The Shelties invite you to join us in one of FIVE ways of celebrating....
🎉 #1: Buy and read Ailbe's story!!!
Some of you had this fly to your accounts around midnight, but now everyone can get their story about Ailbe (pronounced: Ava) and the dogs, cats, mice, sparrow-hawk, night heron, and otters whom she loves.
Malin promises to bark at any websites that have any glitches at all. So go ahead and click the links; you're protected by a very ferocious Sheltie.
Get my copy of The Little White Cat and the Dog Who Wasn't
Woof, woof! Let everyone get their book!
🎉 #2: Put it on your to-read shelf on your favorite reader app!
Even if you don't have space on your to-read pile right now, interacting with a book on reader sites increases its visibility. Your activity on GoodReads signals the Amazon algorithm to recommend Ailbe's story to other readers like you — who like folklore, Ireland, slow-burn romance, and emotionally compelling fantasy.
You can make a difference for my indie fairy tales! Just click through to your favorite reader app, and put the book on your "shelf," "like" other reviews, upvote the cover — any interaction is part of the celebration!
🎉 #3: Share on your social media!
Do you know anyone who needs an reading escape — complete with sewing magic, tender romance, and so many fluffy and feathered animal friends?
Every link and mention helps internet visibility..... and besides, if you tag me, I'll share some cake. (TBD how I will get cake to you... I'm thinking about it!)
🎉 #4: Recommend in your reader groups!
Are you in groups where readers share new releases, cover reveals, or anticipated reads?
Online groups often discuss tropes, so here are some where you could say "hey, I know a book that does that!" And here's some tropes you can copy and paste. I've put the cover graphic below so you can use it anywhere!
- 🌿 Irish Folklore Retelling
- 🏰 Forced Proximity in Magical Castle
- 🪡 Servant Heroine with Hidden Strength
- 🌙 Transformation Romance
- 🐈 Talking Animals as Guides
- 💚 Found Family Among Warriors
- ⚔️ Touch her and die
Evil Sorcerer Villain Captive Heroine Who Refuses to Submit Heroine's Quest to Save Her Companion Love as a Healing Force Rival Suitor Subplot Fae Trickster Ally One Bed Magical Sewing and Crafts
🎉 #5: Request through your local library!
As of today, The Little White Cat should be available through OverDrive, BorrowBox, and CloudLibrary. Most of my books are on Hoopla, but their processing takes a while, so Ailbe probably isn't there yet.
As of this week, the paperback will be available from Amazon, Bookshop.org, and others. Since I'm a small author, I don't have marketing set up to libraries. But since their priority is their patrons, YOUR recommendation holds much more weight than mine. I basically grew up in the library, so my heart beats a happy dance whenever I see those library orders come in! 💒
Wait wait! We forgot the best-est celebration of all!
🎉 #6: Give your favorite furry friend a cuddle...
...and tell them how there's one more book in the world that celebrates love just like yours.
Yours in book-ish joy,
Christy & the Shelties