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And there’s information and occasional news about my own books.
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The first adventure
Adventurous Lucy longs to be a world traveler, while cautious Dee plans to be a scientist. Since the disappearance of his archaeologist parents, Dee conducts alchemical experiments, hoping to produce gold to fund a search. When a flaming bird leads them to a hidden road, the lord of stone offers them a quest in return for information that could help Dee find his parents.
In a land full of magic, dragons, and demons, all they must do is befriend a young emperor—which would be a lot easier if he wasn’t a royal pain and an angry queen didn’t want him eliminated.
On the run with the entitled ruler in tow, Lucy and Dee must find a way home with a mysterious feather and a dragon-whisperer (who looks suspiciously like a hedgehog) their only means to stay safe.
The risky journey
Trapped and on the run!
Lucy and Dee are stranded in the magical world of Sericea with the young emperor Yidi as they flee his stepmother Xixi, the sorceress queen. Along their risky journey, developing talents and rumours of revolution challenge their resolve and friendship.
Dangers lurk around every corner, and if Lucy, Dee, and Yidi can’t face them together, their lives and the very fate of Sericea will be in peril.
The Paris Cooking School entwines the stories of three women.Gabi Picabea and Kate Evans are drawn to Sylvie Morel's cooking school in Paris for various reasons - both involve escaping an untenable situation back in Australia.