Stories, through a fantastic lens
ANGELICA R. JACKSON
FICTION
Angelica R. Jackson is a freelance writer with numerous articles published (many feature her photographs as well), and also writes award-winning fiction for young adults, middle grade readers, and picture book fans.
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Stay, Girl
A Novel
ISBNs:
Paperback: 979-8-9862721-3-9
Ebook: 979-8-9862721-4-6
Audio: 979-8-9862721-5-3
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Who rescued who? In California’s Central Valley in 1953, the love of a neglected dog helps an abused girl find healing, and the caring family she never had.
Bet Carter’s stepfather is a conman with a history of violence, and he’s trying to force thirteen-year-old Bet into that life, too. His controlling ways make Bet’s world smaller every day, until the death of her ailing mother gives the girl an opportunity to flee to her Uncle Earl’s.
Bet only planned a quick stopover in Amberfields, but after her uncle welcomes her into his home, she keeps finding excuses to stay. Bet wants to help Uncle Earl’s foster dog, Penny, learn to trust again—but how can the girl mend Penny’s spirit when her own is so broken?
Joining a hilarious prank war with her new friend Georgie goes a long way to making Bet feel at home in Amberfields. As Bet’s emotional armor softens, along with her reasons to leave, she finally allows herself to dream bigger.
This heartfelt coming-of-age story will have you cheering for a girl whose determination and optimism help her rediscover the healing power of love.
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Crow's Rest
Faerie Crossed Book 1
ISBNs:
Paperback: 978-0-9987214-1-5
Ebook: 978-0-9987214-2-2
Audio: 978-0-9987214-3-9
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Avery Flynn arrives for a visit at her Uncle Tam's, eager to rekindle her summertime romance with her crush-next-door, Daniel.
But Daniel’s not the sweet, neurotic guy she remembers, and she wonders if this is her Daniel at all. Or if someone—some thing—has taken his place.
Her quest to find the real Daniel, and get him back, plunges Avery into a world of Fae and changelings, where creatures swap bodies like humans change their socks, and magic lives much closer to home than she ever imagined.
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PRAISE FOR CROW'S REST:
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"A haunted castle (one everybody knows), a clash between realities, changelings, fairies and teenage hormones make for a combustible tale that is just beginning. If you love fantasy and characters who continue through a series of books, you’re going to enjoy Angelica R. Jackson’s young adult fantasy adventure series, Faerie Crossed."--Mountain Democrat
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"The story has a timeless quality about it, mixed with a connection to history, mythology, and fairy tales, and it includes themes of magic, romance, friendship, and family. Jackson has delightful and often flirty humor woven into a story of courage, adventure, love, secrets, and strength."--San Francisco Book Review
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Merlin's Stronghold
Faerie Crossed Book 2
ISBNs:
Paperback: 978-0-9987214-4-6
Ebook: 978-0-9987214-5-3
Audiobook: 978-0-9987214-6-0
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Just when Avery Flynn thinks she’s gaining some control over her magic, the Border between Faerie and the human world collapses in a catastrophic explosion. With waves of wild magic laying waste to Fae and human territories, the blame falls on Avery and her fiery temper.
Clearing her name will mean staying ahead of the grim Wild Huntsman on her trail, and convincing Merlin, the original embodiment of wild magic, to help before the devastation becomes permanent.
But as allies and enemies alike try to force their own agendas on her, trust does not come easily to Avery. She’ll need to set aside her doubts and accept that she can’t do this alone—before it’s too late for both worlds.
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PRAISE FOR MERLIN'S STRONGHOLD
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"This fast-paced and smooth-flowing story will have readers holding onto the edge of their seats throughout, with lots of thrilling suspense, wicked magic and witty dialogue. The characters are strong and compelling, with the heroine having a fun, snarky attitude that will delight readers and make them chuckle."--E.L Hurley, InD'tale Magazine
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Spellmeet
Faerie Crossed Book 3
ISBNs:
Paperback: 978-0-9987214-7-7
Ebook: 978-0-9987214-8-4
Audiobook: 978-0-9987214-9-1
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Faerie and the human world may have survived near-annihilation, but that doesn’t mean everything is flowers and singalongs for the residents of the now-combined lands.
Humans are coming to terms with finding chunks of a realm they didn’t know existed dumped into their neighborhoods, plus the Fae Court is a bloody battleground for wannabe ruling families. Dropped in the middle of the chaos is Spellmeet, a Wild-West border town where refugees and opportunists try to make a living despite unstable magic and technology.
The only thing all the survivors agree on is that the fugitive Avery Flynn should pay for her part in the worlds’ devastation—which will make it that much harder for Avery and Lonan to come out of hiding and find the next Sovereign, like they promised Queen Maeve.
Meanwhile, a Fae princess named Brynn flees an arranged marriage and discovers that the unique powers that got her shunned in Faerie make her a hot commodity in Spellmeet. Too bad her toxic family can’t stand that she’s leaving them behind…
Told in dual points-of-view, this conclusion to the Faerie Crossed series answers the question, “What if it’s not all about Avery?”
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PRAISE FOR SPELLMEET
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"There is drama, betrayal, wild magic and mayhem. Can resilience and perseverance prevail? Are the ties of acceptance, friendship and love strong enough to turn the tide of selfishness and deceit?
This is another well-written installment with interesting characters and colorful world making. An entertaining read that leaves you wanting more."--MaD on Amazon.com
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A Compendium of the Faer Folke
A field guide to the Fae and how to survive them
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The town of Crow's Rest may have a California zip code, but it shares a weakening border with Faerie--and Fae forces are making a move into our world.
Good thing there are references like A Compendium of the Faer Folke to help prepare all of us for the coming Faeriepocalypse.
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