Researching the ya market today got me thinking about my favourite mg series growing up, Dealing with Dragons. And while looking it up, trying to remember what it was called, I came across one of the covers I'd seen before. It rules.
Look at how expressive they both are. The frizzy hair, the mischeiveous look, the body language on the dragon, totally maintaining a non-human body shape yet carrying so much emotion. She has a Frappuccino for some reason. Perfect.
A Royal Guide to Monster Slaying by Kelley Armstrong
Twelve-year-old Rowan is next in line to be Queen; her twin brother, Rhydd, to be Royal Monster Hunter. Rowan would give anything to switch places, but the rule is, the oldest child is next in line, even if she is only older by two minutes. She resigns herself to admiring her royal monster hunter aunt’s official sword and having tea with dignitaries with her mother, the queen. But a tragic event breaks up longstanding rules, and now Rowan finds herself in hunt of a dangerous gryphon.
I have a book coming out this May that's project runway + magic. It's the second in a mg fantasy series, and you can pre-order it now! The Golden Frog Games takes place during a magical tournament in the town of Ravenskill, where contestants are being turned into stone with a hex 💀 Seven, Valley & Thorn have to find out who is behind the hex, before Thorn is the next victim 😱
More info and pre-order links here: http://witchlingsworld.com/
I don’t know if it’s weird to star a book review off with the stars but here we are. This one gets a very solid four (4) out of five (5) stars.
I loved almost every single thing about this book. The pacing, the plot, the actual way the story was told. The characters. It was a really great read and I found myself unable to put it down. I loved the Irish mythology.
We’ve got Calix, his father,…
Inspirational Journeys Presents: The Impossible Girl with Ashley White
Inspirational Journeys Presents: The Impossible Girl with Ashley White
Ashley White headshot
This week, my special guest and I are here to celebrate the launch of her debut novel. All you Harry Potter fans out there will absolutely love this one! Those of you who love a bit of mystery with your middle grade fantasy will love it too! Grab your favorite drink and a snack while you’re at it, and hang out with us while we talk fantasy and writing.
INSPIRATIONAL…
Middle Grade, MG Fantasy, MG Fantasy Adventure
Date Published: June 7, 2022
Publisher: Hebe Publications
Move over Harry, Lyra, and Bilbo, there’s a new magical hero in town.
Calico Rae’s summer was a lonely wash-out before she came face-to-face with
a hungry leopard! But rather than becoming the big cat’s lunch, she
discovered a magical power to control the beast. When her brother…
Middle Grade, MG Fantasy, MG Fantasy Adventure
Date Published: June 7, 2022
Publisher: Hebe Publications
Move over Harry, Lyra, and Bilbo, there’s a new magical hero in town.
Calico Rae’s summer was a lonely wash-out before she came face-to-face with
a hungry leopard! But rather than becoming the big cat’s lunch, she
discovered a magical power to control the beast. When her brother…
And eeee! They're here: author copies of The Raven Throne (coming August 3rd in the UK and August 10th in the US, from Bloomsbury Children's Books in both countries). This book closes out my epic MG fantasy duology The Raven Crown (which began with The Raven Heir), and it's really close to my heart. I cried every single time I wrote/revised the climax, because I love these characters so much. I hope you will, too!
Ugh, so much emotion. ❤️
...And Pebbles says: REALLY? Must I be involved in EVERY photoshoot? Yes, Pebbles. Yes, you must. ❤️