Cusp Born
Step into the Zodiac Realm, enter a world ruled by the signs, and meet Abree, our young heroine, who must find courage to save the only family she has ever known. The debut title from McGuffin Press, Cusp Born, is a perfect segue for readers tiptoeing into the fantasy genre, those caught between wanting YA stories and needing middle-grade relatability.
Limited-edition hardback with UV spot-gloss cover — the kind of book that becomes an heirloom.
Inside Cusp Born
Cusp Born is an upper middle-grade fantasy adventure set in the Zodiac Realm — brought to life in cover art and interior illustrations by Jocie Salveson. It's a story about finding courage you didn't know you had, the kind of book a child carries with them long after the last page.
"Children's books and adult fiction chosen because they have something genuine to say. Great storytelling has no age limit."
Author & Illustrator
Lorraine Hawley
A published author, mentor, and critique partner — and the founder of McGuffin Press. Cusp Born is the book she chose to launch the press she built for fellow authors and illustrators.
Jocie Salveson
Designer, painter, and book illustrator who believes the world is her blank page. Her cover art and illustrations give the Zodiac Realm its light.
The Zodiac Realm Map
A beautifully illustrated map of the Zodiac Realm from Cusp Born, rendered by illustrator Mark Sean Wilson — a must-have for fans of the series. Join the list and we'll tell you the moment it's available.
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A first-edition hardback for the reader in your life — or the one who still lives in you.