Somehow, the month of March got away from me in a blink-and-it's-gone way. It's been a month since Ravenous State came out, and it's been delightful to have the full trilogy out in the world and hear from readers who are enjoying it so much. (ICYMI, you can get your copy now in all the usual places.)

And it also feels like I've finished a marathon, so it's been equally delightful to not be preparing to release a book, but instead just write. I've been delving deep into a brand new novel, new series, new world, and I'm having a ton of fun with it. It's a cozy fantasy, and I'm excited to tell you more about it as it gets further along.

I've also been trying to get outside and enjoy our DC spring, which has been both earlier and (to me) more unpredictable than usual. We had a super early bloom for our gorgeous local cherry blossoms, but the day my partner and I went to see them cold and brutally windy. It was worth it, though:

Since I don't have much news of my own this month, here are some things I've enjoyed from out in the world:

What I'm reading, watching, and playing

Toto, by A.J. Hackwith: I had the privilege of reading an early copy of A.J. Hackwith's new book, which takes on the Wizard of Oz from Toto's point of view. Being a good dog nearly got him sold out to animal control, so maybe it's time to try... being... a bad dog? It's a snarky, witty, modernized, thoroughly delightful take on the familiar story, and you should absolutely go grab it on pre-order now.

Extraordinary: A superhero sitcom with surprising heart, this is a world where everyone gets a superpower when they turn 18, maybe a cool one like flying, maybe a useful one like rewinding time, or maybe something annoying like summoning fish--except for poor Jen, who has no power at all, and is on a mission to get one. We've just finished the first season of this show, which is on Hulu, and it's great fun.

Talos Principle 2: A few months ago, a sequel was released to one of my favorite puzzle games, and it's even better than the first one. A colony of sentient robots are trying to find their way forward in the world without making the mistakes that led humanity to their downfall. The puzzles are varied and interesting, the robot characters are pure delight, and the story actually made me think deeply about philosophy in a way that's rare in a game. I don't think you need to play the first game to enjoy the sequel.

That's it for now. As always, last but never least, your cat picture. Here are Ada and Charlie stalking birds out the window. Get 'em, guys! 

(They are strictly indoor cats. They will never get them.)

Until next time,

Jo Miles