Trina is a fifteen-year-old dragon mage in a kingdom ruled by witches and wizards – the same people who have brought dragons and other magical creatures near extinction. Trina can barely control her fire powers and is desperate for an apprenticeship, but finding a fellow dragon mage to be her teacher is proving more difficult than coming across an actual dragon. Then there’s the Royal Tourney – a competition presented by the Queen to find a successor to the throne. Trina heads to the … [Read more...] about She Dreamed of Dragons by Elizabeth J. M. Walker
Fireflies (#1 Airborne Trilogy) by Bree Wolf
In the buzzing city of New York, 12-year-old Gabriel Scott retreats from his parents' constant arguing into a virtual world of adventure and companionship. Unfortunately, as summer comes along, his parents ship him off to Kenton Woods to stay with grandparents he hasn't seen in years. Trapped in a world of small town life, Gabriel suddenly finds himself cut off from the only friends he ever had when he discovers that his grandparents don't even own a computer. After sulking in the house for a … [Read more...] about Fireflies (#1 Airborne Trilogy) by Bree Wolf
Guardian of the Gauntlet by Lenita Sheridan
When sisters, Princesses Camari and Mila, meet Prince Denir, they soon find he has a special gauntlet. This gauntlet only works if one has faith in a higher power. Using this gauntlet, Denir turns Camari invisible. When he is called off to war, Camari is left in the predicament of being invisible. She must learn not only how to make herself visible again, but how to outwit two wicked characters. Targeted Age Group:: middle grade to Y/A What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The setting for … [Read more...] about Guardian of the Gauntlet by Lenita Sheridan
Interview with Author – Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld
About Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld: I was born in the middle of a snowstorm in Portland, Maine. I live and work here still and love living in Maine because of the amazing amount of artists and writers that you can find in any given area. Maybe it is the beautiful landscapes that surround us that inspire us. I like to read and write YA, but I also enjoy writing and reading Middle Grade fiction as well. Some of my favorite authors are Stephen King, Holly Black, Peter Straub, and Brandon Mull. They are … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Cynthia Farr-Weinfeld
SKYLAR ROBBINS: THE MYSTERY OF THE HIDDEN JEWELS by Carrie Cross
A deserted mansion perches on a steep hillside, overlooking a rocky canyon. Tattered curtains hang behind broken windows, and a turret stretches toward the sky. Three years ago the wealthy owner disappeared suddenly, leaving behind a house full of secrets: A mysterious note, tantalizing clues, a hidden floor, one piece of a treasure map, and a missing fortune in diamonds. Thirteen-year-old sleuth Skylar Robbins moves into the mansion with her parents and embarks on a new and dangerous mission. … [Read more...] about SKYLAR ROBBINS: THE MYSTERY OF THE HIDDEN JEWELS by Carrie Cross
Interview with Author – Brenda Kearns
About Brenda Kearns: Brenda Kearns lives in Ontario, Canada, with her seven kids, two cats, and a fat, three-legged Great Dane. Brenda worked as a science teacher until she realized that writing was a lot more fun—and having a home office meant she could work in her pajamas. You can visit her at brendakearns.com. What inspires you to write? My kids and my total lack of maturity inspire me. I just can't imagine having to grow up and get a "real" job, so I sit here in my pj's and write for a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Brenda Kearns
Interview with Author – Anne E. Johnson
About Anne E. Johnson: Drawing from her eclectic background in music history and classical languages, Brooklyn-based author Anne E. Johnson writes in a variety of genres for both adults and children. Her short speculative fiction has appeared in Urban Fantasy Magazine, PerihelionSF, Liquid Imagination, FrostFire Worlds, Shelter of Daylight, The Future Fire, and elsewhere. Her science fiction novels include Green Light Delivery, Blue Diamond Delivery, and the upcoming Space Surfers. Anne's … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anne E. Johnson
Interview with Author – Elizabeth J. M. Walker
About Elizabeth J. M. Walker: Elizabeth J. M. Walker has always loved books and writing. She Dreamed of Dragons is her first novel. She currently lives in Ontario, Canada with her other half and their two cats. What inspires you to write? What inspires me to write is the love of storytelling and seeing the stories in my imagination come to life. Tell us about your writing process. I am definitely an outliner. I like to know the beginning, middle, and end before I really start writing. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elizabeth J. M. Walker
Interview with Author – Bree Wolf
About Bree Wolf: Oh, that's tricky! Well, I love working with language, but I'm generally all over the place. Before picking up a pen and starting my writing career, I did some analyzing, translating and teaching in one form or another. But I've come to realize that creative writing is what gets my heart beating! Well, that's about it: I write. It's a job and a hobby. I don't really do much else. Except for reading, of course. Can you even be a writer without being a reader as well? Oh, and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Bree Wolf
Interview with Author – Lenita Sheridan
About Lenita Sheridan: Lenita Sheridan was born in Seattle, Washington. She moved to Fairbanks, Alaska with her parents when she was three. The Alaskan woods were her playground while she was growing up, a source of inspiration and imagination. In her twenties, she moved back to Washington state. She started Guardian of the Gauntlet in the middle of a snow storm when school was closed. She later entered graduate school at the University of Washington and finished the book for her master's … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lenita Sheridan
Interview with Author – Kat de Falla
About Kat de Falla: Author Kat de Falla was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she learned to roller skate, ride a banana seat bike, and love Shakespeare thanks to her high school English teacher. Four years at the UW-Madison wasn't enough, so she returned to her beloved college town for her Doctor of Pharmacy degree and is happily employed as a retail pharmacist where she fills prescriptions and chats with her patients. She is married to her soul mate, composer Lee de Falla … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kat de Falla
Interview with Author – Kirstin Pulioff
About Kirstin Pulioff: Kirstin Pulioff is a storyteller at heart. Born and raised in Southern California, she moved to the Pacific Northwest to follow her dreams and graduated from Oregon State University (Go Beavs!) with a degree in Forest Management. Happily married and a mother of two, she lives in the foothills of Colorado. When she's not writing an adventure, she's busy living one. What inspires you to write? I dream big, wish on stars, search for rainbows, find treasure in everyday … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kirstin Pulioff