So Much to Celebrate: Art, Books, & Big Dreams
If you’ve felt a strange buzz in the air lately… that might just be me vibrating with excitement. Seriously. There is so much happening right now, and I’ve been counting down the days until I could finally sit down and share it all with you.
Soulbound Artwork Is Coming!
I have officially commissioned new artwork for the Soulbound series, and I am obsessed. Ruby and Isaac in all their glory—captured so beautifully it almost feels like they’ve stepped right out of my head and onto the page. And yes. There will be an NSFW piece too. And yes. I am absolutely feral about it. Woo hoo! It’s thrilling, a little surreal, and honestly one of the greatest joys of being an author. I cannot wait to share more with you soon. It is also 100% non AI, which is a win-win! Soulbound Squad members get an exclusive first look, but it will also be on my socials in the coming months.
Let the home renovations begin!
There’s a lot of work ahead (okay… a lot), but it’s going to be a true labour of love.
On the real-life front, I finally got the keys to my dream home—two Weavers’ cottages—and while they are currently in dire need of renovation, I already love them fiercely. I’m so excited to roll up my sleeves and slowly bring them back to life. There’s something deeply satisfying about creating a home with history, character, and a future—and I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me.
Coming May 2026 (Fingers crossed)
Book Three Update: Jeremy’s Story
Book three—Jeremy’s book—is almost ready. Pieces of You will soon be heading out to beta readers, and I could not be happier about it. This book has my whole heart.
Jeremy has been a firm fan favourite for a long time, and finally getting to tell his story—before Isaac, before Jay, before everything—has been incredibly special. Readers are about to discover his backstory, and I cannot wait for you to meet the Jeremy that existed long before Soulbound as you know it.
The book is set in the 1990s, which means this project has come with a heavy dose of nostalgia. As an 80s kid, the 90s were my formative years, and revisiting them has been such a joy. My playlist is absolutely popping off right now, and writing this book has felt like stepping back in time—in the best possible way.
Events, Readers & Fangirling
I also have some very exciting news on the events front! I’ve officially signed up to appear at the Literary Escape Festival in Liverpool this May, and I cannot wait. Meeting readers has always been a dream of mine, and the fact that it’s becoming a reality still blows my mind. As a lifelong bibliophile, I’m also fully prepared to fangirl over the incredible authors attending these events. Expect starry eyes, enthusiastic book chats, and possibly me forgetting how to act normal. And this is just the beginning—I’ll be signing up for more events soon!
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With love and gratitude,
Effie
XO