Karen Millar
Ragestone
Amara Wavebreaker has one goal in life: to become a seahorse-riding, swordfish-wielding sea-knight, defending Pointypeak Island from Badland pirates. No magic. Ever.
But Ragestone magic is rising and with it traitors and enemies who want its vast and ancient power for themselves. As threats of invasion and destruction grow, the magic gets ever wilder and more dangerous, threatening everyone and everything Amara loves. The islanders’ only hope is for somebody born with powerful magic to intervene. There is only one candidate…
Could the greatest enemy of all be the fear in Amara’s heart?
MG Fantasy similar to Geomancer and Fireborn.
Karen writes fantasy adventures with heart, her protagonists are everyday kids with everyday baggage. Only when adventure sneaks up do they discover the superpowers they had all along. As a feminist and advocate for liberty and democracy, Karen champions protagonists who fight for freedom in all its forms.
Karen has worked in the music industry for nearly 30 years as a teacher and performer, and loves seeing kids light up making music they adore. She has never ridden a badass battle-ready seahorse, but would jump at the chance. Karen lives beside glorious ancient woodlands in Wales, with lots of family and a very fluffy dog.