The Hero's Journey
Mailer September 13
Hi,
Happy Friday the 13th!
I hope you're having a cracker week and looking forward to the weekend. I have some exciting bookish news to share but I'll keep this week's mailer short and sweet <3
NEWS
GoS IS GETTING A REBRAND!
The Guardians of Summerfeld series was released 8 years ago (whut?!) and still has the original covers. In publishing, especially digital, it's good practice to rebrand your covers every few years to keep up with trends, but I haven't been able to bring myself to do it until now.
There are two reasons I've been digging my heels in:
1. I paid a fortune for the dragon artwork on the original covers
2. I love my GoS covers.
With the Shadow Magic series' success, however, I realized it was time to rebrand. GoS doesn't look like an Urban Fantasy series. It seems more like a middle-grade series (Eragon, anyone?) So I finally bit the bullet and commissioned Christian Bentulan, who designed the Shadow Magic covers, to give GoS an upgrade. We begin working on the boxed set and Book 1 in October, and I honestly cannot wait to see what he comes up with. Of course, my newsletter subscribers will see it first, so keep an eye out in the next few weeks :)
FOR WRITERS
The hero’s journey is more than just a storytelling trope; it’s a foundational narrative framework that has captivated audiences for centuries. Whether writing an epic fantasy, a contemporary drama, or even a short story, understanding and utilizing the hero’s journey can significantly enhance your writing. In this post, we’ll explore what the hero’s journey entails, its core components, and how you can apply this framework to create compelling narratives.
That's all for this week, I hope you have a fabulous weekend <3
MD x