Preordering a book—especially a debut—is an act of trust. Rather than offering discounts or urgency, I’ve put together a small set of extras meant to reward early readers, encourage shared reading, and open a few side doors into the world of St. Ulphia’s Dead.

Nothing here is required. Reading quietly is enough. This page exists for those who like to look a little closer.

🌒 Every Preorder Includes

All preorders receive the following:

• Signed bookplate

• Exclusive short story: “The Repeaters”

• A handwritten thank-you from Regal House Publishing

These are simple gestures of gratitude, not limited-time gimmicks.

🎁 Gifting a Copy

If you preorder a copy as a gift for someone else:

• You receive everything listed above

• Both of you receive early access to the opening chapter

This is meant as a low-risk way to share the book with someone curious.

📚 Reading Together

Reading in community matters to this book.

St. Ulphia’s Reading Circles (3+ readers)

If you organize a small book club or reading group:

• Live Zoom Q&A with the author

• Two-sided bookmarks
  

Larger Reading Circles (10+ readers)

In addition to the above:

• A personalized Possession Kit
  (a small, eerie artifact set tied to the book’s world)
  

🔓Collective Unlocks

As preorders grow, additional material will unlock for everyone—not competitively, and not behind paywalls.

• 100 preorders — Bonus story: “I Watched You Die” (early plot study for SUD)

• 200 — Deleted and alternate passages

• 300 — Printable artwork: moon + foliage study

• 400 — Printable motivational poster (Mirs’ and Jo’s from the book)

• 500 — Field Notes–style micro-chapbook of CBDs, and a village map

• 750 — To be revealed

• 1000 — Live chess matches with the author

These unlocks will be delivered digitally unless otherwise noted.

🕯️Going a Little Deeper

For readers who want to help the book travel further:

• Five preorders — Private Zoom reading & Q&A

• Ten preorders — Personalized Possession Kit

Details will be coordinated directly by email.

📖 Helping the Book Find Readers

Some extras are tied to acts of advocacy rather than purchasing.

• Write a blurb or reader review (Amazon, Goodreads, sent to me)
  → Early look at new SANA comics
  

• Secure a professional review
  → Short audio vignette (2–3 minute reading with light ambience)
  

• Place a copy in your local library
  → Printed SANA mini-collection

These are optional, but deeply appreciated.

🏆Founding Readers

A small number of readers who help the book reach the widest audience will receive a signed, framed cover print or a rare story-world artifact.

Details will be handled personally.

A Note on Timing

Some extras will be delivered before publication, others after. Physical items may ship separately. If anything changes, I’ll communicate clearly and early.

Thank you for your curiosity, your patience, and your trust.

— Scott