My first book for Lonely Planet, The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, and Inspiration from Queer Insiders in 50+ Proud Places, will officially hit shelves on Tuesday, March 18—meaning you only have until the end of day on Monday to pre-order, if you haven’t already!
And just so you know, when you pre-order this book, you’re doing way more than just securing your copy. Pre-orders are a huuuuuuuuuge deal in the book world because they signal to publishers, bookstores, and retailers that there's real demand for the book, and that demand helps get it into more hands and onto more shelves.
Basically, the more pre-orders a book gets, the more likely it is to be featured in stores, promoted by online retailers, and… well, noticed by anyone who might be interested in a community-driven LGBTQ+ travel guide!
For first-time authors, pre-orders can make or break the success of the book. It’s a way to build momentum and buzz before the official launch. So, when you pre-order, you’re not just supporting me—you're helping make sure this book reaches as many readers as possible who will love it just as much as you do.
To that end: I can’t express how much it means to me that so many of you have already preordered The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide. Whether you’re traveling the world, dreaming of your next adventure, or just want to support a fellow traveler, I can’t wait to share this book with you.
If you’re unable to fit book buying into your budget right now, I totally get that—please don’t stress yourself out! If you’re able to simply share about this book with anyone else in your life who you think would love it, I’d be incredibly appreciative.
In either case, please know that I’m sending a zillion mental THANK YOUs your way from the very bottom of my heart for your support. I couldn’t be more excited for this launch or more grateful to have you along for the ride!
Preordered through my local bookstore! Cant wait to hold it!