I'm very excited to announce that my novel has made it to the semi-finals in Amazon's Breakthrough Novel Award contest! Seashell, Stork and Apple Tree is one of 25 books selected from about 10,000 entries. Finalists will be announced July 8. Prayers appreciated!!!
ABNA Publishers Weekly Review
Set in 1870 on and around Llanfair
Mountain, Pennsylvania, this delightful fantasy novel introduces the reader to
Clara and Maren, sisters adopted around the same time by a woman (“Auntie”)
known throughout the village for her cures. Maren came to Auntie in a conch
shell, while Clara arrived via stork. Now, at sixteen, Maren is slowly turning
into a mermaid, her fingers webbing and scales appearing on her sides. Clara
wants Auntie to cure Maren, but that is not an option. Auntie responds, “There
is no cure for being who you truly are.” As time passes, Maren’s body transforms
more rapidly; it becomes obvious that it is time for Maren to be taken to the
sea or she will die. Clara and a very close family friend, O’Neill, who also
happens to be the object of desire of both sisters, decide to take Maren
themselves. The story follows their adventure to the sea and the unexpected
perils they face on the journey as their caravan burns down and they are
“rescued” and then held captive by a group of traveling performers. This novel
is widely appealing: there are elements of fantasy, romance, and adventure
throughout. The book is a page-turner; the story pulls the reader in and the
dynamic characters and plot twists keep interest levels high. The author’s
writing style is very descriptive, helping the reader truly visualize the
sights, sounds, tastes, and adventures of the characters. A must
read.
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