Young Adult Authors

In Shadows Amongst Roots, the eighth book of the Orisha series, alliances forged in secrecy face their greatest test as former palace servants navigate love, deception, and power struggles. While Efuna wrestles with the hidden truth of a royal heir, High Priestess Tengdana reveals her far-reaching control and Palola’s true identity. Amidst political intrigue and personal desires, characters must confront their pasts while King Olufe’s insatiable thirst for dominance threatens to unravel the delicate balance of the kingdom. In the shadows of the palace, deep-rooted secrets surface, ...

Are you a teenager suffering from acne or a parent of a teen who cannot shake it off? Have you tried various treatments and methods to try to rid your face of this blight? This book promises the cure you’ve been searching for! Most teenagers and young adults suffer from acne at some point. It seems that it is one of the rites of passage for young people to cope with and while the occasional spot is accepted, extreme cases can be unsightly and distressing for a young person to deal with.

A successful rancher - A woman desperate to save her sister - A man determined to destroy everything. Theresa's family is about to lose their home until a rich cattle rancher strikes a bargain with her. If she agrees to become a proxy bride, her sickly sister will be sent to Glenwood Springs, where she is able to get the care she needs. Theresa will do anything for her sister, even reluctantly agree to spy on her proxy husband. What she never expects is to fall in love with the man she is deceiving. Calvin Morris, adopted son of one of the largest cattle ranches in Texas, leaves home as a...

He's not crazy. Honest, he's not. He's just Wyatt. Wyatt the Mighty. Fifteen-year-old Wyatt has been sent to a treatment center for "disturbed youth". No one understands him. He wants nothing more than to escape from it all. And he does. Through a magic he doesn't understand, he finds himself in Hagion, a realm of fantastical creatures and immense wonder.

To millions of kids, the books they read are more than entertainment - they are mirrors to hold up to their own lives. And the creators of those books are more than just writers - they are mentors, confidants, friends, sometimes the only ones who understand. There is often an unspoken, unseen bond between an author and his or her readers. Dear Author brings this bond to light for the whole world to see and to celebrate. Many of today’s best-selling YA authors respond to this intimate mix of heartbreaking and heartwarming letters, giving a glimpse into the hearts of kids today.

Jun hates boy bands. They are disruptive in the classroom, annoying, have no talent, and are now affecting his role as class president. After a talk with his teacher, Jun must convince his best friend, Saki, to give up her obsession over Akatsuki, the particularly vexing boy band, or abdicate his class privileges. But his talk with Saki doesn’t go well. In his attempt to understand what all the fuss is about, Jun goes down the rabbit hole of Akatsuki, only to find another unusual fan of the boy band that has his classmates raving.

In a world where machines create most music, Alice Parsons is fed up, but what can she do? When she loses the only job she’s ever liked, she stumbles on a club that caters only to humans. She’s intrigued, and decides to inquire within. She discovers a group of rebels whose values align with her own. The president of MuseFam, the largest supplier of AI-generated music, takes an interest in the group of rebels and wants them stopped. When someone from Alice’s past reenters her life, suddenly her world is turned upside down, and she’s forced to come to terms with her situation.

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis." Enter an age of titans, dragons, and heroes. For thousands of years the ageless masters have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. When dragon clans rule with fire and terror, mortal enemies must set aside their differences and unite. In this fight war is not the greatest threat to civilization, extinction is. But is it too late for their kind? Is it too ...

Happy Smutmus Arlene is a paralegal at a large law firm. She has always noticed her boss Troy flirting with young pretty legal assistants. She never dreamed he would be interested in her because as Arlene puts it, “I’m a big girl.” But, Troy is interested. After all the indirect clues go unnoticed, Troy finally takes control and lays it on the line, in the office. This is the first, stand-alone story of TRUE STORY EROTICA AND ROMANCE in a new series. Each story is complete with an ending – not just a ‘first chapter’ or ‘to be continued.’ Although this story is graphic ...

Idi is about to discover his real name and Marcus continues to educate him, both in magic and self-confidence. All our loved characters are back, including the three witch clans, the Oracles, Absalom and Cassandra. Introduced for the first time is the adorable Goblin Fart Platoon, with Celestine and Bert leading them on their mission.

Enter a world of magic and destiny! In a realm where mystical forces hold sway, a young lady named Dragon Magician discovers she possesses the power to shape the fate of an enchanted forest. Dragon Magician embarks on a perilous journey, her path fraught with challenges and extraordinary encounters. During her quest, she meets Pythorn Temptus, a powerful dragon shifter who is running from his past, desperate to keep his true identity hidden. As they journey together, an undeniable bond forms between them, built on trust, secrets, and shared perils. Their adventure includes a thrilling ...

The eagerly awaited third installment in the riotous Tripp Diaries series. Written and read by one of the most entertaining children's narrators around, Stig Wemyss.

When Desta Cartwright moved, she thought she escaped all her baggage, except being blind. Now she's losing her job and has no reason to stay, till tall, dark and dangerous walks in. 300 years couldn't prepare Chess Cain for the effect this woman has on him. His new mantra? Losing control is not an option. But what if another vampire finds her all too alluring?

John Marsden has spent his adult life engaging with young minds - through both his award-winning, internationally bestselling young adult fiction and his work as one of Australia's most esteemed and experienced educators. As the founder and principal of two schools, John is at the coalface of education and a daily witness to the inevitable and yet still mysterious process of growing up.

A risky procedure can solve all of her problems. The price is humanity’s future… Shada Gray wasn’t lucky enough to be born into a family that can afford DNA edits. On the precipice of going pro, she’s devastated when a natural genetic mutation derails her sports career. With her sister’s financial future also uncertain, she accepts millions from the edited CEO of a genetic engineering firm and gives up control of her body. Trapped in her own mind, Shada discovers her “benefactor” has a shocking plan for the city’s unedited humans. But with no power to direct her own actions,...

Alone and hurt, Alice is trying to pick up the pieces after the world crumbles around her. New York is just emerging from a devastating technological meltdown, and the authorities are blaming Alice. Just when she is feeling she can survive, she is jettisoned into a world she doesn’t recognize and questions her reality.

After the AI Copyright Act is repealed, megacorporations such as MuseFam increase the production of AI-generated music more than ever before. Robot production kicks into top gear, and they manufacture thousands each day. Recent legislation requires owners of all-human clubs to accept all patrons, including robots. Outraged Alice Parsons unites several all-human club owners. Soon Alice finds herself in a plot to eliminate the MuseFam problem once and for all.

A short story about falling for someone unexpectedly while studying abroad.

Three young children, pit their wits in this exciting adventure. After witnessing a family tragedy, the three children are taken into an old orphanage, where they must engage in games of chance to try and win the Siscal stone. Why? Delve into this story to find out.

Can love conquer all? Fate and destiny prove true in a Native American legend as Crystal White takes a teaching position on a reservation, learns her heritage and finds that she is the link to the survival of her people when she falls in love with the handsome Jonny Black. When they are introduced through a mutual friend their true destinies abound and they must face the challenges their ancestors foretold. How much truth is in the legends and folklore? Can they survive apart? Crystal and Jonny begin their journey to discover their fate and each other.