The first proof copy of The Awakening has arrived, and I’m not ashamed to say I held it for a very long time before I opened it.
Seeing Zamaria’s story as a real, physical book for the first time is something I’ll never forget. Months of writing, rewriting, worldbuilding and late-night continuity checks, and now it has weight in my hands.
What happens next
The proof is exactly what it’s meant to be: a final check before printing. While going through it page by page, I spotted a few issues with some of the photos. They’re simple to fix, and we’re correcting them now so every copy of the first edition is exactly right.
Shipping is still on track
Signed First Edition copies are still estimated to ship by November 30, 2026. As soon as the finished hardcovers arrive, I’ll sign and number each one by hand, and preorder readers will get an email with tracking when their copy is on its way. If anything changes, I’ll let you know right away.
There are still a few copies left
Only 50 signed, numbered first editions will ever be made, and some are still available. If you’d like one of the very first copies of The Awakening, you can reserve yours here:
Thank you to everyone who has already preordered, read Chapter One, or followed along on this journey. It means more than I can say.