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Where Fairytales and Legends Might be True After All
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Faith. Hope. Love.
The Mirrorworld Chronicles is the intersection between reality and fiction. It’s a road sign that dares to tell you that magic is just down the street from you, perhaps even in your own backyard.
Because the truth is that life is magic.
This world is fantastical. People are astoundingly complex.
And words might just be the most magical thing of all.
I started this newsletter because I believe that books are powerful and necessary. They can shape us in a way that nothing else can. Choosing what book to read next is a lot like choosing your next meal: some books are healthier for your soul’s well-being than others and it’s important to watch what you’re consuming.
As a Christian, I am committing to be more conscious of my reading choices and what I’m promoting to those around me. My goal is to share stories, both from other authors and myself, that will be edifying to your soul and glorifying to my Holy Father. Here at The Mirrorworld Chronicles, I’ll be sharing book reviews/recommendations of fantasy fiction and behind-the-scenes sneak peeks and updates for my current Christian fantasy novel (part of my Redemption Trials series).
I love romance, especially when it comes with witty banter and a healthy dose of angst. So you can probably imagine that I LOVE fantasy romance (I mean, it’s like getting to have coffee and caramel together, how is that anything but awesome?!), but what I don’t love is getting a spicy surprise thrown into the mix.
If you’ve been looking for no-spice romance with your fantasy, then you’ve come to the right place!
What are The Redemption Trials?
Close the portals. Solve the clues. And try to stay alive.
The Redemption Trials is a competition that spans across the seven mirrorworlds, but primarily takes place on Djinnae, Sylph, Faerie, and Unda (the second, third, fourth, and fifth oldest worlds, respectively). The game has been played for centuries. No one has ever managed to win, and few people have ever made it back out alive. Unfortunately, the game must be won eventually, or all the mirrorworlds will fall be consumed by an ancient curse plaguing all seven mirrorworlds.
My story begins with someone who has already felt the power of the curse. A fae without wings who doesn’t know what to believe in anymore.
Book 1 of The Redemption Trials series is a noblebright fantasy about a reaper-turned-prince, the girl he can’t stand, and the family he finds along the way to saving their worlds.
It’s going to be published as a series of binge-able-sized books, starting (most likely) at the beginning of August 2025. A couple of things to keep in mind during this process:
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This initial series will be 12 books long, but each book will be relatively small (40-50k words each).
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I’m releasing these books in three “Seasons,” which means that books 1-4 will be published in rapid succession as the first season, then we’ll have a short break followed by books 5-8 being published (second season), and so on.
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During the “breaks” between seasons, I’ll be bundling each group of 4 books into an omnibus, so we’ll end up with 3 chonky books that will encompass the whole series. 😍
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If you joined in 2023, you’ll notice that some chapters were published here and I initially planned to publish the whole first draft this way. However, outlining has taken me a lot longer than I initially expected and this story has changed quite a lot. In order to keep moving forward at a sustainable pace and provide the best quality books for you, I’ve decided not to post an online serial of my work-in-progress (WIP).
About the author
Lydia Woodward is a fantasy writer, bookdragon, and caffeine addict with a passion for character-driven stories. Most of all, she’s a daughter of the High King and seeks to bring Him glory with the words she reads and writes. She believes that words are magical and that books have the power to feed souls. In light of that, she strives to carve out a corner of the internet where Christians and no-spice readers alike can enjoy incredible stories without without worrying about spice or gore.
What you can expect
The Mirrorworld Chronicles updates every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:00 am (EST), health and schoolwork permitting. While this schedule isn’t set in stone, you can expect it to remain the same for at least October-December.
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