Arram Draper has always gotten himself into trouble. As an exceptionally talented mage, he'd accidentally light his house on fire when he meant to light a candle. So, his family sent him to the Mage's University in the foreign country of Carthak. With amazing mentors to guide him and great friends to support him, he's quickly swept up in the culture, politics and drama of his new home.  

Tilla, the oldest daughter of Lord Kent of the Weastern Region, has always secretly dreamed of become the head of her house, running the castle of Kent and being a lady. Unfortunately, since she's a bastard, this can never happen. When the mysterious and magical Princess comes to the castle, though, she thinks her life may be turning up but nothing goes as planned. 

The ancient country of Aven has been the victim of its Dictator for decades. When he dies of a chronic illness, the capitol city and the entire country is thrown into chaos. Those who were exiled under the previous regime flock to the capitol. Politicians scramble to capture power. Enemy countries make plans to attack. The lives of a trio of sisters and their historic family are turned upside down. 

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After spending 6 months in the labyrinth, she has grown stronger and more independent. Instead of counting on others to protect her, she's learned to protect herself from the monsters around every turn. She can also hunt and bandage any wounds she has. The only thing she can't do is translate the journal that may tell her how to escape. To do that, she'll have to enlist the help of the people who have vowed to kill her. 

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When five siblings find a strange window in their home, they fall through into another world. This new world is filled with terrifyingly deformed humans, aggressive dictators, and mysterious prophecies. Each one of them brings a new perspective to the story and new complications. As the children learn more about this new place and the abilities they have within it, they find themselves deeper within and further away from their home. 

The published versions of Protogenesis will be released in bookstores and online on March 29, 2018 (English version) and April 16 (Greek version).  It is available for pre-order now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other places books are sold. Learn more on Alysia's website.

Welcome to "Why I'm Not Writing." We all know that the only thing writers like doing better than writing is avoiding writing. So every Friday I list five things that have distracted me from my writing that week. 

I also encourage you to share with me what made you procrastinate this week by posting with #whyimnotwriting on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram, or share in the comments below. I'll feature my favorites with everyone here. 

When Helene's mom dies under suspicious circumstances, she's sent to live with her godfather, Janus, who she has never met or even heard of. Worst of all, she's being sent halfway around the world to Athens, Greece. Once she arrives, she finds herself surrounded by mysterious people, gorgeous men and an all-powerful crime organization. 

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Welcome to "Why I'm Not Writing." We all know that the only thing writers like doing better than writing is avoiding writing. So every Friday I list five things that have distracted me from my writing that week. 

I also encourage you to share with me what made you procrastinate this week by posting with #whyimnotwriting on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram, or share in the comments below. I'll feature my favorites with everyone here. 

Every year, select children from Daedalum are selected to complete the legendary labyrinth and those who are successfully become angels, like their hero and God Icarus. When one young girl and her best friend Clara are selected to enter the labyrinth, Clara is thrilled while her friend is terrified. Shortly after entering, Clara is brutally murdered by two monsters. Her friend survives and takes on Clara's name to protect herself and attempt to escape.