Lorelei Johnson Newsletter - January

Lorelei Johnson Newsletter

Hello, lovely readers!

Happy New Year! I hope you all have been having the best holiday season. Mine was filled with everything I always dreamed of with my new little family. I might actually like Christmas now!

And now it’s a new year again! If you’ve been here a while you know that I love to start a new year off with some ambitious goals (most of which I did not achieve last year with the whole pregnancy thing). This year is no different! (except for the whole pregnancy thing)

Bookish Updates

(aka the 2025 plan!)

Shop Updates

First up, I’m making some changes to my online store. I’ve switched from PayHip to Beventi for a couple of reasons that benefit me but the one that benefits all of you is that it allows me to put more accurate shipping information in so it’s a little cheaper for you guys (particularly those of you outside of Australia). I’ll be adding international shipping options and they should all be up by the end of the month.

This switch does mean that for now only physical copies will be up for sale, but Beventi are working on a feature for digital which hopefully isn’t far away.

Another fun shop thing is that I’ve had some character art commissioned for When You Burn Me! I’ll be doing a proper reveal on the socials a little later but you guys get to be the first to see it! (keep scrolling) You’ll be able to purchase the print from the store soon!

Publishing Plan

Next, lets talk book releases. The plan is to publish 3 books a year right now because I’m a mum now and I also have a day job, so I’m trying not to overload myself this year. I was hoping to reveal the cover for When You Burn Me early for you guys but honestly, I’m not even sure it’s going to be ready for the cover reveal date (don’t get me started).

Coming up this year:

• Enchanted Hearts, book #1, When You Burn Me (January 30th)

• a new co-written book with Hailey Jade (hint: thar be pirates here)

• Enchanted Hearts, book #2, When You Dream of Me

I’m also considering doing some special editions with foil printing and maybe sprayed edges. But we’ll see how that turns out. It would be really cool to be able to offer those but it might not happen until 2026, we’ll see how it goes.

New Release

New cover edition for When You Forget Me will be out soon! Paperbacks will be available on Amazon or directly from me. If you would like the new cover edition in ebook format, you can get it for free by clicking the button below (you aren’t signing up for anything new when you download it).

If you want it in paperback, these can be pre-ordered from my store (link above). I’m still waiting on the paperback cover to be completed at this point.

Upcoming Releases

When You Burn Me: Enchanted Hearts, Book #1

Coming January 30!

They say all's fair in love and war. Better stay out of her was if you don't want to get burned.

 Sienna has built a life with this crazy coven of witches she now called family, but she never forgot the events that brought her to them, the night her parents died. Without any leads, their deaths had gone unpunished, and she’s only been left with questions no one would answer.

But everything changes when her past catches up to her, bringing far more danger than she ever could have imagined.

Damon has never belonged anywhere, and he doesn't have any illusions about that. As a half-breed in a faction of dark witch purists, he was never going to fit. He’d accepted his fate. After all, no one ever left the Order alive.

But Sienna Quinn awakens something in him, shaking him to his core, and now he's forced to walk a dangerous line. Sienna is a light witch, and light and dark don’t mix. Not ever.

As he grapples with betrayal and heartache, unable to give up the one thing he can't have, will he find a way to keep her or will it all go up in flames?

When You Burn Me is the tantalising first book in the Enchanted Hears series. If you like witchy shenanigans, star-crossed lovers, and fated mates, then you'll love this steamy paranormal romance by Lorelei Johnson.

And here it is! My first ever commissioned artwork! I’m so in love with it. Once I’ve done the official reveal, this stunner will be available on my store!

Book Signings and Events

I have a few book signings coming up in 2025 and 2026, some of which are interstate, which is exciting!

• A Romantic Affair - January 18 2025 - Adelaide, SA

• A Romantic Rendezvous - March 29 2025 - Melbourne, VIC

• Indie Bookworm Event - August 2025, Melbourne, VIC

• Dark Delights - September 20 2025 - Brisbane, QLD

• Meet Me In The Mountains - February 7 2026 - Penrith, NSW

You can find event details, links for tickets, and pre-order forms on my website as they become available:

That's it for this month. I hope you have a great month, and as always:

Happy reading!

Lorelei xx