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Rising (State of the Union #1)
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Update 3/19: RISING has undergone a round of proofreading edits. ebook/KU effective: 3/4/2024 & paperback effective: 3/18.
UPDATE 2/18: Please see my Instagram post (@authornellenikole) for further details. RISING is currently undergoing another round of edits based on reader feedback. I would like to extend a thank you for your honesty, and please know your concerns have been heard.
So tomorrow is release day and I can't believe it.
I'll save all the sappy mess for my acknowledgements but I will say this; RISING is a story straight from the depths of my soul. Yes, the sci-fi and fantasy elements aren't "real" but the feelings of grief, and the importance of trust & loyalty are. I am not any of the characters, but each the characters are a piece of me.
So since you've read the blurb (and made it this far) let's talk details:
- RISING is a story filled with characters that are diverse in every meaning of the word. Their ethnicities, race, linguistic abilities, culture, sexuality, religious beliefs, personalities, are all purposely diverse in order to reflect the world around us. There is someone for everyone in this story, and I hope you love them as much as I do. If diversity and representation aren't your jam, then maybe pass this one up.
- RISING is a story that pulls out all the feelings. You may experience a range of emotions from reading this, from laughter to tears to feeling warm inside, or not. Some of us are dead inside, but that's a spoiler for book 2 ;) Amaia was purposely written as a flawed main character to reflect the realties of the world around her. She is not perfect, and makes decisions based on the information she has on hand, mixed with a bit of trauma. This is a Mary Sue free zone!
- That said, RISING is not without triggers. If trigger warnings and red flags get you excited, then go into this blind and enjoy the ride baby!
If there are things that may bring you concerns, please see the trigger list below:
* Drugs/alcohol (both referenced and on page)
* Violence/gore/blood/death
* Mental Health themes
* Graphic Language/Adult themes
Now, that's out the way and it's time for me to disappear. I get it, this is a readers paradise. I hope you all enjoy this story as much as I did writing it. It's my favorite story ever, but I'm a little biased.
xo,
Nelle
P.S. If this story leaves you thirsty for more, don't forget to head over to my website or scan the QR code inside your book to read the origins of Amaia, Reina, and Tomoe in the world of RISING.
UPDATE 2/18: Please see my Instagram post (@authornellenikole) for further details. RISING is currently undergoing another round of edits based on reader feedback. I would like to extend a thank you for your honesty, and please know your concerns have been heard.
So tomorrow is release day and I can't believe it.
I'll save all the sappy mess for my acknowledgements but I will say this; RISING is a story straight from the depths of my soul. Yes, the sci-fi and fantasy elements aren't "real" but the feelings of grief, and the importance of trust & loyalty are. I am not any of the characters, but each the characters are a piece of me.
So since you've read the blurb (and made it this far) let's talk details:
- RISING is a story filled with characters that are diverse in every meaning of the word. Their ethnicities, race, linguistic abilities, culture, sexuality, religious beliefs, personalities, are all purposely diverse in order to reflect the world around us. There is someone for everyone in this story, and I hope you love them as much as I do. If diversity and representation aren't your jam, then maybe pass this one up.
- RISING is a story that pulls out all the feelings. You may experience a range of emotions from reading this, from laughter to tears to feeling warm inside, or not. Some of us are dead inside, but that's a spoiler for book 2 ;) Amaia was purposely written as a flawed main character to reflect the realties of the world around her. She is not perfect, and makes decisions based on the information she has on hand, mixed with a bit of trauma. This is a Mary Sue free zone!
- That said, RISING is not without triggers. If trigger warnings and red flags get you excited, then go into this blind and enjoy the ride baby!
If there are things that may bring you concerns, please see the trigger list below:
* Drugs/alcohol (both referenced and on page)
* Violence/gore/blood/death
* Mental Health themes
* Graphic Language/Adult themes
Now, that's out the way and it's time for me to disappear. I get it, this is a readers paradise. I hope you all enjoy this story as much as I did writing it. It's my favorite story ever, but I'm a little biased.
xo,
Nelle
P.S. If this story leaves you thirsty for more, don't forget to head over to my website or scan the QR code inside your book to read the origins of Amaia, Reina, and Tomoe in the world of RISING.
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Mar 09, 2024 07:25AM
Hi Nelle, I couldn’t find your instagram post. Do you recommend we wait for the next edits?
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Hi @julie! The ebook is now fully edited and available on KU and Amazon for ebook purchase. The paperback fully edited edition is pending formatting but will have the updated manuscript this week.
