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THRONES Books 1-3 are Now Available!

It is finally happening!

Freshly updated editions of Secret of the Lost King and Sword of the Broken Son, books 1 and 2 in the Thrones series have both released, as well as the brand new, never released before book 3: Skin of the Dragon Lord! The next book is finally here, and I can’t wait for you to read it!

I re-read these books for the first time in a few years over the past couple months, and I have to say, it was so exciting to re-experience them almost as if it was the first time. I love a good plot twist, and there’s one in Skin of the Dragon Lord I had completely forgotten! When I came to it, I actually gasped out loud!

For those new to the world of Jack, Molly, and Ellie, Thrones is an epic fantasy series perfect for middle grade readers who love action, adventure, and the thrill of discovery.

In Secret of the Lost King, Jack and Molly must rescue Jack’s little sister, Ellie, from the evil emperor Morogh, who has discovered a secret: Jack, Molly, and Ellie know something—something they’ve actually forgotten! And if Morogh can get the secret from them, then he can rule the kingdom of Tanniyn forever unopposed. Along the way, Jack receives help from mysterious visions of a man named Gideon, who is facing his own battles and must find the courage to remember who he truly is.

Sword of the Broken Son continues the story from book one, taking Molly on an adventure along with the Prince of Trevan, all to save the kingdom from an army bent on the destruction of Tanniyn. If Molly fails, then Tanniyn will fall. But if she succeeds in her quest, old friends will become enemies, ancient evils will emerge, and Molly will find herself stuck in a world without hope.

In the latest installment of Thrones, Skin of the Dragon Lord, Ellie must seek out the enigmatic Dragon Lord and enlist their assistance in preventing a catastrophic event that will irreversibly reshape the face of the known world. Throughout her journey, Ellie is unexpectedly reunited with individuals she never imagined crossing paths with again, forcing her to grapple with the question of whether someone can truly be redeemed.

The books are all available now in paperback on Amazon.com. Click the links below to pick them up today!

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Spooky Christian YA and Middle Grade Fiction!

I love a good spooky story. In fact, some of my favorite parts in the Thrones series are when Jack, Molly, and Ellie come face to face with the incredible creatures throughout the kingdom of Tanniyn. However, so many scary books don’t end on a note of hope. I believe hope is an important part of the Christian life. Jesus brings us hope!

One time, I asked a group of kids to define hope. One of the kids said, “Hope is kind of like when you are in a problem, but then hope takes you out of your problem…”

In the pause, another kid added: “…and into the heart of God.”

Hope does that: it help us to see there is a God who loves us, is with us, and will never leave us.

So on that note of hope, I want to recommend some spooky Christian YA and Middle Grade books that do end in hope. These fiction books are for a range of ages from around the 9-10 year old age up to the upper end of YA readers. Check out my recommends below!

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THE BARREN PRISON Cover Reveal!

I’m so excited to reveal the cover for The Barren Prison, book #2 in The Runners of Abra series! Book one, The Last Runner was a ride I will never forget writing. From the first page, I knew I had stumbled upon a world and a story that begged to be told. And as Eric’s journey spiraled out of control throughout the first installment, I cannot wait for you to read what happens to him and his friends in the second book!

Writing The Last Runner as a serial novel was a fascinating experience. I wrote chapters weekly and as they were posted, I realized I couldn’t go back and change anything that had been published already. The story morphed along with reader reaction, and it was definitely an adventure to figure out how to get Eric past the various monsters, traps, and adversaries that came his way.

And then, (no spoilers!) where I left off with book one wasn’t where I had originally intended to take the story at all. It threw my plans for the rest of the series for a spin, and I had to go back and look at all my notes and outlines and tweak them to fit where everything left off. And I must say, I am so excited about where Eric is heading and what is going to happen.

I’ve written the first few chapters of The Barren Prison, and it’s going to be crazy. Definitely buckle yourself to the saddle for what’s about to happen in the world of Abra. Chapters will be posting weekly soon!