The Next Big Thing ... from Tough as Lace Publishing

As many of you are, perhaps, aware, my first book, as well as certain other of my publications, are released through my tough as lace publishing imprint. 

I have been working, slowly behind the scenes, on a second book of designs! It's been simmering on a back burner for about three years, and I am finally able (and confident) to announce that it will be ready for its public debut in September, 2019. 



While I will not spill the beans concerning its contents (for reasons that will become apparent in just a moment, as you read further), I will tell you that it is bigger, by about 20%, than Leather, Lace, Grit & Grace. The designs, this time around, are all crochet. Gloriously, wonderfully crocheted in amazing yarns and colorways - both from indie dyers as well as bigger, commercially manufactured yarn producers. The artwork, photography, and layout are, of course, also mine, so this is my second multi-discipline labor of love. It is, however (unlike the first book), deeply personal. It is a read, as well as filled with all the things I love - design, art, color, fiber, photography.

I will be offering, over three months (March, April, and May, 2019), sneak previews of three book chapters, as part of a pre-publication book package, and of course the earlier you commit, the less money it will cost you. Initially, here is the package:

- a soft-cover edition of the book, signed by the author (me!);
-free, world-wide shipping of the soft-cover edition; and
- an electronic version of the book.

The chapters (to be released electronically via my Ravelry store) will start March 1st, the second April 1st, and the third May 1st, and the earlier you purchase the pre-sale package, the more you will save. Commencing today, February 1st, the above book package will be listed in my Ravelry store for $20.99; when the first of these chapters goes live March 1st, the price for the package will then increase to $23.99; when the second chapter is uploaded April 1st, the package price will increase to $26.99; finally, the complete package price of $29.99 will be listed once the final of the three chapters is released May 1st. After that, this package price will remain at $29.99 until the book's publishing September 2nd. On September 3rd, the $29.99 price will be for the soft-cover book only (no electronic version included, and no shipping either).

I will also tell you the chapters I will be releasing are not at the beginning of the book - they actually fall about two-thirds of the way into it. Once you see the first installment March 1st, you will understand why I am doing it this way. However, it also provides a healthy sneak peek well into the book's evolution, yet also still leaves enough mystery to make the anticipation of getting the entire book rather high. Finally, on the preview chapters: all chapters released early include awesome crochet designs, and the May release includes multiple designs.

I am, just as for the first book, excited and scared in equal amounts. I do hope this sophomore effort meets with maker (and reader!) approval.

Taking a very deep breath ...