Cover Reveal: THE WORD CHANGERS

Dear imps, I am very excited to be introducing a new author and fantasy novel to you today. I have read little bits and pieces of Ashlee Willis's work, and let me tell you . . . she writes some beautiful prose! I think you are going to enjoy her upcoming debut novel (releasing this summer). It looks like a story that will resonate with all of you. And guess what! She's offering a giveaway at the end of this post, so be sure to check that out.

But first, here's a little about the author herself:

Ashlee Willis has a passion for three things: God, family, and books, and is happiest when all three can be enjoyed together.  Ashlee graduated from Central Christian College of the Bible with a Bachelor of Science in Christian Education. She divides her time chiefly between homeschooling her young son, reading about fantasy worlds she wishes she could visit, and dreaming up fantasy worlds of her own to write about.  Ashlee lives in the heart of Missouri with her husband, son, and cat, where she is busily at work on her next book, also a fantasy for young adults.

You can visit her blog here: Ashlee Willis.

Are you ready too see her cover? Here you go!

The Word Changers

Her parents’ marriage is falling apart. Fifteen-year-old Posy feels her life is falling apart with it. Retreating to an old library down the street, she selects a mysterious book in a secluded corner and is magically drawn into its story...

Posy finds herself in a kingdom ruled by a cruel and manipulative king and queen who have attempted to usurp the role that belongs only to the Author of their story. The princess has fled and the kingdom is teetering toward rebellion. Posy is joined by the Prince Kyran as they fight alongside the characters of the story against their slavery to the Plot.

Posy and the prince search beyond the borders of the story for the runaway princess. They visit mysterious places, face horrifying monsters, and fight fierce battles. They make both friends and enemies as their journey leads them into many dangers. But some of the worst dangers, Posy soon finds, lie deep within her own heart.

Now Posy must find the courage and forgiveness needed to save the story and, most important, heal the heartache she knew in her own world.

Coming June 23, 2014

Here's a quick word from Ashlee herself:

Inspiration

I remember walking the dark, narrow aisles of my old small-town library as a child. Sometimes I would put my eye to a gap between the books lining the shelf, and peer into the dusky shadows beyond. My eye would see … nothing more than the back panel of the shelf, or occasionally the startled face of the person in the next aisle. But my imagination would see so much more. I would pretend I could see other worlds – the very worlds to be found in the books surrounding me, both the ones I had read and the ones I had yet to discover.

I believe that’s where my true inspiration for The Word Changers began, all those long years ago. You might even say that’s where my inspiration came from for every story I’ve ever written. Because that’s why we read books, isn’t it? To discover new worlds, new ideas, new people and places and even new sorrows and joys?

In The Word Changers, I let Posy, the main character, live out the dream I’ve always had. But she didn’t just peek into the world of a book – I pushed her right over the edge and into the world itself. Poor Posy – she thought she was escaping from the hardships in her life, but she only jumped into even greater ones! Most of us know, though, that it’s difficult to find wisdom, forgiveness, compassion, and even love, without experiencing trials first. That’s a lesson I have learned over and over again since those days when I saw my imaginary worlds through the library book shelves. The Word Changers is Posy’s journey to discover this, among many other things, for herself.

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Thank you for sharing, Ashlee! I look forward to featuring you again when The Word Changers releases this summer.

So what do you think, dear imps? Aren't you excited for this story? What a perfect premise for all the fantasy book lovers among us! Do take a moment to enter this giveaway and possibly win yourself a copy of The Word Changers (which you'll receive this summer after its release). And be sure to congratulate Ashlee on her debut!

 

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