đşHello, From Xanthe Walter
30th December 2025
Greetings, my lovelies!Â
đ In This Newsletter
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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- I’m sending this out a day earlier than usual, to let you know that Crocodile Tears (Ebook) is FREE on Amazon on 29th and 30th December, so if you haven’t bought it yet, now is the time!Â
- Ghost Eye and The Lost Zone are both still on sale in the USA and Canada until the end of December, so you can get all three at a bargain price right now.
- It’s been a milestone year for me – I didn’t imagine this time last year that my Dark Water series would be such a success. It’s been a bestseller in the LGBT Mystery category on Amazon and, to date, has had over 4 million (!) page reads.
- I’ve learned so many new things and made lots of new friends too. And that includes Walter’s World. I had around 300 people on this list this time last year, and that’s grown to 4000 now!
- Thank you so much for being part of my self-publishing journey. It’s meant the world to me.
So what’s coming up in 2026?Â
- First up is the Dark Water box set, which I’m working on right now. Among other goodies, it will include a NEW bonus story set in the Dark Water universe. I don’t have a release date yet, but you’ll be the first to know.
- After that… we’ll have to see. I’m playing with several book ideas at the moment, but I don’t know which one I’ll settle on yet.
In other news: - Congratulations to the two Christmas Audiobook Giveaway winners who have received codes for ALL FOUR of the Dark Water audiobooks.
- Enjoyed any of my books? Reviews, social media posts, and personal recommendations all help them reach new readersâand I’d be so grateful.
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đChristmas Giveaway WINNERSÂ
- Congratulations to the winners of my Christmas Giveaway – Christina and Victoria.
- They have each received audiobook codes to all FOUR of my Dark Water books.Â
đ Events
I’m attending some book signings and events in 2026. I hope to see you there!
- ShiMMer: June 27th, Birmingham (UK).
- Rainbow Readers Cruise:Â August 10-14th, Florida (USA).
đ Walter’s World Gifts
- Free Stories: Bonus novellas and short stories including Safe Harbour, A Willing Lad, and more.
- Extras & World-Building: Spotify playlists, character photo stashes, Rising Radio shows, a London flood map, and The Daily Lowdown news site.
đ§đťâđ¤âđ§đťÂ Featured Author
In each newsletter, I spotlight the work of a talented M/M author to share the MM love. This time, I’m featuring:
Elouise East
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If it feels right, how can it be wrong?
They are hiding something.
A secret that must be kept at all costs.
Just when they think they’re free, an ex-boyfriend turns their lives upside down.
How much are they willing to pay to keep their secrets private?
đ Book Promotions
Themed MM romance promotionsâmany free or in Kindle Unlimited (be sure to check before downloading). Your next favourite read might be a click away.
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đâ⏠Happy New Year from Coco and Indy â¤ď¸
Coco’s New Year Resolutions: Get Mummy to play with me more often at 3am by bringing her gifts of fishing rod toys and leaving them in her bed.
Indy’s New Year Resolutions: Stare at things in the garden more because this is the best thing ever. Be more chonky if poss.
đ That’s All, Folks!
Until next time, my lovelies!
XOXO
Xanthe
PS Remember to download Crocodile Tears for FREE on 29th and 30th December!
PPS If you’re in the USA or Canada, Ghost Eye and The Lost Zone are on sale until the end of December!
