I’m thrilled to share that The Phoenix and the Ant: Ancestral Cries, the sequel to The Phoenix and the Ant, is complete and on track for its May 28th, 2025 release. This next chapter has been a labor of love, and I can’t wait for you to return to this evolving world of magic, adventure, and self-discovery.
To mark this milestone—and to welcome new readers to the series—I’ve dropped the e-book price of the first book to just $2.99. If you haven’t yet stepped into this journey, now’s the perfect opportunity.
Why Start with Book 1?
The Phoenix and the Ant is, at its heart, a magical coming-of-age story—one that blends wonder, peril, and the bittersweet growth of its young protagonist. Readers have called it immersive, lyrical, and deeply human, and if you enjoy tales where character and mystery unfold side by side, this might just be your next favorite escape.
(And if you’ve already read it? Consider this a nudge to revisit the story before the sequel arrives.)
What’s Next?
With Ancestral Cries finalized, my focus now turns to Book 3: Ancient Echoes—but before that, there’s the small matter of launching this sequel into the world. Pre-orders, reviews, and word-of-mouth make all the difference for indie authors, so if you’ve enjoyed the series, I’d be grateful for your support.
- Grab Book 1 at $2.99 books2read.com/u/mgYYYv or a.co/d/bS7BVLN
- Stay tuned for sequel previews and updates
- Share the magic—reviews and recommendations help more readers find these books
As always, thank you for being part of this journey. Here’s to many more stories ahead.
—SMVL Trudeau
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