This Pride Month HarperCollins brings you The Yogi Witch by Zorian Cross

THIS PRIDE MONTH

HarperCollins India is delighted to announce the upcoming release of

THE YOGI WITCH: Bloodlines and Legacies

by  Zorian Cross

 

Paperback | 352 pp | Rs 399

Available wherever books are sold | Releasing 20 June 2023

 

About the Book

By day, Jai Gill teaches yoga, reads tarot and, like many young gay men, obsesses over a pop diva. By night, he slays demons. He is a witch, after all!

Orphaned at birth, Jai was raised by his grandmother and maternal aunts, from whom he inherited his magical legacy. Their family home is an ivy-covered mansion in the heart of Lutyen’s Delhi that doubles as a yoga studio for the city’s elite, as well as the headquarters of their family coven.

All was going well till a handsome boy moves in next door. His family secrets are far more sinister than Jai could have ever imagined. Love, after all, is a curse for witches.

Myths become real and the mundane becomes enchanting as Jai and his witchy family remove the veil that separates reality from fantasy, while  enjoying endless cups of lavender tea and sinfully delicious baked goodies that are magically removed of all guilt.

 

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Talking about the book, Zorian Cross says, ‘The Yogi Witch is a channeled work. It’s the only explanation I can give for how I finished it in twenty-seven nights! Beyond just being an entertaining story filled with enchantments and thrills, as a queer individual I wanted to give my beautiful community a hero that’s been denied to them for what feels like eons. Jai Gill’s journey not only seeks to expand our consciousness – but also open our hearts to the magic all around, as well as within us.’

Poulomi Chatterjee, Publisher at HarperCollins India, adds, ‘What a delightful roller-coaster ride of a book Zorian’s debut novel is! Set in Delhi is a full package of entertainment, complete with magic and the occult, unexpected and wondrous occurrences, love in many forms, a wholesome, heartening portrayal of inclusive living, and a hugely endearing protagonist. The Yogi Witch is a joyous treat for readers who love to curl up with a fun, quick read!’

 

About the Author

Zorian Cross is a multi-award-winning theatre professional based in New Delhi. Since 2009, he has acted in over thirty-five productions, written over fifteen scripts, and directed ten productions – including a jukebox musical, a cabaret, and an original ballet that he conceived. His plays have been performed in over thirteen cities across the world, including Sydney, Brisbane, Chicago, and Dubai. His short play, The Coming Out, is still regularly performed in Bangalore. Along with that, Zorian has also been a guest writer with numerous publications, including ScoopWhoop, iDiva and NDTV, and is currently writing a weekly column for Lifestyle Asia India. Zorian is also a certified Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher, as well as, an occultist specializing in tarot, astrology (Vedic and Western), Kabbalah, and eastern and western schools of mythology and mysticism. As an ardent activist for the LGBTQIA+ community, and feminism on the whole, Zorian has appeared frequently on various news channels to share his point of view, has done his bit in the quest for equality, equity and liberation. Don’t be surprised to find him performing stand up at one of the various comedy clubs across the city – tickling your funny bone with love, and a naughty twinkle in his eye.

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