Patience is a virtue, and I hope you all have some of it!
You should all know that I honestly love interacting with you. I try and answer every message and post I get. I love hearing your thoughts about everything Alexa Reed related; everything except the question about when book three is going to be released. That question makes me cringe because I know that I told you all it was going to be out this month, and it isn’t.
There. I said it. Out loud. (insert big sigh)
When Hold On was finished I immediately started writing book three. I had every intention of having it finished and out to you by August. Well, that’s not going to happen and if you knew how I feel about missing my self-imposed deadlines you’d know how stressed out I’ve been about it. I spent the majority of last summer behind a computer writing STAY. I was able to finish it in a very short amount of time. I rolled into the fall eager to finish Hold On and in twelve months I wrote and released two 400+ pages books. I have to be honest, the effort that took was massive and something that was difficult for me to sustain. If you’ve read my bio you know I help run a business, have a very busy family and many other commitments that demand my attention. I’ve been so blessed to have the support from my family that I do, but this summer they wanted a little more of me and I needed a little more of them. What happened as a result was me getting a little behind with book three.
Promoting is hard work
One of the other reasons that I’ve gotten a little behind is because I have been promoting the series like crazy. And before I forget, I want to say THANK YOU to all of you who have been helping with this by reading, reviewing and sharing my books (especially my street team – the Wynners – who spend a ton of their own time promoting me). I can’t even begin to tell you how much your support means to me. When I started on this writing journey I truly didn’t know if anyone would even read my stories and I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The truth is, being a self-published author is a lot of work. It’s hard to cut through the clutter of the thousands of great books out there and make your work stand out. I’ve had to spend a lot time promoting and that really has taken away from my writing time. With that said, it has been totally worth it. I love getting to know some of you and the opportunities I’ve had to do blog-takeovers and interact with readers have been so much fun. I have a bunch of take-overs on the calendar over the next few months and I hope to see you all there!
Endings are hard
Each time I read a review or a post that says how much you love Julian and Lexie (and even Luke) I feel even more responsible to give you (and them) the best story I can give. I am so emotionally invested in this story that at times it’s hard to write. If you’ve read the first two books you know there are some serious things that need to be dealt with in book three and I am taking my time so I can do the whole storyline justice with the writing. It has also been difficult for me to write knowing the end is near. I’ll have a very hard time saying goodbye to these characters that have lived in my mind for the last year and a half.
Excuses, excuses
So there you have it. The skinny on why book three isn’t out yet. I’ve been busy promoting, I took some time off to spend with my family and I am dreading the end of this story. They are all very real reasons and ones I hope you can all understand. With that said, I’ve been very busy these last few weeks writing and am refocused and reenergized. I am knee deep in the story and can see the finish line in sight. I don’t want to give you an exact date of release (too much pressure) but it isn’t that far away and I hope you can be patient for a little while longer. I also hope you can STAY interested and HOLD ON to all your positive feelings about the Alexa Reed series. I PROMISE you that the wait will be worth it.
Hilary,
I know it will be worth the wait. I am excited and sad because I too do not want their story to end! I love Julian & Alexa. I know you will give us an amazing ending! Then you can start on your next book and make us fall in love with new characters! Your an awesome writter and I am thrilled that I found you!
Thank you! Amanda Hill
Thank you Amanda! That means a lot to me. I appreciate your support. xoxo
Hilary,
You know how much I love this series… LOVE IT and I honestly can’t wait for book 3!! However, we all have busy lives and I’m sure all of your real fans know that you do too! That’s being said, no need to to justify yourself… Family comes first!!
The return of Lexie and Julian will be well worth the wait! Besides, it just gives us another reason to reread the first two books!
The Alexa Reed Series… BEST SERIES EVER!!!
Should this series come to an end with book 3, all I’ll ask is that you thrill us with a new set of characters! Or continue on with the stories of Lexie’s and Julian’s friends! hehe
~ Corinne ~
Corrinne – Thank you so much! I do know how much you love the series and I appreciate it. I am not 100% sure book three will be the end but I can’t get there until I finish this book. I do have thoughts of a Julian POV run through my head from time to time so that is still on the table 😉
Hilary
Oh pleeeeeeeeze write a book in Julian’s POV. He is the sexiest character I have ever read about. Getting lost in your series and reading #3 Promise Me has been just what I needed to forget some of the stresses I’ve been facing. I just don’t think I like thousands of your readers are ready to let this series go. So if you would consider giving us just a little more of Alexa and Julian it would be deliciously wonderful.
Thanks,
Searead
Thank you so much for the message. I am seriously considering this idea 🙂 I would appreciate it if you’d leave a review if it’s not too much trouble. xoxo Hilary
Hillary take your time. It will be worth the wait. You cant rush perfection. There is nothing worse than feeling under pressure. We dont want to upset the creative juices.
Thanks for the support 🙂
Sorry hilary not hillary. And yes a julian POV wld be wonderful.
I am toying with that idea. I feel a little challenged by it but think maybe it would be worth a try!
When??
HI Terrry – Book will be out the end of Nov. Had to readjust schedule.
Thanks for checking in.
Hilary
Hi Hilary,
Just had to take a moment and say WoW!
I completed STAY and HOLD ON over the past week and I loved both books.
I’ll patiently await for #3 to see where the story ends.
Please know that as I read HOLD ON, I cried and I cried. It was quite an emotional roller coaster for me. Now, I’m a self proclaimed “cry baby” but the telling of this story, just had me sobbing. This isn’t a complaint, it is a compliment!
Looking forward to #3. Congratulations on your success!
Kim
Thank you so much Kim! I always like to hear things like this. Promise Me – Book three is just around the corner. Are you following me on any social media? If so you will get all the information about the next book. I actually just released chapter one yesterday and you can find the link on my Hilary Wynne page as well as on Twitter @HilaryWynne. And, if you are up for it, I’d love for you to leave a review for the books on Amazon. That is a huge help for me. Have a great day and thanks again for the message 🙂
Hilary
Hilary – I just finished Stay and Hold On and I am blown away by your ability to develop characters that become a part of the reader. I read a lot of fiction and I have never been drawn to a story and its characters quite like this before. I am dying to read more about Alexa, Julian, Luke, Jill, Marissa, Danny…and see where their story ends. Thank you for sharing your talent! Any idea on the release date of Promise Me? Congrats on your success!
Thank you soo much Julie!! Promise Me will be out in the next few weeks so you’ll be getting a lot more of the whole gang. Are you following me on social media? I am at Hilary Wynne on FB and @HilaryWynne on Twitter. It’s the best way to stay updated. You can also sign up for the newsletter here too. Any chance I can get you to leave some reviews for the book on Amazon or Goodreads or B&N or all of the above 🙂
Thanks again, Julie!
Hilary
I have become a huge fan of your two books!! I can only imagine what it takes to write two great books, help run and business and be a Mom. Thank you for giving us Alexa and Julian and I know we all will wait patiently for their ending. Hard to do but I will.
Thank you soo much for the message. I really appreciate it. It is work but I love writing and I love Alexa and Julian 🙂 Promise Me – The third book will be out in just a few weeks. Please follow me on my newsletter or on FB at Hilary Wynne, Hilary Wynne Author or on Twitter @HilaryWynne. That way you can get all the latest info.
Also, it would be very appreciated if you could leave a review of the books on Amazon.
Thank you again for the kind words.
Hilary Wynne
Any ideas on release date?
Next few weeks!!
Hilary Wynne
Next few weeks 🙂
OMG! I loved loved loved these series! I have never been so sucked in a book in my life. I have cried, laughed, smiled and got very angry but I still fell in love. Im gonna read them all again! The only thing I didn’t like is how it ended in promise me. Please tell me do they end up having a girl or boy?! Or is their story gonna continue? ??!! You are the best!!!
Thank you for the message!Love that you loved the story and I loved hearing about re-reads. I very rarely re-read a book so I take that as a huge compliment. Not sure if you left a review anywhere but would really appreciate it if you did so. 🙂