August 2022 Newsletter + Book-a-Versary!

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Hello, dear readers!

I hope you’ve all been keeping safe, happy and healthy.

Friends, it’s been exactly a year since Under the Milky Way was released! Time sure travels at warp speed! I want to take this chance to thank all of you for supporting me and my book. Over the past year I’ve received wonderful messages from readers of all ages saying how much they enjoyed meeting my book couple, Hayden and Cassidy. It’s a real thrill!

UTMW was released when we were under lockdowns and restrictions here in Australia. Hard to believe, but it was only a few weeks ago that I had my first close encounter with the book in an actual shop! Here’s me signing a copy at Better Read Than Dead:

I’ll be joining a number of fantastic romance authors for a mega book signing at the Australian Romance Readers Association’s Romantic Rendezvous next February. Julia Quinn (!!!) and Audrey Carlan are special guests. Click here for dates and details, and look out for the hashtag #ARR2023 in your social spaces.

At the end of this month, I’m heading to California. It’ll be my first overseas trip since 2019. As well as bookspotting and working on my latest novels, I’ll be seeing Duran Duran on their 40th anniversary tour. (!!!) Some of you may be aware their songs play a special role in Under the Milky Way. Check out all the songs that inspired UTMW on my Apple Music playlist.

Until next time, take good care of yourselves, and happy reading and/or writing!

x Vanessa

'Under the Milky Way' Release Day!

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Greetings, Extraspecialterrestrials!

 

Please welcome to the world my brand-new YA paranormal novel, UNDER THE MILKY WAY! It’s my first traditionally published print release, so you might say I’m over the moon!

This dream came true thanks to my fab agent Beth Miller and everyone at Entangled Teen — you’re all superstars!

A special shout-out to my writer friends for supporting, encouraging and teaching me. Love you all.

I’m especially thankful for the lovely reviews so far, including these two:

“Pay attention and hang on. This book is just like a mystery, giving you blips and “hidden in plain sight” clues that just kept compiling until it all comes to light and you’re like, THANK YOU! Not a typical story and I just have to say I’m impressed.” ~ Julie, One Book More

“It’s not your typical alien romance. This story includes disappearances, aliens, conspiracies, and decades-old mysteries full of intrigue and danger. The plot is pretty unique, and I like how the author wove several seemingly unrelated stories together.” ~ Coffee.And.The.Bibliophile

Follow my social profiles for more release day — and release month! — fun. You’ll most often find me on Instagram. There are plenty of guest blogs and giveaways happening through August. And don’t forget, the Under the Milky Way Alien Chic selfie challenge is on now. Details on how to get alienated are on my blog. Here are just a few of the brave extraterrestrials who’ve posted so far:

 
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If you see UNDER THE MILKY WAY on the shelves “in the wild”, be sure to let me know! In the meantime, happy reading, and keep your eyes on the skies!

Vanessa xxx