Signed Paperbacks - 40% Off

MY SIGNED, PERSONALIZED PAPERBACK SALE IS EXTENDED THROUGH NEW YEAR'S DAY!

AAAANNND - YOU CAN BUY EITHER BOOK FOR $10 OR BOTH FOR $20 - AND HAVE THEM PERSONALIZED TO YOUR ORDER.

MUST ORDER BY 12/10/21 to receive in time for Christmas. 

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There is a first time for everything. And this is the first time my paperbacks have been "on sale".

For a substantial savings, too!

Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday are upon us and everyone is scrambling for a deal. For those who celebrate, many will be starting our Christmas shopping, while others are likely finishing up.

For the readers on your list, my signed paperbacks are on sale in the U.S. for up to 40% off. It starts on Black Friday, the 26th, and continues through the following Saturday, December 4th.

BUT...

MY NEWSLETTER AND BLOG SUBSCRIBERS GET FIRST DIBS! That means YOU can take advantage of the sale starting today.

But don't wait. Current inventory is limited.

Here are the details:

Awen Rising, Book One in the Awen Trilogy (336 pgs):

SALE PRICE: $11 (Regular $16)

Awen Rising - On Sale for $11.00 (Reg $16)

Awen Storm, Book Two in the Awen Trilogy (399 pgs):

SALE PRICE: $12 (Regular $17)

Awen Storm - On Sale for $12 (Reg $17)

Both Books Together:  (739 pgs)

SALE PRICE: $20 (Regular $33)

Both Paperbacks for $20 (Reg $33)

To take advantage of the sale, please email me at: olivia@ojbarre.com to request your signed paperbacks. 

Please include the following info:

1) Title/s you are ordering;

2) Number copies of each;

3) Email address for PayPal invoice;

4) U.S. postal address where signed books will be sent.

1. Once you have emailed olivia@ojbarre.com including the order info as outlined above;
2. You will receive a PayPal invoice for the total of your order plus shipping;
3. Then, pay the invoice;
4. Your signed paperbacks will be sent to your U.S. street address beginning Monday, November 30th (or sooner).

And remember - as this holiday season approaches, please take time to relax and breathe. It's getting crazy out there - and has been for the last couple of weeks. After the recent debacle at my local Target, I have decided to avoid the madness and do the rest of my shopping online. Or at 6 a.m. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Y'all keep reading and I'll keep writing!

That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen Trilogy, a pre-apocalyptic urban fantasy set in 2042 Atlanta. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising, debuted July 2019. Book Two, Awen Storm, released May 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, is on preorder and will be released in 2022. All are (or will be) available in both paperback and ebook.

O. J.'s Awen Prequel novelette, The Druids of Marduk, Part I, is available as an ebook for purchase on Amazon (or free by signing up for her newsletter). The second installment, The Druids of Marduk, Part II: UnderEarth, is an ebook novella also available on Amazon. Part III: AboveEarth, is scheduled for a 2022 release.

Samhain Steals and Fall Feels

That Samhain (pronounced Sow-in) time of year is upon us when the nights grow longer and the days fly by in the Northern Hemisphere. Soon we'll be breaking out our favorite puffer coats and flannel sheets.

I am fresh off a 3-day trip to the Idaho mountains, where it was chilly and gray. But I got a much-needed rest in the quiet of nature. On the one sunny day, we drove to Tamarack Resort. It is between their summer and ski seasons, so we had the entire place to ourselves.

We ate lunch at The Reserve (a little spendy, but elegant and yum), then drove the resort ogling multi-million-dollar homes. Finally, we parked at the only open state park on the Tamarack side of Lake Cascade and strolled a sandy beach by the wind-swept water.

The aspens had dropped their leaves for the most part, but there were stands of lovely yellow sentinels - my first (known) encounter with the Tamarack tree, which lends the resort its name. Their contrast was striking against the evergreens, and I was amazed to learn they are both coniferous (cone-bearing) and deciduous (drop their needles).

Here are a few pictures from our trip:

Aspen bones

Majestic Yellow Tamaracks

On the writing front, you'll be happy to know that I am chugging away at Awen Tide. After entering the hand-written words from the trip, the manuscript now sits at 56K words (about halfway). And, yes, I'm on target to get it to you by late spring, woohoo!

I also retained an Author PA group - Cover 2 Cover - to create a branding package and a sell sheet for promoting my titles to bookstores and libraries. I might even ask them to help me with my newsletter. Lord knows I could use it.

AND, after much agonizing over the cover for Awen Tide, I requested a change from the designer - with a new color and a different pose. The current one just doesn't do it for me. The green disappears against the first two covers and the Awen looks distracted.

See what I mean?

LASTLY, from Thursday, October 21st, through Monday, October 25th, Awen Rising is available for FREE in ebook format.

Concurrently, but extended through Wednesday, October 27th, the price of Awen Storm has also been slashed - to $.99 - in ebook format.

So, for less than a US dollar, you can own both ebooks! That's a savings of 88%!

May this Samhain (Sow-in) season be a time of connecting with your shadow self and letting go of that which no longer serves and/or keeps you stuck.

Y'all keep reading, and I'll keep writing!

That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen Trilogy, a pre-apocalyptic urban fantasy set in 2042 Atlanta. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising, debuted July 2019. Book Two, Awen Storm, released May 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, is on preorder and will be released in 2022. All are (or will be) available in both paperback and ebook.

O. J.'s Awen Prequel novelette, The Druids of Marduk, Part I, is available as an ebook for purchase on Amazon (or free by signing up for her newsletter). The second installment, The Druids of Marduk, Part II: UnderEarth, is an ebook novella also available on Amazon. Part III: AboveEarth, is scheduled for a 2022 release.

Fun, Fast, Sexy Urban Fantasy - End of Summer Sale

Summer is rapidly winding down, making it a great time to offer my ebooks to you at a SUBSTANTIAL discount.

From today, Wednesday, August 18th, through Sunday, August 22nd, the first book in the Awen Trilogy, AWEN RISING, is available for FREE. Yep. You read that right. FREE. Click on the book cover to "buy" the first book for free from 8/18 through 8/22/21.

If you would like to read a sample, you can go here - or click on the "Read Inside" Cover on the top left of its Amazon page.

Buy Awen Rising (FREE)

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!

From Wednesday, August 18th, through Tuesday, August 24th, the second book in the Awen Trilogy, AWEN STORM, will be on sale for $.99. That's 4 bucks cheaper than its regular price of $4.99. To know more about Awen Storm, click on the "Read Inside" Cover on the top left of its Amazon page.

Buy Awen Storm - $.99

SOOOOOO...

For $.99, you can own both ebooks! That's a savings of 88%! Click the picture below to buy both ebooks in the Awen Trilogy for $.99. Buy Both Books - $.99 LASTLY... I'd like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! Your loving support over the last two years has helped many new readers find my Awen Trilogy! Am I shooting for many, many more of each? You bet I am. The deeper I get into this writing career, the more I love it. And the more ideas I have for new books! Y'all keep reading and I'll keep writing! That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O. J. Barré P. S. If you're in a sharing mood, it would be awesome if you would spread the word! Simply copy the URL in the browser bar (or here: https://thatrebelwithablog.blogspot.com/2021/08/fun-fast-sexy-urban-fantasy-end-of.html) and share it on Facebook - or Twitter - or Instagram - or TikTok - or any other social media, or even your blog! OR, you can email it to anyone you think might be interested in reading the Awen Trilogy - and thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for your help in getting the word out! O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen Trilogy, a pre-apocalyptic urban fantasy set in 2042 Atlanta. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising, debuted July 2019. Book Two, Awen Storm, released May 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, is on preorder and will be released in 2022. All are (or will be) available in both paperback and ebook. O. J.'s Awen Prequel novelette, The Druids of Marduk, Part I, is available in ebook on Amazon or by signing up for her newsletter. The second, The Druids of Marduk, Part II: UnderEarth, an ebook novella, is available on Amazon. Part III: AboveEarth, is scheduled for a 2022 release.

Happy Anniversary + Huge SALE!

Guess what, y'all! Awen Storm celebrates its first publishing anniversary on May 26th. Time certainly has wings, doesn't it?! Even when we're all stuck at home!

To commemorate the happy occasion, I'm offering huge discounts on my ebooks for the next five days.

From today, May 20th, through Monday, May 24th, the first book, AWEN RISING, is free. Yep. You read that right. FREE. Click the link to "buy" my free ebook between 5/20 and 5/24, or click on the picture below.

Click to "Buy" Awen Rising Now

BUT THAT'S NOT ALL!

From Thursday, May 20th, through Wednesday, May 26th, the second book in the trilogy, AWEN STORM, is on sale for $.99. That's 4 bucks cheaper than its regular price of $4.99.

Click to Buy Awen Storm for $.99

So, for $.99, you can own both ebooks. That's a savings of 88%! If you want to buy both books for $.99 in one click, use this link or click on the picture below.

Click to Buy Both eBooks for $.99

LASTLY...

I'd like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! Your loving support over the last eighteen months has helped many new readers find my Awen Trilogy!

Here is what you have done so far.

Since July 2019:

Awen Rising has sold over 150 copies, been downloaded 3,867 times, and had 12,343 pages read through the Kindle Unlimited program.

Since May 2020:

Awen Storm has sold over 130 copies, been downloaded 1,039 times, and had 5,601 pages read through the Kindle Unlimited program.

Am I shooting for many, many more of each? You bet I am. The deeper I get into this writing career, the more I love it. And the more ideas I have for new books!

Do you know anyone else who likes to read? If so, please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested in reading the Awen Trilogy.

That's all, rebels! I'll be back in a week or so to let you know how many new readers we gained from our Anniversary sale.

That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a pre-apocalyptic urban fantasy set in 2042 Atlanta. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising debuted July 2019. Book Two, Awen Storm, released May 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives in late 2021. And the Awen prequel, The Druids of Marduk, Part I, is also available on Amazon.

Paperbacks and Blurbs

While I write Part II of The Druids of Marduk - which by the way is nearly done - I'm also updating the blurb/book description of Awen Rising. Why?

I am preparing to add the paperback, along with Awen Storm, to Ingram Spark. Why?

Because Ingram Spark is the recommended book aggregator. Meaning: they will distribute my paperbacks to bookstores and libraries all over the world - for a fee.

I originally opted for Expanded Distribution with Amazon. But I ended up making something like ten cents per book. Bookstores are not likely to use Amazon, and libraries won't touch them. So getting my paperback books into Ingram Spark, however late to the party I am, will make them available in LOTS more places. 

Now to the good part. My new description. Or rather, the version I'm currently working with. I will tighten it up, change a few words here and there, etc. But this is basically it. For now.

*******AWEN RISING********

Her fiancé and career were ripped from her…

…now Emily needs a safe place to hide. 

When a long-lost Druid family offers to take her in, Emily balks at the “Must Save Earth” clause. But crappy luck reveals her to her witchy stalker, and Emily is forced to jump on the proposition despite its blatantly outrageous terms.

At their headquarters in Atlanta, Emily discovers shocking secrets: she was kidnapped by the mother who raised her on the run. Her real father and his Druid followers believe she is Earth’s only hope. And a dark, forgotten foe lurks beneath Humanity’s feet.

As the Reptilians engineer a brilliant plan to breach Earth’s unsuspecting borders, Emily desperately seeks to unleash the innate powers the Druids swear she possesses. Can the sexy druid priest, his teenage nephew, and their animal Elders tilt the odds in Emily and Earth’s favor?

If you crave compelling stories with a strong female lead, quirky sidekicks, and worthy adversaries, you will love Barré’s imaginative urban fantasy. Set in Atlanta, Georgia, Awen Rising is the first book in the Awen Trilogy. Get yours today. Or better yet, grab the whole series!

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Thanks for reading my work-in-progress description for Awen Rising. I used Bryan Cohen's formula, though the first two lines are formatted in Brian Meeks' style.  I'm quite in love with it at the moment. We shall see how I feel about it in a day of two. Now I'm off to update the front and back matter in both books in preparation for "launch" day.

Rambo - Bath Time!

See you later!

That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a pre-apocalyptic urban fantasy set in 2042 Atlanta. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising debuted July 2019. Book Two, Awen Storm, released May 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives in Fall 2021. And the Awen prequel, The Druids of Marduk, Part I, is also available on Amazon.

Free/Sale - Awen Rising & Awen Storm

BUY FOR FREE & $.99 THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH

Awen Rising and Awen Storm are available today through Sunday (February 26th - 28th) for free and $.99 respectively.

If you haven't already purchased a copy, now is your chance to get a super deal. Both books, totaling 700ish pages, can be had for less than a dollar! Just click the links below the picture.

Awen Rising 

Beset by inner demons and disastrous storms, Emily Hester must find the courage to embrace her Druid destiny before a Reptilian horde exterminates all humans, including her.

Awen Storm

The Reptilians are amassing inside the planet. They despise humans. They have no souls. And if they find a way out, our world is doomed. Can Emily escape and seize her magical powers? Or will Earth be left to the mercy of these monsters?

Aaaand...if you would like to be the first to know about deals like these, subscribe to my newsletter here.

That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a pre-apocalyptic urban fantasy set in 2042 Atlanta. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising debuted July 2019. Book Two, Awen Storm, released May 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives late Summer 2021. And be on the lookout for her Awen prequel which has even more of a sci-fi bent, The Druids of Marduk, available soon on Amazon.

AWEN STORM Getting Lots of LOVE

Hi all, it's been two weeks since Awen Storm went live. And, while a few copies have sold, the release is falling short of that of Awen Rising. Far short. Was it something I did or didn't do? Probably. Either that, or y'all are doing other, COVID-related things and have no time to read.

Whatever the reason, could you help an author out and buy your copy of Awen Storm today? The ebook is on sale for $2.99. The paperback is $14.99, the same price as Awen Rising, but with an additional 50 pages for your reading pleasure. And you'll have the books in hand when you're ready to sit down to read.

The feedback I'm getting on Facebook is good:

"Can't put it down"

"Love the book can't put it down"

"Hey girl just wanted to let you know I finished reading Awen Storm last night loved it" 

"Almost finished with book one. Love the book."

But so far, no one has left an Amazon review. If you read it (or Awen Rising) and loved it (or liked it), would you please click over to Amazon and leave a review? It doesn't have to be lengthy, a simple "I loved it", or "your own words" will suffice. Of course, if you have more to say, I'd love to hear that, too!

Why leave a review? Because many readers won't take a chance on a new author. But reviews from outside parties lend it credence. They help readers like you take the leap and give it a try. It's okay if you're self-conscious. No one will likely know it's you. And you'll be giving my books a fair shot at getting read.

Click here to leave a review for Awen Rising.

Click here to leave a review for Awen Storm.

Thanks a million. Be well. Stay safe. And know that YOU ARE LOVED.

~ That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as  O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a pre-apocalyptic urban fantasy set in 2042. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising (set in Atlanta, Georgia) debuted July 27, 2019. Book Two, Awen Storm, released May 26, 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives in 2021.

AWEN STORM BOOK RELEASE

Eleven months to the day Awen Rising was released, the second book of the Awen trilogy has released. Awen Storm is LIVE! Yeeehaaaa!

The paperback is available for purchase starting today. The ebook is on preorder, and will "ship", or be available to download, on May 30th. It is also enrolled in KDP Select, so for the next 90 days (at minimum), both Awen Storm and Awen Rising can be read for free if you belong to Kindle Unlimited.

To celebrate, Awen Storm will be on tour for thirty days beginning today, May 27th, through June 27th.

The tour schedule is up at Silver Dagger Book Tours, the host of my book tour. Her schedule contains hot links to each stop on the tour. You can save her link and go back each day to read the current articles and write-ups about Awen Storm and Awen Rising. Click the picture above to read about Awen Storm and Awen Rising AND to see the schedule. (Or click here.)

Pssst! There is also an opportunity to win a gift card. So go check it out.

Thank you for all your amazing support. Without readers, a writer and her books (or blog) are nothing. YOU make me something I've always wanted to be - a published author.

Be Well. Stay Safe. And Know - YOU ARE LOVED!

~ That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as  O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a pre-apocalyptic urban fantasy set in 2042. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising (set in Atlanta, Georgia) debuted July 27, 2019. Book Two, Awen Storm, released May 26, 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives in 2021.

VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR May 27 - June 27, 2020

Silver Dagger Book Tours is hosting a virtual book tour for AWEN RISING & AWEN STORM. It will begin May 27, 2020, and run for thirty days through June 27, 2020.

What is a book tour and why should you care? 

A virtual book tour is similar to a regular book tour, only the author stays home and hops virtually from blog to blog, podcast to podcast, and social media event to social media event to meet her target audience in cyberspace.

Which means - AWEN RISING and/or AWEN STORM will be featured at a different blog (and/or social media page) each day for 30 days. I will be stopping by each one and you can too. Or you can read them all at once.

Why would you want to do that? To get insight into my Awen trilogy, its characters, setting, and more.

The full tour schedule will be available a few days before May 27th and I'll post it here and on my website: https://ojbarre.com

ALSO, if you are a blogger/author and would like to host one of the days at your blog/social media sites, please sign up here:  AWEN RISING & AWEN STORM BOOK TOUR

~ That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as  O. J. Barré

P. S. If you haven't read Book One, AWEN RISING, you can find it here: mybook.to/AwenRisingWS

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a druid sci-fi fantasy set in 2042. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising (set in Atlanta, Georgia) debuted July 27, 2019, in both ebook and paperback. Book Two, Awen Storm, is slated for release June 1, 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives May 1, 2021. O. J. Barré has also penned numerous articles over the last ten years that can be accessed through the blog on this site.

AWEN STORM Pre-Release Event May 1st

YOU'RE INVITED!!

I'm having a Facebook Live AWEN STORM Pre-Release Event this Friday, May 1st at 5:00pm EDT. That's 4:00pm Central, 3:00pm Mountain, and 2:00pm Pacific Daylight Time.

All you need is a Facebook account. If you'd like to attend, click this link:

AWEN STORM Pre-Release Facebook LIVE Event

During the event, I'll be giving away a signed copy of Book One, AWEN RISING, and a $20 Amazon gift certificate.

AND I plan to read Chapter One of AWEN STORM, so be one of the first to see what happens!

Plus, it's a great way to stay home, stay healthy, and be safe. I'll meet you there!

~ That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as  O. J. Barré

P. S. If you haven't read Book One, AWEN RISING, you can find it here: mybook.to/AwenRisingWS

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a druid sci-fi fantasy set in 2042. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising (set in Atlanta, Georgia) debuted July 27, 2019, in both ebook and paperback. Book Two, Awen Storm, is slated for release May 1, 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives May 1, 2021.

O. J. Barré has also penned numerous articles over the last ten years that can be accessed through the blog on this site.

Awen Storm Blurb, Call For Feedback

I am still fiddling with Awen Storm's blurb and nearly out of time. This is the latest. What do you think? Any ideas for making it better? (Sorry about the large font, Blogger is messing with me.)

Emily Hester is stranded on a mountain top, in the middle of Zoo Atlanta, with a dragon breathing down her neck. Could today get any worse?

She has managed to learn magic. But how could the druids expect her to save Earth? The little bit she knows won’t rescue her, much less her boyfriend and his nephew.

And that reptilian-alien army amassing in UnderEarth? Forget about it.

There it is. Does it make you want to know more? Would you pick it up to read?

Please leave any suggestions or observations in the comments section below.

Thank you! Olivia/O. J.

P.S. Awen Rising's ebook is still $2.99 (regular $4.99) through the month of April. If you know anyone who is stuck at home during the COVID-19 crisis, please let them know about the sale. Or how about a great, inexpensive gift for friends and family members stuck at home? All for the price of a coffee.

Stay home, stay healthy, and be safe.

~ That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as  O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a druid sci-fi fantasy set in 2042. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising (set in Atlanta, Georgia) debuted July 27, 2019, in both ebook and paperback. Book Two, Awen Storm, is slated for release May 1, 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives May 1, 2021.

O. J. Barré has also penned numerous articles over the last ten years that can be accessed through the blog on this site.

New Look, New Outlook

Did ya notice we got a new look? With Awen Rising's updated cover design, the colors were starting to clash. We'll be sporting purples and blues for a while. What do you think?

I kinda like it.

How are you doing with the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic? I can tell you it has scared the living daylights out of me. I'm finding it difficult to concentrate, except on the one day when I remembered NOT to watch, listen, or see the news - and to not talk to others about "it".

Tomorrow I'm determined to do that again. I won't look at my email or Facebook or Twitter until the end of the day when I'm happily patting myself on the back for all the work I've gotten done.

One can hope.

By the way, I am still working. As I told you before, I've cut back to 2 to 3 half days a week. Now the patient visits are slowing down, but we'll stay open for chiropractic "emergencies".

Today is Day 8 for Idaho's Stay-Home Order. I've left the house four times. Twice to work. Once to buy groceries. And, yes, I admit it - once for a Freddy's burger. I've made some progress on Awen Storm. But not as much as I would like - or had time for.

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I'll do it tomorrow...

The new cover for Awen Rising's paperback is almost complete. We should nail it down in the next couple of days, then I'll upload it to Amazon and call 'er good. THEN we'll tackle the cover for Awen Storm.

OH, I almost forgot. In light of the current world situation, I've marked the price of Awen Rising's ebook to $2.99 (regular $4.99). I plan to keep it there for the entire month of April and possibly longer.

Hey! At that price, Awen Rising would make a great inexpensive gift for friends and family members stuck at home. And all for the price of a coffee. I believe the UK price is 1.99EU.

Stay home, stay healthy, and be safe.

~ That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as  O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a druid sci-fi fantasy set in 2042. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising (set in Atlanta, Georgia) debuted July 27, 2019, in both ebook and paperback. Book Two, Awen Storm, is slated for release May 1, 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives May 1, 2021.

O. J. Barré has also penned numerous articles over the last ten years that can be accessed through the blog on this site.

Awen Rising - New Cover Art

It's a rainy day in Idaho. We're stocked up on toilet paper, food, meds, cat food, dog food, and everything else we think we might need. No COVID-19 (Coronavirus) quarantines in Idaho yet, but the first case was confirmed yesterday.

Monday, I will go back to work seeing chiropractic patients. I am torn because of the constant close contact and having an immune-compromised senior at home. But at this point, I plan to keep working until it becomes too dangerous, or I am otherwise notified.

Meanwhile, I am hunkering down for the weekend putting finishing touches to Awen Storm before beginning the final proofread.

The new cover art for Awen Rising is almost complete. Here's the latest (and possibly the one I will use) version.

Barring any unforeseen snags, we are on target to release Awen Storm by May 1st. The main things pending are the cover design (both front and back) and the final edits/proofread.

If you are stuck at home under quarantine, whether voluntarily or by law, and haven't yet read the first installment in the trilogy, here's a link for both the ebook and paperback.

Stay home, stay safe, wash your hands often, keep abreast of the latest news, read the many accounts on Facebook and other social media from victims in China and Italy, and seek immediate medical attention should you exhibit respiratory symptoms.

Have a wonder-filled weekend!

~ That Rebel, Olivia J. Herrell, writing as  O. J. Barré

O. J. Barré is the author of the Awen trilogy, a druid urban fantasy set in 2042. Steeped in current, ancient, and future history twists, Book One, Awen Rising (set in Atlanta, Georgia) debuted July 27, 2019, in both ebook and paperback. Book Two, Awen Storm, is slated for release May 1, 2020. Book Three, Awen Tide, arrives May 1, 2021.

O. J. Barré has also penned numerous articles over the last ten years that can be accessed through the blog on this site.