Last Saturday was truly unforgettable!

I had the joy and honor of hosting a book signing at The Book Tavern in downtown Augusta, and I’m still buzzing with excitement. It was one of those rare moments where nervous butterflies danced alongside pure joy—I was thrilled to meet so many of you, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t a little nervous too! Thankfully, your smiles, kind words, and enthusiastic support made it all worthwhile.

For those who couldn’t make it in person, I vlogged and livestreamed the event so you could still join in on the fun. One of the best parts of the day was connecting with the local community—especially our young readers. With school out and Summer vacation officially beginning, I chose this weekend specifically to celebrate Summer reading and help inspire young minds to explore new literary adventures.

As a former teacher of mine once said, “Reading takes you on adventures,”  and I couldn’t agree more. That’s exactly what Chrysanthemum Palace: The Princess Eleanor Chronicles aims to do—whisk readers away into a world of bravery, secrets, and self-discovery.

I was also thrilled to debut some exclusive Princess Eleanor Chronicles merchandise at the event! The Rosemary Windsor Academy Tassel Standard Bookmark and the Chibi Eleanor Holographic Sticker were definite crowd favorites. I loved seeing your reactions!

And I have even more good news: these items—and more cute bookish goodies—will soon be available on my new online shop, Ever After by Morgana. Stay tuned for its grand opening!

If you’re in the local area, signed editions of Chrysanthemum Palace are now available for purchase at the Book Tavern in Store

A heartfelt thank you to David Hutchison and the entire team at The Book Tavern for hosting me and making this event so special. And to everyone who came out to support—I can’t thank you enough. You made this event a dream come true.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok (@authormorganasinclayr) for the upcoming vlog and GRWM (Get Ready With Me) video from the event, both dropping soon! You’ll also get exclusive sneak peeks and updates on the second book in the Princess Eleanor Chronicles series: The Prince of Helis and Me—coming soon!

Here’s to a summer filled with stories, dreams, and adventures that begin with the turn of a page.

With gratitude and excitement,


Morgana Sinclayr
Author of the Princess Eleanor Chronicles