I believe that Buzzard is the kind of book that defines a generation.

I know that is a big statement. But have I ever lied to you about a book? I am asking that genuinely. In all of the years that I have been recommending books and championing authors, have I ever once told you a book was excellent that wasn't?

I knew from the very first page that Buzzard was special and that I needed to be a part of bringing it into the world. And by the time I had finished reading it, I knew it was going to be the book that defined the way people looked at this imprint.

A belief that was only reaffirmed when, out of tens of thousands of books coming out this year, booksellers around the country named Buzzard as one of the ten books they wanted to throw their weight and endorsement behind. Making the Indies Introduce list is not just an incredible opportunity. It is an endorsement of the quality of both that story and the voice of the author behind it. And to top that, Buzzard was chosen UNANIMOUSLY.

I am telling you this because I could not believe in the importance, and quality, of this book more. It needs to be read. It is begging to be read. And truthfully, I think you will be made better by reading it. Which is why I am thrilled our team was able to make it even easier for you by partnering with Bookshop.org to offer it to you for 15% off. Which not only saves you money, but enables us to ensure that the absolute cheapest place you can buy it is also putting money in the hands of indie booksellers.

How Are We Serving Booksellers?

Bookshop.org's mission is to fight for indie booksellers. Which is why every sale they make puts money directly into the hands of a local bookstore. And as one of their affiliates, I get to choose what bookseller is being supported by the sales I generate.

Throughout our campaign, I will be changing the bookstore that my Bookshop link supports every few weeks to make sure we are putting money in the hands of as many booksellers as possible. For the rest of this month, every single pre-order we get will generate a commission for Paperbacks & Frybread, an Indigenous-woman owned bookstore from NC. It is owned by Dominique Burleson, a cornerstone of the online book community, and a very dear friend of mine. So each and every time one of you uses my link to buy your copy of Buzzard, you will be getting 15% off and you will be sending Dominique a commission.

Before I give you more info on how to claim your discount, let me tell you a little bit about the book!

Let's talk about the book...

Buzzard follows a midwife named Mae, who lives in a near-future, fractured version of the United States. Reproductive rights have been entirely dismantled across the entire country and we have finished our descent into fascism. Mae has been fighting back and risking her career--and her Freedom--by illegally providing abortion access to her community. A risk that eventually catches up to her. The story follows her after she is caught and incarcerated for infanticide. Because of her medical training, she is recruited to serve her sentence as a nurse for an experimental prison for young drone pilots, who start showing up in her office pregnant, despite that being nearly impossible without outside abuse. Leaving Mae with a decision: will she keep her head down and do her work in the hope of one day getting out of prison and being reunited with her sons? Or will she do what she has always done and fight for what's right?

Ready to grab your copy?

As we have talked about a million times, pre-orders make a huge difference in a books early success. Especially Black and brown books. And especially books that highlight and fight for marginalized people. Which is why we go so hard for our pre-order campaigns. We know that the authors we are championing are at a disadvantage in this industry. So it is important to us that we do everything we possibly can to make sure that once they have worked with us, they are set up for a long and distinguished career.

We want other publishers to see the results of their time here and have no choice but to recognize that there is a market for their voices.

Which means it is important that our pre-order campaigns are successful.

So I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to help us with this goal by grabbing your copy right now!

Here is a direct link to order: https://bookshop.org/a/87137/9781967967261

And here is your discount code: BUZZARD15

And the best part... that discount is not going to impact the author's royalties at all. Inez will make the exact amount she was always going to make from your order, so you can take advantage of this amazing discount without an ounce of internal conflict!

I'm telling you... Buzzard belongs next to the greats. This book is going to be compared to books like Parable of the Sower and The Handmaid's Tale for generations to come. And this moment, this is the moment where we get to come together to propel it toward the readers who need it. And we do that by making sure this pre-order campaign is a success. So grab your copy. Tell your friends. Notify your bookclubs. Grab your Christmas gifts right now. Let's get this done.

Thanks, Y'all!