I am so happy to be back at Dragon Con as an author panelist!
Here is my schedule with times and locations. I will have my books on sale there, and have two different times in my schedule below to sell books directly to my readers! I can’t wait to see you there! Click here to see photos of me at Dragon Con on my Instagram account from previous years.
Title: Women Redefining Creativity: A Trailblazing Writers’ Panel
Description: Embark on a captivating journey as we celebrate women’s perspectives in the realms of publishing, writing, editing, and comics. Join this enlightening panel discussion that unveils the power and influence of female voices in shaping our creative world.
Time: Fri 11:30 am
Location: Hanover AB Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Signing Showcase Diversity Track
Description: Authors from Women Redefining Creativity: A Trailblazing Writers’ Panel will sell their books at this event
Time: Fri 01:00 pm
Location: Overlook Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Paranormal YA Fiction
Description: Vampires, werewolves, ghosts – paranormal is back in YA in a big way. Let’s talk about the books about things that go bump in the night.
Time: Fri 05:30 pm
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: The Gather: Welcome Home!!!!!!
Description: The best Gathering around of authors and fans! Who knows what surprises and treasures are to be found. We have more authors than the app will allow us to list, so you will be sure to find some great books to take home with your amazing Con stories.
Time: Fri 08:00 pm
Location: International South Hyatt (Length: 4 Hours)
Title: YA Today: Are there Boundaries? What are They?
Description: What’s going on in YA fiction? What are the kids looking for? How far can a writer go? How far is too far?
Time: Sat 11:30 am
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: YA Novels that Readers Will Love
Description: As you write your YA novel, are you thinking of the audience? Reach out and touch that kid–or adult who loves YA–and make them love your characters and your books.
Time: Sat 04:00 pm
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Writing Outside Oneself: Stories and Characters that Go Where We Have Not
Description: The best part of Fantasy is the ability for authors and readers to live many different lives and see many different perspectives. It can be tricky to do so while not causing harm, our panelists will discuss this and ways to learn what we just don’t know.
Time: Sat 07:00 pm
Location: Embassy CD Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: YA Page to Screen
Description: You found out your favorite book is coming to the big screen. You’re both excited and anxious. Past experiences — from bad casting to leaving out essential plot details — are enough to make us all more than a little nervous. Is the book almost always better than the film or show?
Time: Sun 10:00 am
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Self-Publishing for Young Adult Audiences
Description: What makes for success in the YA self-publishing space? Let’s talk to authors who succeeded and how they did it.
Time: Sun 05:30 pm
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Maps: More than Squiggles on a Paper
Description: Which comes first the map or the journey? We will explore how maps have been used in our favorite stories to provide structure and context to a world as well as how our authors created their own maps.
Time: Mon 11:30 am
Location: Embassy CD Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
About Isabelle Hardesty
Isabelle Hardesty writes stories about people doing magical things and kicking butt. She writes for all readers, and people like her, who didn’t see themselves in their favorite fantasy adventures growing up.
She is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
Thank You to YA Author Isabelle Hardesty’s Event Sponsors!
NewsThank you to YA Author Isabelle Hardesty’s Event Sponsors! This year I was a vendor at Dragon Con and these sponsors helped me make it happen!
I am proud to have each sponsor part of this big event! Prior to contacting anyone, I only reached out to companies I trusted, respected, and that put their customers first.
These traits are important to me, and I am proud to align myself with each of these amazing sponsors.
A BIG THANK YOU to my fabulous 2025 sponsors!
This was my fifth year as an author panelist at Dragon Con and I will be back as an author panelist in 2026! I look forward to being back this year because Dragon Con will be celebrating their 40th year anniversary.
Thank you to Isabelle Hardesty’s
2025 Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Women in Publishing
Gold Sponsor
Ashley Hill Homes
Gold Sponsor
Scrivener
Silver Sponsor
ProWritingAid
About Isabelle Hardesty
Isabelle is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
The Ultimate Character Quiz: Spin the Wheel and See!
UncategorizedEnjoy the ultimate character quiz. Spin the wheel and see! After being matched with a character name, instantly get a glimpse of who they are.
The Destroyer Witch Chronicles is a trilogy and you can jump in with book 1, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
Click here to learn more about The Witch of Belle Fleur.
Click here to spin the wheel and find out which character you are.
Wait, there’s more! Click here to try this spin the wheel below and see which book series to choose!
About Isabelle Hardesty
Isabelle is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
Discover YA Author Isabelle Hardesty’s 4 Dragon Con Event Sponsors
NewsDiscover YA Author Isabelle Hardesty’s 4 Dragon Con Event Sponsors! This year I was a vendor at Dragon Con and these sponsors helped me make it happen!
I am proud to have each sponsor part of this big event! Prior to contacting anyone, I only reached out to companies I trusted, respected, and that put their customers first.
These traits are important to me, and I am proud to align myself with each of these amazing sponsors.
A BIG THANK YOU to my fabulous 2025 sponsors!
This was my fifth year as an author panelist at Dragon Con and I will be back as an author panelist in 2026! I look forward to being back this year because Dragon Con will be celebrating their 40th year anniversary.
Thank you to Isabelle Hardesty’s
2025 Sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor
Women in Publishing
Gold Sponsor
Ashley Hill Homes
Gold Sponsor
Scrivener
Silver Sponsor
ProWritingAid
About Isabelle Hardesty
Isabelle is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
YA Fantasy Author Isabelle Hardesty at MALCon Fulton County Library Event
NewsJoin me at MALCon this Saturday! This is a @fulcolibrary event and is perfect for all ages! Read below for all the details!🔽
I will have my four book series at Malcon2025!
Author panels I have been invited to participate in:
✅1:30 Crafting Books Readers Can’t Get Enough Of
Panel Room C
✅3:30 What in the World is Romantasy and Can We Get More?
Panel Room C
Description from the MALCon website:
https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/67532bbe55d11a28000a42f2
✅”Join us as MALCon (Milton Area Library Convention) strikes back. Back in the fall of 2019, Milton Library was proud to host our very first MALCon with plans to make it a regularly occurring event. The world had other plans, but we never gave up hope. On April 12th, 2025, after years of strife and conflict, it returns bigger, better, and with just more stuff.
Throughout the library, we will be hosting events ranging from role-play game demos, art & literary panels, stop-motion workshops, TRPG panels, costuming panels, miniature paint-and-take, and so much more. There will also be attending professionals from throughout the Metro Atlanta Area taking part with a selection of fan tables, vendors, and more.”
She is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
Dragon Con 2024 Schedule for Author Isabelle Hardesty
NewsDragon Con is coming! Dragon Con 2024 Schedule for author Isabelle Hardesty is here! 💜📚And here is my schedule!!!
Plus, I’m part of the GATHER which is a wonderful night where you can shop for books directly from the authors!! I will have my books this year, like last year!! This year I’m bringing MORE BOOKS!! (Last year I sold out!)
Information for the GATHER-
When: Friday, August 30th, 2024 8PM – late
Where: International Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel
Fee/ Cost: You only need your Dragon Con badge, no extra fee to enter.
Now that you have Dragon Con 2024 Schedule for Author Isabelle Hardesty, be sure to stop by and grab some books! The best part is that your books will be signed and personalized for you on the spot by the author!
Visit Isabelle Hardesty’s books page here.
See Isabelle Hardesty’s books on Amazon.
See you soon! #dragoncon #dragoncon2024
She is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
SEA WITCH HIGH Magically Mean Mermaids New YA Fantasy Book by Isabelle Hardesty
NewsSEA WITCH HIGH Magically Mean Mermaids New YA Fantasy Book by Isabelle Hardesty
As my craziest year in high school unfolded, I learned a lot about mermaids and eventually, I would become one. But at the start of my senior year, I knew nothing about the supernatural Sea Witch world, just that they existed, and I was not one of them, not that I cared. I had too much going on in my life to worry about that stuff.
But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me start from the beginning.
In my school, Sea Breeze High, I’m not one of those cheerleader types—no way. I’m more of a stay-at-home-and-read-a-book type. So, when Zayne, the cutest guy I’ve ever seen in real life, invited me to his party, I should have said no.
If I did, I would have avoided all the chaos and danger that followed. But if I did that, I wouldn’t have become who I am today.
The problem is, I had been playing it safe. But this year, I wanted to branch out and try new things, and that scared me worse than having to walk through a crowd of Sea Witches who had their gills out during an argument.
I’m sure there was a third rule, but since my dad was a supernatural and my mom was a regular, I knew how to keep a low profile. That’s why I stuck to my books and art.
I guess the best day to begin this story was that boring Wednesday at school. It was lunchtime and pouring rain outside. It was like any other day in Fort Pierce, hot and boring.
A teen girl embarks on an adventurous journey after uncovering hidden secrets at her high school, only to discover that the ocean holds its own perilous mysteries, including mermaids and shapeshifters.
Amazon
Kobo
Dive into a world where not all mermaids are friendly; some can be quite malevolent. Renny’s life takes a twist when she learns about her sea-bound heritage, navigating between the ocean’s beauty and the chaos of high school.
She is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
Isabelle Hardesty Presenting at Multiverse Convention as a Fantasy Author
NewsI am so glad to be presenting at Multiverse Convention as a fantasy author this year!
If you’re going to be at Multiverse Convention 2024, October 18 – 20, I hope you come by and say hi! This year it will be held in Peachtree City and it will be great!
I am happy to be part of this convention and look forward to it.
Multiverse Convention is for fans of fantasy, science fiction, cosplay, horror, gaming, and art. I will have my books there, be on panels, and sign my books. If you read my books, then you should be there!
For readers bringing books for me to sign, I will be happy to sign after panels, providing time allows. Otherwise, find me at my author table. Details coming soon.
Guests of honor at Multiverse Convention 2024 will be Justina Ireland, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Lauren Brown. I know, pretty awesome, right?
See you at Multiverse Convention!
For more events, click here.
She is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
Isabelle Hardesty Presenting at Dragon Con as a Fantasy Author
NewsYou know where I’ll be during Labor Day weekend! For the fourth consecutive year, I will be presenting at Dragon Con as a fantasy author!
If you’re going to be at Dragon Con Atlanta Aug. 29 – Sep. 2, please stop by and say hello!
I don’t have my new schedule yet, but you can check out my 2023 schedule here.
My first year of attending was many years ago. It was so interesting! My husband and I went, and we both loved it. I discovered the Writers’ Track, and the rest is history! I loved being in those rooms taking notes, asking questions, and listening to authors share from their hearts. What magic!
I love being a fantasy author presenting at Dragon Con. It’s so fulfilling sharing my journey as a writer with other writers and readers.
Presenting at Dragon Con as a fantasy author is wonderful because I am able to answer questions and meet readers. I also love meeting other authors and people who want to write. It’s a great feeling!
The cosplay at Dragon Con is legendary. There is no way that I can leave that out. Dragon Con is known for its excellent, imaginative, and memorable cosplay!
Have you been to Dragon Con yet? If you plan to go this year, please stop by and say hello! Bring one of my books with you and I will be happy to sign my book!
About Isabelle Hardesty
She is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
Author Isabelle Hardesty will be at The Book Worm Book Fest 2024
NewsIsabelle Hardesty will participate in The Book Worm Book Fest, in Powder Springs, Georgia! Find the author and her books at this event on Saturday, April 13th!
She will have her book bundles wrapped in gold fabric ribbon! And the author will be signing books her books and chatting with readers! Join her for this fun filled day!
Spring is perfect for book festivals and Powder Springs is a beautiful town! The big day will be Saturday, with lots of exciting events!
The times are from 10 am to 7 pm in downtown Powder Springs. This event is free and open to all ages, with activities, too. Isabelle Hardesty will be at the event all day.
For The Book Worm Book Fest official Press Release, click here.
About Isabelle Hardesty
She is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com
Dragon Con 2023 Schedule for Isabelle Hardesty
NewsI am so happy to be back at Dragon Con as an author panelist!
Here is my schedule with times and locations. I will have my books on sale there, and have two different times in my schedule below to sell books directly to my readers! I can’t wait to see you there! Click here to see photos of me at Dragon Con on my Instagram account from previous years.
Title: Women Redefining Creativity: A Trailblazing Writers’ Panel
Description: Embark on a captivating journey as we celebrate women’s perspectives in the realms of publishing, writing, editing, and comics. Join this enlightening panel discussion that unveils the power and influence of female voices in shaping our creative world.
Time: Fri 11:30 am
Location: Hanover AB Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Signing Showcase Diversity Track
Description: Authors from Women Redefining Creativity: A Trailblazing Writers’ Panel will sell their books at this event
Time: Fri 01:00 pm
Location: Overlook Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Paranormal YA Fiction
Description: Vampires, werewolves, ghosts – paranormal is back in YA in a big way. Let’s talk about the books about things that go bump in the night.
Time: Fri 05:30 pm
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: The Gather: Welcome Home!!!!!!
Description: The best Gathering around of authors and fans! Who knows what surprises and treasures are to be found. We have more authors than the app will allow us to list, so you will be sure to find some great books to take home with your amazing Con stories.
Time: Fri 08:00 pm
Location: International South Hyatt (Length: 4 Hours)
Title: YA Today: Are there Boundaries? What are They?
Description: What’s going on in YA fiction? What are the kids looking for? How far can a writer go? How far is too far?
Time: Sat 11:30 am
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: YA Novels that Readers Will Love
Description: As you write your YA novel, are you thinking of the audience? Reach out and touch that kid–or adult who loves YA–and make them love your characters and your books.
Time: Sat 04:00 pm
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Writing Outside Oneself: Stories and Characters that Go Where We Have Not
Description: The best part of Fantasy is the ability for authors and readers to live many different lives and see many different perspectives. It can be tricky to do so while not causing harm, our panelists will discuss this and ways to learn what we just don’t know.
Time: Sat 07:00 pm
Location: Embassy CD Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: YA Page to Screen
Description: You found out your favorite book is coming to the big screen. You’re both excited and anxious. Past experiences — from bad casting to leaving out essential plot details — are enough to make us all more than a little nervous. Is the book almost always better than the film or show?
Time: Sun 10:00 am
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Self-Publishing for Young Adult Audiences
Description: What makes for success in the YA self-publishing space? Let’s talk to authors who succeeded and how they did it.
Time: Sun 05:30 pm
Location: A707 Marriott (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Maps: More than Squiggles on a Paper
Description: Which comes first the map or the journey? We will explore how maps have been used in our favorite stories to provide structure and context to a world as well as how our authors created their own maps.
Time: Mon 11:30 am
Location: Embassy CD Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
About Isabelle Hardesty
She is the author of several YA book series including The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, Sea Witch High duology, and The Delacourt Shapeshifter trilogy. She is best known for her novel about a telenovela actress turned witch, The Witch of Belle Fleur.
As an author, she loves sharing her work with readers. She loves attending conventions, and enjoys discussing her books, writing, witches, and more!
Isabelle Hardesty is a Miami native who uses her creative work to share her experiences growing up in South Florida. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and son. Discover more about Isabelle’s books at www.IsabelleHardesty.com