An Ancient Saga of Myth and Magic
Date Published: October 27, 2025
Publisher: MindStir Media
whispered down through her bloodline: she can speak with elephants. When her
father promises her in marriage to an older man, Etana chooses the
unthinkable–she flees. Escaping the ritual that broke her sister, she slips
into the wilderness under the watchful eyes of the Beastgod.
Alone but guided by ancestral spirits and a bond with a mysterious elephant,
Etana journeys into the realm of myth. A powerful ruler summons her to tame a
ferocious elephant meant for war. But to claim her future, she must master
more than beasts–she must face enemies, survive betrayal, and confront a
court that thrives on secrets and blood.
As kingdoms clash and gods murmur in dreams, Etana rises from fugitive to
warrioress, from outcast to commander. In a world where loyalty is eternal and
power demands sacrifice, who will she become when everything she loves is
threatened?
Told through the rhythms of oral tradition and infused with magic, myth, and
cultural memory, The Weight of Dreams is a luminous tale of spiritual
resilience, feminine power, and the living bond between human and nature.
For readers of magical realism and literary historical fiction who believe the
past still speaks–and sometimes, it sings.
Texas and the rural Midwest observing various species of wildlife and dodging
alien cows. An annoying cat (with the highly original name of Kitty) and a
four-pound Yorkie (named GiGi) keep her company. Nicole is the author of The
Art of Living, a romance mystery series written under the pen name Coline
Oseille.
To find her latest releases and upcoming novels, visit www.NicoleSorrell.com.
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