October Newsletter:
This month I wanted to share a little about myself and the current projects Iām working on.
As a literature enthusiast, I often want to learn more about the authors behind the books. Iām curious about their inspirations, current projects, and personal lives. To give my readers a glimpse into who I am, I created a mood board. Itās not a biography, as Iām an introvert and may never write one. However, itās my way of sharing a bit of my chaotic life with you. Ā My Favorite Reads of 2024 (So Far)Ā Iām, hands down, a fantasy fiction junkie. I switch between epic fantasy, dark fantasy, and romantasy. Thatās not to say I donāt delve into Sci-Fi, or even thrillers every once in a while. My three favorite reads are so different from each other, but they are all fantasy. One of my all-time favorites is So Let Them Burn, by Kamilah Cole. I have never resonated with a main character like I did Faron. Sheās like my Soul FMC. The world building left some to be desired, but as a whole, I loved this book. If you want to see my full review of the book, check out my July Newsletter, where I dive into Kamilahās world of dragons and sisterhood. Gallows Born by A.C Salter was a pleasant surprise. Itās a viking fantasy series that kept me on my toes. I barely put it down, and, no lie, I read the first two books in a week. The third, The Crooked Shard, just dropped and I canāt wait to delve into it. The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang is an Asian inspired war fantasy that had me crying for the last half of the book. My husband called me while I was in the middle of reading it, just out right bawling. He was very concerned until I told him why. Then heās like āOh, youāre reading.ā Just another day. My Current Projects (UPDATE) ĀI understand your curiosity about the release date of āTempest amidst the Flames.ā Iām excited to announce that it is currently in progress and I have set a tentative date for December 2025. Additionally, Iām delighted to introduce my other book, āDREAM WALKER,ā which is a standalone Sci-Fi Romantasy. Its release is tentatively scheduled for June 2025. I have already completed approximately 60% of the book, and Iām thrilled to share that the cover design is finally finished (I couldnāt help but sing that part).The official cover reveal is planned for December 1st, and I intend to feature it in the December Newsletter. Ā Things are rolling, yāall. Iām so excited. Thank you so much for supporting me. It means the world to me. As a journeyer, you have exclusive access, so please donāt hesitate to share your thoughts. Make sure you tune in next month With Love, Syreeta Benjamin Ā |