This is the "Cypress Bend" launch sequence. The tone is deeply atmospheric, grounded, and intimate—designed to make the reader feel like they’re already standing on the banks of the river.

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### EMAIL 1: Launch Day
- **EMAIL #:** Email 1: Send on Launch Morning
- **SUBJECT LINE:** Finally, the gates to Cypress Bend are open
- **PREVIEW TEXT:** Your journey into the heart of the South starts now.
- **HEADER:** Welcome to the bend in the river.
- **BODY:** You’ve been hearing the whispers about *Cypress Bend* for months. Today, the wait is officially over. 

This isn't just a book launch; it’s an invitation into a world where the moss hangs heavy and the secrets run deeper than the water. Whether you’re here for the mystery, the atmosphere, or the characters who feel like old friends by chapter three, I wrote this story specifically for readers who want to get lost in a place that feels hauntingly real.

The hardcovers are officially shipping, and the digital edition is waiting for your Kindle right this second. It’s time to find out what really happened under the canopy.
- **CTA BUTTON TEXT:** Start reading Cypress Bend
- **POST-CTA:** Order today to ensure your copy arrives for weekend reading.

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### EMAIL 2: Social Proof / Early Buzz
- **EMAIL #:** Email 2: Send 3 Days after Launch
- **SUBJECT LINE:** They’re saying it’s "unputdownable"
- **PREVIEW TEXT:** See why readers are finishing this in one sitting.
- **HEADER:** The verdict is in.
- **BODY:** I knew *Cypress Bend* was a special story when I was writing it, but seeing your reactions over the last 72 hours has been overwhelming. 

Early readers are already weighing in. One reader, Sarah, told me she stayed up until 2:00 AM because she "couldn't leave the characters behind in the dark." Another called it "the literary equivalent of a humid summer evening—thick with tension and impossible to ignore."

If you haven't started your journey yet, you’re missing the conversation. Join the hundreds of readers who are already uncovering the truth about the Bend.
- **CTA BUTTON TEXT:** Join the readers in Cypress Bend
- **POST-CTA:** Check out the latest 5-star reviews on the shop page.

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### EMAIL 3: The Launch Week "Last Call" 
- **EMAIL #:** Email 3: Send 7 Days after Launch
- **SUBJECT LINE:** Almost forgot: your launch bonus expires tonight
- **PREVIEW TEXT:** Last chance to grab the exclusive digital map.
- **HEADER:** Don't get lost in the woods.
- **BODY:** We’ve had an incredible first week, but all good things must come to an end. Tonight at midnight, the special launch pricing (and the exclusive digital "Guide to the Bend" map) will be retired.

I want you to have the full experience. The map includes the hidden locations mentioned in the book that you won't find in the standard edition. It’s my way of saying thank you for being an early supporter of this story.

Grab your copy before the clock strikes twelve and the price resets. 
- **CTA BUTTON TEXT:** Claim my launch copy & bonus
- **POST-CTA:** The digital guide is automatically delivered to your inbox upon purchase.

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### EMAIL 4: Long-Form Value (The "Why")
- **EMAIL #:** Email 4: Send 21 Days after Launch
- **SUBJECT LINE:** The story behind the secrets
- **PREVIEW TEXT:** Why I had to write about the South.
- **HEADER:** It started with a single image...
- **BODY:** People often ask me why I chose *Cypress Bend* as the setting for this story. For me, the South isn't just a location; it’s a character. It’s a place where history isn't buried—it’s just resting beneath the surface.

I wrote this book because I wanted to explore the tension between where we come from and who we choose to be. If you’ve ever felt like your hometown held a piece of your soul hostage, this book is for you. 

It’s about more than just a mystery. It’s about the bridges we burn and the ones we’re forced to cross. If you’re looking for a story that stays with you long after the final page, I think you’ve found it.
- **CTA BUTTON TEXT:** Get the book that haunts you
- **POST-CTA:** Shipping is currently expedited for all domestic orders.

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### EMAIL 5: Re-engagement / Non-Converters
- **EMAIL #:** Email 5: Send 2 Months after Launch
- **SUBJECT LINE:** A seat on the porch, waiting for you
- **PREVIEW TEXT:** Life got busy. Cypress Bend is still here.
- **HEADER:** Ready for a getaway?
- **BODY:** I get it. Life happens. The TBR pile grows, work gets chaotic, and that book you meant to buy three weeks ago slips your mind.

But the world of *Cypress Bend* isn't going anywhere. If you’ve been looking for the perfect reason to silence your phone and disappear into a great story for a few hours, this is it. 

The community of readers around this book has grown into something beautiful, and there’s still a spot for you at the table. Dive in today and see what everyone has been talking about.
- **CTA BUTTON TEXT:** Pick up my copy finally
- **POST-CTA:** Read the first chapter for free on the landing page if you're still on the fence.