Isabelle Hardesty is a writer of young adult fantasy. She enjoys writing about characters who are like people you know and people you want to know.
Atlanta is home to Isabelle, her husband, and son. She loves being with her wonderful family, eating chocolate and connecting with fabulous readers. When she is not writing, you can find her either researching for her next book or painting.
THE WITCH OF BELLE FLEUR is a story in which a girl knows that magic exists, but as a new telenovela actress, her family’s old secret of magic doesn’t fit into her life—she’d much rather focus on the magic of the television studio than the spells that await her in the swamps in South Florida
Are you ready for some autumn reading? Jump into The Witch of Belle Fleur and immerse yourself in Juliette’s world. For Juliette, nature is part of her magic. Her favorite place in the world is the swamp. Its sounds, smells and views make her heart leap. Victor Hernandez, her drop-dead gorgeous best friend makes her heart leap, […]
Happy October! I hope this new month finds you well. Even though I’m from Miami, I do like the cooler fall weather and fall colors! What I’m thinking about! I’m having so much fun writing Midnight in Belle Fleur. I love writing about strong female characters. Growing up, I had many moments in life when I wasn’t […]
For Juliette, nature is part of her magic. Her favorite place in the world is the swamp. Its sounds, aroma, and views make her heart leap. Victor Hernandez, her drop-dead gorgeous best friend makes her heart leap, too. The two of them discover that there is more than the love of the swamp […]
The blackberry bushes are finally ripening! I really thought it would happen quicker, but it’s been nice watching Mother Nature take her time and make these beauties. This is my first year seeing the process! It’s FREE BOOK TIME! Jade’s Descent, Book 2, in the Delacourt Shapeshifter Trilogy is free today! Grab it now and, while you’re at it, grab Books 1 and 3 while […]
So much has happened since I wrote that popular blog post, Cheerio on my Mat, back in February. I don’t have to walk you through what’s been going on in the world. We know all know, too well. Instead this post is about how I’ve found my way back to my yoga mat in […]
As we wonder how much toilet paper we can possibly store in our homes, let’s not forget that spring is here. Beautiful things are happening right now, while we all deal with everything going on in the world. Millions of flowers are blooming nearby you. Velvety, new leaves are unfurling for the very first time, […]
I am so happy that SPRING is around the corner! Last year I visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. It was breathtaking. It was a celebration of color and flowers. My toddler loved running through the tulip fields and yelling, “Towips!” What’s your favorite spring flower? I am so excited about The Witch of Belle […]
Sometimes adventure can come around when you least expect it. Before my trip to Paris, my friend, Margaret said, “Call me when you’re in Paris and we can meet up.” We both lived in Miami, at the time, and worked together. She told me she would be visiting an old friend who lived in Berry, France. […]
I love mangrove trees, and as I Miami native, I remember seeing these wetland beauties line Greynolds Park’s waterways. These trees enchanted me so much, I even ventured into kayaking to be closer to them. I loved watching the rippling water lap along their roots. In my book, The Witch of Belle […]