The story of THE MOON RAVEN came about unexpectedly earlier this summer. I was eyeball-deep in working on the first book in a planned trilogy as well as sketching out plot notes for THE NOMAS KING (Wraith Kings, book #4).
I received an email from my agent, asking if I had anything on the roster that I’d be willing to submit for consideration to Audible. I said no, but if I could have the weekend to come up with a premise, I’d send something over. So I percolated over some ideas and came up with one. My agent liked it, and after some tweaking, she sent it to the Audible editor. A couple of weeks later, the editor responded saying they’d chosen to pass.
This is pretty typical. I thanked them for their time and got back to the projects I’d been working on prior to the inquiry. But that story idea stuck–hard, enough to interfere with my focus on my other work. An itch like that demands to be scratched and won’t leave you alone until you do. So I did. After some basic notes and two brainstorming sessions with Ilona Andrews over iced tea and breakfast tacos, I had a story, not just a story idea. And it’s continued to evolve as I write it. I also decided to self publish it.
Writing THE MOON RAVEN also gave me the chance to once again work with one of my artists, Louisa Gallie. One of the absolute best things about self publishing is the chance to collaborate with an artist of your choice, and it’s always been a particular joy to work with Lou on book covers. And as always, she knocks it out of the park with her gorgeous artwork.
THE MOON RAVEN is currently up for preorder with a release date of late December 2025. Please follow the link if you’d like to preorder it. I hope you’ll enjoy Bron’s and Disaris’s story.
I will buy anything you write, Grace Draven!
Oh fantastic, I’ll go to preorder this now if the link will let me (I’m in the UK) but I was wondering if you might make the move to release any electronic versions of your books on your website a well as on the usual platforms? As Ilona and Gordon have worth The Inheritance? As it would be great to buy from you directly where possible, and avoid platforms like amazon.
Cheers
Seconding this. Much as I love you, Grace, and I would usually buy anything you write, I’m afraid I won’t use Amazon. Please allow us to buy this some other way; I know that this would be extra work, so I understand if you can’t. Thank you so much
TMR will be available on other retailer platforms such as B&N and Kobo as well for those folks who don’t want to purchase via Amazon.
Hi, Sivi. That’s the plan for the near future.
I love Grace Draven’s work and wholly second this idea (as I don’t want to purchase from Amazon at all). I try to purchase all of my books from Bookshop.org or from authors’ pages, directly. Otherwise, I simply wait until the books are published and are eventually sold on sites other than Amazon. Hopefully Grace sees these posts are offers us alternative sites to from which to purchase her books.
TMR will definitely be made available on other platforms such as B&N, Kobo, etc. for those who wish to purchase the book from an alternate source other than Amazon.
THE MOON RAVEN is now available for preorder on B&N, Kobo, Smashwords, Apple Books, and Tolino.
Anything you write, I will read. No question. Same with a few others. Take your time and please, be as well as you can. Wishing you all the best.
Love the cover and so looking forward to reading the book, ordered it immediately, I will always read anything you write. Take care X
Ace 🙂
Will it be available anywhere other than Amazon?
Thanks.
Yes, I will be loading TMR onto other platforms such as B&N and Kobo.
Brilliant. You’ve got a pre order from me as soon as it goes up on those 🙂
I’ll just do a repeat and say anything you write, I’ll read. I hope your health is better and continues to improve. Best wishes Grace!
Thank you for your kind wishes, Robin!
Well, a +1 for the above three comments all together. Love your writing and please stay well (and not because I am a selfish slob about loving your writing).
Thank you, Melissa!
I also will buy & read anything you write! Looking forward to this and your other work as well!
Be well,
Michelle
I have most of your books and have been enjoying rereading those while waiting for the next new one. I will wait patiently for this one to show up on other platforms as I also am no longer buying from Amazon. I would buy from you directly by preference and hope that you can set that up in the future.
Meanwhile, I wish you continued good health.
TMR will definitely be on other platforms besides Amazon. Working on that now and hope to have my own store in the near future.
Oh amazing, can’t wait to have one of your new books in my hands! Love your writing 🤗 !
So, so happy to hear that you have new magic for us to read! Glad to know that you are feeling better also. I won’t repeat what others have already said but I will definitely buy your new book when it is released. Take your time and get better, we’ll be here waiting!
Love love love! Cannot wait.
I’m so looking forward to this!!! Even if it wasn’t available anywhere but Amazon, I’d still buy it! ❤️ I hope you’re doing well. Take care of yourself!
Yay! Super excited & I am pre-ordering today. Love the cover too. I agree- the artwork is stunning.
I love your work, Grace Craven, and have already pre-ordered it. May you brain continue to percolate and give us more of your lyrical prose. And continue to get stronger.
#megifdo