Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia and Her Books

When is Book 9 coming out?

Thanks for asking! Book 9 does not yet have an official release date. Lydia’s family is growing and she’s working on several projects at the moment. But she is absolutely committed to continuing and finishing the Lily Singer Adventures as quickly as possible. If you’d like to stay up to date on her writing progress, sign up for her newsletter at https://www.lydiasherrer.com/subscribe

If you’re longing for something to read while you wait, check out Lydia’s Patreon page where she posts a new short story every month. You can subscribe for as little or as long as you want, and as soon as you join you get instant access to dozens of stories from the Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus universe: www.patreon.com/lydiasherrer

Are there more books?

The Lily Singer Adventures has 12 planned books in it, Lydia is currently writing Book 9. She also has several novellas and spinoff novels in the Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus Universe, so be sure to check out www.loveliesandhocuspocus.com for her complete list of works.

Where are books 2 and 3 in the Dark Roads Trilogy?

The sequels to Accidental Witch are in progress. Lydia is currently working on Book 2, Accidental Vigilante, and posting a chapter a month on her Patreon page for her supporters there. You can check out Patreon and join to read it early at www.patreon.com/lydiasherrer

What age do you recommend for these books? Would these books be appropriate for a tween?

The Lily Singer Adventures is a clean adult series, meaning the books are not written specifically for young adults, but are still appropriate for that age group (no sex or gratuitous violence, and little to no language). The author’s recommendation is 13+, though she does have some younger tween readers. The younger readers are usually advanced readers who are mature for their age and have already read, say, the entire Harry Potter series and are looking for something more hearty to dig into than your generic children’s novel.

Why is Sir Edgar Allan Kipling called Sir Kipling instead of Sir Edgar?

Great question! The proper convention of the honorific title “Sir” is to use it with the bearer’s first name, not their surname. So, for instance, Terry Pratchet is properly addressed as Sir Terry, not Sir Pratchett. However, keep two things in mind: A) Lily Singer is American and so did not have British honorific conventions in mind when she named her newly adopted stray kitten and B) the “Sir” in “Sir Edgar Allan Kipling” is part of the cat’s name, NOT an honorary title bestowed by anyone, so it wouldn’t follow the conventions of British honorifics. You are right, if the Queen of England had knighted a cat named “Edgar Allan Kipling,” he would be properly addressed as Sir Edgar. But since this is a fantasy novel, you can call him whatever you like, from Sir Kipling, to Sir Kip, to Fluffbutt (Sebastian’s favorite moniker). Just be sure not to make the mistake of calling him “Mr. Kipling” or you might find a dead mouse magically appearing on your pillow one morning.

Purchase and Order Questions

Where are my paperback books? | I meant to order paperbacks but got ebooks instead, what do I do?

Please send us the details of your question at [email protected] and we will respond as soon as we can! Keep in mind this is a small family-run operation so we appreciate your patience as we juggle customer support with writing, fulfilling orders, and wrangling kiddos.

I need to update my shipping address.

Please email us your order number and correct shipping address ASAP to [email protected]. If you email us within 1-2 business days of putting in your order we should be able to update the shipping address no problem. After that we will do our best but the package may have already been shipped.

Where are my ebooks?/How do I download my ebooks?

You can download your ebooks any time from your bookfunnel library at my.bookfunnel.com. Just go to that website, put in your email address you purchased with as the username and it will prompt you to set up a password, then you’ll have download access to all of your books all in one place! If you have any trouble or questions about the download process, please shoot an email to Jamie on our tech support team at [email protected] and she will help you out.

Will this download to my Kindle/Nook/etc?

Yes! You can download your ebooks and read them on any e-reader like a Kindle or Nook, and you can also read them on other electronic devices like a smart phone, computer, or tablet using an e-reading app like the Kindle app, iBooks app, or Bookfunnel app. If you have any questions about how to do this or need help downloading your ebooks, just email Jamie on our tech support team at [email protected] and she will get you reading in no time!

Do these come in paperback?

Yes! Lydia has individual paperbacks and discounted bundle offers for her paperbacks on her website here: https://store.lydiasherrer.com/collections/paperbacks

You can also find Lydia’s paperbacks on any retailer website and in brick and mortar stores. If a store doesn’t have a specific book in stock you can always ask them to order it in. You can also find many of her books in your local library, or ask that they be added to your local library catalog if they haven’t already.

Do these come in hardback?

There are no hardback versions of any books in the Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus Universe, but they all exist in paperback. Of the sci-fi books published with John Ringo by Baen books, you can find hardback and mass market paperback versions either on Lydia’s website or at any retail store. Lydia has individual paperbacks and discounted bundle offers for her paperbacks on her website here: https://store.lydiasherrer.com/collections/paperbacks

Do these come in audiobook?

Yes! You can find them on Amazon, Audible, Google Play, Apple, and any other major audiobook retailer. Just search for them by “Lydia Sherrer” or “The Lily Singer Adventures,” and they are listed in numbered order. You can also purchase many of her audiobooks directly from her website, but for contract reasons Books 1-4 of the Lily Singer Adventures are only available on retail sites.

Can I get these at my local library?

Absolutely! Just search for “Lydia Sherrer” or “The Lily Singer Adventures” and if your library doesn’t already have them, talk to a librarian and ask them to add the books to their catalog.

I loved Beginnings, how do I get the rest of the series?

If you want the rest of the Lily Singer Adventures in ebook or paperback format, you can support the author directly by grabbing them from her website here: store.lydiasherrer.com. To see a complete list of the books and Lydia’s recommended reading order, go to www.loveliesandhocuspocus.com

Do these ebooks come in PDF format

Unfortunately we aren’t able to make the books available as PDFs due to problems with piracy and illegally sharing the files. But you can easily read the ebooks on any electronic device such as a computer, smart phone, or tablet like a kindle or iPad. You just have to download the correct app to read it on (like the Kindle app), or you can even read it directly in a browser window on your computer by accessing your Bookfunnel library at my.bookfunnel.com. If you are unsure how to do this, you can email [email protected] and let them know what type of device you’d like to read on and they will walk you through downloading the ebook for that device.