Logo featuring the letters 'lpc' in a stylized script, accompanied by the name 'Linda Patricia Cleary' on a yellow background.
A smiling woman with dark, wavy hair and glasses, wearing a blue shirt, against a bright pink background.
Book cover of 'The Dreamer,' the first installment in The Black Stone Cycle by Linda Patricia Cleary. Two characters are depicted, one with brown hair in a blue suit and another with blue skin and a hooded cloak, both reaching towards a glowing orb between them.
Cover art by Mario Robert

I’m no longer an Eric Hoffer First Horizon Finalist, but now I’m a winner! 🏆

I have a few pieces of news!

  1. Each year, the Eric Hoffer Award presents the First Horizon Award for superior work by debut authors (i.e the first published book of any type by the author). This is an additional distinction beneath the Eric Hoffer Award umbrella. I received an email this morning stating… Congratulations! Your title has won the First Horizon Award for the current Eric Hoffer Award season. The First Horizon Award is given each year to the highest-scoring books by debut authors. This is a special distinction beneath the Eric Hoffer Award umbrella. (Your book is still being considered for category, press, and grand prizes.) I was a Montaigne Medal Finalist, but I didn’t win… honestly, I was happy to be a finalist! Winning these awards has been strange (and completely awesome) to say the least. I’ve worked on this series for so long that it’s still surreal that it’s out in the world, being read. The fact that it’s winning awards? Twilight Zone! Imposter syndrome is real (it’s a good sign when you have it, because it means you care!), and I’m kind of sick of my first book after reading it 15,743 times before publishing.
  2. My books are for sale at Jenny K, Pegasus on Solano, and Mr. Mopps’ Bookshop locally, so go buy them and support a small indie business!
  3. I will have my FIRST author table at the Bay Area Book Festival on May 30th in downtown Berkeley! More info as I get it.
  4. I received character art from my artist, Mario Robert, and it’s PHENOMENAL!! I will post a gallery below.
  5. I have even more exciting news, but I’m not allowed to release it until May 4th… 🫠😅
Cover art for 'The Crew of the Starling' from 'The Black Stone Cycle Series', featuring diverse characters and a cosmic background. Includes text promoting the first book 'The Dreamer'.
A digital illustration of a woman with long brown hair and striking blue eyes, portrayed in profile against a soft, muted background.
Ash
Digital illustration of a young person with green eyes, short dark hair, and a subtle facial scar, wearing a black hoodie.
Edan
A digital illustration of a young person with distinctive silver hair styled in a wavy fashion, revealing a thoughtful expression. The background is a muted blue color.
Isaac
A digital artwork of a person with long, white hair and striking features, against a dark background.
Isabel
A digital portrait of a humanoid with blue skin and a bald head, wearing a white high-collared top, set against a dark red background.
Xai
Illustration of a young man with tousled brown hair, wearing a black hoodie with a white collar, set against a dark background.
Moon
An illustrated portrait of a woman with curly black hair and striking green eyes, sitting against a gray background, wearing a black top.
Wynn
An artistic illustration of a humanoid figure with reptilian skin texture and golden eyes against a dark background.
Rala

Curious about ways to support and help me out besides subscribing to my blog? If you’ve read my book, please leave a review for it on Amazon and Goodreads. I only have 10 on Amazon and 18 ratings/reviews on Goodreads… which isn’t that great for the algorithms.

Are there any SFWA members here? I’m trying to figure out how to get my book nominated for an Andre Norton Nebula Award!! I would literally freak out if The Dreamer was nominated for next year’s award season. I’m new to SFWA, but it’s been a dream of mine for most of my teenage/adult life to become a member. It’d be great if more self-published authors were nominated and won. Let’s help each other out! Follow me on my socials for instant news! Leave me reviews! Thanks for your support! Love you all!

👽🚀✨📚🪐, LPC

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