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Question: Will the artwork that was originally bundled with Anathema’s Curse still be relevant or included with Starlit Omen?
Answer: Yes, I made sure to keep all the scenes aligned with the artwork I originally commissioned. The pieces that came with Anathema’s Curse will still match and hold meaning within Starlit Omen.

Question: Why did you change the book?

Answer: I kept many of the original elements from Anathema’s Curse—the scenes, the character dynamics, the core of the story, but Starlit Omen expands on all of it. I’ve added new characters, deeper dialogue, smoother pacing, richer romance, and far more magical scenery. The original version will always hold a special place in my heart, but Anathema’s story deserved to be told with a louder, more resonant voice.

Answer: I do still have a small stock of the original Anathema’s Curse in hardback, paperback, and special edition. If the day ever comes when someone genuinely wishes for one of those earlier versions, I’d be happy to offer what I have left. But unless it’s specifically requested from me, the original editions will no longer be available for sale anywhere else.
Question: Will I still be able to purchase the original version of Anathema's Curse?



Question: Why don't you respond to messages and comments?
Answer: The simple truth is, I’m terrified of people. I often worry about saying too little or too much, and a single-sentence message can take me an entire day to type after overthinking every word and how it might be perceived. I try to check my socials on days when my spirit feels a bit brighter, when I know I won’t accidentally let my little dark clouds spill out into the world. I’m truly sorry for the late responses. Please know that I love hearing from my readers, it means so much to me. I just get nervous for reasons that don’t always make sense, even to me.

Question: Will you ever attend any book signings?

Answer: Maybe one day I’ll feel ready. But for now, I find comfort in being a tiny author—quietly writing without pressure or fear. This space allows me to create freely, without the weight of expectation, and that’s where my stories bloom best.

Question: How many books will be in the series?

Answer: I don’t have all the answers right now, and maybe I don’t need them yet. What I do know is this—I have no desire to let go of the world I’ve built. It’s where my heart speaks the loudest, where my soul feels safe, and where every whisper of imagination feels like home.

Question: What does "Reimagined" mean?

Answer: Imagine if Anathema’s Curse existed in a parallel universe. The same characters still live within the same type of realm, setting, and overarching plot, but everything unfolds a little differently.
The beginning has been completely transformed, especially in how Anathema finds herself in the land of the Star-Fallen. She still makes the deal with King Kazlon, the Winter Land’s curse still lingers, and her acid-like tears still exist. Many of the scenes remain, yet each has shifted.
For instance, imagine if the grove scene with Asher became the moment her wings first sprouted, a fight or flight reaction to his expression of darker desires. Or if the pixie Asher once captured in a jar was no longer a stranger, but someone he personally knows and serves alongside on Kazlon’s court, capturing her only to tease and silence her gossip.
I took the original essence of every scene and allowed it to evolve, to bloom differently. In a sense, it’s like handing the same story idea to another author and watching how they reinterpret it from their own soul.
I added new characters, scenes, explanations, and emotional depth. I expanded on why Kazlon carries such sternness and tension. I deepened Anathema and Macilee’s bond through more heartfelt moments. I grew Asher and Anathema’s connection, adding layers of tension, yearning, and desire.
This time, I didn’t hold back. I unapologetically embraced the rawness of adult themes, sexuality, mental health, and the shadows that dwell within the human spirit. I refused to let the opinions of others steer the story or silence my truth. Every scene terrified me with its vulnerability, yet writing it anyway became my awakening. It strengthened my voice and revived my soul.
As for war, battle, and training, while I enjoy reading those elements in fantasy, I didn’t want them to dominate my own story. My focus shifted toward the battles of the mind, the psychological and emotional wars we all fight and can deeply relate to.
So yes, a war still looms on the horizon, but it’s no longer the heart of the tale.