Lila Fairchild Writes

Hello! 
          
          I just wanted to drop some exciting dates coming up so that everyone has a good idea of the timeline. 
          
          December 14th: Tall Tales drops in its entirety here on WP
          
          December 21st: The prologue and first chapter of Relentless will drop here on WP 
          
          January: Continuing with Relentless, a special announcement for an upcoming project
          
          February: Folie A Deux (Dr. Pinkton's story) will start, and the special project. In the middle of the month, The Last Show will be removed from WP in order to prepare for its Amazon release. 
          
          March 1st: The Last Show will be available on Amazon and KU! 
          
          If anyone has questions about the timeline, please let me know! I hope everyone's holidays are going well.

Hello everyone! 
          
          We officially have four chapters and an epilogue left in Allow Me (please note one more chapter might be added in if I decide the scene requires a POV change, but this is a solid estimation). 
          
          After that, I will be taking a break to write Tall Tales and start on edits for The Last Show. I won't take TLS down until I have to for its switch to Amazon, so the current version will remain on Wattpad until early 2026. If you have ever had a critique of the book that you would like to see in the new draft, please feel free to write it in the comments or reach out to me at lilafairchildwrites@gmail.com. Feel free to roast me! I really don't mind harsh critique. 
          
          Tall Tales will drop in December, as will the debut chapter for Relentless. I will also be offering some more details about an upcoming collaborative project that I have been working on with some amazing writers on here! 
          
          Hope everyone is doing well and having happy holidays.

I am happy to say that the paperback version of Of The Mind is now live on Amazon! I received my author copy and everything is exactly as it should be. If you'd like a copy, you can order here: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gentlemans-Proposal-Book-ebook/dp/B0FY71T15D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TLRNKV4U2NC0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r4FPnryb-lcfnNN_r_jK0Q.qD7HuO6IdXsT3aobz_i34phGWHdJKHcTEmGQVQFXOMM&dib_tag=se&keywords=LILA+FAIRCHILD+OF+THE+MIND&qid=1763946779&s=digital-text&sprefix=lila+fairchild+of+the+mind%2Cdigital-text%2C224&sr=1-1
          
          There are about 10-15k words left for Allow Me. After a short break, I will be posting Tall Tales, which is Archie and Edmund's short story. That story will come out all at once, so you will be able to read it straight through! Around that time, I will also be making an exciting announcement about a collaborative project for 2026, then we will start in on Relentless! Can't wait for you guys to meet Winifred and Percy.

I can't believe it's here! As of right now, Of The Mind is live, and it is free for the next two days! 
          
          Order here: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gentlemans-Proposal-Book-ebook/dp/B0FY71T15D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17J0V5YJYTTZ9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r4FPnryb-lcfnNN_r_jK0Q.qD7HuO6IdXsT3aobz_i34phGWHdJKHcTEmGQVQFXOMM&dib_tag=se&keywords=of+the+mind+lila+fairchild&qid=1762181219&sprefix=%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1
          
          I want to thank you all for sticking with me this week with how quiet Allow Me updates have been. I know I was a little vague in my last post, but the truth is that my family has been going through a fairly harrowing court case since 2021, and this week was the trial. I thought I was emotionally prepared for it, and I really wasn't. 
          
          I am happy to say that justice was served, and I feel a huge weight off of my shoulders. For the first time since Monday, I can think clearly. I will be back at my desk in the morning, ready to say hello to Adelaide and Theodore (and Georgie!) again.

Hello everyone! 
          
          I usually try not to bring my personal life in here too much, but I thought it would be fair to let you guys know that updates may be slow this week. My husband was in a nasty wreck on Thursday (he is recovering well!) and now we are down to one car. This week is also a big week for my family on a personal level, including some very high emotions, so my mind has been occupied. I just don't want you guys to feel abandoned if I only get one or two updates out this week. Things should be back to normal soon. 
          
          However, I am still very much at my writing desk and very much looking forward to Of The Mind's release this Friday! 
          
          On a positive note, I have connected with some amazing writers on here and there are some really exciting collaborations coming up in 2026! Make sure to bee on the lookout for updates. 
          
          Hope y'all are having a good week and staying safe on the roads.

Hello!
          
          The good news is, everything is ready to go for an awesome launch for the ebook/KU version of Of The Mind on November 21st! You can pre-order at the link below, but keep in mind that I will be making the ebook free on the 21st and 22nd, so if you are hoping to snag a free copy, just wait until then! 
          
          https://www.amazon.com.au/Mind-Gentlemans-Proposal-Book-ebook/dp/B0FY71T15D
          
          The only delay will be for the paperback. I had a formatting error to fix for it, and because of how long it takes to ship author copies to Alaska, I won't have my final version of the proof until after the release date. I feel fairly confident that this cover format is the correct one, but I want to hold a physical copy in my hands and be guaranteed before I ask for anyone's money. Therefore, the paperback release is going to be pushed back. When I have a new release estimate, I will post here! 
          
          I apologize for the change in this part of release, but I am excited to hold the correct copy in my hands! 
          
          Thanks to everyone who has been with me on this journey.

Thank you for the follow. Sending warm vibes and gratitude ☺️

Is Feral on pause to connect with another story? I'm obsessed with your stories!

Hello! 
          
          I just had a few updates I wanted to give for both Allow Me and Relentless, as well as other books moving forward. 
          
          For people curious about Archie and Edmund's story, I am happy to announce that yes, they get an HEA! Initially, they were going to be the epilogue to Allow Me. However, in thinking through their storyline, I realized that there was a little more material there than just a chapter or two. So instead of an epilogue, Archie and Edmund's story will be wrapped up in a short story that will be posted separately (I expect it to be 10k words or less, and I will post it all at once shortly after closing out Allow Me). 
          
          For Relentless and other stories moving forward, I have decided to start posting a full spoiler chapter at the beginning of every story that readers can choose to either read or skip. It will include major storylines, themes, and character arcs, so that readers can decide up front if the story is for them or not. They won't completely encapsulate every detail, since with a WIP there are certain things that pop up spontaneously, but they will have enough to ensure that you are never going in blind! 
          
          These spoilers will be posted separately from the description and trigger warning information, so don't worry - it will be easy to skip over if you do not want to see anything important! 
          
          I hope everyone is doing well. We are snowed in here in Southcentral Alaska, so it is a good time to be a writer!

Hello everyone! 
          
          I just wanted to send along a few links for the upcoming release of Of The Mind! Specifically, the Goodreads page, which makes me feel very official and happy. 
          
          Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243336403-of-the-mind?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=PEBU7vpXBF&rank=1
          
          If you get a chance after release day, a review would be so helpful! Even one-stars help readers know what they're getting into with the story, which is wildly helpful. I engage a lot here on WP, but will of course be respecting Goodreads as a reader-only space. 
          
          Here is the Amazon link for ebook preorders: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Gentlemans-Proposal-Book-ebook/dp/B0FY71T15D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17J0V5YJYTTZ9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r4FPnryb-lcfnNN_r_jK0Q.qD7HuO6IdXsT3aobz_i34phGWHdJKHcTEmGQVQFXOMM&dib_tag=se&keywords=of+the+mind+lila+fairchild&qid=1762181219&sprefix=%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-1
          
          With that link, here is the reminder that this book will be free on November 21st and 22nd - so if you are hoping to snag a free copy, just hold off until then! 
          
          Hope you all are having a wonderful transition from spooky season to jolly season! In the upcoming weeks I will start posting some teasers for Relentless, for those of you who had to sit out for Allow Me!