I NOW HAVE an official publication date for my sprightly funny novel The Myrtle of Venus. It’ll be April 1. Not just because it’s April Fool’s Day but because it’s the historic date of Veneralia, the Roman festival of Venus.

On or before that date, the free HTML version of Myrtle will disappear from this site. You’ll then be able to buy the ebook version and preorder the ultra-limited first print edition.

There’s also gonna be a release party, Friday April 2 at the lovely Rendezvvous, with diverting entertainment provided by our ol’ pal DJ Superjew. More details later.