HEaR
- kianalinwriter
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min read
It's the first book of the year! Well, almost. February 13th is both super close and so far away . . . So! To help the time pass, here are some things you need to know about HEaR.
HEaR has been on quite the journey to get from my mind to your hands. Though I originally wrote and assembled this book four years ago now, I actually tried making a couple iterations waaaay before that (which might technically make this my first book?). Then I made a draft two for a perfectly fine book because–after books one and two came out–I had written more pieces that seemed to slot in there so nicely. Then, I added even more last December. That's right: Less than two months before my set publication date! All leading to the creation of a third draft of my third book. (Those child-number-three vibes are strong! And I'm a third child, so I can say that.)
So why not just move the publication date back? Well, a couple reasons.
First, I have that rather intense publication schedule all mapped out for 2022, and I do NOT want to put everything off track. I want to start off strong and build the momentum this year. And secondly, I really, really wanted this book to come out on Galentine's Day. HEaR is a tribute to and celebration of sisterhood and women and so that particular "holiday" seems fitting, no? (PS - I'd like to think that HEaR would be a decent Galentine's gift for your girls, so maybe look into that if you need ideas. Just sayin'!)
HEaR really is for the many women and girls in my life, here and gone and forthcoming. It's for them it's about them, it's because of them. And it's likely to step on some toes. It very much may not be for everyone (though what is, honestly?), and I wouldn't be particularly surprised if–out of the books I'll have out thus far–it's the one that people don't quite get. I'm ok with all of that. I believe in writing for readers in the sense that it's powerful to relate and build community on common ground, but I also believe that writing is a form of art. And, sometimes, that means doing things for me, though I still hope that HEaR is able to strike a balance between the two.
It's the book I have been waiting the longest to show readers. It's the one I feel has the most cohesive "message" of the first three collections. And it's just something I'm really proud of owning from start to finish. I can't wait to share it with you and HEaR your thoughts! 😘
HEaR is available now for pre-order in both print and ebook format, so grab your copy today!
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