It’s been a year since Only (Fans) Fund$ debuted, and I’m still buzzing from seeing it in paperback through Alien Buddha Press. As a lover of the moon, stars, sun, and planets, I find a special rhythm in aligning my book releases with the moon phases—a touch of astronomy, astrology, and that “method to my madness.” New Moons represent a fresh start, perfect for launching new projects, while Full Moons are all about closure. So, when it comes to release dates, I choose either the exact day of a New or Full Moon, or the day around it. This timing isn’t just a detail; it’s woven into the very fabric of my work.
Full Moons & New Moons: A Writer’s Ritual
My book Animals on a Carousel, for example, is something of a love spell—a personal offering to My Gorilla and what we share—and there was no better moment than a Full Moon to release it. Each release has a story with its lunar timing, whether it’s launching under a New Moon to invite fresh energy or letting the magic of a Full Moon close out the cycle. If you’re curious, here’s a peek at some of these dates I’ve chosen and the phases that influenced them:
My Books Aligned with the Moon
- Poetry, duh. – Published 6/17/2023, New Moon 6/17/2023
- Only (
Fans) Fund$ – Published 10/28/2023, Full Moon 10/27/2023 - The Immaculately Obscene Nixeen – Published 1/3/2024, Full Moon 12/26/2023 (my birthday exception)
- Animals on a Carousel – Published 8/18/2024, Full Moon 8/19/2024
- Death by Orgasm – Published 11/1/2024, New Moon 11/1/2024
So yes, the moon absolutely has a say in my life as a writer! I love sharing these little details because sometimes, it’s the smallest rituals that make the biggest difference.
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