Spotlight on: The Golden Age of Magic

July 1st is publication day for The Golden Age of Magic!

Thank you to everyone who has read and/or reviewed the book during it’s pre-publication month as an Amazon First Reads. Now that it is officially out for everyone else, paperbacks can be found at Target.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and Amazon.com. Several independent bookstores and local libraries often stock my books too. Ebooks are always available through Amazon. And if you prefer audio books, you can find a copy at Audible, narrated by Jess Moran.

There is also a Goodreads Giveaway for the ebook beginning July 1st and running through the 28th. Open to U.S. residents only. 100 copies available.

As always, thank you for reading!

Book signing event

***UPDATE*** Unfortunately, my flight to Philadelphia got cancelled, so I won’t be able to attend the conference after all. My apologies. I was looking forward to it.

Just a quick note to let people know I’ll be at this year’s American Library Association Conference in Philadelphia. I’ll be signing copies of my books at the Amazon Business booth (#1717) in the Exhibition Hall inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1pm on Sunday, June 29th. Because who doesn’t love librarians?

This is a HUGE event. If you’re planning on being there, stop by and say hello!

“The ALA is a nonprofit organization that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world.”

One Million Thank Yous!

So this happened back in December. I only just received the plaque commemorating the milestone this week and wanted to share. But mostly I wanted to say THANK YOU to all the people who’ve taken a chance on one of my books!

My debut novel, The Vine Witch, was published back in October, 2019, and in the six years since it came out I’ve published seven more novels. I have to admit, it still shocks me sometimes that I have multiple books out there in the world that anyone can read. But I’m so glad you do. Thank you!

Thanks also to my agent Marlene Stringer, my publisher 47North, and all the people on the team who help create the books!

There's More to the Story...

First, thank you to everyone who has read and reviewed The Golden Age of Magic so far while it’s an Amazon Prime Member First Reads selection! The book’s official release date is July 1, 2025 for everyone else.

And, yes, the story continues! Those familiar with my novels probably already know that since writing The Vine Witch trilogy, my follow-up books have all been set up as duologies. I try to write the first one as a stand alone as far as the main plot goes, but leave certain situations still pending resolution for the second installment.

The second book in The Golden Age of Magic series is titled The Gilded City of Dreams. It is set in New York City and will be out spring of 2026. If you’re left feeling like something in the first book wasn’t resolved satisfactorily, it just might get more attention in the next story. Hint: Don’t give up on Nick just yet! Sometimes a girl just has to take care of business before pleasure.

Thank you again for reading!

-Luanne

A First Reads Selection FOR JUNE!

I’m happy to announce that The Golden Age of Magic is a First Reads choice for June! If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can read the book one month before its official release on July 1st at no additional cost to you.

I had so much fun writing this novel about fairy godmothers in 1920s Hollywood (be sure to check out my previous post about my research trip to L.A.). As with all my books, there’s magic, mischief, and murder wrapped up in a bit of mystery. I hope you enjoy the story!

Happy Reading!

Luanne

Synopsis:

Against the backdrop of 1920s Hollywood, a young fairy godmother on a mission is embroiled in malicious magic, mystery, and murder in a thrilling historical fantasy by the bestselling author of The Vine Witch.

Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fées Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protégé onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood?

It’s 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else’s. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal—the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste’s success.

But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it’s Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protégé and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood.

LET THE GLAMOUR BEGIN!