🌺 Hello From Xanthe Walter!
20th May, 2025
Greetings, my lovelies!
I hope you’ve had a good fortnight. This is my last newsletter before Crocodile Tears launches on June 3rd, so I’m super busy lining everything up. Just to let you know, I’ll be sending out TWO newsletters on June 3rd: one special edition in the morning to remind you about Crocodile Tears launching and my regular one in the evening, full of the usual news, promos, etc.
📢 The Latest BIG News
- I’ve created a WORLDWIDE giveaway of 30 ebooks exclusive to members of Walter’s World – see the Giveaways section below.
- I’ll be hosting a launch party on my Facebook page on June 3rd at 19.00 BST, during which I’ll give away three signed paperback copies of Crocodile Tears. I hope to see you there – just click on the link to RSVP. Please reply to this email to submit any questions you want me to answer—you’ll also be able to submit them during the live event.
- Emma has been making the most amazing videos to accompany the Dark Water series. Check them out on my Instagram and TikTok pages.
My fanfiction archive has had a major facelift. My website manager, Jacci, has done a fantastic job of taming what had become a huge and unwieldy site. Go check out the new look and read a few free stories while you’re there.
🎁 Giveaways
Walter’s World – this is a WORLDWIDE giveaway
- Thirty lucky Walter’s World members will win a copy of the ebook. Click here to enter the Walter’s World Giveaway. Entries close May 27th, and you’ll receive an early copy, before it goes live on June 3rd. This giveaway is open to ALL Walter’s World members, worldwide, but you MUST use this link to enter as I’m only going to pick from people registering an interest. IF YOU ALREADY JOINED WALTER’S WORLD VIA THE GIVEAWAY PAGE YOU DON’T NEED TO ENTER AGAIN!
Goodreads – this is a US only giveaway
The Goodreads 100-copy Ebook giveaway runs until June 3rd for US people only. Click here to enter the Goodreads Giveaway. NOTE: You can enter both giveaways, but the Goodreads one is US only. This isn’t my fault – it’s theirs!
🐊 Crocodile Tears Reviews 💧
The early reviews for Crocodile Tears are in, and I’m thrilled to say they are ALL five stars so far! Here are a few extracts from Goodreads, with thanks to the reviewers:
Crocodile Tears is beautiful and sad; full of love, pain, grief, guilt, hopelessness, and loneliness.
It’s a tale of two lost souls, each treading the violent waters of guilt and grief for their own reasons.
Xanthe Walter sucks you into the mystery–not just of the murder being investigated, but also the mystery of everything that happened that led Josiah and Alex to the moment the story starts.
Cinnamon
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This was a book I couldn’t put down!! Each character is so well created. The detail of the dystopian world is crafted with care so you can picture it with ease. I honestly didn’t want the book to stop I just want to read more…
Shelley
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great characters that are real, with depth and flexibility. If you love a good mystery with dystopian overtones, this is worth reading.
Karen
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a huge deal for me, because I haven’t published anything since in 2012, and it’s a whole new world with a massive learning curve. So I couldn’t be more grateful to all the early reviewers for giving me such a great confidence boost.
Just to let you know:
- ALL the books in the series will be available in KU from publication. They will also be available in Ebook, Audiobook, and Paperback form from their respective dates of publication.
- All the books are written, and I’ll be releasing a new one every few weeks until September 8th.
- Last newsletter, Avalie contacted me to ask who the narrator is for the books. My apologies for not giving this vital information before.
His name is Matt Addis from Chocolate Fox. You can listen to samples of his work here. I can assure you he’s done a terrific job – his characters are amazing.
Your reviews mean everything to me. Even if you don’t normally leave a review on Amazon, I’d be so grateful if you’d leave one for Crocodile Tears if you enjoy it. It doesn’t have to be long!
🧑🏻🤝🧑🏻 Featured Author
Each newsletter, I feature another MM author’s work, to share the MM love. In this newsletter, it’s Kayelle Allen! I’m delighted to feature Kayelle because she’s been so kind and friendly towards me. She loves blogging, so do check out her blog too!
Lust. Power. Forgiveness. Rich chocolate, endless champagne, and the touch of a master.
Wulf’s career and life are on the line, forcing him to seek help from Luc Saint-Cyr—the feared Harbinger. With ties to the Thieves’ Guild, Luc can protect Wulf, but soon uncovers a deeper threat endangering them both—and Luc’s son.
This isn’t just protection anymore. For the Harbinger, it’s personal.
An enemies-to-lovers erotic gay sci-fi set in the far future.
📚 Book Promotions!
Below is a selection of themed book promotions – mostly MM romance – but make sure before downloading. Many of the titles are free or available through Kindle Unlimited – but again, please check. Your next favourite read could be just a click away
🎧 Xanthe’s Audio Recs
I’m absolutely loving Josh Lanyon’s Murder at Pirate’s Cove (Book One in the Secrets and Scrabble series). If you’re a fan of cosy mysteries, with a low spice quotient and a lovely slow-burn gay romance, I heartily recommend this one. The narrator captures both the protagonist and his love interest perfectly.
👋 That’s All, Folks!
Until next time, my lovelies!
XOXO
Xanthe
PS Remember to download The Worlds of Xanthe Walter to read the first two chapters of Crocodile Tears!
