06.04.2025 journal entry #24

Hello loves! It’s been awhile and I apologize for the break in content—it’s been a busy month for me and things only keep getting busier!

I’m currently on day 2 of my trip to New York for the launch of the Spring Bindery Books!! They’re all currently out now and after hearing each of the tastemakers talk about the books and after meeting and hanging out with the authors, I am THAT much more excited to read them. If you're interested in grabbing the exclusive editions for 25% off then you can use the code BINDERYINSIDER to grab them here: https://binderybooks.com/books/bindery/

The event itself was just so lovely and I filmed some clips here and there which I will definitely share soon. There was a wonderful panel discussion moderated by the lovely Lauren Puckett-Pope from Elle followed by some fun aura readings and tarot card readings (though I was too busy chatting to get mine done, saddd) to represent the future of publishing that Bindery hopes to embody. I met so many people for the first time in-person but also got to see so many of the Bindery tastemakers again which was so nice because I do feel like it’s much easier to connect to people in person sometimes for me. I was definitely overstimulated by the end of the night and after the B&N meet up today but overall had such a great time that I cannot complain.

Here’s some photos as a sneak peek!

ME AND DEENA!! REUNITED <3

I’m in New York for a few more days this week—filming content with Deena (the author of Dust Settles North), meeting with publishers, and catching up with some friends in the city. I’ll also be attending the book launch for TEN INCARNATIONS OF REBELLION by Vaishnavi Patel on Friday at The Strand Bookstore which I am SO hyped for—many of you know she’s the author of one of my favourite books ever, KAIKEYI. 

Like last fall after the first Bindery book launch, I’m just feeling super grateful for the space that I have here and the community and support you’ve all given me. I never would’ve imagined that any of this would be possible and it’s all thanks to you. So THANK YOU again from the bottom of my heart. 

I’ve also extended the deadline to upgrade to the STAR tier to get the Dust Settles North goodies mailed to you so please do so by Monday, June 9th and I will start packing those to send to you later that day. 

More behind-the-scenes to come soon!! Love you all and hope you’re excited as I am for all the things to come! 

Hey folks, just a quick little heads up that Goodreads giveaway for DUST SETTLES NORTH is now LIVE and if you're based in the U.S. you can enter the giveaway to potentially win a FREE copy of the book!

Giveaway link: https://www.goodreads.com/user/sign_up?return_url=https://goodreads.com/giveaway/enter_kindle_giveaway/412715-dust-settles-north

May the odds be ever in your favour!!

HELLO FOLKS! We just got an extremely exciting update for the cover of BURN THE SEA!!

Below you'll find multiple colourways for the main protagonist (Abbakka)'s outfit on the cover of the book! The first image is the artist's preferred version and it also has the added details of two options for the dagger placement and the fully rendered tambura instrument that Abbakka is playing.

I would love to hear what you all think of it so far!! vote in the poll and leave your comments below!

*as a reminder this is just the cover ILLUSTRATION and NOT the FINAL cover. The title and other elements will be added after we finalize the colours and placements of things, but this is a cool little sneak peek 🤩

AND I will also do a video going through the meaning behind each of the small elements of the cover once we have the final version!!

Option 1: TEAL/GREEN - Artist's preferred version (+ the added details on the tambura + dagger placement that would be on the final cover)

Option 2: Yellow

Option 3: Purple

Option 4: Magenta

Option 5: Orange

Option 6: Emerald