One of the benefits of being an author for a while is when I obtain the rights to previously published books. When this happens, I have the opportunity to review them, make changes, add things, and generally make them “Amy’s Version.” (Swifties will get this reference!)
This year I will be re-releasing my own versions of the novel, How Sweet the Sound, and the devotional, 40 Days of Hope for Healthcare Heroes. While exact re-release dates have yet to be determined, I can reveal the brand new cover designs. Let me know what you think!
The balance of darkness and light, the incorporation of the water, and a whimsical sprig of pecans all capture the essence of this story.
The time is perfect for re-releasing these books. As a Ph.D. in Nursing student focusing on trauma, I’ll be adding a section discussing chronic post-traumatic stress, as well as resources for survivors and their loved ones. I have a short story about Ernestine I may include. And who knows, maybe I will write a new epilogue allowing Anni and Jed a new ending (something readers have often requested!)? Are there other things you’d like to see in this re-release?
Healthcare workers will recognize the familiar icons of the stethoscope, growth, and light in the upcoming, revised edition of 40 Days of Hope for Healthcare Heroes. More space for journaling will be added, as well as a new section discussing trauma in healthcare workers.
Sometime this year I plan to release this second volume of poetry. The title unexpectedly divides the word “metamorphosis” on purpose, meta an adjective meaning, “showing or suggesting an explicit awareness of itself or oneself,” and morphosis a noun meaning, “the mode of development of an organism or one of its parts.” This collection will feature themes of nature, trauma, growth, and more, consistent with my other works.
Stay tuned for release dates for each of these books in 2024. Which one are you most excited for?
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