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I’m Yvonne, a fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi writer.

My goal is to transport you into a world of adventure, magic, and courage—and recommend books that do the same.

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Your Passport to 5 Magical Young Adult Fantasy Realms

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5 Magical YA Fantasy Realms

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Science Fiction | Short Story

Rust Ship

“We’ll hijack the ship and fly it back,” said Zufi. “It’s the only way to get home.” Alika stared at him, her eyes wide and white in the half dark. The two of them huddled side by side, bracing their…

Fiction | Short Story

Café & Coats

ronica as she rushed by with a slice of carrot cake. “Beautiful day, isn’t it?” Zeke commented to the bar-stool population-at-large. He tamped grounds into the portafilter, locked it into place, and pulled a shot.

Experimental | Short Story

The Maze

Wind blew along the corridors, crackling with heat. It snuck moisture from the bricks. In its wake it left the crinkled skeletons of once-green ivy. A girl stumbled along with the wind. Tears and snot wet her cheeks and upper lip, transforming into salt-crusted trails as the wind dried them.

Childhood | Poetry

Nicole Dying

A sudden car trip in the dark.
Your blue hands
curled in the coffin.

Reviews | Writing Nook

The Goblin Emperor Review

I first came across The Goblin Emperor on a list of Hopepunk Fantasy novels. My curiosity was piqued enough to put a hold on it. And wow! My entire Saturday was consumed by it. Despite the initial culture shock of…

Fantasy | Short Story

Rapscallion

Pirate Oliver stood at the helm of the Rapscallion, wind ruffling through his fine brown hair and fake beard. Standing on a barrel beside him, squat, pink, and wearing an eyepatch, was his talking pig Fortingras.