Fanfare! The Countdown to Launch is ON

[Nikky Lee]

For those who have been following my publishing journey, my debut The Rarkyn's Familiar releases on April 19 from Parliament House Press. In the lead up, I'm releasing a series of behind-the-scenes blogs, world maps, my approach to worldbuildng etc, which I thought some of you (particularly our SFF members) might enjoy

Cinematic trailer!


Virtual launch party invite: The Rarkyn's Familiar - Virtual Launch Pizza Party! (BYO Pizza)

Character quiz: Which rakryn are you?
A silly quiz to find out which rarkyn character most resembles you! If you're in the UK, US or Canada you can also order the sticker of your character to go with the book.

Blog: Creating the rarkyn: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A monster blog about the myths and folklore that helped me create a completely new fantasy race, the rarkyn

Blog: A crumbling empire: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A behind the scenes of the real world and texts that influenced the fantasy world of the book

World Map: Created with Inkarnate (for those who might be interested in creating their own )



Blog: Anxiety and magic: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
This is the most personal blog I've ever written, but I think it's important that these stories are told. This is my story with anxiety and how it ultimately shaped Lyss' journey in The Rarkyn's Familiar.

Blog: Where Lyss came from: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A behind the scenes of how Lyss came to be, from what inspired her to how she evolved over countless drafts.

Sneak preview! Read chapters 1-8 here. (Note: you can navigate between the chapters using the hamburger menu in the top left corner).

Book trailer:


Blog: Designing magic: the story behind THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
A behind the scenes of the magic systems of The Rarkyn's Familiar and how (and why) they were created.

Blog: Inspiration sparked: the stories that inspired THE RARKYN'S FAMILIAR
These are the books, graphic novels and films that influenced me and my writing of The Rarkyn's Familiar.

The Rarkyn's Familiar Playlist! – Listen here

 

[Barbara]

@Nmlee you're an inspiration. You really are. I wish you all the best with the launch. It's so exciting.

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

@Nmlee you're an inspiration. You really are. I wish you all the best with the launch. It's so exciting.

Ditto

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

Love your account of how the Rarkyn came to be.

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Fantastic stuff, Nikky, big congratulations. Xxx

 

[Katie-Ellen]

Many congratulations, and good luck with the launch!

 

[Rich.]

This is great news, Nikky, and the blog is excellent! I wish you mighty success!

 

[Jonny]

Brilliant news, Nikky. It's great to see all your hard work coming to fruition. Very best wishes for the launch.

Really insightful Blog on how you created the rarkyn, too. Fabulous.

 

[Eva Ulian]

Congratulations!

 

[Nikky Lee]

Bump—I have added a character quiz to the list

 

[Nikky Lee]

Bump, new blog added

 

[RK Wallis]

Bump, new blog added

You've put so much work into this, you deserve to see it pay off You're inspiring

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

I am a Raska - shared on twitter.

 

[Rich.]

I am a Raska

Me too!

 

[Nikky Lee]

You've put so much work into this, you deserve to see it pay off You're inspiring

Aw, thank you Rachel!

I am a Raska - shared on twitter.

Me too!

So am I - we must be the sensible ones!

 

[Robinne Weiss]

Can't wait for this book to come out!

 

[Nikky Lee]

Double bump! New blog AND a sneak preview of the first eight chapters added to the original post

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

Double bump! New blog AND a sneak preview of the first eight chapters added to the original post

8 chapters! That's some giveaway! (I'll be reading them).

 

[Julie]

You're incredible Nikky with your imaginative ways of promotion. Wishing you every success!

 

[Hannah Faoileán]

@Nmlee - there are 2 Australian authors talking at this year's Scottish Cymera Festival (SFFH), June = Freya Marske and Garth Nix. You should do it next year! (with the launch of your book 2?)

 

[Nikky Lee]

@Nmlee - there are 2 Australian authors talking at this year's Scottish Cymera Festival (SFFH), June = Freya Marske and Garth Nix. You should do it next year! (with the launch of your book 2?)

That would be so cool! One day maybe

Also bump, new blog added.

 

[Vicki]

Brilliant news Nicky. Congratulations. So pleased for you.

 

[RK Wallis]

And I got an email in my inbox today saying the physical copy is on the move. Very exciting!!

 

[Nikky Lee]

And I got an email in my inbox today saying the physical copy is on the move. Very exciting!!

Wow, I didn't know they'd already started sending them out. Was that from Amazon?

 

[RK Wallis]

Booktopia. Easier to paste what came:

Your pre-order has been released by the publisher and is on its way to our warehouse. Your order will be dispatched from our warehouse soon, and we'll let you know once it's on its way to you.

 

[David Weller]

Congratulations, Nikky. So pleased for you.

 

[Nikky Lee]

Bump—new blog added

 

[RK Wallis]

Look what I just got:

"We're pleased to let you know that your order is winging its way to you, and is due for delivery according to the times below.

Expected delivery 15-20 business days."

Yay!

 

[Nikky Lee]

Look what I just got:

"We're pleased to let you know that your order is winging its way to you, and is due for delivery according to the times below.

Expected delivery 15-20 business days."

Yay!

Wewt! Surprising on the delivery time though. Is that normal for Booktopia? I suppose the stat days around Easter and Anzac day would probably factor into it though.

 

[RK Wallis]

I haven't bought from Booktopia in a while, but I don't want to give anymore business to Amazon, so I've switched. Covid is also rampant. That could be a factor too.