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Louise McLaughlin Reader club preparing for autumn and some hibernation

Published about 1 year ago • 2 min read

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Autumn escape into a book.

The leaves have begun to turn and the last of the summer has ignited natures fireworks. In Scotland it can be a beautiful time of the year. Here's a wee painting I did a few years ago.

I love this week Halloween and Bonfire night. There's something about these nights of hidden faces and fire I find enchanting. The night suddenly seems to turn colder after this week, and then I find myself wanting to prepare for hibernating by grabbing a good book and if it's free all the better.

D-Notice

Writing updates

I have been busy writing the second book of the D-Notice series, provisionally called Disclosure. Cassie and Bella have been developing their powers, and the humans are about to discover everything.

And if you've been following me on Bluesky you'll have also seen the writing update posts following the elf-napping drama.

But I have been drastically behind in my writing, and it wasn't flowing as well as it usually does. I've tried not to stress about it, and spend more time in nature.

It has really helped as I am back to writing between 500 -1000 words each time I focus.

Hopefully as the nights draw in I'll be able to focus more.

September / October

Publishing milestones

I ran a few promotions on both of my novels and so far 5081 copies have been ordered. Which considering my first novel was only published 4 months ago I am absolutely over the moon.

So far the reviews for both have been incredibly positive. I'm truly astonished that they have been received so favourably. They are being compared to the great Douglas Adams and Sir Terry Pratchett. Hopefully more reviews will come in soon.

The overarching thing people keep saying is that they have never read anything like them, they are unique and a fun read.

I'll keep you updated next month on my next milestone as I launch Discovery the first D-Notice book wide. It will be available on every outlet I can think of if there are any you would prefer to get it from, please email me and I'll make sure it's available.

Let's see if we can get even more readers to enter my strange fantasy world hidden in plain sight.

As a bonus just for you, here is the prequel to Discovery, FREE. Just click the image to grab your copy.

Seth, the Egyptian god of chaos, has been wandering the world with his companions Linn, the god of wealth and Eros, the god of love. Together, they have been involved in some of history's more infamous events. This is a short story detailing their travels through some of those events.
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The influence Seth had over Richard the Third would have long-lasting consequences for the British monarchy.
The Gunpowder Plot was hatched in Seth's bar, with a bit of magical assistance.
The Great Fire of London had almost certainly nothing to do with Seth.
The Whisky riots in Glasgow found short-lived peace within Seth's pub.
Jack The Ripper stopped his crimes because he ran into a few Glasgow gods and witches.

Deviation - wandering gods for free

Click the image

I'm going to continue writing the second novel in the D-Notice series as I grab something pumpkin spiced, settle into my comfy chair and escape into the world of the Cassie, the gods, and chasing elves in Iceland.

Cheerie bye for now.

Louise

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