The darkness hides in the heat of august!

I’m not sure where you may live, dear reader, but for us in northern Mississippi, the month of August is always a scorcher! So, like any true Southerner would do, I’ve been hiding inside – you know, where the air conditioner lives 😅

 

While my body may be cool, my brain is on fire🔥with excitement because… something big is on the horizon.

Just last week, I got back my manuscript from my developmental editor for the very first book in a brand-new series — and let me tell you, it’s gonna be epic.

 

This story will take you somewhere very different from The Lady of Teansong — think shadows, secrets, and a kind of magic that transforms you forever.

I can’t spill all the secrets yet, but I promise you, this journey is going to be full of twists, intrigue, and a slow-burn romance to die for.

 

 

I can’t wait to share more in the coming months. This newsletter is just a babe, and I'm still working out the kinks and getting down a consistent format, but I'm so glad you're here for the journey!

 

Until then, I want to hear from you: what kind of fantasy stories are you reading right now? Hit reply and tell me—I read every single message!

 

Stay cool, stay curious, and keep dreaming in the dark.

With warmth, (but not too much!),
Angie O’Reilly

 

P.S. Next month is the big reveal of the new book title, and you, as a Nightbloom Society member, will know before anyone else! ✨

 

Some tales are so legendary, they echo through centuries… and some authors are bold enough to weave them together into something entirely new. My friend Sara Farnsworth has done exactly that in her latest release—The Arrow & the Sword, a combined retelling of King Arthur and Robin Hood. Expect daring heroics, tangled loyalties, and the kind of adventure that keeps you up far too late.

 

Thanks for being a part of the Nightbloom Society! Stay cool, stay curious and never be afraid of the dark…