K.E. Barden
K E Barden is an independent author based in Brisbane. Her first book, The Gilded Mirror was written entirely on a mobile phone and the dent in her pinkie finger proves it. When she isn’t writing, you can usually find her spoiling her high maintenance cat, building fairy castles or comparing her real boyfriend with her book boyfriends.
Her books are a combination of fiction, romance and fantasy with the express intent of stealing you away from reality and creating characters that will become your entire personality.
You can find Kim on social media @ KEBardenAuthor
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I started writing when I realized I didn't want to grow up not believing in magic, or not believing in creatures everyone else said didn't exist. That being said, I have never seen a fairy, unicorn or dragon. I had a neighbour who swore they fed the leprechauns in their garden, but I never caug -
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L.J. Andrews
Writing is a beautiful thing.
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I consider myself blessed I'm able to do this for a living. I live for fantasy books as a reader and author. I adore books like An Ember in the Ashes, The Night Angel Trilogy, Harry Potter, The Great Library series...I could go on.
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V.B. Lacey
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H.M. Wolfe
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I am excited to announce that my debut novel, The Book Of Cin, will be released on September 14th, 2024.
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TF Johnson
TF Johnson spends her days in imaginary worlds swordfighting, defeating monsters, and talking with dragons.
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