We are delighted to announce that Mirari Press has acquired The Which Word by South African author Catriona Ross, scheduled for publication in 2026. This dazzling urban fantasy explores the interplay of feminine power, spirituality, and language through the eyes of three sisters whose supernatural abilities awaken through a mystical rite of passage.

 

The Which Word tells the story of Rafi, Elvi, and Bruna, who discover that their powers rise only once their words have landed: a ritual of initiation into an exclusive international organisation. But as the sisters navigate their new abilities, a desperate traitor hunts for a word of their own before the one-year deadline expires. Lush, exhilarating, and threaded with sharp humour, Ross’s novel is both an ode to sisterhood and a subversive take on urban fantasy.

 

"Ross’s writing dances with grace and irreverence," says Marius du Plessis, CEO and Publisher at Mirari Press. "It is the rare book that manages to be both poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, while delivering an emotionally resonant, genre-defying adventure."

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Catriona’s writing focuses on feminine power and spirituality, and is often described as lush, exhilarating, and funny. Born in Cape Town, Catriona holds a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a Master of Arts in Creative Writing. She’s passionate about dark nights, dark chocolate, music, and nature. When not writing, she can be found dancing the tango and plotting ways to raise human consciousness. She lives in Cape Town with her daughter. Find out more at catrionaross.com.

 

Stay tuned for more details about The Which Word as we prepare for its official release. Follow Mirari Press for updates, cover reveals, and exclusive content. For rights inquiries send a mail to hello@miraripress.com.