What's Inside?
A signed book - 'The Wolf Who Cried Boy’ by Mark Mupotsa-Russell
A candle - Taking inspiration from the setting of the novel, this blend Wood Sage & Sea Salt combines bergamot, sea mist, fresh sage and driftwood to create a stimulating and herbaceous fragrance.
An alcoholic beverage - Gapsted Wines Shiraz - A family owned business located in the Yarra Valley, this ready to drink can combines their award winning gin with tonic and oranges to create a delicious beverage.
or a non-alcoholic beverage - Dayse Drift - A refreshing Spritz combining Yuzu and native lemon myrtle, finished with a crispy note of hops. This beverage has been blended with Passionflower to create a calming, relaxing twist on a citrus spritz.
A treat - Jasper & Myrtle Wakame and Sea Salt Chocolate - A family owned business located in Canberra, this chocolate is a unique taste sensation crafted with seaweed. Chosen as a pairing inspired by the coastal places in the novel.
About the book...
‘If you know where to look, kiddo, the world is full of magic and monsters.’
Six-year-old Henry believes his life is a fairytale. He’s a Star Prince, his mum is a Star Queen and they’re hiding from Henry’s father, the mysterious ‘Wolf King’.
When news arrives that his Grandma is gravely ill, Henry and his mum must take a road trip across the country and back into the Wolf King’s orbit. Henry isn’t afraid: he knows his magic powers will save them. But as the King draws ever closer, Henry’s world starts to fall apart. Who is the real baddie in his life? Who can he trust? And why don’t his powers seem to work?
In this astoundingly original story of heroes, villains and the messy reality between them, a world of violence and fear can be wildly funny and streaked with magic. Through its unforgettable narrator, The Wolf Who Cried Boy explores how cycles of violence, misogyny and corruption must be broken if we ever want our children to grow up free
About the author...
Mark Mupotsa-Russell is a writer living on Wurundjeri Country in the Yarra Ranges.
His debut novel, The Hitwoman's Guide to Reducing Household Debt, won the 2023 Affirm Press Mentorship Award.
Before writing novels he was a screenwriter, film reviewer, cocktail columnist, PR consultant and communications adviser in the suicide prevention sector.
He lives among the trees with his art therapist superstar wife, hilarious son and a moodle majestically named 'Mufasa'.