The Epistle

The ASCENSION cover reveal, arc links, and a surprise blurb drop

Hi there, pilgrim! Lace you your adventuring shoes, toss on your warmest scarf, and stride out into the midnight wood. I’m so excited to finally share the stunning cover for ASCENSION with you today, otherwise known as Rhys!Book!

Cover Reveal

Welcome to esoteric sad boy winter 🕯️ I’m so thrilled to share Eleonor Piteira’s jaw-dropping illustrated cover for ASCENSION, the second full length book in the Summoner’s Circle tetralogy. This cover is an homage to The Chariot card in the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot, which represents willpower, driven ambition, and the pursuit of victory. And of course, Alice Claire Coleman knocked the design out of the ballpark, as always!

Ever since Rhys McGowan was a boy, he’s only wanted two things: power and love.

Now, as High Priest of Boston’s premiere Secret Society, husband to his adoring witch wife Moira, and partner to David - his psychic rival-turned-boyfriend, Rhys is finally at peace. But when a strange ritual rocks Boston’s occult community and opens the Society up to sabotage, Rhys delves even deeper into the dark world of demon-summoning. He’s used to carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, but the strain of managing so many spirits (not to mention the stress of his loved ones exploring other people) will push him to the brink.

As heaven and hell play tug of war for Rhys’ soul, he’ll have to face the greatest demon of all: his own insatiable ambition.

I’m so excited to share Rhys’ story with you and take you back to the snow-dusted streets of a Boston where enchantment might be down any alleyway! And yes, the arc request form is now live! Follow the link below to request your arc or preorder your copy today!

That’s all I have for you this week, dear reader, but I’ll be back soon with a new Epistle and a new essay on writing to match your own freak for my paid newsletter, The Apocrypha.

Thanks for all your enthusiasm for this series, as always! I so appreciate you being here with me. Be safe and well until we two meet again!

-S