When I published Midnight Miami back in May, I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Since then, people have bought the book, reviewed it, recommended it to friends, and occasionally asked me questions that made me wonder whether they had paid considerably more attention to what I wrote than I did.
Now Grits and Gravy are getting another milestone.
On October 20, Midnight Miami will officially be available in hardcover.
And to celebrate, I’m giving away a signed hardcover copy to one of my subscribers.
(Yes, it looks exactly like the paperback, but this cover is much heavier)
How to enter
It’s simple.
Subscribe to S. M. Chase here on Substack before 11:59 PM on October 19.
That’s it.
If you’re already a subscriber, you’re already entered. There’s nothing else you need to do.
If you’re not a subscriber, sign up below. (FYI - It’s free.)
I’ll randomly select one eligible subscriber after the giveaway closes and contact the winner by email.
What’s different about the hardcover?
Besides being substantially more effective if you need to defend yourself against a werewolf, the hardcover contains something that isn’t in the original paperback.
I’ve included an exclusive preview of the next Grits & Gravy mystery!
I’ll share a little more about that story as we get closer to October 20.
For now, if you’d like a chance to get the new hardcover before buying one, make sure you’re subscribed.
And if you’re already here, thank you.
You’re in. - SMC
Giveaway details: No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the continental United States, age 18 or older. To enter, subscribe to the S. M. Chase Substack email list. Existing subscribers are automatically eligible. One entry per person. Giveaway begins October 7, 2026, and entries close at 11:59 p.m. EDT on October 19, 2026. One winner will be selected at random from all eligible subscribers and contacted using the email address associated with their subscription. The winner must respond within 72 hours of notification. If the winner does not respond within that period, another winner may be selected. Prize consists of one signed hardcover copy of Midnight Miami, approximate retail value $25.99. No cash alternative or substitution will be provided. Prize will be shipped at no cost to the winner. Giveaway is sponsored and administered by S. M. Chase Publishing and is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Substack, Facebook, Instagram, Burger King, Kmart, or Meta.