PearsonAcree

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          I have decided to put my first 5 Raven Seal Series books (Books A-E) on Amazon Kindle Unlimited for at least 90 days to see if I can increase sales. This means I have to remove the entire story during this time. If you have Amazon Prime or a Kindle Unlimited membership, you should be able to access it.
          
          Book E should be published by the end of the month. It's with a proofreader atm, and then I just need to read it once more, format the interior in InDesign and finalize the blurb and book cover.  I'll be uploading Book E to KU as well. Once I sort out my physical books, I'll be publishing those wide. Thank you for supporting my business!
          
          Until next time...
          
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          I only just realized I missed a May post, so my apologies! If you are interested to know what happened, check out my May blog on my official website:
          https://www.adelaideacree.com/blogs/blog-9-may-2026
          
          While you're there, I posted my June blog today, so you can read all about it:
          https://www.adelaideacree.com/blogs/blog-10-june-2026
          
          Book E is almost at the finish line! The manuscript is done and a line edit has been completed. It's now with a copy editor I've used in the past, before a proofreader will ensure it's publish ready. 
          
          The copy editor should have it done by July 7th, but I'll leave two extra days for delays. If I read through and edit on the 10th-12th, I can then get it to my proofreader on the 11th-13th. Another ten days would be the 21st-23rd, and final checks will have it published before months end. That's my thought process anyway.
          
          It was originally aimed for a publish date of May 25, 2026, so now I'm just letting it be published when it's good and ready. Definitely in July though. I will then be turning the Wattpad version into a teaser like I do the others. For now, you can read the draft:
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/408334728-an-engagement-at-eastbury-manor
          
          I have planned out Book F and will start writing today as I wait for the final edits for Book E to be completed. As usual, I'll add my draft here, but if you want the clean, published copy, keep an eye on my socials. 
          
          And finally, welcome new followers and thank you for liking and leaving comments. I have been on Wattpad since 2013 where I first used this platform to publish my poetry. I then used it to practice writing stories and adding my drafts to get feedback. I love both good and harsh criticism as I believe it helps improve my stories.
          
          I am most active on IG, but have handles on most major platforms. 
          
          Until next time...
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          How have the first four months been for you? I've been busy with writing, editing, marketing, and more!
          
          I have completed the second draft of my fifth Raven Seal series book and uploaded it. Please note, I haven't put it through any editing software, but I hope you will enjoy it, and I'd love to know your thoughts. It's the second of six enemies-to-lovers tropes.
          
          An Engagement at Eastbury Manor
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/408334728-an-engagement-at-eastbury-manor
          
          I also recently watched Zootopia 2 and read Terri Irwin's autobiography, Steve and Me, and this idea popped into my head and wouldn't leave me until I put it into words. I also have a picture book version I'm working on, but you can read the chapter book version below:
          
          Robert Zoowin: Crocs Rule!
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/409756579-robert-zoowin-crocs-rule
          
          I've entered both into competitions, so I'm hoping to at least receive feedback from both. I entered An Affair at Apsley House last year and received wonderful feedback, so it reassured me I was on the right path to becoming a writer.
          
          Finally, if you want to ARC read any of the full-length novels in exchange for honest reviews of the first four books in my series, please reach out. I only have the teasers here.
          
          An Affair at Apsley House: Enemies-to-lovers, London house party
          A Ball at Basildon Park: Friends-to-lovers, childhood friends, country ball
          A Chemistry at Cross Keys: Second chance, older romance, country village
          A Diversion at Dyrham Park: Forced proximity, summer-storm bound, Secrets
          
          Until next time...
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          Can you believe springtime is upon us, and we're a month away from being a quarter of the year gone?
          
          I realized I didn't send a newsletter in February, so apologies. I do have a website blog that I publish every month, so sign up for my Raven Seal Circle group if you are interested.
          
          A Diversion at Dyrham Park
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/353361546-a-diversion-at-dyrham-park-4-a-z-of-romance
          I have completed Book D, sent it off to ARC readers, and have submitted it to Draft2Digital for pre-orders. Unfortunately, Amazon rejected the book because I had my teaser posted on Wattpad! They demanded that I remove the teaser or they would refuse to publish it, so I had no choice. But I do have ARC copies still available on Booksprout, and if you sign up to my ARC/Beta community, I can give you a free copy in exchange for an honest review on Goodreads, Bookbub, or wherever my book will be sold.
          
          An Engagement at Eastbury Manor
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/408334728-an-engagement-at-eastbury-manor-onc-2026-entry
          ONC 2026 is happening, and I have joined the competition, releasing a novella-sized version of what will be my fifth novel in my Raven Seal series. I got a high recommendation for my sixth chapter last year, so hopefully I can achieve the same this year.
          
          I am up to chapter 21 of the draft novel. I'm loving the story so far, so excited for you to read it hopefully towards the second half of this month. It will be similar to the novella, but more in-depth. 
          
          Finally, if you want to ARC read any of the full-length novels in exchange for honest reviews of the first three books in my series, please reach out. I only have the teasers here (not sure why those are allowed and the D Book is not).
          
          An Affair at Apsley House: Enemies-to-lovers, London house party
          A Ball at Basildon Park: Friends-to-lovers, childhood friends, country ball
          A Chemistry at Cross Keys: Second chance, older romance, country village
          
          Until next time...
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          I have completed Book 4 of my Raven Seal Series, A Diversion at Dyrham Park: https://www.wattpad.com/story/353361546-a-diversion-at-dyrham-park-4-a-z-of-romance
          
          All chapters are posted, and I appreciate your likes, comments, and support! I'm sending it to my Beta Readers tomorrow and my editors after that. If all goes well, it should be published next month! Like my first three books, once published, I'll only keep the first six chapters up.
          
          I'm going to treat myself and do some gardening before I start on Book 5. On this platform, it is called An Education at Eltham Palace, which is a spicy novel. Since I plan to release the whole series as a sensual heat level, I realized this current version won't work for what I need to publish. Over Christmas, I drew up my outline, and I'm excited to write it (as well as Books F, G, and H, which also need to be released this year.
          
          If you want a free copy of Books A, B, and C, in exchange for an honest review, head over to  Booksprout, where I created campaigns for my first three Raven Seal books. Click on the link below to receive a full copy of the book in exchange for an honest review on one or more platforms:
          
          An Affair at Apsley House: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/256538/an-affair-at-apsley-house
          A Ball at Basildon Park: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/256542/a-ball-at-basildon-park
          A Chemistry at Cross Keys: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/256543/a-chemistry-at-cross-keys
          
          Until next time...
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          I created Booksprout campaigns for my first three Raven Seal books. Click on the link below to receive a full copy of the book in exchange for an honest review on one or more platforms:
          
          An Affair at Apsley House: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/256538/an-affair-at-apsley-house
          A Ball at Basildon Park: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/256542/a-ball-at-basildon-park
          A Chemistry at Cross Keys: https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review-copy/view/256543/a-chemistry-at-cross-keys
          
          This is my first time using the website, but I've been recommended to get more reviews on my books. You may need to register before receiving your copy.
          
          I'll post the second draft chapters (1-15) for A Diversion at Dyrham Park this evening. I'd love your critique or even a like if you enjoyed it. I'm hoping to publish it by February 14th.
          
          Until next time...
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          Happy 2026! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and are looking forward to the year ahead.
          
          A goal of mine is to publish Books D-H this year. On this site, I have drafts of Book D-F, but the content will change as I edit and finish the story.
          
          If you read An Engagement at Eltham Palace, and read my previous blog about heat level, you'll know I'll have to change the storyline completely as it's one big book of Karma Sutra lol 
          
          Over the holidays, I spent time outlining a new storyline for Book E as well as solidifying the storylines for the rest of the Books I plan to publish this year. I'm grinning from ear to ear at the vision of them being published into the world.
          
          I'm currently doing my final edits for Book D before I send it to Beta Readers and editors. As usual, I'll upload the edited chapters hear to hopefully receive feedback. If you want to join my Beta Reader of ARC team, head over to the link in my bio to sign up. 
          
          I'll continue to post my drafts here, and I would appreciate any feedback, likes, and anything else you can think of that will elevate my stories to publish-ready novels.
          
          Until next time...
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          It’s been an interesting year as a writer. I’ve learned a lot over the past 12 months, and I know there’s still so much more to learn in the next 12. Here’s what I’ve discovered:
          
          I self-published the first three books in my Raven Seal series and made my novella Lily free on most major platforms. Giving away a free novella (via BookFunnel) was definitely a good move—I believe it helped generate sales for my paid books.
          
          I chose to publish everything through Draft2Digital initially, both to test the waters and to better understand the various platforms. As a debut self-published author, I priced my books at USD $2.99. I’m aware I lost some profit due to platform fees, and I plan to publish directly to individual retailers in the future.
          
          As of today, I’ve sold 170 books this year. A significant portion of those sales came in the last 30 days, after I launched my first Meta ad campaign. While I still need better conversions to break even, I’m getting a lot of clicks, which is exactly what I was hoping for. Beyond sales, the goal of the campaign was to build name recognition and start establishing myself as a romance author.
          
          Marketing can be time-consuming if you let it take over. I tried batching my marketing tasks in one day and scheduling content throughout the week, but it’s still a learning curve. For now, I’ve decided to dedicate the first hour or two of my mornings to marketing—when my brain is still waking up and soaking in the nutrients (read: caffeine) from my coffee before I dive into writing.
          
          I’m nearly finished drafting Book D and aiming for 70K words, so I’ll be posting the rest here soon. 
          
          A few newsletters ago, I mentioned that I needed to adjust my heat level and decided to go with “sensual.” That change means I now need to revise the storyline for Book E. I think I can use my first draft in some of the chapters, though, so not all is lost. I could release an alternative version for spicy fans. 
          
          Until next time…
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          I'm thankful for everyone who has read my books! An Affair at Apsley House now has over 4,000 reads. The Wattpad analytics is not great, but that number amazes me as it continues to grow.
          
          I’ve published my first three books on all major platforms, so moving forward (starting on Monday, December 17, 2025), I’ll only be sharing teasers on Wattpad. If you’d like to support my work by purchasing a copy, simply click the link in my bio—it will take you to my website, where you can choose a book (or all of them!) to buy.
          
          I’ve also released Lily: A Novella, and since it’s free on all platforms, I’ve decided to keep the full story here for your reading pleasure. Your ratings and comments mean the world to me.
          
          Right now, I’m busy finalizing Book 4, A Diversion at Dyrham Park, which I hope to publish before the end of the year. I’m just over 60K words in, aiming for the standard Regency romance length of around 70K. You can read the second draft on Wattpad. Personally, I love books I can devour in one sitting or over a weekend, so that’s the experience I strive to create.
          
          I’m also working on more social media content in hopes of attracting new readers. I’m passionate about making writing my full-time career and establishing myself as a romance author.
          
          Until next time…
          MNP xx

Hello, lovely readers!
          
          I am in awe that my completed works have quite a few engaged readers:
          * 'An Affair at Apsley House' is in the top five of the 19th-century hashtag
          * I don't think 'A Ball at Basildon Park' has ever gone higher than #20 on the sailor hashtag
          * 'A Chemistry at Cross Keys' has great placement in renovation, tavern, and peerage hashtags 
          
          A great way to help authors get their book to reach more people is to comment, like, and subscribe. Some people might be shy, but pressing like goes a long way. I love any feedback, except trolling, of course. As authors, we must lean on each other for support
          
          Lily Hill's story (she's a side character in the third book, 'A Consort at Cross Keys') is complete! I've sent it off to my Beta Readers/editors to get feedback before I publish wide. This is only a novella, so I plan to give it away for free with a newsletter signup. Originally, it was supposed to be a holiday romance, but because it's less than 75% set during Christmastide, the main trope is now Second Chance Romance, which means I might have to change the name of 'A Christmastide Vow': https://www.wattpad.com/story/402259439-a-christmastide-vow-a-z-of-romance-regency-raven
          
          Anyone else watching DWTS this year? I'm totally team Andy, Dylan, and Robert! If it really is based on public scores, I think Robert is the most likely to win, though Alix and Whitney's social media is growing rapidly. It's Andy's birthday on the 28th, which is the same day as the Halloween episode, so make sure you give him some love and vote for him. 
          
          I've received four new foster kittens, all aged 3 weeks today! They came to me at one week, so it's been a bit tiring feeding them every three hours, but they are gaining lots of weight and starting to become more active. I keep them until 8 weeks before being sent for adoption opportunities. Fostering gives me a sense of purpose and fulfillment. What's your purpose?
          
          Until next time…MNP xx