It’s been an amazing couple of weeks, and I’m still buzzing with excitement from our cover reveal! Last week, we celebrated my beautiful cover over on Instagram with a fun giveaway to mark the occasion, and I have to say, the response was incredible. Thank you so much to everyone who entered and shared the excitement!

As for the giveaway winners, they’ve either already received their rewards or will be getting them any day now. If you’re one of the lucky ones, keep an eye on your mailbox or inbox because your prize is on the way!

First Three Chapters of Lion of Zarall Available Now!!

Now, here’s another bit of exciting news (newsletter subscribers will already know this)—I’m giving away the first three chapters of Lion of Zarall as a free sample! It’s my way of saying thank you for all the amazing support so far, and I hope it gives you a taste of the dark, complex world that awaits.

If you’re curious to see what the story’s all about, all you need to do is subscribe to my newsletter, and you’ll get immediate access to those first three chapters. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out!

To give you a little sneak peek, here’s an excerpt from the first chapter:

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“Go!” Badimar yelled.

Lion was already out, sprinting across the pale sand reflecting the brutal sunlight. He carried a trident in his right hand, and a weighted net was draped loosely over his left shoulder. The crowd’s ecstatic shout greeted him. The noise was so overwhelming, it shrouded his thoughts for a moment. That was fine. He didn’t need a lot of thoughts. His body knew how to fight.

The opposite gate across the arena opened at the same time. His opponent charged into the arena. The name he carried was Skullsworn. He was a purebred beast too, but unlike Lion, he was Raged.

Lion didn’t need to see Skullsworn’s face to know he was Raged. He moved like a Raged beast. Fast, focused, feral. His mind was quiet and dark. Kill Word quietened all the thoughts, took control, and left no memories. Lion knew that. He had experienced that blissful state many times. Stripped from any thoughts, feelings and distracting sensations like injuries and pain. Raged state gave the purebred beasts an indisputable advantage.

One Lion didn’t have in this fight.

Lion lifted his trident over his shoulder and switched to a throwing grip. He didn’t have the advantage of being Raged in this fight, but he still had a strategy.

“One third of the battleground,” Badimar had instructed before the fight. “Adjust your speed, so Skullsworn reaches the centre first. You need to control the space.”

Skullsworn, who wielded a one-handed mace and a round shield, charged at a dead speed. Lion timed his approach, then slowed down. He planted his feet, aimed, and threw the trident. As soon as the shaft left his palm, he resumed running.

Skullsworn sidestepped without breaking his stride. The trident flew past him. Lion had perfectly calculated its downward tilt and the weapon plunged into the sand just behind Skullsworn. Lion’s eyes remained locked on his rival. He ignored the spectators’ disappointed exclamation at the failed throw. In one fluid motion, Lion pulled the weighted net from his left shoulder and threw it with practiced precision.

The net sailed through the air, aimed directly at Skullsworn. The Raged beast, still moving at full speed, twisted his body and narrowly avoided the net.

Another disappointed howl filled the arena. Using the momentary distraction, Lion veered sharply, darting past Skullsworn. The Raged beast lunged for him, swinging his mace with the agility of a predator. Lion dodged with grace, his feet barely touching the ground as he sped toward his trident. Skullsworn pursued, but Lion was already out of reach. With a swift dive, Lion’s fingers wrapped around the shaft of the trident, pulling it free from the sand. He rolled to his feet, the weapon now back in his hand, and faced his opponent.

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I hope you enjoyed this little scene! And if you’re itching to find out the outcome of the fight, you can grab the first three chapters right now by subscribing to the newsletter.

Thanks again for all your support, and I can’t wait for you to dive into the world of Lion of Zarall when the full book launches on December 3rd!