Father-Daughter Team Fulfill Lifelong Dream and Launch Book 'Phoenix Rising' Amidst Pandemic
Their 2 1/2 year effort to publish a YA fantasy novel brings hope in a difficult time
BOZEMAN, Mont., April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ephie and Celia Risho are excited to launch "Phoenix Rising", the first of five books in "The Elementalists" series on Kickstarter. Inspired by a Hawthorne Elementary School 3rd grade writing assignment, this fast reading chapter book is now available for pre-purchase. Readers will follow Amber on a quest to save her village from a magical, fire-breathing flying creature. Trolls, pixies, goblins, wizards and dragons spark readers' imaginations and send them on a quest to save her village.
What Others Are Saying
"This novel is a page-turner! It's been a long time since a story has drawn me in so much. The characters are easy to relate to and the adventure starts from page one!" - Jeff Pernell, educator
"The characters were really interesting and the story exciting. I couldn't stop reading it because it was fun and kept me wanting more. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book." - Annaliese, age 11
About the Authors
Ephie (dad) has been writing his whole life, inspired by his sixth grade teacher to write a story every week. He enrolled in the writing program at his undergrad Middlebury College and has been writing ever since. He loves the outdoors, music, community, his family and telling stories. He currently lives in beautiful Bozeman, Montana where he works in software development and is active in various community groups.
Celia (daughter) is an avid book lover, and packs a novel with her wherever she goes. She developed the book idea at age nine inspired by a 3rd grade writing assignment. She was born in Vancouver, Canada where her first two syllable word was "hockey"! She and her brother are being raised in the mountains of Montana, where she enjoys sewing, 4H, performance art, and visiting hot springs. At the time of this writing, not only are five books in this series planned, a whole new series is partially formed in her mind!
For more information, check out https://theelementalists.net
Through the Kickstarter launch, the book drew in over 80% support of the $5,000 goal in the first day.
SOURCE The Elementalists
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