Imagine you have made a secret promise that can lead you to an incredible treasure and an ancient power. But in order to fulfill that promise, you must defeat an age-old sect determined to claim the treasure and power themselves.
“Promise me you’ll find the journal and search for the treasure,” gasped Drew’s dying mother. “It’s your destiny.”
Three months later, three teenagers sat around a campfire roasting marshmallows. Drew Newman is just about to tell his friends a secret when a man steps out of the darkness. The man carries an old fashioned sword and wears a long, hooded cloak. He lifts Drew’s chin with his sword. “Where is it,” the man asks. “Where is the book?” Who is this man and what does he want?
This is the premise of Guardian, Katie Hines’ middle grade urban fantasy, soon to be released by 4RV Publishing.
http://www.4rvpublishingllc.com/
Katie Hines has been writing snippets here and there as long as she can remember. When in 8th grade, she wrote a short story called, “Underworld.” Then, in high school, she wrote several poems that were published in an anthology.
Marriage and raising two children contributed to putting away writing for a few years, but she came back to it while in her 40s. Since that time, she has been a contributing feature writer and columnist for a local newspaper, has written several features articles for another area newspaper, and wrote religious and humor articles for an online Catholic ezine.
Her short story, “My Name is Bib,” was published by the Loch Raven Review in October, 2008.
Finished with “Guardian,” Hines is currently working on another middle grade urban fantasy novel, as well as a couple of chapter books, and is extending “My Name is Bib” into a full young adult novel.
And be sure to check out Katie’s website,
http://katiehines.blogspot.com/
I know I’m looking forward to reading Katie’s soon-to-be released book.
I am so looking forward to Katie’s book. I’ve been watching the progress of this book for some time and absolutely know readers will love it.
Katie’s book sounds like a great read. Hopefully it will soon be available. I;m sure children will love it — and some adults, too.
Good post about Katie. Her book sounds quite interesting.
Cheers!
Harry
Always enjoy reading about Katie – she’s a fine author and blogger also. Nice job with this post.
The Old Silly
Once Katie’s book is out, I know people will enjoy reading it. I like Guardian, and I’m not a fantasy fan, or wasn’t until now.
I think most kids, from a young age, love fantasy stories; Guardian sounds wonderful.
Vivian, Thanks for helping us learn a bit more about Katie and her book.
Karen
I KNOW WHERE THE SECRET BOOK IS!! Not really. I’m anxious to find out. Good luck with your book, Guardian.
Great post! And a very interesting book to read. I love fantasy!
Good luck,
Liana
The more I read about Katie’s book Guardian the more it has made it to the number one list of my must reads. Best wishes for the release and your continued success!
Regards,
Donna M. McDine
Marketing Manager, SFC Magazine
SFC: Families Matter Blog
SFC Magazine Website
Thanks everyone, for the great comments, and thanks to this blog’s wonderful host! I’m looking forward to having that first copy in my hot little hands! Vivian is great to work with, as well as the rest of the 4RV family.
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