Reviving & Revisions: Rereleasing DůO

 

Spring is here! And with it for me comes a sense of renewed creativity. I'm pleased to tell you that I'm currently working on the last of my "catching up" projects which is revising, reformatting, and rereleasing my serial DůO (previously a Kofi exclusive) as a novella available to everyone! Once I complete this project, anything I work on moving forward will be completely new material. It's like the bookend on an era of my author career thus far! That's not to say that I won't continue to add to the series I've already written or spin off the characters into new stories. In fact, The Dead Oaks Omnibus and a DůO release allow me the transitional point to do exactly that in the future if I ever so wish!

If you've read the new short story included in The Dead Oaks Omnibus then you probably picked up on that possibility already!

Why Revive DůO?

I've wanted to do this for a while but I wanted enough time to pass that it wouldn't have made it less special to those who got to experience it when it was an exclusive. A few years have now gone by and I'm currently working on some revisions that will enhance the story. I adore all of the couplings and characters I've created but Oscar and Doyle have what is probably my favorite partnership of all the pairings I've ever written (their banter truly can't be beat!) and I want all of my readers to have access to their story. I know my entire reader base will thoroughly enjoy them. It's also a fun opportunity to delve back into the same storyverse that ROAM takes place. DůO is a prequel to ROAM; on the timeline it takes place in the 1980s but in a different galaxy (side note: I really should create a timeline graphic!). However, there are enough references to ROAM dogma that readers familiar with the series will connect the dots. It's also an enjoyable read even if you've never read the series! And, without getting too spoilery, the ending does set up a potential plot point if the muse ever hits me to write another Ethan/Grady adventure.

After this, I plan to return to my draft of a new MM Dreampunk novel with all new characters (I'm calling this one Project DWC until I'm ready to announce the official title).

Updates on a DůO release date to come!

As always, happy reading!

- Dez 🖤

The Dead Oaks Omnibus is Out Now!

 

The Dead Oaks Omnibus is out now! Whether you're an OG D.O.P.S. fan or just now thinking about jumping into the series, this omnibus is for you! The omnibus includes all 4 novellas plus a brand-new short story. Available in both ebook and paperback.

I'm so happy to finally be able to share this collection with you all! And if you love it, please share it on your socials because every little bit of support helps indie authors like me.

Thank You & Happy Reading!

❤ Dez

Jasper Jelinek believes in ghosts. Probably more than he believes in himself. After living a life of relative solitude and misanthropy, he suddenly becomes saddled with some unexpected new friends. Their obsession with the paranormal forces them to face the thing they've been avoiding most: Life. Together they learn that there's more to being haunted than just ghost stories.

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Pre-Order The Dead Oaks Omnibus Now!

 

Pre-Orders for The Dead Oaks Omnibus ebook are now live! A Print edition will also be available on Release Day (March 3).

I am THRILLED to have this omnibus heading out into the world! I've been wanting to offer this for so long and I'm looking forward to this series finally being available in a physical format so that we can all add it to our bookshelves.

I receive more messages on this series than any other asking about a new story, so I'm happy to finally give you an update on the D.O.P.S. crew in the new bonus short story, Wedding Spirit. The best part? It paves the way for a possible continuation of the series sometime down the road. 🖤

Looking forward to celebrating the release with you all on March 3!

Much Love & Happy Reading,

Dez