New middle grade high fantasy coming out soon!
I confess: I almost forgot to blog this month. So here we are, last day of the month. What’s distracted me?
Publishing a full-length novel for the first time!
My middle grade high fantasy novel, On Hidden Wings, is coming out around Thanksgiving (just in time for Christmas shopping, hint! 😊)
I’ve written 11 novels and pursued traditional publication for almost 20 years. Now it’s time to share this book with the world!
What is the book about?
About On Hidden Wings
First rule: hide your true self.
Becka‘s secret endangers her life. She’s a winged Centaur in a kingdom now systematically hunting all non-Humans to enslave them—or worse. Her one hope is to use her shapeshifting abilities to hide until her father returns to take her family to safety. But when the army closes in on her secret, Becka can’t wait anymore. If she doesn’t find her father now, she may lose him—or her chance to escape—forever. She’ll do anything to reunite her family—even break into the palace archives to discover her father’s fate.
The last thing she expects to find is a potential ally among the enemy. Locked away in his own castle, young Prince Ryandru also has a secret that has left him desperate for a friend. They’ll have to trust each other to discover the truth they both seek. But with traitors grasping for the throne and Becka’s family in jeopardy, revealing their secrets could destroy all they hold dear.
Jump into the adventure of this clean middle grade fantasy featuring forbidden friendship, accepting your unique self, and a world of mythical creatures including Fauns, Griffins, Pegasi, and more! A perfect choice for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and How to Train Your Dragon.
Status update
Honestly, we are a bit behind schedule, but I’m hoping we can make up the time!
I am getting a custom illustration for the cover—and it is spectacular to see an artist bring to life a unique character like Becka. Winged centaurs (or pterocentaurs, as they may be called) are rare not only in her world, but also in ours.
This week, I hope to get the manuscript back from the line editor/proofreader, so soon the manuscript will get its final polish!
There is a lot of technical stuff to do still—ISBNs, formatting, metadata—but I won’t inundate you with the list. Just know that I am working hard to bring you a book that I hope you will love!
Are you a winner?
Plus, if you want to read an advance copy (as soon as it’s done…) or you want a chance to win a signed paperback, you can join my launch team! But be quick, because the signup will close within the next 2 weeks!
Until then, I’m saying farewell and going back to work on the book!
P.S. once it releases, find it here: On Hidden Wings
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