I've been writing a YA Elemental Magic Adventure book!
Where have I been?It's been a busy few months, and I'm sorry I haven't been in touch recently to keep you updated on Curious Cat Books or the writing of my upcoming release, Elemental Ascension. I won't lie, I have been hibernating and enjoying reading and taking a step back from everything for a while. I've binged some paperbacks including Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim, The Rains by Greg Hurwitz, The Chill by Scott Carson, The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay, and All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown.
I have a legit reason for taking time off, though... I had a son! And I wanted to spend as much time as I could with family—my focus shifted, and I wrote as and when time allowed. So I'm really grateful you stuck around to receive e-mails from me (now I've got off my backside and actually done something!). You may not have checked in for a while, and I don't blame you. But I'm back with a new website design and I've been a busy bee over the past few weeks, preparing to share some really exciting news with you all.
If you didn't intend to receive this message, do feel free to unsubscribe with my apologies. I hope you choose to stay though; it's been a while, so I'm reaching out to say hellooo (how's things?) and tell you all about my new novel, Elemental Ascension, out July 10th 2023!
Pre-order your SIGNED hardback gift set today to claim additional goodies.
What's in this YA Elemental Magic Adventure book?Squeeee, it's just gorgeous, isn't it? I am super proud of this one, as it combines my many loves within the speculative fiction world into one beautiful, exciting, and truly magical novel about a cursed, lonely Salamander Elemental named Ash, and the inconvenient Tarot reading he receives from a kind and grateful marketplace Oracle.
This YA Elemental Magic Adventure book is packed with sword fighting, Alchemy, Dragons, vengeful Gods, attacking pirate ships, and, of course, a forbidden love affair. I've also added a few bonus features to make your reading experience special, with scene-setting chapter pictures, a place to claim your book (and/or get it signed), and more.
Ash the Elemental is dying, cursed by his brothers in the Guard when they suspect he is a rare and dangerous Alchemist. Suffering their wrath, he escapes their anger and goes into hiding, until a generous Oracle offers to read his fortune. He insists Ash is the solution to the Land's ongoing war against their cruel government; all he has to do is brave the journey across the sea to where his misfortune began... and commit treason.
Ash convinces the beautiful Captain Deerbolt to help him fulfil the Oracle's prophecy. But as the Cerulean Grace sails towards Ash's destiny, she witnesses him perform an incredible incantation, proving the Guard was right about him all along. Now, to save the woman he loves and his new friends, Ash must embrace who he truly is before their time runs out.
Can Ash face his past to secure the Land's Alchemical future?
5x8" Laminated Case-bound Hardback with Dust Jacket
302 Pages
SIGNED plus Limited Edition Gift Set
If you pre-order the hardback today directly through me (or via Etsy), you'll be securing a limited gift set, including: a signed hardback, a double-sided bookmark & leaflet, Tarot card stickers, The Elemental Ascension playlist, a CCB logo sticker, black Necrosis petals and Lawful Hand Tavern decorative jewels, Ash's Alchemical key bottle opener with a personalised quote tag, and a thank you card from the author.
I'll even post it to your home in a clear protective sleeve, gift-wrapped and addressed to whomever you've treated (even if that's yourself - you deserve it!).
All this can be yours, for just £20.00 with free delivery! At the moment, I am only accepting UK orders through Etsy, but if you live abroad and are interested, please email me.
Below is a selection of the bonus pages included.
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[image error][image error][image error][image error]Thank you so much for all your continued support. I hope you LOVE this story, and as always I invite you to share your thoughts and give me a heads up on social media.
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With love,
Rachael x
