Moonbird Flies!

Through Silver Finch Press, I’m continuing to publish my works created over the last ten years. Today, Moonbird debuts!

Here’s the skinny:

In a future frozen world where survival is uncertain, trust may be the greatest risk of all.

She has spent her entire life on the sea, living in a canoe among drifting ice, where land is feared and the people who walk upon it are enemies. He has never known any world but the frozen shore.

When suddenly thrown together in a fragile canoe, both burn with disgust and doubt for the other. Yet with violent storms, towering icebergs, starvation, and relentless cold closing in, survival may depend on an impossible alliance.

Moonbird is a gripping dystopian, YA survival adventure where the icy sea tests courage, prejudice, and the strength of the human heart.

“Grover’s world building is flawless and enchanting.” Firstborn, School Library Journal

I’m excited to share this tight, raw, dystopian YA novel with you. I really wanted to create a character who had been stripped of any awareness of her value and worth from birth. Next, I aimed to find a way for her to discover those innate qualities within herself. During my research, I was amazed to find cultures in the past who spent their entire lives in canoes. This way of life provided the constrained, limited setting for my story problem.

My agent at Curtis Brown, Ltd. always said Moonbird was like The Blue Lagoon meets Clan of the Cave Bear. I’ll add: meets Island of the Blue Dolphins. I think it’s immediate and intense. Get ready for a graphic rendition of life at sea. I do have to say, I am a vegetarian!

Thanks so much for supporting my writing. Please, share, rate, and review as it makes all the difference in our current publishing situation. I hope you are fascinated with Moonbird! See you soon with a new middle grade release!

BookDNA and THE FIRSTBORN CYCLE Recommends!

 

I have a new list of recommends over at BookDNA for you! The list is really what informed THE FIRSTBORN CYCLE. All of the novels would be considered foundational fantasy series for female empowerment. It was super fun compiling this collection for readers. I hope you enjoy it as you are finishing Tia's story. And then you might revisit these classics, as well. I'm sure you'll see the impact they have had on my work. 

Overall, BookDNA is a wonderful resource for readers. There you'll find authors recommending similar books to their own which you can then devour. It's a great site supporting authors and readers alike. Thanks, Ben Fox and your entire team! Well done! 

Happy reading everyone! 

The Adventures of Somebody!

Things are popping at Silver Finch Press. Very soon I’ll have a stand-alone YA novel to celebrate, however, right now, I’d love to introduce you to the humorous, middle grade, fantasy novel, The Adventures of Somebody, by debut author, Emily Kay Griebenow.

Fairy tales have Prince Charming.

This story has Somebody.

And Everybody.

Setting off on their sort-of-noble quest, the two heroes encounter dangers beyond all belief and perils beyond all probability. Plus, they confront some really disgusting stuff, including slimy gunk, the Great Glob of Pride, and even—gasp—true love! Laugh-out-loud moments will keep readers turning pages long past bedtime.

Fast-paced and bursting with clever wordplay, this fantasy adventure is perfect for readers ages 9–13 (and adults looking to giggle). If Abbott and Costello wrote Monty Python and the Holy Grail for kids, it might look something like this.

Who is the author, Emily Kay Griebenow?

As a field specialist, Emily Kay Griebenow led groups of struggling 18-28 year olds through backcountry adventure activities. Now as a WEMT and Wilderness Medical Instructor, she teaches fast paced courses in wilderness first aid to adult learners, empowering them to get outside while keeping their friends and family members safe.

Emily is a passionate creator of resources and communities to connect people through story. She also hikes, reads, writes, gardens, and DMs some excellent D&D adventures, (acclaimed critically).

I’ve had my eye on this manuscript for years, and it recently came available for publication. Get ready to snicker, whether you are an adult or middle grade reader. Griebenow’s debut will delight!

After you finish the novel, you can join me in eagerly waiting for her next release. Only Dude, The Prophet, has an inkling of when that might be, so for now: relish, laugh outright, reread, and share The Adventures of Somebody with everybody! Then rate and review. It really helps!