**OMG! Magic Happened with the Love Thief**

Magic Is Real, and I’ve Got Proof!

After pouring my heart and soul into writing The Love Thief for over five years (following 11 non-fiction books), as many of you bought and supported the book, you know that I self-published it through Amazon KDP in June 2023. My master plan? Crush it with sales and catch the eye of a Big 5 publisher.

But let me tell you, my KDP journey was a NIGHTMARE—think horror movie-level bad. Despite a promising start, I hit roadblocks so maddening that I had to stop all marketing, throw my hands in the air, and surrender to the universe. I told myself: If a Big 5 publisher is meant to find me, they’ll come knocking.

Well, guess what? THEY DID.

Hay House (now part of Penguin Random House) is venturing into a new “Romantasy” genre, and thanks to some buzz from a few of their authors, The Love Thief landed on their radar. Fast forward to today: they made me an offer I couldn’t refuse, and my official pub date is July 22, 2025!

Oh, but wait, there’s more. Ready? Hollywood producer Suzanne Todd—yes, the genius behind blockbusters like Austin Powers, Bad Moms, and Memento (over $3 billion in box office revenue, no less)—has plans to adapt The Love Thief into a limited streaming series. She describes it as Eat, Pray, Love meets Dirty John, and I’m over here pinching myself.

Let’s just say I’m beyond thrilled and incredibly grateful for this wild, magical ride. Stay tuned, because this is only the beginning!

Wishing you love and magic,,

Arielle