Read Clean YA with CJ
Episode Forty-One
Welcome to another episode of Read Clean YA with C.J. Milacci, where we explore clean, engaging books for teens and young adults. Today, we’re diving into an exciting conversation about wrapping up a series and connecting with readers through Kickstarter. Host C.J. Milacci and guest E.A. Hendryx share their experiences as they both prepare to launch their series’ final installments.
Episode Show Notes below
Links to Things Discussed in this Episode
The Grand Finales: C.J. Milacci and E.A. Hendryx on Crafting Their Series’ Last Chapters
Episode Show Notes:
Meet the Authors
E.A. Hendryx
- Award-winning author of the Xeris Galaxy saga
- Currently launching “Rising from the Galaxy” (Book 3)
C.J. Milacci
- Award-winning YA author of the Talionis series
- Preparing to launch “Captive of Talionis” (Book 4)
Two Epic Conclusions
Rising from the Galaxy
“Book three is a little like Avengers Endgame meets a spacey gladiator with a twist of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard.”
Captive of Talionis
Every battle has led to this moment. The stakes are higher, the challenges greater, and the reward unmatched.
The Power of Kickstarter
Why Authors Choose Kickstarter:
- Direct reader connection
- Special edition options
- Exclusive merchandise
- Community building
- Personal touches
“On Kickstarter, there can be conversations between backers… And there’s something fun because you can, as the author, communicate with them as well.” – C.J. Milacci
Important Campaign Dates
Rising from the Galaxy:
- Ends: April 4th, 11:59 PM
- Limited late pledge period following campaign
- Higher pricing after main campaign ends
Captive of Talionis:
- Launches: Early May
- Three-week campaign
- Early bird benefits available
- Pre-launch notification signup available
Special Edition Features
Both campaigns offer:
- Signed copies
- Exclusive swag
- Special edition hardcovers
- Complete series collection options
- Early access before wide release
Connect with the Authors
E.A. Hendryx:
- Website: EAH Creative
- Instagram: @createexploreread
- Kickstarter: Search “Rising from the Galaxy”
C.J. Milacci:
- Pre-launch page for “Captive of Talionis” available
- Sign up for launch notification
- Kickstarter: Search “Captive of Talionis”
“This is the only way to pre-order the early release copies of the story that will be given to Kickstarter backers months before the book is released wide in November.” – C.J. Milacci
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E.A. Hendryx
Author
Emilie is an author, graphic designer, photographer, and podcaster living in Indiana with her husband (The Mr.). She’s a member of ACFW and SCBWI and writes Young Adult fiction as E. A. Hendryx, romantic suspense and cozy mystery as Emilie Haney, and sweet romance and rom-com as Bell Renshaw.
She spends more time on Instagram than she probably should and has built a thriving community around her Instagram platform and brand CreateExploreRead, with a focus on bookish merchandise sold on Etsy and Society6.
About Your Host
Award-winning author CJ Milacci writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As the podcast host for Read Clean YA with CJ, she loves talking about books and the deeper themes woven into the pages of each novel. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance.
Always willing to get real about hard issues, C.J. also enjoys the cheesiest of puns. She chats about writing, her faith, bubble tea, and other fun adventures online (@cjmilacci) and at cjmilacci.com.
CJ Milacci is the award-winning author of The Talionis Series, and she writes stories for teens and young adults with heart-pounding action and hope. As a referee, she’s always relearning the hard lesson that it’s impossible to make everyone happy, and she’s discovered that stories can be found anywhere, even on a lacrosse field. She’s passionate about crafting stories of good overcoming evil, finding hope in the midst of seemingly hopeless circumstances, and true acceptance.
Recruit of Talionis, Book 1
A teen with a dark past. A secret military force that kidnaps new soldiers. Can she survive as a Recruit of Talionis?
Fugitive of Talionis, Book 2
They kidnapped her. Trained her. And now they’re hunting her.
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