I’ve been hinting at this for a few weeks, but it is finally ready to unveil!

In the Ton, reputation might be everything. But lately, I’ve noticed the reputation of the digital book has taken a hit.

We’ve been trained to “consume” stories as quickly as we can, governed by algorithms that don’t care about the beauty of the world an author built. We treat ebooks like disposable housewares—fast to download, easy to forget, and ultimately, “good enough”.

I’m done with “Good Enough.”

I’ve spent 15 years in the trenches as a writer, but I’m also a published researcher in Neuroscience. I know when you read a story as lush as Chaos’ Consort—Eleanor Stonington’s journey through trying to destroy her own reputation and a slow-burn seduction—your brain craves more than a “flat file” of gray text. It craves connection.

The Invention: The Digital Special Edition (DSE) I wanted to create something that felt like the luxurious, leather-bound books of the past, but built for the way we live now. I’ve “excavated” the world of The Heiresses of Eris to build a Digital Special Edition that functions more like an interactive museum than a file.

When you step into the Digital Special Edition of Chaos’ Consort, you aren’t just reading; you’re entering an interactive playground:

* The Visual DNA: See the artifacts of Eleanor and Simeon’s world—scanned, period-accurate ephemera and architectural secrets.

* The Gaming “Cut Scene” Experience: We are crossing the beauty of a physical “Special Edition” with the surprise of video game cut scenes that draw you deeper into the narrative.

* Sensory Anchors: Hear the ambient sounds of a Regency garden party or a crowded ballroom while you read along with other surprises designed to delight.

The “August 15th” Launch This Kickstarter isn’t just about an ebook; it’s an invitation to own a “Trophy” for your tablet—a curated archive you can revisit again and again.

Because I want to reward those who believe in this “Third Way” of digital collecting, I’m offering Early Bird access on August 15th. The first 25 customers to purchase the interactive Digital Special Edition will get a discount.

Stop settling for bland, gray-scale books and experience all I knew this book could be. Eleanor Stonington chose her own path—now it’s time to choose a better way to experience her story.

GET ON THE KICKSTARTER PRE-LAUNCH LIST TO BE NOTIFIED WHEN THE CAMPAIGN IS LAUNCHED AT: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lcgiroux/a-regency-romance-like-youve-never-experienced

Links Mentioned:

To sign up to be the first for the Regency Romantic Comedy: https://sendfox.com/lp/1djon5

Are you an author trying to figure out what the heck I’m talking about? www.erisdigtialmedia.com/index

Let me know in the comments which you’d fix, keep, or yeet.

This book stretched me as a writer in ways I didn’t expect, but am supremely grateful for. Both in my writing and in the realization that the Rapid Release/KU nightmare isn’t working for me. I have a day job. If I’m pushing, I can get out 4, maybe 5 books a year. That doesn’t feed KU’s algorithm (which wants more like 12), so my books flounder. I can’t advertise my way out of that situation. So after Uncommon Mate leaves KU on 3/31, books will release first in my own book shop, then release wide to ALL retailers. I know it is going to tank my sales in the beginning, but I’m hopeful that, after some adjustment period, it will change.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the excerpt. If you can tell me where Ghost first shows up and post it in the comments, I’ll give the first one a coupon for a free book of their choice from my catalog.

So Space? Really? Yeah, really. I’m leaning hard into my nerdy side. I’ve always been a little wonkier than average- hey, I have academic medical research papers to my credit and have done more than my share of technical writing. Hard truth, it uses completely different skills than creative writing. I still pay the bills with writing, only in my day job (Grant Writer), I ask people for millions of dollars, and get it.

But that isn’t why you’re here. If I didn’t say it in the podcast, I’m hoping the Sci-Fi series will be out around mid-year. I’ve still got one more shifter book to finish, and this one, whoo, have a cold drink ready.

Speaking of shifters, book 5 just released in KU. Uncommon Mate will be there until March 31st. I can’t even put it on my own website. Which is a HUGE reason I’m not going to be doing KU anymore. Anyway, have a listen. I’d love to hear your comments on how you read outside of KU.