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One Week to A Thousand Steps into Night

2/22/2022

 
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ONE WEEK ‘til A THOUSAND STEPS INTO NIGHT and hardcovers are here! ✨ It’s such a joy to finally hold this book in my hands, to know that this is a real thing, that this thing I made is soon going to be in the world. 🌙👹 If you haven’t preordered yet, there’s still time submit your receipts for your free chibi stickers illustrated by Yutaan! 🌸 Details on this page & buy links here: IndieBound | Bookshop.org | Barnes & Noble | Amazon
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Awaran Language Lessons #3 (Geiki, atskayakina)

2/17/2022

 
Welcome to the third installment of Awaran Language Lessons, wherein I teach you some words from the made-up language of A THOUSAND STEPS INTO NIGHT! ?? As I talk a little about the inspiration behind the spirit world of Awara, I'll be touching on the name of Miuko's best friend (and very good bird boy) Geiki ?as well as my one of my favorite words from this fun invented language!

Did you miss a lesson? Check out my other language videos here!

We're less than two weeks from launch, so don't forget to pre-order your copy of A THOUSAND STEPS and submit your receipt for a free sticker set of chibis illustrated by Yutaan!
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To enter, submit the following to chee.preorders @ gmail . com (without the spaces):
  • your proof of purchase OR proof of library request
  • your name & mailing address exactly as they should appear on the envelope

​You can order from any retailer, like Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon. For signed copies, contact your local independent bookseller to see if they have signed copies available! (Don't know your local indie? Find yours here.)

Two Weeks until 1000 Steps!

2/15/2022

 
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🌙 TWO WEEKS until A THOUSAND STEPS INTO NIGHT! 🌙  Any good fictional road trip will include a fun cast of characters, and I’m REALLY excited for you to meet all the curious creatures Miuko meets on her journey across the Japanese-influenced realm of Awara! Here’s a small sampling of some of my favorites:



🐦 Geiki, a very good bird boy and thieving magpie spirit

😈 Tujiyazai, a vengeance demon

🐴 Roroisho, utterly magnificent, not a talking horse

👻 some ghosts

🌳 Nogadishao, a feral forest god with mushrooms for eyes

🐵 several monkeys who are bad at driving

💀 a very forgetful skeleton warrior



Don’t forget to submit your pre-order receipt (or proof of library request) to claim your free chibi sticker sets, illustrated by Yutaan! 👹 Buy links (IndieBound | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon) & all the details here!

Awaran Language Lessons #2 (Awara, Udaiwa, Nihaoi)

2/9/2022

 
Time for more Awaran Language Lessons, wherein I teach you some of the made-up words from the invented language of A THOUSAND STEPS INTO NIGHT! ?? Today, I'll be talking about the meaning behind the name of the fictional realm, Awara, as well as its capital, Udaiwa, and the little village where my main character Miuko starts her journey, Nihaoi! ⛩

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Only three weeks left before launch, so make sure you get your pre-orders in! (IndieBound | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon) PLUS, I'm giving away six chibi stickers, illustrated by Yutaan, for all pre-orders while supplies last--just head this page for details! ?

Reasons to Read 1000 Steps

2/8/2022

 
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THREE WEEKS 'til A THOUSAND STEPS INTO NIGHT! 🌙👹 Here are some reasons to pre-order. 😈

IndieBound | Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon

PLUS, my pre-order campaign is still going on! Get all the details here!

1000 Steps Pre-order Stickers Are Here!

2/7/2022

 
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1000 STEPS pre-order stickers are here! 💫 And they are ADORABLE! Yutaan did such an amazing job capturing the spirit of these characters in all their joy and fear and fury—I can’t wait to share them all with you! 🌙👹

To enter, submit the following to chee.preorders @ gmail . com (without the spaces):
  • your proof of purchase OR proof of library request
  • your name & mailing address exactly as they should appear on the envelope

​You can order from any retailer, like Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon.

For signed copies, contact your local independent bookseller to see if they have signed copies available! (Don't know your local indie? Find yours here.)
​

I’m sending off the first batch of stickers very soon, but you’ve still got a chance to get yours! Just head to this page for buy links & all the details!
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Awaran Language Lessons #1 (Miuko, shaoha)

2/3/2022

 
I have a new video series! I am pleased to present to you... Awaran Language Lessons, wherein I teach you some words from the made-up language of A Thousand Steps into Night! Check out the first installment to learn the pronunciation and meaning behind my stubborn, clumsy main character's name, Miuko, and the demon she's cursed to turn into, a shaoha.

We're just under a month out from publication now, so be sure to pre-order your copy today! Then submit your receipts for some special chibi stickers, illustrated by Yutaan! 
Check out the stickers and get all the other details (with buy links!) here!

One Month to Launch!

2/1/2022

 
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ONE MONTH! 🌙 We are one month out from the launch of A THOUSAND STEPS INTO NIGHT and I’m busy busy busy with guest posts, interviews, podcasts, events, deadlines, and even a few videos! (Watch this space because I’ve got one coming at you later this week. 👀) On top of all that, I’m offering six chibi stickers, illustrated by Yutaan, with proof of purchase or library request! ✨

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To enter, submit the following to chee.preorders @ gmail . com (without the spaces):
  • your proof of purchase OR proof of library request
  • your name & mailing address exactly as they should appear on the envelope

​You can order from any retailer, like Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon.

For signed copies, contact your local independent bookseller to see if they have signed copies available! (Don't know your local indie? Find yours here.)

But no matter where you order from, don't forget to send in your receipt!
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A Star from Publishers Weekly!

1/31/2022

 
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THREE STARS for A THOUSAND STEPS INTO NIGHT! ⭐⭐⭐ "Intricate plotting; a vivid, multifaceted cast; and immersive worldbuilding provide plenty for readers to sink their teeth into in this triumphant fantasy." Wow, what a wonderful way to start the week! Thanks so much to Publishers Weekly for the review! Read the whole thing here.


The pre-order offer is still live! With each pre-order, I'm giving away two sticker sheets of my main character Miuko, her best bird friend Geiki, and the demon prince Tujiyazai, illustrated by Yutaan. Just visit this page, which has got buy links and all the details you need to receive your stickers!

A Star from School Library Journal!

1/26/2022

 
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It's another star for A Thousand Steps into Night! ⭐⭐ "Chee once again creates a lush fantasy world that revolves around a girl discovering her own power... [and] never takes the path that's expected." Many thanks to School Library Journal for the review, highlighting the world-building, the eccentric cast of characters, and the feminist themes! Read the full review here.

Don't forget! The pre-order campaign is live! Submit your receipt (or proof of library request) for six adorable character stickers. For more details on the pre-order gifts and how to get signed copies, go to this post!
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