The Tyrant’s Heir (Desertera #3) is Out Now!

“Launch days” like today always feel a bit weird to me. On the surface, today is just another normal Tuesday. I’m still sitting at my desk, writing product copy about wine (that’s the day job), and answering emails from coworkers.

Yet, today is anything but a normal Tuesday. The Tyrant’s Heir (Desertera #3) has landed in Kindles and reading devices around the world. Reviews have started to roll in on Goodreads. Invisible tendons connect you and me and readers from at least three continents.

Today also brings a feeling of completion. I’ve put the book out into the world. It belongs to you now, as much as it does me. Which means it’s time for me to hang up Lionel’s top hat and get to work on another project … but more on that later.

Pick up your copy of The Tyrant’s Heir TODay:

Order the ebook ($2.99 USD) or paperback ($12.95 USD) from your favorite online retailer: http://www.books2read.com/the-tyrants-heir

Reserve a SIGNED paperback directly from me (via PayPal, $12.95 USD + s/h): https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=P4UWDNF93HRYE

Please note on the signed paperbacks:
1) I DO ship internationally — email me for your custom shipping rate
2) Please expect a 2-3 week shipping delay. I’m currently waiting on the books to arrive so I can sign them!

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Add The Tyrant’s Heir on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35702226-the-tyrant-s-heir

Watch me unbox the first ever copy on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/AuthorKateMColby/videos

Bring a friend into the fold

If you know someone who would love the Desertera series (or are behind yourself), now is the time to catch up! To celebrate the release of The Tyrant’s Heir, the first two ebooks are on sale until August 15.

Buy The Cogsmith’s Daughter (Desertera #1) for JUST $0.99 (USD)

Buy The Courtesan’s Avenger (Desertera #2) for JUST $1.99 (USD)

And that’s all she wrote

For now, anyway! Thank you to everyone who has purchased the books, shared on social media, and left a review. Your support means the world to me and allows me to live out my dream. I couldn’t — and wouldn’t want to — do this without you.

The Tyrant’s Heir (Desertera #3) Cover Reveal & Pre-Order Info

Should a king elicit love or fear? Lionel inspires neither… and it could cost him everything.

Lionel Monashe believes he’s a terrible king. After ordering his father’s execution and taking the throne, he struggles to reconcile his royal duties with his innate compassion. His insecurity and inconsistent ruling lead prominent subjects to challenge his authority.

Chief among his adversaries is a self-proclaimed prophet, whose religious zealotry launches the kingdom into economic crisis and civil unrest. When Lionel attempts to make peace, he sparks even more discord and ignites the greatest tragedy in Desertera’s history.

Blame for the disaster falls on the king, sending Lionel in a desperate pursuit to find answers before he loses his crown… and possibly his life.

The third book in the Desertera series, The Tyrant’s Heir portrays a desperate power struggle in an equally desperate, steampunk dystopian world. This political thriller will keep readers guessing until the end.

Will Lionel save his crown? Pre-order The Tyrant’s Heir today and find out on August 8, 2017!

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Answers to your questions …

When does The Tyrant’s Heir come out?
August 8, 2017

Why isn’t my favorite retailer shown when I click the link?
I just listed the pre-order last week, so your store might not have posted the book yet. Check back soon or contact me for assistance.

Can I share the cover reveal?
Of course! Use the buttons in the footer of this post.

Can I add the book on Goodreads?
Yup! Just click this link.

Is the book available in paperback?
Not yet! I’m still waiting on the final paperback cover files, but I’ll let you know when you can order it.

Is this the last book in the Desertera series?
No way! Currently, I’m planning five books in total … hopefully to be published by the end of 2018!

What is the best way to get Desertera updates?
Sign up for my Reader List. You’ll get two emails a month with exclusive updates, writing excerpts, and more (including an upcoming FREE Desertera short story!).

Any other questions? Ask in the comments!

What You Need to Know About the Third Desertera Novel

If you’re signed up for my Reader List, then you know I’m hard at work on the third Desertera novel. (Those clever readers have also previewed exclusive samples of my first draft!) To help me finish the manuscript, I’m participating in Camp NaNoWriMo (essentially a self-driven writing challenge) during the month of April, and I’m already excited to share it with you! So, what do you need to know about the third Desertera novel?

King Lionel takes the reins

As with the other Desertera novels, this one features a new protagonist. We’ll follow King Lionel as he tries to navigate the political waters (or sand dunes, rather) of Desertera. The poor guy has a lot on his plate: learning how to govern, satisfying the demands of the council and the people, pressure to marry an appropriate queen, and trouble from our favorite farmer-prophet …

It’s time to explore Desertera

That’s right – we’re out of the brothel and the hovels! As king, Lionel can take us to places within Desertera that Aya and Dellwyn couldn’t access … at least not without trespassing. We’ll finally check out the royal library (ah, the smell of dusty old books!), venture deep into the belly of the ship, and head to the outskirts of Bowtown.

There will be more Aya (and other friends, too!)

One of the most frequent criticisms of The Courtesan’s Avenger (Desertera #2) is that Aya didn’t hang around enough. Well, don’t worry! I’ve always intended for her to feature more prominently in future books. (I mean, the woman needed time to get her shop in order. Give her a break!) All our other friends will make appearances, too.

I can’t wait for you to read it!

Although I struggled to get started with this novel, now that I’m in the thick of it, I’m having a blast. Like the other books, it continues the story from a fresh perspective and allows a new view of Desertera. I’m also finally able to give you all some answers and steer the ship (pun intended) more towards the final destination … though it’s still a few books away.

Currently, I expect to publish Desertera #3 in late July. But to do that, I’ve got to get this draft wrapped up and sent to my editor. I’ll give you another update when that happens (and more still as I choose a title, cover, and official publication date) but for now, I need to get back to writing!

I’m Going On Tour!

…virtually, anyway!

I’m pleased to announce that, starting Monday, October 12th, I will be going on a blog tour in support of the launch of The Cogsmith’s Daughter (Desertera #1). The tour will last until Friday, October 23rd (I’ll be taking the weekend off) and will be a series of guest posts on the blogs of some of my favorite indie authors and fellow writers. Even though all of you know the book is coming out, I highly encourage you to follow the blog tour. I’ll be revealing new information about my inspiration behind TCD, my writing process, and so much more! There may even be a giveaway involved (hint, hint)!

Below is the schedule. It is also be posted on my Events page so it isn’t lost in the blog sea.

Date	Host	Topic	Blog URL
Mon. 10/12	Kate E.	What the Heck is Steampunk Dystopian, Anyway?	http://writingourselveswell.co.uk/
Tue. 10/13	Ula	How I Wrote My Novel’s First Draft (and How it Differs from the Final Product)	https://broccoliaddict.wordpress.com/
Wed. 10/14	Zach	Desertera: Conception and Construction	http://zachchop.com/
Thu. 10/15 RELEASE DAY!	Charles	How I Became a Writer (and Stumbled Upon the Idea for My Novel)	https://charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/
Fri. 10/16	Chris	Author Hall of Fame Introduction	http://thestoryreadingapeblog.com/
Mon. 10/19	Jonas	Video Interview	http://jlfiction.com
Tue. 10/20	Helen	A Virtual Tour of Desertera	http://journeytoambeth.com/
Wed. 10/21	Amanda	What It “Really” Takes to Write and Publish a Novel	https://richteramanda.wordpress.com/
Thu. 10/22	Teri	Desertera’s Religion and Themes	http://teripolen.com/
Fri. 10/23	Kevin	The Pros and Cons of Using an Invented Word in Your Title	http://kevs-domain.net/

And, don’t forget – The Cogsmith’s Daughter is only available for the special pre-order price of $0.99 for one more week! Reserve your copy at any of these fine retailers:

Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon AU, etc.

Barnes & Noble

iBooks

Kobo

Smashwords

The Cogsmith’s Daughter (Desertera #1) is Available for Pre-order!

You read it right — The Cogsmith’s Daughter (Desertera #1) is now available for the special pre-order price of $0.99. After the official release on October 15th, the price will triple (to a whopping $2.99), so snag your cheap copy while you can!

Currently, The Cogsmith’s Daughter is only available in ebook format. Long story short, I’m waiting for my printing company to approve the final paperback files. When it does, the paperback will be available as well. Don’t worry paperback lovers, I’ll let you know when you can grab your print copy!

Here are all the places you can pre-order the ebook. More retailers will be available after the official release.

Amazon US, Amazon UK, Amazon AU, etc.

Barnes & Noble

iBooks

Kobo

Smashwords

After you pre-order your copy, make sure you shelve it on Goodreads! Once you’ve blazed through it, don’t forget to leave a review on Goodreads and the retailer from which you purchased it.

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Thank you all for your encouragement and the wonderful community you provide! This journey would not be nearly as fun or rewarding without you. And, of course, happy reading!