Plot Twist! And some new freebies!
May 13, 2022 1:01 pm
Greetings from wet Abbotsford, British Columbia!
I won't hold you in suspense - let me share the plot twist.
My next release, the follow-up story to my book Ginger Snapping All the Way, was scheduled for release May 24th. Stanley's Christmas Redemption was up for pre-order on Amazon, and I was working on the audiobook with Michael Dean. I asked Audible for a release date of May 24th to coincide with the ebook. They said that was fine.
The next hour, they released the audio to market. The day was May 2nd.
I panicked. The audiobook was whispersynced to a book that wasn't due for three weeks! Amazon wouldn't push up that release, so I had to remove the preorder and upload the book again. And that broke the whispersync. I spent the next five days begging them to fix it. I'll share there were plenty of tears of frustration because I want my readers to have the best experience possible.
And now? I'm ready to share Stanley with you. The title might feel familiar, and there's a reason for that. I wrote a 17k novella for a charity anthology that was released just before Christmas. Unsurprisingly, my readers who read the story said they wanted more. When the rights reverted to me, I went to work. The story has quadrupled in size (it now tops out at 85k), and readers who've read both say this full-length version is much more satisfying.
Needless to say, I hope you snag Stanley and you enjoy the story of Stanley, Justin, and little Angus. The book is available through Amazon and is in Kindle Unlimited.
Stanley
I have life figured out—a good job, a nice car, and an ex-boyfriend whose heart I broke. But then my half-brother dies unexpectedly, and I go back to our hometown to settle his affairs. A quick trip before Christmas. Instead, I get the shock of my life. Do I face this new challenge or do what I’ve always done—run? Or will I stay and get to know the most amazing man I’ve ever met and take on a responsibility I've never dreamed of facing? This will be a holiday season like no other.
Justin
I’m a therapist who helps people deal with grief. My life is fulfilling. So what if I’ve been single for years? I have the kids I counsel and co-workers I adore. Maybe I’m tired of going home to an empty house and not looking forward to another Christmas alone. But I’m not going to be taken in by some slick city guy who can’t wait to leave town. I’m not going to upend my life just because I’ve met the man of my dreams. Right?
This is an 85k opposites-attract instalove mid-angst gay romance novel. Previously published in the charity anthology Secret Santa: A Romance Collection, the story has quadrupled in size with more love, laughs, and a touch of Christmas magic.
More news! I've signed up to join a multi-author shared world series called The Single Dads of Gaynor Beach. I'm thrilled to be working with such a talented pool of writers. My book is in edits right now and is coming out in July. The second book in the series is available. Finn and Nash are an adorable couple. I hope you enjoy it as well.
Snag your copy of Finn through Amazon or other retailers.
Second Plot Twist!
And now the promised freebies! These two short stories were available on BookFunnel. Why am I publishing them wide? I've had the amazing Michael Dean narrate the stories. Those audios will be available shortly and, of course, I'll let you know when.
Please remember - these are short instalove stories with secondary characters. I love these characters, and wanted to give them their own stories, but these are meant to be cute vignettes. I hope you enjoy them.
I hope you enjoyed the various plot twists - it's been an insane couple of weeks.
Take Care. Stay Safe. Stay Sane.
Love, Gabbi
(and don't forget to snag your copy of the Stanley's Christmas Redemption.)