Bøker av Effie Joe Stock

In the vast world of Rasa, not every creature is prophesied to save the world, but that doesn't mean they don't embark on their own adventures. Five vibrant stories tell of ordinary creatures who find their lives turned upside down by Rasa's possibilities and magic, including: A dragon-less tavern owner who struggles to find missing food while falling back in love with music and dealing with a lost lover hoping for a second chance.A Centaur Princess who escapes the temple palace for a day to follow her dream of visiting a bakery.The manager of a prolific dragon hatchery who rediscovers the delight of the rider and dragon bond when an unlikely Duvarharian shows up on her doorstep.The Legends of Rasa Volume One is a cozy, slice-of-life epic fantasy collection perfect for readers of Jenni Sauer, Ireen Chau, Legends and Lattes, and a Fellowship of Bakers and Magic.

In the vast world of Rasa, not every creature is prophesied to save the world, but that doesn't mean they don't embark on their own adventures. Five vibrant stories tell of ordinary creatures who find their lives turned upside down by Rasa's possibilities and magic, including:A dragon-less tavern owner who struggles to find missing food while falling back in love with music and dealing with a lost lover hoping for a second chance.A Centaur Princess who escapes the temple palace for a day to follow her dream of visiting a bakery.The manager of a prolific dragon hatchery who rediscovers the delight of the rider and dragon bond when an unlikely Duvarharian shows up on her doorstep.The Legends of Rasa Volume One is a cozy, slice-of-life epic fantasy collection perfect for readers of Jenni Sauer, Ireen Chau, Legends and Lattes, and a Fellowship of Bakers and Magic.

Welcome to the Dragon Bone Journal-a magazine where publishing dreams come true. From poetry about walking among graves and the innocence of children, to short stories about beings who walk the stars, a fortune teller brave enough to speak the truth, a somber apocalypse, and a goofy alien invasion, the 2024 Dragon Bone Journal has a vast collection of reading material by talented writers from all over the globe. Also included in the 2024 issue is over fifteen author resources, upcoming anthology and publication opportunities, interviews, and non-fiction articles on writing and publication.

Sacrifice Rock-a place of grief, of loneliness, of tearful goodbyes as a girl lays to rest her deceased pets. But in a forest as quiet and gentle as this, is she really alone after all? Is it truly a place of goodbyes?Bleached Reminders-left behind after death, often hated, precious memories left for those to come.The Soul-Filled Skulls of Epsie Rees-a witch born to a coven intolerant of the magicless. But she has a secret: she can see animal ghosts living in the skulls they once inhabited. But no one believes her. Will Epsie Rees find a way to prove to the coven that she is indeed a witch? Or will she and all her animal friends face certain doom?A collection for lovers of both animals and bones, Bleached Reminders will leave you contemplating the finality of death while also comforted by the warm love of beloved animals.

Turklet the turkey has always wanted a family of her own, but when she tries to hatch a nest of eggs, she is faced with many unforeseen difficulties including language barriers, adoption, racism, and prejudice against mixed/unconventional families. But with the help of Nic, the farm girl who raised her, and her dear friend Squeaky the duck, Turklet will discover that all of life's difficulties are not so daunting when dealt with patience and love.Written and illustrated by Effie Joe Stock (the farm girl herself), and based on a true story, Turklet, Squeaky, and the Seven Chicken Chicks brings to light some of the hardships of families in a fun, gentle way that is sure to spark love and acceptance into the hearts of young and old readers alike.

Duvarharia awaits. The past calls.The heir of two kingdoms faces her inheritance.Stephania is destined to rule the land of the dragon riders, Duvarharia, but when she stops in the Centaur tribe of Trans-Falls on her way to Duvarharia, her past snares her. As she lingers in her childhood home, a traitor, a brother, supernatural evil, a mentor, nightmares, and new friends remind her of who she was while also urging her to move forward. While Stephania fights between her memories and destiny, she also battles the darkness growing in the land and her soul. When loss threatens to shatter her, will Stephania remain behind the mask of her past, fall victim to the darkness, or step forward to inherit her destiny?Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, The Inheritance Cycle, The Chronicles of Narnia, Shadow and Bone, and Game of Thrones.

A future foreseen. A past forgotten. The savior child of the Dragon Prophecy is born.Adopted by Centaurs, then forsaken by humans, Stephania longs for a place to belong, but home keeps slipping away as fragmented memories. Those disturbing memories relentlessly haunt her, and the hometown where she has never felt welcome stands against her.When Stephania seeks an escape, she unwittingly begins a journey of self-discovery, and her long thought forgotten memories, shape-shifting demons, a lyre surrounded by dangerous magic, and newfound lies emerge as threats that may break her or finally lead her to her true home.Will Stephania be able to put aside her hate and pain to accept who she truly is? Or will she let it drag her and all of Duvarharia to its doom?Perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, The Inheritance Cycle, The Chronicles of Narnia, Shadow and Bone, and Game of Thrones.

Duvarharia awaits. The past calls.The heir of two kingdoms faces her inheritance.Stephania is destined to rule the land of the dragon riders, Duvarharia, but when she stops in the Centaur tribe of Trans-Falls on her way to Duvarharia, her past snares her. As she lingers in her childhood home, a traitor, a brother, supernatural evil, a mentor, nightmares, and new friends remind her of who she was while also urging her to move forward. While Stephania fights between her memories and destiny, she also battles the darkness growing in the land and her soul. When loss threatens to shatter her, will Stephania remain behind the mask of her past, fall victim to the darkness, or step forward to inherit her destiny?

A future foreseen. A past forgotten.The savior child of the Dragon Prophecy is born.Adopted by Centaurs, then forsaken by humans, Stephania longs for a place to belong, but home keeps slipping away as fragmented memories. Those disturbing memories relentlessly haunt her, and the hometown where she has never felt welcome stands against her.When Stephania seeks an escape, she unwittingly begins a journey of self-discovery, and her long thought forgotten memories, shape-shifting demons, a lyre surrounded by dangerous magic, and newfound lies emerge as threats that may break her or finally lead her to her true home.Will Stephania be able to put aside her hate and pain to accept who she truly is? Or will she let it drag her and all of Duvarharia to its doom?

Aphotic:Devoid of light. A depth beyond comprehension.Everything that stands in the lightAlso has a side that stands in the darkness.Love is no exception.¿Love is often depicted as light, joyful, fun, exciting, carefree ...But there is also a darker side to love-a deeper, frightening, desperate, tragic side.Dare to dive deep into this raw, emotional collection of short stories, prose, and poems which strives to expose the lightless side of tragedy, heartbreak, desperation, and love.From the love of gods and goddesses to mortals who fell in love with death to the love forbidden between commoners. From pure sweet romance gone astray to villains who loved the hero.An actress no longer acting she's in love, a phoenix whose lover gives everything to be with her reborn, a villain who burned the world so his love could be the hero, two immortals who give up everything to live and love, a lonely queen whose touch turns loved ones to ice, a romantic moment re-lived and lost in gold paint. Promises made and promises broken.Some fall in love.And some fall out.After all, ... all's fair in aphotic love ...