A Mark on My Soul to Get 5th Anniversary Edition with New Cover & Bonus Chapter

March 05, 2024 | Back

A Mark on My Soul is getting a 5th Anniversary Edition, and that's not all! It has a bonus chapter and a gorgeous new cover!

It's genuinely hard to believe it's been five years since my first young adult novel made it's first steps into the world. I was horrified. Before that my stories had basically all been horror novels. Bloody and sort of demented in ways, but that was before I came out and before I was able to be my true self.

A Mark on My Soul will always be special to me because it was my first story where I felt I could be 100% honest and me. I wanted to tell a story that was both real and meaningful, something that could actually help people. I know it might seem odd to say that to some since the book isn't one with a happily-ever-after ending, but its message is important not only for our community but those outside of it. It's a book about acceptance and what toxic faith and ignorance can do to a young mind that just wants to be accepted for who they are. A story that I hope can one day reach those who don't understand how their hate hurts and truly damages.

So to celebrate the 5th anniversary of a book that means so much to me, I'm releasing a second edition in the 5th Anniversary Edition in hardback with a bonus chapter featuring Parker Evan's point-of-view. Also, just look at that cover! Lucia Limon has done it again in illustrating a beautiful piece of art that truly depicts the essence of the story. I can't wait for you to dive in and relive (or live it for the first time) Noah's story and finally get a closer glimpse into Parker's head as well.

The 5th Anniversary Edition of A Mark on My Soul will release exclusively in hardback on May 21, 2024 at online retailers. Signed editions will be available from Editions Bookstore. I'll announce as soon as pre-orders go live!