This promotional giveaway is part of an awareness program by author and artist Christopharo to create interest and advocacy for mental healthcare and self-empowerment for people through a new fantasy story.

Starting the 31^st of May, 2025, Christopharo will feature previews of a retro fantasy adventure story entitled Arcade Dawn & the Curse of Redgrave. There will also be ARC (advance reader copy) giveaways available for beta readers and book reviewers.

Samantha Villalobos, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, said: “Many characters in stories I’ve read deal with characters with various mental health issues. But not many stories show characters actively seeking treatment for them. There’s a growing need for mental healthcare, and I can see the value of stories that advocate for mental wellness and try to reduce the stigma around seeking help.

Arcade Dawn is a new novel that will be available in October with your choice of digital and paperback formats.

For a preview of Arcade Dawn, visit https://christopharo.stream/epub-episodes or contact Christopharo at c@christopharo.stream for a free ARC.

Christopharo, the author of Arcade Dawn, said: “I love writing fantasy and helping people. I decided to create an entertaining fantasy story designed to inspire people to better their lives. I feel stories that show people seeking professional help with mental health issues will help normalize a person’s notion of mental healthcare. I’ve certainly had my share of trauma and depression, to name some of the things that I’ve been treated for. I’ve also noticed there’s an opportunity to help others by encouraging people to get the professional help they need. I’ve become a mental health care and self-empowerment advocate for the reasons I’ve mentioned, and more. With that said, I think people are also going to enjoy the story for its own sake as well. Especially fans of Netflix’s Stranger Things and Ghostbusters: Afterlife.”

Arcade Dawn & the Curse of Redgrave is a series that is adapted from an epic novel (also by Christopharo) that is set to be published late this fall of 2025, available in hardcover and softcover formats. You can learn more and sign up for the newsletter at https://christopharo.stream/arcade-dawn-fantasci-novel for up-to-date details or to learn more about Arcade Dawn and the Curse of Redgrave.

About Christopharo: Christopharo is a retired freelance artist based in Rialto, Ca.
Since 1998, Christopharo has worked in the entertainment industry. For more information about Christopharo and links to his social medias, please visit: https://christopharo.stream/about-christopharo and https://christopharo.stream/media-kit

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