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Identity Release Update (IMPORTANT!)

I am writing this post to tell you all some very important news: my novel, Identity, is going to be released later than I had originally planned for.

In order to release the very best for you, I’ve decided to move the release date forward to March 1st. I was super excited to have it published by February 1st, but the final stages of the publishing process have included more delays than I anticipated, so after some thought and prayer, I decided it would be best to wait another month.

Identity will still be published, I just need some time to work out the details of that. I want to make sure my book is the best quality it can be for publication, and I don’t want to publish something that has major issues in it.

On another note, however, the first proof copy arrived on Wednesday! Unfortunately, the cover had some formatting issues (one of the reasons I had to postpone the release date), but it was really amazing to be able to hold my very own book in my hands! I’ve been staring at Identity on my computer screen for three years now, and having a real paper copy makes everything feel so much more real. Publishing this book is a dream come true to me, and I’m so glad it’s actually happening!

I hope you all understand, and if you have any questions at all, please feel free to leave a comment. 🙂

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19 responses to “Identity Release Update (IMPORTANT!)”

  1. Rose Avatar
    Rose

    Congratulations!!! Is it available for purchase?

    1. Rose Avatar
      Rose

      Oops, reread the post and realized it said “update”
      *crawls under the rug in shame*

      1. Annabelle Avatar
        Annabelle

        Haha, no worries! It’s not available for purchase yet, but it will be on March 1st (about 10 more days!)

  2. Miley Simmonds Avatar
    Miley Simmonds

    it must be cool holding the book but I can’t wait for you to release it
    I just started writing my book I felt encouraged by you

    1. Annabelle Avatar
      Annabelle

      Thanks, Miley!! It is super cool to hold it!

      What is your book about?? I’m super curious! If you want someone to help give you feedback, I can do that. 🙂

      1. miley Avatar
        miley

        that would be great I can send you the first chapter once I get it done

        1. Annabelle Avatar
          Annabelle

          Okay, that sounds great! You can either text it to me or contact me through my contact page.

  3. Emma Avatar

    That’s so exciting, Annabelle!! Having a book to hold in your hands must be so exciting.

    1. Annabelle Avatar
      Annabelle

      It is exciting!

  4. Saraina Avatar

    Wow, how amazing it must be to hold Identity in its print form!!! And thanks for letting us know about the release date change; we totally understand!! I’m so excited for March 1st!!! 😉 <3

    1. Annabelle Avatar
      Annabelle

      Thanks, Saraina!

  5. Patty Avatar
    Patty

    Can’t wait to read it! Very proud of your accomplishment and mature attitude!

    1. Annabelle Avatar
      Annabelle

      Thanks!

  6. Luella Avatar
    Luella

    Omg it is so cool to know a friend who is publishing a book! What a treat! I can’t wait to get it, and I totally understand, Annabelle… books take a while!

    1. Annabelle Avatar
      Annabelle

      Thanks, Luella! Yeah, I want to make sure this book is the best it can be for my readers (meaning you) 😀

  7. Ava Coulter Avatar

    I completely understand, Annabelle! That’s frustrating about the formatting. I feel you on that one XD. Ahhh I’m so excited for you, though!!! Wow, holding your book in your hands must be so surreal! That’s one of the things I most look forward to as a writer. The cover is SO pretty! I still can’t get over the cover. *deep breath* Anyways, congrats on this, and I’ll be praying for the release! <3

    1. Annabelle Avatar
      Annabelle

      Thanks so much, Ava! Yeah, I’m a little disappointed that it has to be postponed, but I know it’s the right decision to make.

      Thanks for taking the time to comment!

  8. MacKenzie Ren Avatar
    MacKenzie Ren

    Totally understand Annabelle

    1. Annabelle Avatar
      Annabelle

      Thanks for understanding!