I am sharing this special bonus episode of our podcast with you today because my novel, Handmade Murder, is available.
Update: The book is now available as an audiobook as well! You can find it on Audible as well as iTunes.
You have no idea how much excitement and anxiety I have living inside me right now as I type those words. I wanted to create a mini bonus episode for our podcast listeners so they could be the first to know. 🙂 And I’m sharing all the details and links I have, as well as reading Chapter 1 in the episode.
You can stream the episode here on the blog or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, and Stitcher. You can find the podcast posts archive here.
Show Notes:
What is the book about?
Handmade Murder is my first, self-published novel. It’s a dark and twisty thriller and if you listen to murder podcasts (like me) you will probably love it. Here’s the description you can find on the back of the book:
What if a villain believes they are a hero?
Our addiction to social media has created a new version of fame. And lurking beneath the surface of beautiful, polished social media accounts is a community being targeted by a killer.
Ela’s life is falling apart after she experiences a miscarriage. Her marriage dissolves while the rest of her life feels on hold. In order to deal with the grief and guilt from losing the pregnancy, Ela spends a lot of time on her phone. And the more time she spends online, the more her new identity begins to take shape.
Rosie has found a new group of friends, other women who also make their living online. She cares deeply for this group, and they are the first non-family members she tells about her new adventure—she’s pregnant! Through her connections and a chance encounter with a famous podcast host, Joan of This Is Now, Rosie and her friends begin to notice a bizarre trend among their influencer community. While it’s estimated up to 1 in 4 pregnancies end in miscarriage, the stats seem to be much, much higher in their industry. And they soon discover many of the women have an eerily similar story.
Joan and Rosie race to find out who or what is behind these seemingly connected tragedies. But can they uncover the truth before it happens again?
Handmade Murder, is a fast-paced thriller that begs the question: Can you be a serial killer if your victims aren’t born yet?
What versions are available?
Handmade Murder is available in paperback, hardcover, electronic for eReaders and now as an audio book too!
Note: The hardcover version that is available on Amazon currently is the design printed on the cover (no dust jacket). The only way to get a hardcover with dust jacket version is through a Ingram Spark source (so, other than Amazon).
Where is it available?
Amazon / Audible – You can purchase any of the versions here. It’s available in many territories outside of the United States as well, so if you have Amazon check and you will likely find it.
Ingram Spark – I have also listed the book here. This means you will likely be able to request the book from your favorite independent bookstore or libraries.
Pagination Bookshop – my favorite local bookstore in SGF where I live, they ship!
And my novel is available at many libraries and more independent bookstores across the US and even some worldwide. Check wherever you love to get books from because it *might* be there.
How can I support your book?
Obviously buying (or requesting from your library) is support, also buying it as a gift to friends. Also, tell friends who love to read about it—this really does make a difference.
And last, please leave me a review! This helps my book become more visible to other readers. So far I’ve seen hundreds of reviews online mostly on Amazon and GoodReads. Thank you!!! This truly has meant so much to me!
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Hooray! Congratulations Emma!! I downloaded the book on Audible yesterday. Can’t wait to listen, I really enjoyed reading it over New Years.
Yay Emma!!!!
My local library in NC is purchasing the book. Can’t wait to read it!!
Huge congrats, Emma! It has been such a joy to listen to your writing journey through the podcast. I can’t wait to read it. Celebrating you!!!
Just finished the book – congrats Emma, it was such a fun read! Wish I could give it 5 stars here, but settled on an Amazon review instead – thanks for letting us know those help 🙂
This makes me so happy! Glad you enjoyed the book. 🙂
Loyal blog reader and podcast listener, here! I am so excited to read your book, the premise alone sounds so interesting! Congrats!
Very exciting! Congratulations, Emma!
Congratulations Emma! I ordered my copy. It will be my first murder mystery. Hopefully it won’t be too scary. I was hooked by the end of the first chapter that you read.
Holy Moly! You wrote a book! What an AMAZING accomplishment!
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉
Ordered my copy and requested that my library add it to the collection as I think having a book on a library shelf is a very cool accomplishment. Five out of five bookmarks to you! Congratulations on finishing, as you always inspire us to do.
Emma! I am so excited to read this and am so happy for you. I’ve been anxiously anticipating reading your stuff since you announced (I think on the podcast?) that you were writing a novel years ago. I am so inspired by your “just finish” attitude. I would love to read Cloud Nine if you ever decide to release it.
I ordered the book and cannot wait to dig into it! Loved hearing the first chapter and I am so so happy for you Emma!!
I jumped on kobo Australia & it was right there! At first I was all “I don’t know if this book is for me” but then I listened to the first chapter & I am in!
Congratulations, Emma!! I just ordered my copy and cannot wait to read it! Your perseverance and willingness to put yourself out there is inspiring!
Congrats on your publication day, Emma!!! I’m so stoked to get my hands on a copy (probably an ebook now and I’ll ask for a print copy for Christmas to keep on my shelf forever!) and read it – the first chapter was so intriguing!
As a librarian, I will 100% be getting our library a copy too, so it’ll be in at least one library soon! 🙂
So excited and happy for you, Emma! I feel like my best friend just had a baby! Many woots!
I’ve never commented here before, but I’ve been following ABM for a while and just purchased the book. Fun and different read! Emma, this book feels very personal to you in a lot of ways.
Thank you for the support! It’s both deeply personal and total fantasy… probably the only way I know how to make art.
That’s the best way to make art 🥰
Congratulations Emma! Such an incredible achievement. I can’t wait to read it x
Congratulations! I’m a loyal podcast listener and ordered my copy of the book. Now to listen to the first chapter!