Frequently Asked Questions

What genre do you write?

I write both contemporary fantasy rom-coms (the Glimmer Falls series) and fantasy with romantic subplots (the Shards of Magic series). Both series are frequently described as romantasy, but they differ in that Glimmer Falls is romance set in a fantasy world and the Shards of Magic is fantasy with a romantic subplot. Glimmer Falls is funny, the Shards of Magic is serious, and both contain explicit adult content.

How many books will be in the Shards of Magic series?

Three! Servant of Earth, Princess of Blood, and Warrior of the Shards.

When does Warrior of the Shards come out?

December 8, 2026.

How many books are in the Glimmer Falls series?

Three! A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch, and A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire.

What order should the Glimmer Falls books be read in?

They are interconnected standalones, so you can read them in any order, though you will get a few spoilers from previous books. If you want to read in order, you should start with A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon, then move on to A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch and A Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a Vampire.

Are there any special editions of your books?

Glimmer Falls: FairyLoot did special editions of all three books, and Bad Women Books created sprayed edge versions!

The Shards of Magic: Book in a Box and FairyLoot have both created special editions of Servant of Earth and Princess of Blood, and Bad Women Books created a sprayed edge version of Servant of Earth! More special editions are coming, so sign up for my newsletter (see bottom of page) and follow me on Instagram for those updates.

How do I get signed copies of your books?

If you are US-based, you can order through Village Books (https://www.villagebooks.com/) and be sure to request a signed copy in the order notes! The website asks you to pick a store, but they will ship within the US, so if you’re not local just select the Fairhaven store. For international readers, I don’t currently have a way to provide signed copies on-demand.

Where can I find a hardback/paperback version of your books?

Glimmer Falls: This series only published in paperback (except for the FairyLoot special editions).

The Shards of Magic: This series publishes in hardback first, then paperback. That means for the first months after publication (in the US), hardback is the only format. After the paperback is published, that becomes the dominant format. There will still be hardbacks floating around, but you may need to call stores to see if they stock the hardback versus the paperback. The Princess of Blood paperback publishes on November 3, 2026.

How do I get an Advance Reader Copy of your books?

Readers/reviewers can sign up for an account on NetGalley, and booksellers and librarians can create an account on Edelweiss! My publisher manages all ARC requests, so I have no influence over approvals.

I also do ARC giveaways on my Instagram (@sarahhawleyauthor).

What are you writing next?

I hope to make an official announcement soon, but I will continue to write in both genres (fantasy rom-com and darker romantic fantasy).

Will you do an event in my city?

I would love to do an event in every city! Bookstores have to request my appearance, so I would recommend reaching out to your local indie bookstore to see if they’re interested. My publicist arranges event appearances and can be reached at kmundellhill@penguinrandomhouse.com. You can also find all my upcoming appearances on the Events page.

Will you blurb/read my book?

I can’t read any unsolicited material. If you are an author and are looking for a blurb, please email my agent, Jessica Watterson (jessica@dijkstraagency.com). My ability to blurb books depends on my deadlines and how many other books I’m currently blurbing, so I unfortunately can’t promise I’ll be able to say yes to every request. [UPDATE: I am currently closed to blurbs.)