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I am returned this day to answer your queries. Although there have been many, I will only answer questions three. Your patience and understanding will be rewarded in well-considered responses. The demands on my time are high and the answers I provide will sate the most curious mind.

There was a series of posts released on the socials for BCP listing all of the Hooks for the Otherworldly Emergence series. In the Posts there was 3 pages, the hook with a cover teaser. The Pre-order information and details to checkout the website. The last page had names of all the books in the series. The listing of all the listing.

I am returned this day to answer your queries. Although there have been many, I will only answer questions three. Your patience and understanding will be rewarded in well-considered responses. The demands on my time are high and the answers I provide will sate the most curious mind.

Book 13 of the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fiction Novella series is Hidden Heritage by J A Duxbury. This was another one I was lucky enough to be a beta reader for. The second book that Julz pitched for the series and I had heard so much about it during the process of this series development that I was really excited to read it.

Book 12 of the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fiction Novella series is Echoes of the Lattice by Sidney Rowan. I was lucky enough to be a beta reader for this story and I was instantly immersed into the fantastical realm Sidney had created. I knew when it was pitched that it was going to be something special and I was not wrong.

Book 11 of the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fiction Novella series is Monsters and the Disturbed by Ryan Null. There have been sweeping changes for Ryan throughout the OWE development. He was one of the first people that submitted a pitch for the series after being interviewed for the Finding Elara Podcast. This story is particularly gritty and am sure it is going to be a favourite for those who enjoy paranormal action.

Book 10 of the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fictions Novella series is Captured by Cave Hills by Aribela Evans. This is a wonderful paranormal Cosy story that I have enjoyed seeing come to like on the page. The poetic way in which Aribela writes always sweeps me away when I listen to her read a chapter. I am so excited to share this book with the world.

Getting your book out into the world is quite the achievement, but it doesn't end there. There are more than and estimated 22k books released each year in Australia alone. Then you have to consider; when you are on the internet it is an international Market! I couldn't even guess how many books are released annually worldwide. There are so many creatives striving for attention.

Book 9 of the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fictions Novella series is Baby Fang by Olivia Krein. This story has had a couple of different title over the course of its creation but the story concept has held strong throughout. Olivia has been very active in the writers group, open to sharing her ideas and helping out. She is passionate and inspiring and I hope that people enjoy the story when it comes out.

Book 8 of the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fictions Novella series is The Final Crone by DL Nix. It is completely self serving when I say this is my favourite book of the series, because if you don't enjoy what you write and find passion in the craft then what are you doing it for? I am so proud to be a part of this series of books and to have met a community of authors. We have kept each other accountable and pushed each other every step of the way. I look forward to h

I am returned this day to answer your queries. Although there have been many, I will only answer questions three. Your patience and understanding will be rewarded in well-considered responses. The demands on my time are high and the answers I provide will sate the most curious mind.

Book 7 of the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fictions Novella series is Shadows Beyond the Gates by Heather Salter Purves. This book was pitched Early and I couldn't help but get excited about the story and what Heather has to share with the world.

Book 4 of the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fictions Novella series is Awakening the Mother of Beasts by Selina Shapland and it is brilliant. The journey that the Author made from story concept to completed manuscript has been amazing to watch and be a part of. I met Selina through Romance Writers of Australia (RWA) as she was running a mastermind about the different forms of editing and the benefits of having a book coach. I was unfamiliar with the term when I first he

Some people have asked what the plans are for 2026. In the first episode of Finding Elara Season three, I talk about the plans and ambitions for the year. There is quite a bit planned for the show and in general for the year ahead. I broke it down into different segments on the episode. What is happening with the Pod, my business, family and my personal writing. I am open and honest in the episode. Only time will tell if I achieve all of these things throughout the year or

Book three is another darker spec fic. and I have had to hold myself back from sharing what beasties are making an appearance on this one. Inheritance by Felix Nolan is a grittier story doesn't hold anything back. When the premise was pitched for this book it peeped out of the shadows with alluring potential. I wanted to know more! There were layers of intrigue in place from the beginning and I wanted to know the answers. Felix had familial history established and worldbuil

What amazes me about speculative fiction is that it encompasses so many different genres in itself. The first book Enchanted Escapes is a magical realism and fantastical fairytale-esk story where as this one is Paranormal leaning toward Horror. The Creature of Creekside is Book two of the Otherworldly Emergence Series and Jamie has been a delight to work with. Collaborating well with other, sharing their opinion when there was something interesting to add to the conversation

If you have been around for a while then you will know that I am so proud of the all the Authors in the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fiction Novella Series. If you are new, then I recommend looking at some of the other posts I have written about because the journey has been an enlightening one for all involved. From the beginning, this Author April Mae has collaborated with an open mind and generous spirit. Her pitch was succinct and well considered. Her quiet natur

As the ancient gods and beasts fade into memory they are fresh in my mind's eye. We walked the shadowed path hand in hand and I measured their secrets. I continue to guard those secrets for time immemorial. That wisdom has stayed within me. New elements emerge from the essence of creation, as they have done many times before. Each time I have witnessed the change, my duty has been to quell the disquiet from the shadows.

I was so excited to talk to Heather, not only because she is an incredible creative, but because she one of the squires for the Otherworldly Emergence Speculative Fiction Novella Series. I had been meeting with her on teams and discord for some time before we met in person. So talking about her creative process and the full stories she has released to the world was awesome. I hope you enjoy the chat.

Leading into the Otherworldly emergence we need to start raising awareness of the series and provide little teasers about what is coming with the series. The hooks for each of the stories and the development of the covers. At BCP we are trying to be transparent about out process and keep people who are interested in the loop with what we are putting together to share with the world.