Release Day Magic: Once Upon a Silver Strand Is Here!

Today’s the day!

A story spun from moonlight and stardust is finally making its way into the world—and I couldn’t be more excited (and maybe a little misty-eyed). Once Upon a Silver Strand is officially out in the wild, and I hope it finds you when you’re ready to believe in the quiet kind of magic again.

This book started as a whisper—an idea that drifted into my mind like falling stars. What if Rapunzel’s hair wasn’t just long, but luminous? What if the tower was never meant to protect her… but to keep the rest of the world safe from her?

From that first spark, Ariadne took shape. A girl with silver hair, hidden away in a tower touched by the stars. A girl believed to be cursed—but destined to be so much more.

And then came Cassian. A Guardian sworn to silence. A man raised in shadows who’s spent his life guarding knowledge, not hearts. Until hers called to him.

Their story is one of discovery, starlight, and slowly unfolding love. And though it’s only the beginning (yes, there’s more to come!), I hope this novella wraps around your heart like a glowing thread.

I’m so proud of this story, and I’m incredibly grateful to every reader who’s preordered, shared, reviewed, or whispered its name to a friend. You help me keep spinning fairy tales into gold.

If you’ve already read Silver Strand—thank you. If you’re just beginning? You’re in for a journey written in the stars.

Have a favorite quote or moment? Come back and share it with me in the comments—I’d love to know which pieces of starlight stayed with you.

With all my love (and a little moonlight),
Michelle 💫