Exciting News: I'm Now a Full-Time Author (and Why I'm Leaving Amazon)

Hello friends and readers,

Big news from my end! I'm officially going full-time as an author. Yes, you heard right—no more juggling writing alongside other jobs, side hustles, or whatever else kept me away from my keyboard. I'm all in, ready to dive deeper into the worlds of history, Vikings, and everything else that inspires my storytelling (and, let's be honest, my occasional nerdy ramblings).

But that's not all. I've decided to stop exclusively selling my books on Amazon. Why? Let's just say Amazon and I had a good run, but like many relationships, we grew apart. I'm excited to announce my new partnership with Books.by, a platform that lets me connect directly with you—without the algorithms, hidden fees, or middlemen trying to play matchmaker between us.

Here's what's in it for you:

• Easy and direct access to my books.

• Exclusive behind-the-scenes updates (aka the good stuff).

• Special offers, signed editions, and book bundles you can't get anywhere else.

I'm also thrilled to share that I'll soon be relocating to France! This move will enable me to be on-site for deeper research (and maybe even pursue that PhD I've been considering). I've signed on with Vent-des-Lettres, my fantastic publisher in France, and will attend book fairs this summer in Guerande, Noirmoutier, and several other locations. I've recently signed a contract with W.F. Howe to publish my books in Swedish, which is opening exciting new opportunities.

Speaking of book fairs, I'm planning to attend events in Edinburgh, Reykjavik, Frankfurt, and more over the next six months, so there's a good chance we'll cross paths somewhere!

One quick favor: If you've enjoyed my books, please share them with anyone you think might also like them—friends, family, coworkers, your dentist... anyone! Your recommendations help more than you know.

If you'd like to support my work further, please consider becoming a patron by signing up for my Substack Founders Plan for $500. This support will go a long way toward helping me continue my writing career, and as a thank you, you'll receive signed copies of "The Fell Deeds of Fate" and the complete "Saga of Hasting the Avenger," AND (if you’re up for it) I’ll write you in as a character in a future book. Not you, exactly, but a fictionalized version of your likeness. You may choose the gruesome manner of your own death in the story.

Thank you all for your support. Check out my new author page at BooksBy:

Cheers,

C.J. Adrien