Dear Book Voyagers,

A hearty welcome to all our new subscribers! Whether you've just joined our adventure or you've been with me since the beginning, I'm thrilled to have you all here. For those new to our journey, you've stepped into a world where the veil between the living and the dead is thin, and mysteries abound. For our longtime voyagers, your continued support means the world to me.

It's been a whirlwind since we last connected, and I find myself overflowing with news to share - both personal and literary! As we continue our expedition through the world of the "Unseen War", I'm excited to invite you all, newcomers and veterans alike, to join me in celebrating some truly exciting developments.

First, for those who may have missed my social media updates, I'm over the moon to announce that I'm expecting a new addition to my family this November! This adventure into parenthood v.2 is already proving to be as thrilling it was the first time and mysterious as any story I've written. I can't wait to see how it shapes the tales we'll share in the future.

Now, onto some absolutely chuffing book news! This past March, I returned from the London Book Fair with a game-changing partnership that's set to revolutionize how we experience the "Unseen War" series. I've teamed up with the talented team over at Book.io to bring "Awoke" to the blockchain, merging the magic of our mystical Boston with cutting-edge Web3 technology.

Starting today at 5 PM Eastern, we're releasing 300 e-book versions of "Awoke" with 53 unique covers. Each cover has been meticulously crafted to capture the essence of Katya, Gregor, and the atmospheric world we've come to love. You can dive into this treasure trove at https://book.io/book/awoke/.

Why am I so excited about this? Well, this blockchain-based approach offers some truly magical benefits:

1. You can read your e-book on any platform you fancy.
2. In the future, you'll be able to print your book with your unique cover - imagine holding a piece of unique "Awoke" art in your hands!
3. Your digital rights are protected through blockchain encryption.
4. You can participate in secondary sales, and I'll still earn from these transactions - it's like we're all part of the same mystical economy!

I believe this technology has the potential to revolutionize how we think about book ownership and our author-reader relationship. It's an exciting step into the future of publishing, and I'm thrilled to be taking it with you, my loyal voyagers.

Whether you're a tech enthusiast or simply in love with the world of the "Unseen War", I invite you to be part of this new chapter. Grab a copy, explore the unique covers, and let me know what you think! Your thoughts and engagement have always been the beating heart of this journey, and I can't wait to hear your reactions.

As always, thank you for your unwavering support. Your enthusiasm for the "Unseen War" series has been the driving force behind this journey, and I can't wait to share more adventures with you - both on and off the page.

Here's to new beginnings, unexpected journeys, and the magic that binds us all!

With all my gratitude, K.T.

P.S. Don't forget to check out the unique covers at https://book.io/book/awoke/. Each one tells a different part of the "Unseen War" story - which one will resonate with you?

Life, as they say, is a journey. It’s a winding road full of twists, turns, dead ends, surprises, and breathtaking views. The same can be said for the journey of a book, from a nugget of an idea in the writer's mind to the final product in the hands of a reader. Today, I want to share the voyage of my first novel, Awoke, as it transitioned from being part of the “Want Series” to its new home within “The Unseen War” series.

It all started with Katya Stevens, a Black teenager with the unique ability to see the dead. When I first introduced her to the world, she was trying to balance her everyday life as a popular teen in Boston with the unprecedented responsibility of working with an international spirit military team. Her world, like ours, was on the brink of collapse, and through her eyes, we explored themes of identity, trauma, forgiveness, and the consequences of uncontrolled human emotion. This was the birth of “Awoke” and the start of the “Want Series”.

The “Want Series” was named after the main adversaries in the story, the Want. These are entities, human ghosts turned who cannot let go of their desires, transforming into disfigured beasts driven by the seven deadly sins. Yet, as I delved deeper into Katya's story and the world she inhabited, I realized that the Want was only a facet of a much larger conflict. A war was brewing, unseen by most, between the living and the dead, order and chaos, acceptance and denial, and the balance we humans face daily with our emotions and psyche.

That’s when the series shifted from “Want” to “Unseen.” It felt like a more fitting umbrella for the stories I wanted to tell, for the themes I wanted to explore. The change also felt more in tune with the evolution of my writing and my voice as an author. What had started as a YA urban fantasy was maturing, like its protagonist, into something broader, something that I feel will resonate with today's and future readers.

Rechristening a series is not a decision made lightly. It took a lot of introspection, discussions, and brainstorming sessions to finally settle on “The Unseen War” as the new series title. It perfectly encapsulates the crux of Katya's journey and the larger narrative at play. A war is being waged in plain yet out of sight from most of the living world. However, its impact is universal. And as much as it is about the external conflicts between the factions of the living and the dead, it’s also about the internal wars each character faces - their struggles with guilt, identity, anger, love, and loss.

In many ways, the journey from “Want” to “Unseen” is a testament to the organic nature of storytelling. It reminds me that as an author, my primary job is to remain true to the story's heart and the characters, to let them guide the narrative, even if it means rewriting the map in the middle of the journey.

As we move forward with the “Unseen War Series,” we’re bringing along everything that made “Awoke” special. Katya is still the heart of the series, and her journey is the focal point. However, the new series title gives her room to grow, evolve, and tackle bigger challenges.

The future looks exciting, and I can't wait to share this reinvigorated world with all of you. As we journey through “The Unseen War,” we’ll discover more about Katya, the Want, the Kyrios, and the delicate balance that keeps the world from falling into chaos.

Here's to the next chapter in this adventure. The unseen awaits.

Happy reading,

K. T.