Issue #3 A World Beyond the Page This months newsletter is arriving a little later than planned, mostly because life has been full in every possible direction lately. The days have been chaotic, but behind the scenes, some very meaningful things have been happening for The Durajan Series.The Empires of Durajan arrives on June 1, which means this note finds me in that strange and exciting space just before release, when the book is no longer something I’m quietly carrying forward. It’s ready...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Issue #2 Durajan Moves Into Its Next Chapter As May begins, the world of Durajan feels like it is entering a new phase. Book Two is beginning its next major push. The audiobook for The Chronicles of Durajan is coming to life in a way I could never have fully imagined, and as the series continues to grow, I’m reminded again how much readers matter in helping a story find its way into the world. So this update is a little about what’s coming, a little about the story being heard in a new way,...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Issue #1 Welcome to the first official Alania Press newsletter Hello and welcome, This is the first official newsletter from Alania Press, and I wanted to begin by simply saying thank you. I’m grateful you’re here. Alania Press has been growing piece by piece, and this newsletter is one more way for me to share that journey directly with readers who care about the work and the world behind it. Where it began The Chronicles of Durajan launched in October 2025, and seeing Book One make its way...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Issue #1 Making of Meaning Blog is up! By now, most of you have heard about the book — the effort behind it, the endless excitement and nerves, the late-night conversations. The book is finished, the site is live, and now I’m deep into the next phase: learning the ropes of ARC outreach, marketing, social engagement, indie bookstore connections, and tapping my professional network for insights on book PR. I’ve had great conversations, received insightful feedback, and made more than a few...
11 months ago • 1 min read