Hey, guys,
Do you know I am publishing weekly on my real name Rene Averett on Substack? I talk about lots of things over there to stop by and see if something appeal to you. Paranormal, music, funny things, and just about anything that tickles my fancy. And I post some other things about my books. So check it out. Here’s my most recent post.
https://reneaverett.substack.com/p/a-memory-that-wasnt
Ever have a memory that doesn’t quite check out in reality? This one was a dozy.
Hello my friends!
February 27th is the official release date for the revised version of “O’Ceagan’s Legacy.” I’ve uploaded a new information sheet about the book, and you can read it by clicking here.
I am trying a super promotion for this book and February 27th is the Buy Day for the book. My hope is to get enough sales on the first day to boost my book in the rankings on Amazon before my advertising cuts in on March 1st and March 2nd. For this reason, I’ve put the book on sale for just 99-cents! It’s over 300 pages and it would mean a lot to me if you purchased a copy, read it, and gave it a review or at least a star rating.
This is such an important step for a new book if it’s going to get any attention on Amazon at all, so I really need your help to make a dent in the rankings.
Now, if you can’t afford 99 cents, the book will be free from March 1st to March 3rd. My birthday is in March, so I’m hoping for a great gift of seeing my book get some love. It’ a fun story and I loved it just as much on the revision as I did when I originally wrote it– better, in fact.
So, if you enjoy adventurous science fiction, please go to the launch page, read it, and buy a copy for yourself or someone you think would love it.
Thank you for reading.
Lily
Remember you can find me on BlueSky Social and at Substack.
Hello, Folks,
I know I haven’t posted in a month of Sundays and maybe longer. Life has been busy with various projects. One of them was revising “O’Ceagan’s Legacy.” It’s been 10 years since I first wrote the book, even though it didn’t publish until 2016, so technically next year is the 10 -year anniversary, Still, I wanted to revise the book and give it a fresh look with a new cover.
So, today is the cover reveal day! Here’s the intriguing new cover for this adventurous and exciting story of Grania O’Ceagan and her brothers on the space freighter Mo Chroidhe. That’s Irish for “my heart.”
The revised version of O’Ceagan’s Legacy releases on February 26th. It’s available for pre-order now at just 99-cents! Every sale and review will help me launch this book into the stratosphere. It will also be available on Kindle Unlimited.
Here’s a short teaser from the book:
Just then Nansi came onto the bridge, her eyes locked straight on the monitor screens. “Well, this is shite, isn’t it? Liam has an engine down, and it looks like we’re off the map completely.”
“Yep,” Grania agreed. “Have you ever seen anything like this?”
“Seen it? No. If it is what I’m thinking it is, then I’ve heard tales and it’s not good.”
Grania stepped close and lowered her voice. She didn’t want to alarm her brothers until she knew more about the situation and their options. “Tell me quietly.”
“The stories say there are areas in space that are just empty –“
“Black holes?” Grania asked in a low breath, fearful of the answer.
“No, not that. But stretches of space where there are no stars, no planets, just nothing. They’re difficult to navigate and com signals don’t penetrate through them.”
“And that’s where you think we are? In one of these empty spaces?”
“Aye, that I do. The Sea of Darkness, it’s called by the old storytellers.”
“So, tell me, what is the bad news then?”
“Well, the storytellers say that once something goes into the sea, it doesn’t come out again.” Nansi’s voice rasped with strain as she whispered this.
“Nonsense! If nothing ever came out, then how would anyone know anything about it? If that is what this is, there is a way out and we will find it. I will not lose my granda’s ship in this Black Sea.” Grania’s heart sank a little, although she would not show it to her crew. They would figure this out, and they would get back on track to home.
Nansi just nodded, a hint of hope showing in her eyes. For all her second’s years as a spacer, Grania knew the old tales still frightened her. Although fearful herself, as captain, she had to show strength and confidence, not only for Nansi but for the rest of the crew as well.
Vilnius strode in, came to a halt, and gazed around the bridge, his eyes locking on the forward screen before slowly shifting to each of the other ones. Those big black, empty-looking images of nothing were an immediate draw, she admitted. Only she had entered the bridge without looking at them. What did that say about her?
“Are the screens down?” Vilnius asked.
Thanks for reading today!
Lily
Hello everyone!
It’s been a hot minute since my last post—okay, a few months—but I promise I haven’t been napping on the job! Life has been a whirlwind, and one of my biggest projects lately has been revising O’Ceagan’s Legacy.
This story has been with me for over a decade—long enough for it to have celebrated multiple birthdays, possibly demanded a driver’s license, and certainly benefited from a glow-up. My writing has evolved a lot in ten years, and this edition reflects that growth. The core story is the same, but the writing is tighter, the scenes more vivid, and the overall experience way more immersive.
Oh, and it also has a brand-new cover! Why? Well, my original cover—one that I absolutely loved—kept getting flagged as “sexually suggestive.” Who knew a sci-fi adventure could be so scandalous? I certainly didn’t see it when I bought the cover! So, for the sake of stress-free book promotions, I’ve rebranded. I’ll be revealing the new cover on February 18, so stay tuned!
In case you didn’t already know, Lillian Wolfe is my pen name. My real name is Rene Averett, but I also write as Riona Kelly for suspense romance. Why all the names? Because my brain refuses to stay in one genre, and I like keeping things organized! Under my various names, I write:
✅ Fantasy, sci-fi, and urban fantasy (Lillian Wolfe)
✅ Cozy paranormal mysteries and cookbooks (Rene Averett)
✅ Suspense romance (Riona Kelly)
Instead of signing up for multiple mailing lists, I’ve streamlined everything into one place—Substack! It’s where I post weekly updates, book news, and fun, random musings. And guess what? It’s FREE to subscribe!
Join me here: https://reneaverett.substack.com.
Want to hear more about the O’Ceagan’s Legacy updates? Check out this post: A Decade of “O’Ceagan’s Legacy” and Exciting Updates! You’ll also find a couple of posts about the Irish legends woven into the book. Oh, and bonus—there’s an audio version of each post, so you can listen instead of reading (not my actual voice, but a fairly decent impersonation).
📅 February 26: O’Ceagan’s Legacy – Edition 2 launches for just 99 cents!
📅 March 1-3: It’s FREE for three days! But hey, if you grab it for 99 cents and leave a review, it’ll count as a verified purchase, which helps immensely!
For those wondering about Mali’s fate in Time Walker—fear not! I haven’t abandoned her to the abyss of unfinished manuscripts. Book 3 is still in the works, and I hope to have it finished in the next few months.
Thanks for sticking with me for the past 10 years—whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just joined the ride, I appreciate you more than words (or 10,000 edited drafts) can say!
Lily aka Rene
Thanks for reading and thanks for your support over the past 10 years!
P.S. You can also find me on @renea-author.bsky.social. Come say hi!
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