I'm deep into a new writing project, but wanted to share this curated list I put together for a new and unique book discovery site. Shepherd.com focuses on creating a different kind of online book discovery experience that supports authors and their readers. Check out my list: The Best Books with Girls and Dragons, or …
Dear readers - I'm working on a new series of posts celebrating writing, inspiration, and my love of middle grade and young adult literature - but in honor of the day, please enjoy one of my older posts featuring a bit o' green and a nod to the importance of storytellers. Sláinte.
I've been indulging in a kind of communications sabbatical over this past pandemic year. Somehow, the thought of blog posts and promotions was a bit too much for my quarantine- and worry-weary mind. Instead, I concentrated on self-care, private writing, and revising of existing projects. But I'm ready now for some positive change: spring is …
Enter to win a copy of my award-winning debut YA Fantasy! Full Details at the end of this post. It's a strange, strange world for all of us right now. I'm not on the front lines in a hospital, grocery store, emergency service, or government crisis center, etc. But I so appreciate and care about …
Continue reading A Happy Birthday Giveaway to Celebrate Dragon’s Truth!
As you may have heard, Dragon's Truth recently received a Bronze Medal in the YA ebook category of the 2019 Moonbeam Awards. I'm pleased and proud to announce that Dragon's Truth has also received first place in the Science Fiction/Fantasy category of the 2019 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards. Congrats to all the winners - especially …
It’s hard for me to believe that September 30 will mark the six-month anniversary of the publication of Dragon’s Truth! The weeks have flown by and I have truly enjoyed sharing Rhyan Kember’s story and connecting with readers at libraries, bookstores, and festivals, and I’m looking forward to upcoming school events and classroom visits. To …
Hatching a new idea... Every time I attend an author event, this question is asked. I’ve answered it and I’ve heard other authors answer it. And, frankly, I think most of us have been doing some very creative fibbing. Seriously. I’ve come to believe that anyone who answers this question in a straightforward, I-have-the-answer-you-are-looking-for way …
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Leanne at the Kids Read Book Festival in Poughkeepsie, NY It's a little over a month since Dragon's Truth released. I want to sincerely thank my family, my friends, my readers, and my publisher for helping to successfully launch my first book into the world. The initial two weeks were an absolute whirlwind--I spent a …
The countdown begins! Dragon’s Truth releases on Saturday, March 30 and I’m a bit overwhelmed by all the last-minute release details. Seriously–it is a little like having a baby…
While I’m dithering about, well–EVERYTHING–check out this fantastic review of Dragon’s Truth from Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub:
Fourteen-year-old Rhyannon dreams of dragons, wizards, and magic. She feels constrained by her ordinary life and overshadowed by her beautiful sister Elspeth. When Elspeth is kidnapped, Rhyan embarks on a journey to save her sister and face the evil threatening her world. She finds friendship, love, and the magic and power she’s been craving–but she also discovers a growing darkness within herself. Will she save Elspeth? Can she control her abilities? Will she choose the path of light? Or will she slip into the dragon’s darkness? (taken from Amazon)
Many thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC, in exchange for my honest opinions.
I loved this book! It was obviously influenced by works such as The Hobbit, as well as Celtic myths, yet was completely its own. This took me on an adventure and was written so skillfully that I was immediately invested in the characters.
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No, this isn't a promo for the much-anticipated premiere of the final season of Game of Thrones. Although--like many of you--I am counting down the days until April 14! In only 17 days, my debut young adult fantasy novel, Dragon's Truth, will enter the real world and Rhyan Kember's story will finally be available to …
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