Exclusive Preorder Gift: The Songs of August Lane Ebook
plus, receive a custom art print when your order from WordsWorth Books
When I finish writing a book, I finish it (which is why I generally don’t write epilogues. Feel free to throw stones). But I’m also an overwriter and often cut a lot during revisions. For August Lane, about 50K words of fun, rich world-building didn’t make it into the book, and I wanted to use it to create something that invited readers deeper into August and Luke’s world.
The Songs of August Lane is an exclusive digital companion that expands the story's universe in ways I couldn’t include in the novel.
To claim your copy:
Preorder August Lane from any retailer.
Submit your proof of purchase.
On July 29th, you'll receive an ebook featuring:
Complete lyrics to four original songs featured in the novel
My notes on the inspiration behind each piece
Behind-the-music media articles that expand the August Lane universe
An exclusive playlist collecting the songs mentioned in the book
August's breakfast birthday cake recipe (which has a special role in the story)
The cover art is designed by the incredible Silvan Borer, whose work captures precisely what I hoped to evoke—a modern interpretation of vintage country concert posters with subtle nods to iconic album art from Black musical history. The title font was hand-lettered by me.
BONUS: If you preorder a signed copy from WordsWorth Books in Little Rock, you'll also receive a limited edition art print of the cover with your download code!
About August Lane:
From the author of The Art of Scandal comes a small town romance about the visibility of Black women’s voices in country music, for readers of The Final Revival of Opal & Nev.
Every Thursday night, former country music heartthrob Luke Randall has to sing “Another Love Song.” God, he hates that song. But performing his lone hit at an interstate motel lounge is the only regular money he still has. Following another lackluster performance at the rock bottom of his career, Luke receives the opportunity of his dreams, opening for his childhood idol—90’s era Black country music star, JoJo Lane, who’s being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. But the concert is in Arcadia, Arkansas, the small hometown he swore he’d never see again. Going back means facing a painful past of abuse and neglect. It also means facing JoJo’s daughter, August Lane—the woman who wrote the lyrics he’s always claimed as his own.
August also hates that song. But she hates Luke Randall even more. When he shows up ten years too late to apologize for his betrayal, she isn’t interested in making amends. Instead, she threatens to expose his lies unless he co-writes a new song with her and performs it at the concert, something she hopes will launch her out of her mother's shadow and into a songwriting career of her own. Desperate to keep his secret, Luke agrees to put on the rogue performance, despite the risk of losing his shot at a new record deal.
When Luke’s guitar reunites with August’s soulful alto, neither can deny that the passionate bond they formed as teenagers is still there. As the concert nears, August will have to choose between an overdue public reckoning with the boy who betrayed her, or trusting the man he’s become to write a different love song.
Preorder now to ensure you receive this exclusive content when AUGUST LANE releases on July 29th!
Great pre-order campaign for your forthcoming book!