Dispatches from Whimsy

Dispatches from whimsy

A Books by I.L. Cruz newsletter about fairy tales, writing and the world in between

Welcome to my Newsletter

First, I want to thank you for subscribing! I’m hoping to use this newsletter to keep you updated about what I’m working on, thoughts about the writing life, and, like the title says, some whimsy. After this post, only newsletter subscribers will receive Dispatches from Whimsy. Here’s a taste:

What I’m Working On

Take a look around my website and you’ll find information not just on what I’ve already published, but also what I’m publishing soon. Right now, I’m working on three books at once (because I’m ridiculous):

·       Sutures & Scales: a Z to A trilogy is my shifter romance between a dragon vet and a lit professor with a secret

·       Snowbound is a standalone Persephone/Hades story set in the Arctic Circle

·       Wishes Come True: Restoring Order is a cozy fantasy mystery about a fairy godmother reluctant to help an ambitious detective on the rise

Future Appearances

I’ve finally taken the leap to appearing, in person, for book events. It also feels more natural to me than screaming into the void that is social media. Wish me luck!

October 8th

Wonderland Books Local Author Showcase

At The Cordell in Bethesda, MD

7pm – 9pm

November 22nd

Montgomery County Public Libraries Local Author Showcase

At Wheaton Community Recreation Center in Wheaton, MD

1pm – 4pm

And a Bit of Whimsy

Whimsy is one of those things that by its very nature is unpredictable. We’ll call it a wildcard. My favorite bit of whimsy is the appearance of mushrooms. Here’s the lifecycle of a clutch of mushrooms I found on my walk: