Snow and Steam. In Ewan’s next book, he takes a wrong turn and ends up on the wrong mountain. A late spring storm strands him and the girls in Boiling Springs. The town has a fine inn, a steamy bathhouse, and a secret. When Tamaqua and Juniata disappear, Ewan has to chase the legend of a dragon. Continue reading COVER REVEAL: Down the Stairs
Everything isn’t quite ready for the release of the next three Byways books, so I’m giving myself (and my illustrator and my editors) a small extension. The trio of titles will come out next month instead. I’ll keep you posted! ~CJ
First Look. This week, my print proof of Meadowsweet came in the mail. It’s so exciting to finally hold this story in my own hands. Continue reading MEADOWSWEET: Print Proof
Progress Report. I wanted to give you a quick progress report on the Galleries of Stone print editions. Slow and steady has brought us through long weeks of preparation. We’re about a fortnight away from releasing this fantasy trilogy as “real” books. Here’s a sneak peek at the full cover for Galleries of Stone, Book Two: Harrow. Continue reading GALLERIES OF STONE: Books in Print
Gently turning the knob, Ewan opened the door to a gush of steam. He squinted into a walled room that was open to the stars. A burble-slurp brought his attention to its pool. The black water rippled as if something had ducked under.
—excerpted from Byways #8, Down the Stairs: A Ewan Johns Adventure
Local Legend. Ewan Johns takes a wrong turn, and a spring storm strands him on a mountain that’s wrapped in steam and strange stories. Continue reading SKETCH: Down the Stairs [Byways #8]
Three New Stories! We’re zooming closer to the release of another trio of Byways Books. Ewan takes a wrong turn. Zane follows his nose. And Ganix comes out of hiding. Over the next few weeks, Continue reading COMING SOON: Byways 8-10
I love hearing from readers! A few days ago, Virginia sent me a few pictures from Seattle under the header “Meadowsweet Sighting.” She gave me permission to share them with you. Continue reading SHOW-AND-TELL: Galleries of Stone
Coming Soon. For those of you who’ve expressed a deep and abiding fondness for print books, I have good news. The Galleries of Stone trilogy is making steady progress in that direction. Continue reading NEWSWORTHY: Print Editions
Best for Last. (Well, that’d be Ganix’s opinion.) Today’s the final day to catch a free e-book in my September Sale. You’re invited to add Byways Book #4, Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure to your virtual bookshelves. Mountains and mischief, grits and griffins! Continue reading BYWAYS: September Sale [Up the Mountain]
Today’s Free Book. Another day, another reminder that I have a sale underway. Today, you can catch the e-book for Byways Book #3, Over the Bridge: A Zane Johns Adventure for free! Continue reading BYWAYS: September Sale [Over the Bridge]
C. J. Milbrandt 