September 7, 2023 – M.C.V. EGAN ❧Defining Ways❧

Rise of Dresca

Published on September 7, 2023August 24, 2023 by mariacatalinaegan2 Comments

The Draemeir Chronicle Book 1

by Tim McKay

Genre: YA Dark Fantasy Horror

What evil intended to harm you… … can become something far more terrible.

Rise of Dresca

The Draemeir Chronicle Book 1

by Tim McKay

Genre: YA Dark Fantasy Horror

From the pits of an ancient darkness, a new power is rising.

Ceremai has fallen.

After a decade of struggle for independence, a fledgling nation collapses under the unrelenting force of invasion.

Join an unlikely band of allies on a journey beset by shadow and intrigue, pulled by the strings of fate to the source of a new evil.

A lord’s daughter turns assassin. An orphan girl discovers her power. A captain plots in vain.

And the last soldier of Ceremai finds his destiny.

Witness the dawn of a new age, and learn if what evil intended for harm…

… can become something far more terrible.

Rise of Dresca is the first book of the Draemeir Chronicle.

Enter a world where evil parasitizes the meek and arrogant alike. Where limitless power and knowledge can be yours for a price, not of your soul, but of your mind, your will, and your resolve to be free.

In the land of Naevoroth, a new power is rising.

And it’s yours for the taking.

Action-packed and filled with a healthy dose of magic, mayhem, and fantastical lore, Rise of Dresca is a phenomenal start to what promises to be a riveting epic fantasy series.
– Pikasho Deka from Readers’ Favorite

IF you are looking for a relentless, action, rage-filled dark fantasy book, then look no further than “Rise of Dresca”. WOW! This is bestselling material right here!
– Julio Carlos at Scribble’s Worth Book Reviews

Rise of Dresca by Tim McKay is a spellbinding journey into the heart of a mesmerizing monster-filled fantasy realm. Seamlessly blending captivating storytelling with vivid world-building, this teen and YA monster fantasy will have readers utterly entranced from the very first page.
– Demetria Head for A Look Inside Book Reviews

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Tim McKay is a writer, editor, and marketer from Ottawa, Canada. He used to be a pastor, still cares about good and evil, and still strives to create meaningful experiences for others. He has degrees in history, theology, and public policy, along with a diploma in professional writing, but likes nothing more than hiking in the woods, running along the Rideau Canal, and connecting with the people he loves. Oh, and reading a good book.

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My Unexpected Life by Jennifer Gasner

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Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis

Memoir

Date Published: September 7, 2023

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

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Jennifer Gasner is seventeen when her dreams are shattered overnight. Receiving a diagnosis of Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic neuromuscular disease, means she must prepare herself for a life of loss. When she starts college, she can still walk on her own, but as her disease progresses, she spirals further into sadness, denial, and alienation. She turns to alcohol and a toxic relationship to distract her from what she refuses to accept—that her body, her self-esteem, and her hope for her future are failing.

When Jennifer develops a friendship with rock star Dave Matthews, her outlook changes. She begins to understand that using a wheelchair doesn’t mean her life is over. In fact, when she discovers disability culture, she realizes it’s not her body that needs to be fixed but her assumptions about being disabled.

In her captivating memoir, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis, Jennifer invites you into her world, where she must learn to view her changing body with compassion and choose gratitude over anger as she finds strength and acceptance in a whole new way of moving through life.

About the Author

Jennifer Gasner received her BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and her MS in recreation from Western Illinois University. Her work with Independent Living Centers enabled her to learn about various disability programs throughout the country and ignited her passion for disability culture. She relocated to San Diego, California, on her own at the age of twenty-eight.

As a mentor for What’s Next, a program for youth with disabilities, and as co-chair of UC San Diego’s Staff Association for staff with disabilities, Jennifer solidified her role in the San Diego disability community. In 2020, Jennifer became an ambassador for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), raising awareness about Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA). She participated in Rare Across America, meeting with legislators to discuss laws affecting more than 25 million Americans living with one or more rare diseases.

Jennifer is a member of the San Diego Memoir Writers Association, and her writing has been published in Shaking the Tree, volumes 3 and 4. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, movies, and traveling. She lives with her boyfriend Gregory and their dog. My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis is her first book.

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Kayaking by Tanya Kornienko

Published on September 7, 2023September 3, 2023 by mariacatalinaeganLeave a comment

Children’s Book

Date Published: June 2023

Discover the magic of kayaking as you embark on an unforgettable adventure down the winding waters of the Dnipro River!

Join us on an exhilarating journey through the pages of this beautifully illustrated children’s book, where kayaking is not just a sport but a thrilling activity that unveils the wonders of nature. This story takes young readers on a captivating tour of Kyiv, Ukraine’s scenic landscapes, where wildlife reigns supreme, and hidden treasures await those brave enough to venture forth.

Prepare to dive into the enchanting world of kayaking and ignite your child’s sense of wonder and curiosity. With stunning illustrations capturing the essence of Kyiv’s Dnipro River, this book promises to be a cherished addition to your child’s library.

Calling all young explorers! Grab your paddles and join us on this epic quest, where your imagination will flow with every stroke of the paddle. Order your copy now and set sail on an adventure of a lifetime!

About the Author

Tanya Kornienko is illustrator from Kyiv Ukraine. She arrived to Madrid in March of 2022 because of the war in Ukraine. She works remotely from Spain as a children’s book sales manager at Egmont Ukraine Publishing House, and at the same time she is creating illustrations. Her childrens book about Kayaking in Kyiv was created before war, but only now she was able to publish it at Amazon. Simultaneously she also worked on another projects and created Kayaking Coloring book. Her personal art project called @TanyaKornienkoArt. There she shares her illustrations about war in Ukraine, her series of portrait Ukrainian female artists. With this project she currently has an exhibition at a museum in Ukraine.

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