Five Golden Names Preorder

The preorder for Five Golden Names is now up! This collection of 20 short and quirky fantasy stories releases in April 2026 and all proceeds go to charity in support of global literacy.

Blurb:

Not all that glitters is gold.
For the fifth time, a fairytale name generator inspired creativity in a diverse group of authors. From medieval kingdoms to futuristic worlds, this collection of clean fantasy stories will take you on a sparkly adventure where danger and fortune await.

Follow the ancient map to five islands filled with mystical riches. Join a young fae and his sidekicks searching for the golden dragon egg in an enchanted forest. Embark on the post-apocalyptic treasure hunt or travel into the past with the help of a coin to collect forbidden artifacts.

Root for the exiled prince to restore five golden corals and save the sea. Cheer the siblings on the pilgrimage to rescue their village and prove their worth. Sneak into a glittery fae masquerade where shiny slippers and hearts get lost. Catch a glimpse of the firebird as it feeds on golden apples.

Resolve the mystery behind disappearing names and memories or get spooked by the ghouls protecting treasure in the hunted house. Unlock a treasure box with a secret. Search for five golden rings. Watch the elven maid resist the golden greed and fulfill the prophecy. And much more.

Get ready to be dazzled by these unique tales from award-winning and up-and-coming authors.
All proceeds are donated to charity in support of reading and literacy.

Fairytale Book Fair

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?Fairytale Book Fair is now LIVE?‍♀️


Looking for some fairytale reads? DOZENS of Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, and mystery fairytales await you!


Head there now: https://maraki2311.wixsite.com/creativequill/book-fair


?This fair will run from September 1-30?

Astrid V.J.’s: The Siblings’ Tale Series on Sale Now

Aspiring, Part 1 of the Siblings’ Tale ebook $1.99 for Easter weekend (usual price $4.99)

2019 winner of Literary Classics gold award for fairytales and silver award for young adult fantasy.

At her mother’s death-bed Elisabeth learns that her mother’s illness is no accident and that her own life is in danger. Evil witches are plotting to take over the kingdom of Vendale.

All alone, naive and untrained, Elisabeth’s determination is all she has to confront her mother’s murderers as she discovers love at the same time. While Richard’s behaviour sends distracting mixed messages, Elisabeth finds herself stuck in limbo: she is treated like a child but is forced to make adult decisions.

Meanwhile, the witches’ plot spins a fateful web around her. Can Elisabeth succeed in the face of insurmountable odds?

Becoming, Part 2 of the Siblings’ Tale ebook $0.99 for Easter weekend (usual price $4.99)

Leaving behind all they know, Elisabeth and her brother, Edvard, flee beyond the mountains.

Elisabeth must break the mind-link her stepmother, Olivia, has forged or else the kingdom of Vendale will fall into ruin while the love of her life becomes a puppet to the witches’ coven.

In an attempt to force Elisabeth and Edvard to return, Olivia sends her magic after them, pursuing them with all the force of her power and transforming Edvard into a creature of the forest. Elisabeth succumbs to despair and Edvard sets out to find help.

He meets an unexpected deliverer, with whose help the siblings embark on a journey of discovery, learning about the forest and a world they hardly knew existed.

Can Elisabeth break the mind-link? Can Edvard overcome his prejudices? For the sake of Vendale and the home they fled, brother and sister must face their demons, rise to the occasion, and discover how to defeat the witches.

About The Author:

Astrid V.J. is an award-winning South African author, social anthropologist and transformational life coach. She started writing aged twelve and never looked back.

When she’s not reading or writing, you’ll find her playing crazy games with her two young children, doing crafts, playing music or taking a walk in the Swedish woods near where she lives.