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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! ⛩
​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! ?  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! 💫 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):
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! 
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! 🌙 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! ✨ To enter, submit the following to chee.preorders @ gmail . com (without the spaces):
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!  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!  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!  WE ARE NOT FREE is an APALA Youth Literature Honor Book! Thank you so much to the committee and the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association for this honor, and huge congratulations to the other honor books and winners!
Check out the full list of ALA Youth Media Awards here! I'm so pleased to announce the pre-order gifts for A Thousand Steps into Night! With your proof of purchase (or proof of library request) for A Thousand Steps, you can get:
To enter, submit the following to chee.preorders @ gmail . com (without the spaces):
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!  And now for my last character reveal! It’s Tujiyazai! 😈 He may look like your run-of-the-mill Prince Charming… but he’s unquestionably a wrathful malevolence demon underneath! 🔥 By no means a hero, Tujiyazai is wholly consumed by his desire for vengeance, and yet he does seem to share some connection with Miuko—perhaps it’s that they are both malevolence demons, perhaps it’s that he can see her so clearly, in a way no one else ever has. Too bad he wants to use her entirely for his own ends! 💀 Check out the images below for my other two character reveals: Geiki (the best bird boy) and Miuko (a very loud girl)!   It’s been so fun sharing these with you—stay tuned for next week, when I reveal my preorder campaign! 👀 Pre-order links below & be sure to keep your receipts!
IndieBound | Bookshop.org | Barnes & Noble | Amazon 🌟 Character art by Yutaan, a talented artist and incredible collaborator. Go check out her Tumblr for more amazing art! |
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