Join me as I chat with author Shelley D Hiers about her YA fantasy novel, Her Purpose.  

Her Purpose blurb: 

In the village of Sha’nigh, it is tradition when one reaches a certain age to leave their family behind and embark on a Wander in order to find their purpose and their true name. Only then can they return as a recognized member of the village. As one young girl sets out on this brave journey, she meets Dog, a wise but elusive Guardian, and proof that the world outside her village is full of magic and mystery. Dog presents her with a choice: continue in the tradition of her people or seek out a new path. During her journey, she meets a band of fantastical characters—a mystical spider, a group of outcasts named The Marked Ones, a giant bumblebee, a mysterious scholar, and a homeless prince.  

With the stars to guide her and the winds at her back, she searches through enchanted forests, fords a magical ever-changing river, and explores a secret world of knowledge hidden deep inside a mountain. But nothing is as it seems. Her journey has unknowingly caused darkness to stir amongst the shadows. With the help of the family she’s built along the way, can she find her purpose and fulfill her destiny before the darkness claims her for itself?  

In her debut novel, Shelley D. Hiers weaves a tale of adventure and wonder that is sure to please anyone whose favorite stories begin with Once Upon A Time…

Join me as I chat with YA Scifi fantasy author, Arabella K Federico about her debut novel, The Mark of Chaos and Creation, which comes out this September 6th!   

The Mark of Chaos and Creation blurb:  

Karalevine Ruzz became a tattoo artist for only one reason: to save her life. It's been ten years since the Devouring. Things appear to be relatively normal for a seventeen-year-old orphan living in the city of Zarmania. The alien forces of the Arianyte Empire have effectively annexed the planet Earth. For the most part, life has gone on as usual; in fact, many people's lives have improved as a result of the extraterrestrial technology and the restoration of the planet.  

Yet, Kara's survival is continuously threatened by those within The Arianyte Empire's occupation. This extraterrestrial enforcement service seeks more than just control of Earth. They're looking for the galaxy's most powerful weaponry. For decades, the extraterrestrial occupation has targeted anyone with a hint of a unique or uncommon geometric mark on their body, with unusual powers to match. How does Kara know she's been a target her entire life? Because they came to the orphanage where she lived as a child, looking for children bearing the mark of creation. Looking for her. Kara's mark is powerful and dangerous, and they eventually find her. But it wasn't Kara who was taken from her orphanage bed that night. Unable to control her power, Kara was powerless to prevent her only friend from vanishing into the black-hole that is Arianyte.  

Now, Kara is pursuing Arianyte with vigor. She fights Earth's oppressors with the support of the human resistance. Kara has a risky strategy to hit the alien occupation where it hurts the most, but no one has ever dared to try it. How far would she go to bring the mighty alien tyrants down, to find her lost friend? Or will her tenacity result in a disaster far worse than she could have imagined? Where do you draw the line between fighting for the greater good and seeking vengeance?  

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Join me as I chat with fantasy author, C H Smith about The Princess Knight, a middle grade fantasy!  

The Princess Knight blurb: 

I knew the sad man at the bar had a story he needed to tell. At the time, I just didn’t realize that I needed to hear it just as much.As he began, Daniel weaved a tale of a princess’s quest to counter a sorcerer’s vile curse. She traveled across the whole kingdom with her talking canine companion, making new friends and battling fearsome enemies the whole way. The stakes were high in the magical story he told, and it didn’t take long to realize, the stakes were higher in the real world his tale mirrored.Hearing the story would change me forever…  

Author Bio: 

C. H. Smith is an American author currently residing in Texas. He has lived in several of the southeastern states soaking up the culture of each one. Family and friends are of the utmost importance to him, and he seeks to show their value in everything he writes.  

Having a passion for reading and hearing stories has led to a lifetime of enjoyment and adventure inside the pages of classics, fantasy, and engaging short stories.  

C.H. earned his BA in English from Belhaven College in Jackson, MS although he has not put it to use. After a career selling fishing lures ended, he decided to tell the stories that have long rattled around in his head.