Chat with author JD Mankowski and learn about the latest installation in his series, The Tales from Elderland.
About the event
J.D. will talk about how he came to write and the process that led to a series.
About the books
The Tales from Elderland series evokes elements of classic coming-of-age literature while catering to a variety of audiences. Mankowski’s innovative story and characters come with enough complexity to leave readers wanting more.
The Silver Scepter (Book 1): In the enchanting town of Bellebrook, Little Miss Deirdre Heart was celebrated as the most illustrious tea party host by the stuffed animals who knew her. However, her idyllic childhood, shaped by her two loving parents, was about to shatter, all thanks to a peculiar boy named James and the monsters he called Grumpaguls.
The Skyrunner’s Captain (Book 2): It has been nine years since Deirdre and James both parted ways. The world has changed. While the New Sovereigns of Elderland fight for peace through control, an orphan named Victriina becomes entangled in an ever-growing web of troubles, and it’s all thanks to an illegible, tattered old journal. As tensions mount between Wayfarers and the Sovereigns, the prophecy of the Black Star teeters on the edge of fulfillment.
The Stone King (Book 3): Nine years have passed since James and Deirdre went their separate ways. In the Kingdom of Evgrenya, the heir-apparent has abandoned the throne, leaving the Royal Family’s second-born son, Prince Kenaan Faire, to be named the next king. While Kenaan prepares to undertake a set of Trials that will prove his worthiness to rule, James is plagued by dreams of Evgrenya’s secret past. Amid conspiracies and divine intervention, the fate of the Faire legacy, its council, and their enemies teeters on the brink of destruction as the Black Star falls and Malgarath returns.
About the author
JD’s professional career as an author began with the printing of his coming-of-age fantasy series The Silver Scepter followed by its sequel The Skyrunner’s Captain. The third installment, The Stone King is scheduled for release, in December 2024.
Since then, J.D. has had other works (short stories, novellas, novels) by traditional and indie publishers: North Woods at Night (12 Willows Press), Rivers of Ink: Reflections on the Penobscot (12 Willows Press), A Wealth of Knowledge (Of Metal & Magic), Grifty Shade of Fey (Fiction Vortex
J.D. lives in Maine with his wife and three cats.