I’m so excited to announce my debut tarot book, “Fae Spreads: 2020”, will be released in ONE WEEK! This passion project has come together so beautifully and I can’t wait to share it with all of you. With a stunning cover by “I Liked It So I Made It” and edits done by my FANTASTIC HUSBAND, it’s ready to be published!
I have been working on this book and the tarot spreads included all year. It will be published under my Pagan name, Fae Lynn, thus why the title is “Fae Spreads”.
Let me start out by explaining that this book isn’t an introduction into tarot reading or a how to guide that will break down the meanings of cards. There are many of those books already on the market, and I didn’t want to remake one of those. Instead, this book focuses on my experiences with creating and using homemade tarot spreads I used in my readings.
“Fae Spreads: 2020”, Introduction, Page 2
“Fae Spreads: 2020” will be available through Amazon! I’m working on seeing if I can get it into a few local stores as well. Hopefully those will be finalized in the next week or two and I can share that information with you! Until then, here are a few sneak peeks at spreads and reflections you can expect from this book!
Be sure to keep an eye out for a giveaway of the book coming soon!
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I am excited to announce that you will be able to meet me in person and purchase my books at this year’s Romance Rendezvous Book Blast! This event takes place every year (last year was an exception) in Cedar Falls, Iowa. It is a wonderful event with many romance authors of different sub-genres. You get to walk around and talk with the authors, buy their books, be entered to win door prizes, and get an AMAZING swag bag!
If you’re in the area on that date, be sure to stop by the Hilton Garden Inn in Cedar Falls from 1:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 21st. This event is FREE TO ATTEND! You can purchase a VIP ticket ($25) to spend more time with authors! Otherwise, feel free to drop in and find some new favorite romance novels to read and possibly win door prizes!
Curious who else will be at the event? Check out these AMAZING authors! Some of my FAVORITE authors are on here, names you may recognize from my past book reviews… Kate Hawthorne, Tricia Andersen, Aubrey Parr, Beverly Ovalle, and many others!
I am incredibly honored to be a part of this event. It is my all-time favorite of the year! I can’t believe I will be a part of this amazing event! As a sneak peek, here are the books you can expect to see at my booth…
“A Second Chance” (Contemporary Romance – To Be Published May/June 2021), “Fae Spreads: 2020” (Tarot Spreads Book – To Be Published February 2021), “Goodnight, Little Grubb” (Children’s Book – Published November 2020)
In addition, I will have a special giveaway at my booth for those who stop by and purchase a book. My husband has been crafting some amazing swag items from resin, I have a couple special books for giveaways, and more!
As I have teased a bit in the past, I will be publishing a book of tarot spreads I created during 2020 including the inspiration for the spreads and reflections on how well they worked in readings. I will be announcing an official publication date soon! I will be publishing this book under my pagan name, Fae Lynn, so don’t be alarmed when you see a different name on the cover.
About the cover…
Look at that cover! Isn’t it GORGEOUS! A very big shout out to “I Liked It So I Made It” for creating such a stunning cover. It is exactly how I wanted it to look, with the green and floral wreath with the symbols all around.
I hope you all enjoy the cover as well! I’m excited to share this new book with you. I have to admit, I never thought I would write a book about tarot, but here we are! What’s more exciting is I’m already working on spreads and the associated book for 2021. If you want sneak peeks of those spreads and special content, be sure to follow my Tarot Facebook Page or Instagram!
Be sure to keep an eye out for the formal announcement of the publication date and the following giveaway to come soon! While you are waiting for that exciting news, be sure to check out my other platforms for additional content!
I know I’m a couple days late, but please accept my happy wishes for you in this new year! I don’t know about you all but I am SO EXCITED 2020 is over…it was a rough year, y’all. But I’m going to put the past behind me, take the lessons I learned from 2020, and charge forward into 2021.
I have so many plans for the coming year, both in my writing career and personal life. I’m not one to make endless New Year’s Resolutions as I typically do my yearly reflection and intention setting during Samhain (October 31st), but this year I felt inspired to push my boundaries a bit and set new goals. I must say I did this in true “Shanna fashion” and organized my goals by month and task–for those of you who haven’t picked up on it yet I tend to be a bit overly inclined towards organization.
Doing this means that I can give you some sneak peeks into what I have planned for 2021!
Month
Project/Plans
January
Edit “Fae Spreads: 2020” (Tarot)
February
Edit “A Second Chance” (Contemporary Romance)
March
Edit “C.R.E.A.T.U.R.E. Control” (More info to come!!!)
April
Edit “Scottish Savior” (Contemporary Romance)
May
Draft Novel (New Novel — Still debating between two ideas!)
June
TBD — Let’s see how well I stick with the first 5 months of projects…
July
Edit “Justice” (Book 1) — This was my NaNoWriMo Project for 2020!
August
Edit “Scottish Savior” after Beta Reads
September
TBD
October
Edit “Scottish Savior” after Editor
November
NaNoWriMo
December
Finalize “Fae Spreads” (2021 Edition)
I bet you thought I was joking when I said I organized it by month…I wasn’t!
As you can see I have a number of novels I’m hoping to work on this year. If all goes well, I am hoping to have 3-4 new books published by the end of 2021. I know that sounds like a lot, but I have been working on a couple of these novels for some time. The books I’m hoping to get published are:
“Fae Spreads: 2020” (Tarot)
“A Second Chance” (Contemporary Romance)
“Fae Spreads” (2021 Edition) (Tarot)
Hopefuls for the Future: “Rhys of Novia” (Fantasy Romance) & “Scottish Savior” (Contemporary Romance)
I will be sure to release more information about release dates, covers, and the like as these dates get closer and I have more information to offer. As you can see, I will be having a busy 2021 — and this is just my writing goals! I have a few personal goals as well:
Read 100 books (You can follow my progress on Goodreads)
Participate in writing events
Create positive habits of daily meditation and yoga
Craft daily spiritual practices — especially for New/Full Moons and Sabbats
FINALLY finish the garden at the front of my house
All-in-all, I’m hoping to make the most of 2021. Thank you to all of you for following, supporting, and reading my stories through 2020 and continuing into 2021. I hope I have many new adventures to take you on!
Until then, Happy New Year! I look forward to hearing what your 2021 goals are as well!
It is hard to believe 2020 is already coming to an end. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for the new year, but I did have some highlights this year…
I published my first book “Goodnight, Little Grubb”
I started querying my first romance novel “Rhys of Novia”
I sent “A Second Chance” off to be professionally edited for indie publishing
I started a new Tarot Reading Business to help me cover editing/publishing costs, and…
I read nearly 80 books!
As much of a dumpster fire as 2020 was, I did have those highlights and some AMAZING books that I read this year. I figured with the year nearly over it would be the perfect time to share my TOP 10 READS OF 2020! If you are looking for some new novels to dive into in 2021, might I interest you in these?!
#10: “Norse Mythology” by Neil Gaiman
I have always had a love for Norse Mythos, so this book was perfect for a night in of reading. So creative and fun, while also sharing classic stories!
#9: “Desperate Measures” by Katee Robert
A sexy romance that shows the strength of women and the irresistibility of the villains. Read my full review here!
#8: “The Scarlett Letters: My Secret Year of Men in an L.A. Dungeon” by Jenny Nordbak
An amazing memoir by Jenny Nordbak showing the world of BDSM, Sex Dungeons, and what it means to truly be sex positive!
#7: “The Pigman” by Paul Zindel
Paul Zindel has been an all time favorite of mine, ever since I read “Loch” (which is my favorite novel). When I found this gem, I knew I would love it!
#6: “A Promise Beneath the Kissing Bough” by Tabetha Waite
A fantastic historical romance that brings in the spirit of the holidays and fluffy love! Tabetha Waite always writes the BEST romances! Read my full review here!
#5: “The Duchess Deal” by Tessa Dare
If you are a fan of romance and haven’t read one of Tessa Dare’s books yet, DO IT NOW! Try this one out, it will forever sit on my favorites shelf!
#4: “Future Fake Husband” by Kate Hawthorne & EM Denning
An AMAZING book co-written by two AMAZING authors showing love through that amazing romance trope, fake lovers! Read my full review here!
#3: “Priest” by Sierra Simone
This is the sexy romance you didn’t realize you were waiting for until now. This book has it all and it makes you just fall in love with each word! Read my full review here!
#2: “Tampons: Aisle Five” by Rae Matthews
This book was one of the first I read in 2020 and it is STILL the top of my list. This book had me rolling on the floor laughing! A must read for every woman who needs a laugh!
#1: ACOTAR – A Court of Thorn and Roses (Series) by Sarah J Maas
Yes, my #1 read of 2020 is an entire series! Sarah J Maas wrote a fantastic romance series that leaves little breadcrumbs and signs throughout that leads to the BEST ending you could imagine. If you haven’t yet read ACOTAR, I recommend this be your first read in 2021!
I had such amazing adventures through all of these amazing books in 2020, I can’t wait to see what stories 2021 has in store!
Stories by Shanna Pikora 