LIPS Is Officially Released, and the Response Has Been Incredible!
A Personal Thank You from Carter Vale
There is something extraordinary about writing a story, spending countless hours bringing characters to life, building suspense, creating twists, and then finally placing that story into the hands of readers.
And now, with LIPS officially past its release date, I can say that the traction this psychological thriller is receiving has exceeded my expectations.
To everyone who has purchased a copy, started reading, shared my work, or taken a moment to support me, thank you. Truly.
When I sit down to write, I am not simply putting words on a page. I am creating an experience. I want readers to question what they believe, become invested in the characters, feel the tension building, and find themselves turning one more page when they should have gone to bed an hour ago.
LIPS was written with exactly that intention.
A psychological thriller built around deception, calculated violence, and the unsettling realization that appearances can be dangerously misleading. It is a story designed to challenge your assumptions and keep you guessing.
But beyond the story itself, something even more rewarding has come from this journey.
The connection with my readers.
I live to write. It is something I genuinely love, and knowing that people are choosing to spend their valuable time immersed in something I have created is difficult to put into words.
Every reader matters. Every recommendation matters. Every person who tells a friend about one of my books is helping me continue doing something I am incredibly passionate about.
That connection is what makes the long hours, the endless editing, the rewrites, and the dedication worthwhile.
Help Me Keep the Momentum Going
If you haven't picked up your copy of LIPS yet, now is the perfect time to discover what readers are experiencing.
Visit my official author website and follow the links to purchase your copy:
https://carter-vale.author-pages.com/
And if you have already read LIPS, I have one small favour to ask.
Spread the word.
Tell a friend. Share the book on social media. Leave an honest review on Amazon or Goodreads. Recommend it to someone who loves psychological thrillers with unexpected twists.
For an independent author, these seemingly small gestures make an enormous difference. They help stories reach readers who might otherwise never discover them.
I have so many more stories I want to tell, characters I want to introduce, and dark corners of the human mind I want to explore.
And having readers along for that journey makes it all the more rewarding.
Thank you for making the release of LIPS something special. This is only the beginning.
Keep reading. Keep questioning. And never assume you know who you're dealing with.
With sincere appreciation,
Carter Vale
Author of LIPS, AUTOBODY, and HOLLOWAY
Deep 6 Media