Hello, there,
I’m writing with some exciting news. Pre-orders are live for The Book of Gothel!
I’m so excited for you to meet Haelewise, daughter-of-Hedda, the witch of the Tower of Gothel…
Here’s the latest version of the official cover art and book jacket copy…
Everyone knows the story of Rapunzel in the tower, but do you know the story of the witch who put her there? Told from her own perspective, The Book of Gothel is a lush, historical retelling filled with dark magic, crumbling towers, mysterious woods, and evil princes. This is the truth they never wanted you to know, as only a witch might tell it.
Haelewise has always lived under the shadow of her mother, Hedda—a woman who will do anything to keep her daughter protected. For with her strange black eyes and even stranger fainting spells, Haelewise is shunned by her village, and her only solace lies in the stories her mother tells of child-stealing witches, of princes in wolf-skins, of an ancient tower cloaked in mist, where women will find shelter if they are brave enough to seek it.
Then, Hedda dies, and Haelewise is left unmoored. With nothing left for her in her village, she sets out to find the legendary tower her mother used to speak of—a place called Gothel, where Haelewise meets a wise woman willing to take her under her wing.
But Haelewise is not the only woman to seek refuge at Gothel. It’s also a haven for a girl named Rika, who carries with her a secret the Church strives to keep hidden. A secret that reveals a shadow world of ancient spells and murderous nobles behind the world Haelewise has always known…
Pre-orders can help publishers “read the tea leaves” about the buzz of a book, so I’ll be eternally grateful for every single one! (If you’re interested in how that works, this article from author Helen Cullen explains why pre-ordering matters.)
When you order, expect a copy to be delivered to your home on or around the official release date: July 26, 2022!