Join the Launch Team for
A Study of Shattered Spells
This September, I’m releasing my debut novel: a magic school story told from the teacher’s perspective.
As a former classroom teacher, I know how much happens behind-the-scenes at a school that students don’t know about.
This novel features:
- A protagonist who has to protect students from bullying
- Behind-the-scenes schemes amongst the teachers
- A music-based magic system
- Dark academia vibes without R-rated content
Apply for the launch team if you’d like to spread the word about the book (and get special behind-the-scenes access)!
About the Book
Only teachers know what really happens at a magic school…
Chintor Academy is celebrated as the place where the best music mages are forged. But beneath the surface, bullies rule with cruelty, teachers scheme against each other, and the student destined to save their nation is far from ready.
Kalina didn’t know what she was getting into when she agreed to teach at Chintor. Now, as a first-year teacher, she’s tasked with finishing the training of this prophesied violinist. Their nation’s sworn enemies are nearing victory, and she has mere months to prepare him before their country collapses.
When Kalina uncovers the abuse of a vulnerable student, she’s thrust into a dangerous dilemma. Exposing the school’s underbelly means she’ll be fired and unable to prepare their hero. Keeping quiet means her students will suffer.
The fate of the nation—and her soul—hangs in the balance.
How the Launch Team Works
Runs: August 15 – October 15
Have you ever wanted to have your own “Sorting Hat” experience?
In the street team for A Study of Shattered Spells, you’ll be sorted into one of the four Houses that exist in the book and collaborate with other team members to spread the word about the book.
Not only will you get to meet other avid fantasy readers, you’ll also get behind-the-scenes access to the book, win prizes, and even get the chance to make a cameo in the sequel!
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Spend 30-60 minutes a week working on launch activities with your House (see below).
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Launch Activities Could Include…
(Note: You don’t need to do all of these to participate! This is a list of the possible things you could be doing as a part of the launch team.)
- Participating in some brainstorming calls before the book launches
- Buying a copy of the book
- Leaving a review
- Requesting the book at your library
- Posting about the book on social media
Why Join a Launch Team?
With thousands of new books published every week, it takes a lot for a new book to stand out from the crowd.
I love magic school stories with dark academia vibes that tackle big issues. But sometimes it’s hard to find books that don’t have R-rated content—and with truly heroic protagonists.
I wanted to write a fresh perspective on the magic school setting so many of us love.
And I also wanted to tackle the challenging themes present in dark academia stories (like sexual harassment) in a way that helps readers better face these challenges when they emerge in their own lives.
I know a lot of Christian Millennials who long to protect others but struggle to know how. I wrote this story for them.
But it’s hard to get the word out by myself.
Your support will help me get this book out into the hands of more Christian readers eagerly looking for this kind of story.
Want to Join the Launch Team?
Click the button below to fill out your application to join the team
