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Connected Editions is pleased to announce the publication of Sarah Clarke Stuart's debut novel Song of the Unsung Mushroom in an audiobook read by the author.

Here is some of what's being said about the book:

"Sarah Clarke Stuart passionately explores how human diversity and self-discovery may break into new frontiers... and how fungi might actually be our friends." -- David Brin, Hugo, Nebula, Locus Award-Winner; Author of Earth, Existence, and The Postman

"Haunting and fascinating! Song of the Unsung Mushroom is an intriguing exploration of identity, set within a unique science fiction mystery." -- Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop

“Glimmering with the excitement and danger of exploring a childhood world that never ends, Song of the Unsung Mushroom unearths the damp, soggy soil of the posthuman spirit.” -- Roy Christopher, author of The Medium Picture

"Song of the Unsung Mushroom skillfully blends an aching portrayal of a big sister-little brother relationship with a fervent drive to investigate mysterious intelligences thriving in Florida’s waterways." -- Rosemary Claire Smith, Sidewise Award Winner of “Apollo in Retrograde”

"Song of the Unsung Mushroom is an engaging blend of family dynamics and climate fiction, literary fiction style and science fiction tropes. It evokes lazy childhood summers even as weird scientists slowly work their way to the centre of the story. Highly recommended for SF fans who want something fresh and different." -- Ira Nayman, former editor of Amazing Stories

"Song of the Unsung Mushroom is a tale so unique it twists genres in startling ways. One of the joys of reading is picking up a book and sinking into a world of intrigue and discovery. Much rarer is finding a story so fresh and original that you know you’ve stumbled across something special." -- Bud Gundy, author, Emmy award-winning KQED producer, director, and on-air host

"Mind-bending and genre-twisting, Song of the Unsung Mushroom is a powerful tale about exploration and perilous discovery. Evocative of the Florida marshlands and inlets, and attentive to the ways that nature forms and transforms us, Sarah Clarke Stuart’s novel raises crucial questions about our identities and our place(s) in the world." -- Michael Wiley, Shamus Award-Winner; author of Monument Road

"Sarah Clarke Stuart has written a novel that glimmers with beauty and depth. Song of the Unsung Mushroom is haunting and deeply original. Part family drama, part speculative wonder, it is always lyrical and alive. A truly original work that will linger long after the final page.” -- Edwin Stepp, Award-Winning Author and Memoirist; Co-producer: Live Forever: The Ray Bradbury Odyssey

Congratulations on the audiobook release! It’s always special when an author narrates their own work — it gives the story a unique authenticity.

I’m particularly drawn to books that explore ecology, identity, and our relationship with the natural world. As someone working on ethical and animal-protection nonfiction myself, I love seeing more titles that connect science, environment, and human responsibility.

Wishing you a great launch and many listeners!

Thank you, Ivan -- much appreciated!