Lightning Hunter
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Either way she would be uncomfortable—but just like one kind of betrayal was worse than the other, one kind of discomfort was worse too. She had to accept the full reality of who she was now—both the things that had changed and the things that hadn’t—discomfort and all.
Ever felt like you didn’t quite fit in? Like you were caught between worlds? Too much for one, not enough for the other?
When Tana comes home from a life-changing quest, everything seems rosy at first—until the glamour wears off. Now she just wants to feel like she belongs again, and fixes on winning the title of ‘Lightning Hunter’ to do just that. But when she finds an orphaned hargryph in amongst the motherlode of lightning cap mushrooms, she must decide what’s most important to her–fitting in, or following her conscience.
Starring an endearing main character and filled with lush prose, Lightning Hunter is a heartwarming short story about navigating change. It will immerse you in a new and beautiful world, and give you hope in your own struggle to live authentically while still accepting those around you.
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PROJECT: Red Flower (title to be revealed)
MEET THE FIRST BOOK IN OUR DEBUT TRILOGY
A father. A daughter. And the love that divides them.
In Astariel’s world, everything has a musical Essence, from which magic springs, and it is her dream to attain mastery. But her father will neither let her train nor inherit his title unless she swears to remain single. But a newfound soulmate, uncooperative magic demanding love, and an unexpected prophecy make that promise impossible to keep.
Driven by a selfless protagonist who grapples with inadvertently doing all the wrong things for all the right reasons, this book will have you alternately swooning and screaming in frustration. With complex and complementary paternal and romantic arcs, as well as intricate world-building, it delivers the star-crossed devotion of Tress of the Emerald Sea, the gut punch of The Empire Strikes Back, and the tempo and musicality of Psykhe. Part Tangled, part Moana, and reminiscent of The Princess Bride, it's perfect for fans of Brandon Sanderson, JRR Tolkien, Avatar, Janny Wurts and CS Lewis.
Status: Currently querying
Son of Osivirius
Which kind of life will he fight for?
When Jayden crash lands in rebel territory, his only thought is of escape and the reward his intel will get him, but all that changes when he mind-links with a Masu, the giant flying felines indigenous to the planet Osivirius. Now the unwanted attraction he’s felt for both the simple life of the rebels and his rescuer’s sister Nettle make him question which side he should be fighting for.
This novella is a genuine enemies-to-lovers science fantasy story that fans of Avatar, The Last Samurai, and Fern Gully will love.
When A Slave Falls
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This is a sublime piece of writing that defies easy categorisation. A kind of medieval fantasy with a touch of magic. Incredible world building … reminiscent of Alexandrian libraries, Bedouin caravans and Moroccan souks, there is a sense of a larger and stranger world that is both conveyed and hidden … An extraordinary story.
- Dr Rashida Murphy, 2023 Stuart and Hadow judge
A slave. A tarqin. A hunting cat that knows better than them both.
When Samah is tasked with collecting reeds, she expects only a day of relief from her monotonous and somewhat lonely duties as a slave in Tarqin N’Khapha’s library, but when a fey hunting cat catches her attention, possibilities much wilder than that are awakened, for the cat’s master needs her help—and maybe something more.
Featuring a clever, outspoken slave and a mysterious, ill-tempered nobleman, When A Slave Falls will sweep you into a desert culture both familiar and unique. Immerse yourself in the lush prose and subtle world building, and make your own guess about whether the power imbalance will be overturned.
