Whenever You're Ready is Out Now!

Look who remembered to do a release day newsletter this year

Hello, friend. Thank you for joining me on this virtual coffee date.

Today’s Drink Special: Whenever You’re Ready! On Shelves!! Now!!!

Yesterday evening, my partner and I walked through a community garden and did a lil photoshoot with my author copies (I said we should just take it in front of our neighbor’s rhododendron; he said “the one that’s YELLOWING?” and so we got in the car).

As you can see from my big smile, I’m so excited that I finally get to hold it in my hands. If you’d like to do so, too, head over to your favorite bookstore, your library, or a major retailer online.

If you’re in the Seattle area, I hope you can join me at my launch tonight - 7 PM at Third Place Books Seward Park. I’ll be in conversation with Jo Segura, so laughter is guaranteed (even if it’s only the two of us doing the laughter). It’s also 90% less likely than the presidential debate to make you want to drive into oncoming traffic.*

The rest of my tour:

New York City, September 11th, 7 PM: In conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur at P&T Knitwear. $5 tickets go toward the cost of the book or any café item!

Washington, DC, September 14th, 7 PM: In conversation with Ava Wilder at Solid State Books H Street Location. Unticketed, RSVPs preferred.

Portland, OR, September 16th, 7 PM: In conversation with Alison Cochrun at Annie Bloom’s Books.

St. Louis, MO, September 27th, 7 PM: In conversation with Samantha Markum through The Novel Neighbor at The Lobby.

St. Louis Pride, September 28th, 1-2 PM at The Novel Neighbor’s signing booth!

I hope y’all love Nia & Jade just a fraction as much as I do. Happy Whenever You’re Ready Day, y’all!

Mwah,

Rachel Runya Katz

*I’d say 100% but I can’t prove it