Yes, that’s right, folks, the time has finally come! After years of hard work, patience, and fortitude, Awakening’s cover reveal and release dates have been set at last! A deep, heart-felt thank you to everyone who has stuck by me and kept up to date with my writing progress. My dearest hope is that reading Awakening brings you as much joy and entertainment as it was for me to write it!
Without further ado, here’s the official press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Raleigh, North Carolina – February 16, 2026
Cu Rua Publishing, LLC has announced the cover release date for author Arwen McCain’s debut novel titled, Awakening, will be on March 21, 2026, and the publishing release date will be on April 11, 2026. The novel is the first book in the adult epic fantasy series The Stone Key Chronicles and includes multiple POVs, a unique magic system, fast-paced adventure, and immersive world building. Awakening is Noblebright with strong currents of heroism, hope, and honor, with a healthy dose of humor sprinkled in. The eye-popping cover art was designed by the talented Jeff Brown, of Jeff Brown Graphics, and features the main characters, original creatures, and the visually striking landscape within the story.
Is Meera hunted for the knowledge she holds, or is she herself the weapon the enemy seeks?
The Grendolen emperor is after an ancient, deadly weapon, and he thinks Meera Tarmanon possesses the key that can unlock it. When a reference to the key is found in a sacred scroll, Meera and her unlikely fellowship are charged with its safekeeping and sent on a quest to decode its secrets.
But as they race to find answers, Meera begins manifesting unexplainable abilities, forcing them all to question whether the information she holds can unlock the weapon’s location, or if she herself is the weapon they must destroy.
“Arwen McCain has woven a spell that is pure escapism.” – Joe Gilronan, ARC Reader
“Start reading for the adventure, keep reading for the characters. Bravo!” – Anonymous Beta Reader
“The story of Awakening unfolds with a compelling intensity and a beautifully described world. – Joseph Crowe, Beta Reader
“It closes with the expectation of more to follow and definitely left this reader wanting to read on!” – D. Van Zandt, Beta Reader
Arwen McCain is an author, artist, and musician. She lives with her family in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. When she is not writing epic fantasy novels, you’ll most likely find her mentoring aspiring teen writers or tending her ever-expanding gardens. She also enjoys longsword fencing, archery, traveling, and reading SFF novels.
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