Hera: Kingdom of Lies
Hera: Kingdom of Lies
by Betsy Ellor
Released January 6, 2026
Before the gods came to be.
Before humankind was imagined.
Before Olympus was more than mist on a desolate mountain - Hera reigned.
When the war hero, Zeus, takes power and moves Hera's statues aside to make room for his own, the queen of heaven must find her place in a new order. At first, drawn in by Zeus' charm, she quickly realizes she wants no part of life with this petty, egocentric dictator. When she refuses to marry him, what began as seduction becomes a snare. Trapped into marriage, Hera learns that power can still be forged through cunning, seduction, and unexpected alliances. But after she gives birth to the God of War, her influence begins to crumble - and his lust threatens to tear the kingdom apart.
Who is the Goddess of Marriage, if she's bound to a husband who defiles every vow?
Who is the Goddess of Motherhood, if she's raising a child, the world misunderstands?
What kind of goddess is she willing to become to protect her people and her child?
Betsy Ellor lives in a house near the beach where curiosity and chaos run wild. She divides her time between seeking out great stories and designing spaces like science labs, classrooms, and restaurants where others can cultivate their own curiosity. Her previous works include the anthology Heroic Care, and Sara Crewe, a family musical that's been performed across the U.S.
