January 2022 – Jessie Mihalik

Read Hunt the Stars Chapter Three!

January 24, 2022 / Writing

Happy Monday! We’re just a week away from the release of Hunt the Stars, so that means you only have a few days left to get your preorders in. :) Click on the image below for details on the preorder bonuses, which include access to a prequel novelette during release week.

Hunt the Stars Preorder Bonus! Signed book / bookplate, bookmark, stickers, and bonus prequel story! Available Feb 1, 2022, preorder now. www.jessiemihalik.com/HTS

And if you head over to the Hunt the Stars page, you’ll find Chapter Three waiting to tide you over until the book is available. :)

I spent the weekend getting the preorder site up and running, so it’s all ready to be sent out after release. In addition to the novelette, I also added a couple of extra surprises (they’re very minor, so temper your expectations accordingly 😂).

I can’t believe it’s almost February. I didn’t get as much done this month as I hoped, and book three is due in April. After release week, I’ll probably disappear back into the writing cave because I am behind. Very, very behind. And I still have quite a few non-writing things on my to-do list. Wish me luck!

I did get through the copyedits for Eclipse the Moon this month, which means it’s on its way to becoming a real book. And I saw design samples for the title page and it looks awesome, so I can’t wait to share!

Hunt the Stars Preorder Bonuses + Snippet!

January 6, 2022 / Hunt the Stars, Snippet, Writing

It’s 2022! Happy New Year! 🎉

And that means that we are less than a month away from the release of Hunt the Stars! Don’t mind me, I’ll just be over here breathing in a bag, lol.

But the ever-approaching release date means that I am putting all of the preorder bonus information in one place so it’s easy to find. And I have bonuses for both preorders and library requests, so read on to find out what you get (and how to get it). :)

First and foremost: SIGNED BOOKS! I’ve partnered with three independent bookstores to bring you signed books or signed bookplates. These preorders will also include a bookmark and stickers. Behold!

In addition to the bookmark and stickers:

If you order from Copper Dog Books, you will received a signed and personalized bookplate.
If you order from Mysterious Galaxy, you will receive a signed bookplate (no personalization).
If you order from BookPeople, I’ll sign the book directly (including personalization), so you won’t get a bookplate.

All of this is while supplies last, so get those preorders in, and PLEASE READ THE ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! Some of the sites require you to add notes to the order, so read the instructions. :)

Don’t worry if signed books aren’t for you. Anyone who preorders HTS—whether digital, physical, or a library purchase request—is eligible for a bonus story!

It was supposed to be a short story, but it ballooned into a 10,000-word novelette. It’s a prequel story, set just before HTS starts. If you’ve wondered why Tavi was in dire enough financial straights to consider taking a job from her mortal enemy, now you can find out!

So if you’ve preordered HTS or requested it from your library (including anyone who preordered the signed books), please submit your proof of preorder or library request here, and I’ll send you a link to the story during release week.

I may put the story up for sale later this year, but it’ll be a preorder exclusive for at least a few months. :)

And if you haven’t preordered yet, your time is now! Don’t miss out because time moves somehow at both the speed of light and a snail’s pace—Feb 1 will be here before you know it.

And since you’ve made it this far, how about a little snippet as a reward. 💕

I looked at each of them. “I will not tolerate insults and fighting on my ship. If you have an issue, come to me. If you want to spar, that’s fine, but you will take appropriate precautions to prevent injuries. You won’t duke it out like meatheads in a bar fight. Next time, I won’t be so lenient. Am I clear?”

One by one, they nodded. The Valoffs had the slightly distant look they got when they were communicating. Their expressions remained impossible to read, but I didn’t see any open mutiny. Kee and Eli both looked abashed, but they didn’t argue about the punishment. They were my family, but they knew that a captain had to run the ship, and they’d fucked up.

“Clear out. I’ll send an alert when dinner is ready. I don’t want to see any of you again until then.” I glanced at Kee and Havil. “Let me know if these two are more hurt than they let on.”

They nodded, and the room slowly cleared. The plas blade packed a punch, and both Eli and Varro moved with careful deliberation. They nodded warily at each other on their way out the door. They weren’t bosom buddies by any stretch, but their shared pain bonded them in that strange way common to soldiers. I set a reminder to check on them both in thirty minutes. I didn’t want them in pain just because they were too proud to ask for help.

I closed my eyes and heaved a sigh. This was going to be a very long trip.

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