience with memoir so stay tuned.
Free books!
If you are interesting in meeting Jemima and crew in the Cry Havoc series, Ruby Heart, Book one is still free until 15 August in most places.
Here are some links for Ruby Heart. Also, if you like the book please leave a rating or review. They really help.
Apple
And on my bookstore.
From Bookfunnel
Free SCIFI and Fantasy. Here. This one ends on 18 August so get in quick.
And another huge one, August Fantasy and SF that ends on 31 August. Here.
Appearances
My partner Matthew Farrer (Black Library) and I will be guesting at Ozcomicon in Canberra this weekend. Fingers crossed.
I'll be at Gamacon on 6 September in Canberra. That sounded so far away before but is coming in hot.
I'm also scheduled for Books and Beyond in Newcastle on 27 September.
I'll have a table at Conflux in Canberra on 4-5 October.
On 18 October I will have a table at the Steampunk Faire in Goulburn. Hopefully I would have sewn my bustle gown by then.
And Newcastle Book Boyfriend on 22 November.
I wish you well and happy reading.
Regards
Donna/Dani
https://donnamareehanson.com
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