Behind the Scenes of a Magical Month
Every once in a while, something happens in an author’s journey that makes you stop, blink, and whisper, “Is this real?” And yep, this month was one of those moments.
I’m thrilled (and still a little stunned) to share that the Goodreads Giveaway for Faeries Don’t Lie drew 2,061 readers. Over two thousand fantasy lovers raised their hands and saying, Yes, I want to step into this world.
Seeing that number climb was exciting enough, but what happened next absolutely floored me…
🌟 Faeries Don’t Lie Started Trending on Amazon
When the giveaway momentum kicked in, something behind the scenes began to ripple the Amazon algorithms took notice. I didn’t even realize this until one of my author friends reached out to tell me, “Do you see the ranking for your book?” What a thrill to hear her tell me Faeries Don’t Lie outranked some very well known New York Times bestsellers!
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- Faeries Don’t Lie surged into the Top 6,000 of all Kindle ebooks
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- It climbed into the Top 2 and Top 3 positions of several Teen & YA categories
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- It held strong across mythical creatures, visionary fantasy, social & family issues, and coming-of-age fantasy
Watching the book rise through Amazon’s rankings… it felt like watching the Dama Star swing closer to the Harp or Hammer… bright, electric, unpredictable, filled with meaning… and of course, without the doom. 😉
These moments matter. They’re more than numbers; they’re signals that the story is resonating and readers want more. Signals that the Heart of the Worlds is very much alive.
🔥 Why This Matters (Beyond the Rankings)
Momentum like this does something powerful. It creates discoverability.
Each time the book:
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- climbs the charts
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- gets saved to a wishlist
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- gets added to a TBR
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- earns a new reader
…it sends a pulse through the algorithmic web that says, “This story has heat — show it to more people.”
And that’s the secret alchemy behind every book launch. It’s not just about dropping a story into the world; it’s about building the gravitational pull that draws new readers to your realm.
Your excitement fuels that pull.
Your shares.
Your reviews.
Your wishes.
Your entries in a giveaway that became so much bigger than I expected.
And it sends my heart to cloudwalking because my goal with this story is to tell a story that’s not only kick-butt but hands off the message that no matter what, YOU are ALWAYS enough just as you are. The message that you are meant to be celebrated no matter what. I passionately believe more people need to hear this. There are so many beautiful flickering lights out there and if I had a magic wand, I’d lift all of us up without reservation.
🌌 A Heartfelt Thank You
To everyone who entered the giveaway, shared the posts, tagged a friend, or just cheered from the sidelines:
Thank you.
Your support helps this world thrive — truly.
This series exists because readers like you believe in faery magic, broken worlds, fierce girls, whispering stars, and the hope that maybe we can stitch ourselves together again.
And that brings me to the biggest news of all…
🕊 Faeries Don’t Hide (Book 3) Launches November 25
If you’ve been following Aunia and Mathias through betrayals, betwixting tunnels, and the rising threat of prophecy… you’ll want to buckle your seatbelt for this one.
Book 3 is:
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- darker
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- sharper
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- more magical
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- and the most dangerous journey yet
The wererat threat grows.
Chandarions stir.
And the Dama Star is no longer content to simply watch.
I can’t wait to share it with you.
🌙 From the bottom of my heart—Thank you for making this month unforgettable.
Here’s to the magic still to come.
Here’s to the stars, the sword, the song—and the readers who make the journey matter.
Stay fierce, stay curious, and remember:
When the worlds tremble, it’s because you were meant to step into the light.
— TF Burke ✨🗡🕊