{{contact.first_name}} How do you like your YA Fantasy?
Dec 06, 2021 9:07 pm
YA Fantasy is a broad category
When I first decided to write fantasy, I had no idea what the traditional publishers looked for in books. I had a brother-in-law that published a YA Fantasy book and loved the pace of YA vs Epic Fantasy. I like my adventures to keep moving. I loved the Harry Potter series, but some of the later books seemed to slow down, mired in teenage angst. I could see it creating tension for the characters, but for me, it was too laborious. I loved the action, the magic, the creatures.
When I set out writing, I wanted to throw Agnes, my heroine, into new worlds, different kinds of magic, creatures that were both traditional (like dragons, I love dragons) and new, and magical worlds. I've also loved science and couldn't leave it out. So Agnes became a smart teen with an ability to stand firmly on science and magical ground.
Of course, she is very new to magic. And no one on her earth could train her. She had to set out on adventures to learn and grow her magic.
Now, I'm going to be honest with you. Romance isn't something that comes naturally to me. And the idea of sweet teenage, slow-burn romance appealed to me. I wanted to create stories similar to Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, The Chronicles of Narnia, where teens faced inner (and outer) demons that many teens face today, without putting them into situations that would embarrass me and other like-minded moms.
Could a story be great without the steamy romance? I believed it could. And here we have an award-winning series that hits that niche.
So, what do you like in your Fantasy books? Is there room for high-paced adventure without steamy romance?
And happy holidays, however you choose to celebrate!
Supporting other authors
Here are some giveaways and sales that I have entered to promote my books. Just a word of caution... I have not read these and cannot vouch for content. While I try and swap with clean ya fantasy authors, there are all kinds of genres and heat levels that you'll have to decide for yourself.
Feature Fantasy book
Could Sam Forrester really be a descendant of immortal beings? Follow Sam as he discovers new worlds, ancient Dark beings, and dragons.
THE DARKNESS IS RISING... and Sam Forrester is caught in the middle. Abandoned by his foster parents at age fifteen, Sam is sent to a remote town to live with a grandfather he barely knows. He meets some unlikely people with an unusual secret... they are the descendants of immortal beings. Sam’s new friends lead him to their home, the land of Lior, where the Descendants of the Light have been battling the forces of Darkness for thousands of years. Sam and his friends soon discover there is a plot brewing in the darkest reaches of Lior that will not only change Sam’s own destiny, but also threaten the future of both worlds. Follow Sam as he uncovers the mystery of the Watcher Key.
The Watcher Key is Book #1 of the Descendants of Light Series:Book #1 The Watcher KeyBook #2 The Watcher Tower
Ends 12/31
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Ends 12/31
Follow some amazing authors on social media and enter to win hardback print copies of Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff, Trickster’s Choice by Tamora Pierce, and Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo + a $50 Amazon gift card!
Ends 12/12
Subscribe to today’s bestselling authors for a chance to win print copies of The Wrath and the Dawn by Renée Ahdieh, Fawkes by Nadine Brandes, Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, plus a Lord of the Rings journal and travel mug, Remus Lupin candle, The Way of Kings enamel pin, Medusa sticker, and an Addie LaRue double-sided bookmark.
Ends 12/22
Subscribe to today’s bestselling authors for a chance to win the 3-book paperback box set of Mistborn, and books 1-3 of The Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson, plus the official Mistborn adventure game, Vin Mistborn art print, ”Airsick Lowlander” sticker, Mistborn candle, doomslug socks, and Sanderson quote spiral journal.
Rise of the Earthborn
The race of men are Earth's Keepers but Fallen Ones usurp their place and rule as gods.
Left alone by her mother's death, Sambeth escapes the corrupt city of Arca only to land straight in the middle of a Sacrifice held deep in the forest. Saving a highborn girl from the designs of angelic hybrid, Altor, Sambeth also falls afoul of the fallen angel, Proximus.
But the peril of mankind fades in importance as Sambeth struggles with the horrifying possibility that she is of the evil angelic bloodline herself, keeping her from the arms of Sem forever.
The prophecy of salvation and doom rests upon one hidden family but will they accept Sambeth or will she once again be alone?
Purchase the paperback or download the ebook to begin the fascinating story of corrupt Nephilim seeking to conquer Earth.
★★Mana Harvest★★
Sword to Ploughshare Farming GameLit
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For the last 20 years Cid has served the realm as a city guard.
One thing has driven him forward. A suggestion by a friend.
His eventual pension and what he plans to do with it.
A purchase.
Specifically in the village of Haven and the plot of land reserved by the Kingdom.
After a lifetime of fights and scuffles, its time for something new.
Time to be...
A farmer
Pick up a copy of "Mana Harvest" and enjoy the read!
Happy reading!
Cami
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Cami Murdock Jensen
