STARSWEPT is now available as an audiobook! Narrated by the award-winning voiceover artist Emily Woo Zeller, with viola cues by Michela Christanson.
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Break the enchantments. Find the truth. Ignite the revolution. A century ago, the Enchanters defeated the evil Lord of the Underworld, but not before he’d unleashed his monsters and ravaged the earth. The Enchanters built the Triumvirate out of what remained of the United States, demanding absolute obedience in exchange for protection from the lingering supernatural beasts. Sixteen-year-old Flynn Nightsider, doomed to second-class life for being born without magic, knows the history as well as anyone. Fed up with the Triumvirate’s lies and secrecy, he longs for change. And when he stumbles across a clue that hints at something more – secrets in the dark, the undead, and buried histories – he takes matters into his own hands. Before long, Flynn finds himself hunted not only by the government, but also by nightmarish monsters and a mysterious man with supernatural powers … all seeking him for reasons he cannot understand. Rescued by underground rebels, he’s soon swept up in their vision of a better world, guided by a girl as ferocious as the monsters she fights. But as the nation teeters on the brink of revolution, Flynn realizes three things. The rebellion is not what it seems. Flynn himself might be more than he seems. And the fate of the world now rests in his hands. Now available in e-book, paperback, and hardback! So thrilled to announce that my YA steampunk fantasy, STRONGER THAN A BRONZE DRAGON, will be coming your way in June 2019 from Page Street Publishing!
Hey everyone! Happy Halloween! And on this spooky day, I'm thrilled to, at long last, reveal the spook-tastic cover of my YA dark fantasy, FLYNN NIGHTSIDER AND THE EDGE OF EVIL! Starring my sister, Angel Fan, as Aurelia "The Firedragon" Sun, a kickass monster fighter, and her friend Joe Rorem as the titular Flynn, a young rebel with a unique ability that could change the fate of the world...
STARSWEPT is now available in e-book and hardback from Snowy Wings Publishing! Find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and more. Some melodies reach across the stars. In 2157, the Adryil—an advanced race of telepathic humanoids—contacted Earth. A century later, 15-year-old violist Iris Lei considers herself lucky to attend Papilio, a prestigious performing arts school powered by their technology. Born penniless, Iris’s one shot at a better life is to attract an Adryil patron. But only the best get hired, and competition is fierce. A sudden encounter with an Adryil boy upends her world. Iris longs to learn about him and his faraway realm, but after the authorities arrest him for trespassing, the only evidence she has of his existence is the mysterious alien device he slipped to her. When she starts hearing his voice in her head, she wonders if her world of backstabbing artists and pressure for perfection is driving her insane. Then, she discovers that her visions of him are real—by way of telepathy—and soon finds herself lost in the kind of impossible love she depicts in her music. But even as their bond deepens, Iris realizes that he’s hiding something from her—and it’s dangerous. Her quest for answers leads her past her sheltered world to a strange planet lightyears away, where she uncovers secrets about Earth’s alien allies that shatter everything she knows. "...a sophisticated commentary on art, society, and how we perceive our own worth. The beginning of an elegant, spirited rebellion saga." - Kirkus Reviews "Starswept is a seductive and wholly satisfying book from start to finish--imaginative, well written, and touching on themes beyond romantic love." -Foreword Clarion Reviews "Fan spins a riveting tale against a backdrop of intergalactic human trafficking, brainwashing, corporate greed, freedom fighters, and the backstabbing culture of an exclusive performing arts academy." -Blue Ink Review (starred review) It's cover reveal day for Starswept, my YA sci-fi romance! Coming August 29 from Snowy Wings Publishing. The cover features photography by Roberto Falck, with graphic design by Streetlight Graphics. Some melodies reach across the stars.
In 2157, the Adryil—an advanced race of telepathic humanoids—contacted Earth. A century later, 15-year-old violist Iris Lei considers herself lucky to attend Papilio, a prestigious performing arts school powered by their technology. Born penniless, Iris’s one shot at a better life is to attract an Adryil patron. But only the best get hired, and competition is fierce. A sudden encounter with an Adryil boy upends her world. Iris longs to learn about him and his faraway realm, but after the authorities arrest him for trespassing, the only evidence she has of his existence is the mysterious alien device he slipped to her. When she starts hearing his voice in her head, she wonders if her world of backstabbing artists and pressure for perfection is driving her insane. Then, she discovers that her visions of him are real—by way of telepathy—and soon finds herself lost in the kind of impossible love she depicts in her music. But even as their bond deepens, Iris realizes that he’s hiding something from her—and it’s dangerous. Her quest for answers leads her past her sheltered world to a strange planet lightyears away, where she uncovers secrets about Earth’s alien allies that shatter everything she knows. Preorder the hardback on Amazon Preorder the e-book on Amazon (Kindle), Barnes & Noble (Nook), Kobo, or iBooks Awesome news! STARSWEPT, my YA sci-fi, is releasing on August 29 from Snowy Wings Publishing, and the hardcover is available for preorder on Amazon! Or you can preorder directly from me and get it signed :-) (form on the Starswept webpage) Here's the book's description: In 2157, the Adryil—an advanced race of telepathic humanoids—contacted Earth. A century later, 15-year-old violist Iris Lei considers herself lucky to attend Papilio, a prestigious performing arts school powered by their technology. Born penniless, Iris’s one shot at a better life is to attract an Adryil patron. But only the best get hired, and competition is fierce. A sudden encounter with an Adryil boy upends her world. Iris longs to learn about him and his faraway realm, but after the authorities arrest him for trespassing, the only evidence she has of his existence is the mysterious alien device he slipped to her. When she starts hearing his voice in her head, she wonders if her world of backstabbing artists and pressure for perfection is driving her insane. Then, she discovers that her visions of him are real—by way of telepathy—and soon finds herself lost in the kind of impossible love she depicts in her music. But even as their bond deepens, Iris realizes that he’s hiding something from her—and it’s dangerous. Her quest for answers leads her past her sheltered world to a strange planet lightyears away, where she uncovers secrets about Earth’s alien allies that shatter everything she knows. Shortly after joining VH Labs' Young Geniuses program, teen engineering prodigy Chevonne Watson rescued Sherlock, a brilliant humanoid AI discarded for her destructive tendencies, from the company's Obsolete Equipment Storage Center. Now, Sherlock spends her days solving mysteries, like the mythological detective after whom she was named, while Chevonne finds herself involved in her new AI roommate's cases, whether she likes it or not. These are their adventures.
Today, I’m revealing the cover and story line-up for BRAVE NEW GIRLS: STORIES OF GIRLS WHO SCIENCE AND SCHEME, coming August 2017! Proceeds from sales of the anthology will be donated to the Society of Women Engineers scholarship fund. And without further ado, here’s the cover! Stories in the anthology (in alphabetical order by title):
The 17th Quadrennial Intergalactic Neo-Cultural Expo and Science Fair by Jeanne Kramer-Smyth The Adventure of the Brass Lamp by Margaret Curelas Arch Nemesis by Jamie Krakover The Babysitting Job: A Robot Repair Girl Adventure by Josh Pritchett The Case of the Missing Sherlock by Mary Fan Chasing the Copper Dragon by Karissa Laurel Circus in the Sky by Lisa Toohey Dangerous Territory by Holly Schofield The Experimental Bug – First Test by Jelani-Akin Parham Hack by Evangeline Jennings In a Whole New Light by Michelle Leonard The Last Android by Paige Daniels Let Androids Eat Cake by Meg Merriet The Maker’s Handbook by George Ebey The Non-Existence of Gravity by Steph Bennion Nova by Stephen Landry Our Very Respected and Always Benevolent Leader by Kay Dominguez Scilla’s Monster by Elisha Betts Skyris by A.A. Jankiewicz Sweet Emotion by Bryna Butler The Swiss Cheese Model by Eric Bakutis The Verne Shot by Brandon Draga ADD IT ON GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34197584-brave-new-girls?ac=1&from_search=true SIGN UP FOR THE RELEASE DAY MAILING LIST: http://eepurl.com/bgBmvD Paige Daniels and I are putting together a second volume of BRAVE NEW GIRLS! This collection will feature all new stories about teen girls doing techy things in sci-fi worlds. My contribution will be a space opera mystery featuring fledgling biomedical engineer Chevonne Watson and rogue science AI Sherlock.
Submissions are currently open! Deadline is January 16, 2017! Details here and submissions form here: http://bravenewgirls.weebly.com/submissions.html The target release date is August 2017. Stay tuned! |
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