Tag Archives: YA fantasy

Cyningsmere ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

An extract from the first draft of a WIP. For Sue Vincent’s #writephoto. Sue obviously knows this world well. It was evening when the little river narrowed as it approached its source, its course rapid, leaping exuberantly between rocks, singing … Continue reading

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End of the beginning ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

On a tangent from the WIP for Sue Vincent’s #writephoto challenge. I know, the stars aren’t out yet, I’m anticipating. The hills were white with a dusting of snow and the air was crisp and clear. Overhead, the sky was … Continue reading

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Home ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Well, I’m progressing with the WIP. The end is in sight. As usual, Sue’s photo slips nicely into the text. It’s more than a prompt, it’s a nudge in the right direction, a kick up the arse. Jon left it … Continue reading

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Ocean ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

I’m not this far on yet, but it’s helpful to sketch out a scene when inspiration strikes. Thanks Sue again 🙂 This snippet of WIP was suggested by Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt. Jon raced beneath the dark trees that towered … Continue reading

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Borderlands ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

An excerpt from my WIP, illustrated by Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt. The year was turning quicker now and dry leaves lay in deep drifts beneath the trees. They were brown, dull mainly, but just occasionally, Jon caught a glimpse of … Continue reading

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Tidelands ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Rags of mist scattered, and a crow bird landed in a heap of ragged feathers at the edge of the clearing. Jon picked up a stone and aimed at the bird. Hrolf growled and Halli looked bemused. “What’s the maggot … Continue reading

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Cynthia A. Morgan ~ Beginnings – An Introduction to the #Epic #YA #Fantasy #DarkFey

Reblogged from booknvolume: The story of Dark Fey is set in a fantasy realm of Jyndari, a world of beauty, magic, Light and Darkness. It is peopled by Feyfolk, winged beings the size of any human who are born with … Continue reading

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Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – The Labyrinth (Warriors of Light Book 1) by Alethea Kehas #Fantasy #Magic

Reblogged from Sally Cronin at Smorgasbord: Very pleased to share the new release of Alethea Kehas – The Labyrinth (Warriors of Light Book 1) About The Labyrinth Within the realm of night, six teens are brought into a mysterious labyrinth … Continue reading

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Guest author: Colleen Chesebro: Magical realism and the Heart Stone Chronicles

Cover Art by Bookxeedo Book Covers Hi, everyone. I’d like to thank Sue for her kind invitation to visit and write a guest post. It is much appreciated and a great honor. For those of you who do not know … Continue reading

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Guest author – Helen Jones: Voices In The Land

Meet Helen Jones, author of The Ambeth Chronicles, a YA fantasy series– Oak and Mist ,  No Quarter and Hills and Valleys. We’ve all been to places where the land speaks to us. Places of great harmony, where the air … Continue reading

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