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Yvonne McArthur

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.

Why? Because stories inspire me to be braver, try new things, and put myself in others’ shoes. When I moved far away from home, stories helped me connect to the people and places I encountered. Learn more about me.

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Your Passport to 5 Magical Young Adult Fantasy Realms

Do you ever endlessly scroll through your library app (or wander through a bookstore) at a loss for what to read next? Well, scroll no more. I’ve got your back—er book suggestions right here. Sign up to my email list to get 5 fantasy series recommendations (plus other great wordy stuff).

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A knotted rope on a boat gunnel
Experimental | Short Story
Unmoored

I’d woken up exhausted. My bed was a rumpled mass of sheets and popcorn crumbs and melted smarties. I hauled myself upright, stumbled against the dresser, and stared bleary-eyed at my reflection. The man who looked back at me was a stranger, cut, stitched, wrenched to life like some unholy Frankenstein. I laughed. The sound gurgled from my throat, bounced like a hyena over the walls, and died when it saw the wedding ring.

The image is of a book cover with a black, blocky landscape cut-through the center. Golden cannons, trees, buildings, and the figure of two women are positioned throughout. The background is a cloudy gray. The title reads: The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
Reviews | Writing Nook
The Queen of Attolia Book Review

If you’re trying to decide whether or not to read The Queen of Attolia, you’re in the right place. I LOVE this book. It is one of my all-time favorites. But whether or not you will like it remains to…

"Fire Breathing Dragon" photo by photographingtravis CC BY 2.0
Fantasy | Short Story
Dragon’s Liar

The young dragon Aeeilrv charged out of his parents’ cave, tripped over a mammoth skull, and plunged nose-first over the edge of the cliff. “Eeaagh!” he screeched. Fire burst from his nostrils, hit the upward moving air, and spewed straight back into his eyeballs. He twisted and tumbled, not remembering to open his wings until seconds before he slammed into the ground.

"Mar de antenas" photo by mermadon_1967 CC BY-SA 2.0
Experimental | Short Story
Eevy Menkos

Eevy Menkos licked her finger and jabbed it skyward. Her tongue flicked between her lips. Her eyes narrowed in concentration. Then she yipped, kicked her heels together and took a running leap over the rosebush. She skidded left and right along the path. The patio door banged shut behind her.