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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

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"Hamar Woman" Photo by Rod Waddington CC BY 2.0
Science Fiction | Short Story
Kadaa’s Child

Her hands had never failed her before. With them she’d wielded the jegun blade in battle among the stars. With them she’d climbed the falling trees of Dong’ea Sulai, felled a shrieking falcon, and plucked maika wool. She’d always trusted her hands.

Yvonne McArthur typing at her keyboard
Craft | Writing Nook
On Beginning

The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day.Steven Pressfield There’s something about beginnings that freak me out. I stare at the blank page for a…

The image is of a book cover with a brown, rolling landscape on which white figures fight. Behind them is a black sky shot through with turquoise lightning. The title reads: The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
Reviews | Writing Nook
The Thief Book Review

Are you wondering if The Thief by Margaret Whalen Turner is worth your time? Short answer? Yes, yes, yes! The long answer will be… longer. Whether or not you’ll love this book depends on what kind of read is up…

"Yield" Photo by Georgie Pauwels CC BLY 2.0
Fiction | Short Story
Protest

An old man glanced furtively from side to side, then stumped across the hallway. The wheels on his walker squeaked across gray linoleum. He reached the door marked “utility closet” and rapped twice, paused, then knocked three times. He waited. He glanced left and right, muttered something under his breath, and lifted his hand to knock again.

Cover of The Goblin Emperor book by Katherine Addison on a yellow background with a black bird.
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…