Alexandra is a young adult fantasy and science fiction author. Growing up in rural California she pursued creative writing at a young age. She credits much of her imagination to the childhood costumes and wide open space she grew up with.
In high school, Alexandra was tutored by an old Russian playwright who taught her the intricate art of plot twists, drama, and conflict. Then she emphasized creative writing in college for her BA degree.
Alexandra has a heart for young adults and hopes her stories will inspire her readers to live out their own grand adventures.
Writing adventure fiction, much of her work has a historical twist even her fantasy pieces. She especially enjoys incorporating her knowledge of costume design in her novels.
Alexandra and her husband have been happily married for twelve years and now reside in Kentucky with their two young children. She juggled home life with the epic adventures her characters endure, and sourdough backing, and would like to learn calligraphy someday.
Alexandra is a young adult fantasy and science fiction author. Growing up in rural California she pursued creative writing at a young age. She credits much of her imagination to the childhood costumes and wide open space she grew up with.
In high school, Alexandra was tutored by an old Russian playwright who taught her the intricate art of plot twists, drama, and conflict. Then she emphasized creative writing in college for her BA degree.
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My co-author, Makayla Nielson, and I are thrilled to announce that Jumpmaster Press is set to publish our book, Chimera’s Blood. As we dive into the editing process, we encourage you to stay tuned for the release date and enjoy a variety of exciting story extras along the way. Get ready for an incredible journey!
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I stuck my hand in my pocket, running my thumb across the coarse paper of the Letter. The most important Letter I had ever received.
I pulled it out of my pocket and stared at it. Was it possible to get this framed? It was already starting to show signs of wear. After all, I had read it at least hundreds of times in the past day.
I unfolded it and read it. Again.
-Headmaster Stephen Cunningham
-3958 West Magick Lane
Dear John Smyth,
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Arien blinked.
That wasn’t a particularly odd thing to do, if you’re a human being that is. Rather, it was what Arien saw after blinking that he found to be odd.
An empty hallway, lockers lining the walls and bland, colorless lights hanging above reflecting dimly on polished tiled flooring. Despite their harsh brightness, they seemed to cast shadows in odd places - somehow too bright and too dim at the same time.
But this place wasn’t strange. In fact, Arien knew exactly where he was. This was...