They think she’s mad. They’re right. After returning from Wonderland again, Alice Liddell has been sent to the Facility—an asylum specially designed for others like her. Such fantasies are no longer suitable for a girl of seventeen, or so they tell her. Everyone around her demands she be sensible. Her story has been twisted for the entertainment of children. But Alice knows the truth. She won’t be moved to sensibility. And she’s not the only one. Along with her new friends, Alice is thrust … [Read more...] about Wonderland (The Realms Series, Book One) by Emory R. Frie
Spellbound by Julia Goldhirsh
Rose has been cursed to live within the glass walls of a greenhouse for her entire life, but on her sixteenth birthday, she finally reached her breaking point. She tries to escape and becomes ill, but is saved by Gabriel. He agrees to help her break free from the greenhouse, forever. However, in his search for a cure to Rose’s entrapment, he unknowingly makes an unsavory deal with a nymph named Nightshade. Because of Gabriel’s deal now she’s under attack from an evil nymph and trying to escape … [Read more...] about Spellbound by Julia Goldhirsh
FEATURED BOOK: The Magpie King by M.J. Fahy
A wonderful middle grade fantasy of friendship, loyalty, and survival. In the large and frightening world of the Bigguns, Tatty Moon, a faerie child, must rid her village of thieving magpies and rampaging Gnomes, all under the spell of the queen's merciless nephew. With the help of a group of friends who include a gypsy, an elf, a wood sprite, an elderly rat, and a hawk-sized dragonfly, Tatty journeys far to try and defeat him. Link to buy book … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Magpie King by M.J. Fahy
Interview with Author – Debra Daugherty
About Debra Daugherty: Debra Daugherty is from Central Illinois, Land of Lincoln. Her country home is built on ground that has been in her family for six generations, since 1892. Although she doesn’t have any children, she has several nieces and nephews, and is “Mama” to two dogs, Honey, an American Stratford Terrier, whom she rescued from the animal shelter, and a Chihuahua named CeCe. When she writes in her home office, Honey is at her feet, snoring. Both dogs are great listeners when she … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Debra Daugherty
THE DRAGON’S RING by Debra Daugherty
Sir James Trueblood is determined to capture a unicorn so he can marry Princess Isadora. The knight begins his quest, not realizing the Princess is following him in disguise. On his journey Sir James encounters a witch and a dragon. With the dragon's ring his mission is a success, but then he learns the unicorn will die if not set free. Now he has a dilemma; marry the Princess or free the unicorn. Targeted Age Group:: Young Adult What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My love of unicorns … [Read more...] about THE DRAGON’S RING by Debra Daugherty
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas How does one choose between love and duty? Based on an ancient Irish fairy tale, The Children of Lir. Fionnuala is the eldest of four, and the only girl. She knows her duty well, and must take care of her siblings, a promise she made to her dying mother. But when her father marries their dead mother's sister, jealousy and sorcery take over their home in ancient Ireland. … [Read more...] about The Enchanted Swans by Christy Nicholas
Loving the Wind: The Story of Tiger Lily & Peter Pan by Crissi Langwell
Her story was never told...until now. All Tiger Lily wants is to be a warrior and serve as one of the protectors of her people. But there are rules in the Miakoda tribe of Neverland. Girls aren't allowed to hunt or go to war, and princesses are to remain free of danger. Things become even more complicated when she comes face to face with the legendary Peter Pan. With Peter, Tiger Lily realizes there's more to life than the expectations she lives under with her tribe. She struggles with wanting … [Read more...] about Loving the Wind: The Story of Tiger Lily & Peter Pan by Crissi Langwell
Not First Love by Jennifer Lawrence
Why do good girls fall for the bad boys? Jan’s boyfriend is not the right one for her. Everyone can see that except for Jan herself. She believes that there’s nothing like first love. She believes that she has got her own Prince Charming. Arthur has no patience for dramas, romances and women looking for love. He likes his women with red hot passions who wouldn’t ask any questions. He is everything that is opposite of Jan. Arthur has a dangerous job and keeps dark secrets. He … [Read more...] about Not First Love by Jennifer Lawrence
Jack and the Magical Beanstalk by Pablo Michaels
Jack, an awkward, young boy, grew up on a farm with his mother, Lorene. Fatherless from a young age, Jack and his mother sold milk from their prize winning cow, Pearly White, at the market. Jack idolized his handsome father, Bill, who sang beautiful melodies for his wife. Jack could not sing but had other talents like drawing and painting. When the farm started failing, without Jack’s father tending the crops, they had to sell Pearly White. Lorene scolded her son for selling their cow for five … [Read more...] about Jack and the Magical Beanstalk by Pablo Michaels
Interview with Author – Pablo Michaels
About Pablo Michaels: My mother was a primary school teacher, excelling in teaching reading and writing. So I was encouraged to perform well in school. My mother gave me good advice- people can take everything away from you but your education. I started reading when I was five and write my first book in the third grade. All through high school and college, I loved writing stories and poetry. I am a gay, senior man married to my partner, best friend, lover, husband and soulmate for twenty … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Pablo Michaels
Mir Maid by SJ Kimberly
There are secrets known only to Sea Kings, and memories so dark they are buried deep within the earth... Ana doesn't look forward to another wedding season with its blaring reminders that she's a freak who will always be alone. Thanks to a couple of pesky recessive genes that show up every few generations, she's gifted telepathically and marked from birth for a life of chastity and service as a Maid. Ana is just one of the galaxy's misfits that leave their homes in hopes of … [Read more...] about Mir Maid by SJ Kimberly
Interview with Author – Frances Pauli
About Frances Pauli: Frances Pauli writes across multiple genres. Her work is speculative, full of the fantastic, and quite often romantic at its core. Whenever possible, she enjoys weaving in a little humor. Once upon a time she was a visual artist, but she's since come to her senses. Now she fills her minuscule amount of free time with things like crochet, belly dance and abysmal ukulele playing. She lives in Central Washington State with her husband, two children, a pair of hairless dogs and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Frances Pauli
