It seems foolish to dream for years (and years and years) about becoming a published author only to have pretty serious impostor syndrome once it finally happens. Despite continuing to write and being under contract to deliver the sequel to The Hidden Icon, I've felt with only one book under my publishing belt like a one trick pony. But today, I guess, I can do flips and kicks. Can jump fences and braid my own mane? I don't know. What sorts of tricks do ponies do? I'd probably honestly be the sort that just munches oats and lazes about.

While The Dread Goddess has been cropping up on shelves the last few days, it is now officially out in the world. You can buy it. You can read it. You can worry the pages thin, or use them for découpage projects if you don't like how I've handled something. I'm thrilled to share it with you, and to continue Eiren's story.

I do hope you like it. I loved writing it.