My debut novel, The Raven Moonstone, has many layers. On the surface, my book is a wacky tale about accidental magic. Yet, if you take a deeper dive, you’ll discover the positive nuggets. Essentially, it’s about family relationships and the undeniable power of forgiveness.

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After I retired from a career in Information Technology, my husband and I began on a grand adventure exploring the back roads of America. For over five hundred days, we lived in a Transit van named ‘Vanimal’. Together, we visited thirty-eight states, saw incredible sites, and met fascinating people. All the while, the thought of writing a story to capture the magic of our journey lingered. The freedom of wandering and the solitude of the desert fueled my imagination. When I set my mind to the task, the characters jumped off the page, and The Raven Moonstone was born.

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Initially, I wrote The Raven Moonstone for my grandson. I intended to impart words of wisdom cloaked in a world of magical misadventures. But my son encouraged me to publish. So, in a leap of faith, I forced myself to leave my comfort zone and enter the world of self-publishing. The vulnerability of sharing my writing is difficult to describe, but here's my link anyway: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMZD2S2M

Nevertheless, I’m proud of my story, The Raven Moonstone, and if my novel encourages young readers to read, I’ll consider my work a success. I hope readers of all ages enjoy the magical journey and connect with my eclectic cast of characters.

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While my target audience is upper-middle-grade/young adults, many bookworms of a ‘certain age’ also like my book. It’s a clean coming-of-age story with no profanity or vulgarity. The Raven Moonstone is a thrilling fantasy adventure full of twists and turns, spills and thrills, with a creepy, humorous vibe. The main character, Noah, is in over his head in more ways than one, with consequences to his actions that are impossible to ignore. When he stumbles into the mystical realm of magic, the discovery of family secrets has him reeling. He must deal with his negative emotions and overcome unbelievable obstacles.

I hope you enjoy the story, and if you do, please leave a kind review.

Peace and respect ~ VJ Garske