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What it Means to Be A Witch – A Look into Juliette’s World – YA Fantasy Novel Own Voices #ownvoices

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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 between them as magic takes over both of their lives.

Magic is a way for Juliette to help her sick aunt. As she learns who she really is, magic becomes a two-sided force that scares her. She’s both Destroyer and Healer witch and fears that the Destroyer side is pulling her in, deeper and deeper.

She grows in magic as it lifts her to new experiences in her life. It allows her to try new things and find her strength.

Magic is life. When she’s at death’s door, nature’s magic saves her, linking her to a force greater than herself.

To read the first two chapters of The Witch of Belle Fleur for free, click here and go to the “Look Inside” feature above the book cover.

As always, thank you for stopping by!
Have a magical day!

 

 

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.

Isabelle lives in Seattle with her husband and son. She loves being with her family, eating chocolate, and connecting with readers. When she is not writing, you can find her either researching for her next book or painting.

 

3 Reasons YA Fantasy Author is Enchanted with Mangrove Trees

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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 Fleur, mangrove trees play an important role in Juliette’s transformation into a witch. I won’t give away too much, but it’s memorable! I can’t wait for you to read it!

Here are a three reasons I love mangrove trees:

  1. Mangrove trees stretch their long and graceful roots into water and find a way to survive.  They are survivors!
  2. These trees are land makers. Dirt gets trapped in their roots and over time land is formed. They are creators!
  3. Mangrove seeds can travel miles and miles, finding a new home to thrive. They are travelers!

I made sure to add mangroves in The Witch of Belle Fleur.

Read more about the book, here:

In a family brimming with secrets, Juliette learns her mother was a Destroyer Witch, and her father was a Healer Witch. This teen telenovela actress doesn’t have time for magic, yet magic finds a way into her life.

Juliette must choose between becoming her town’s Lead Witch or just walking away from magic and being a regular human, like her drop-dead gorgeous best friend, Victor. Eventually, she finds out that Victor has a few secrets of his own…

Although her instincts tell her to run from magic, magic might be the only way she can save her dying aunt.

She unwittingly brings magic back to all witches in Belle Fleur, including Thane, an ancient evil witch who wants Juliette’s power and soul.

A hot new mysterious guy comes to town and turns up the heat. Juliette’s feelings for him grow, just as she sinks deeper and deeper into the new world of magic.

Can Juliette balance her Healer and Destroyer sides while she tries to defeat the evil that hunts her and those she loves?

Pre-order your copy of The Witch of Belle Fleur here. 

Please email me at: isabellehardesty (@) gmail dot com with any questions or comments.

~Isabelle

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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.

Isabelle lives in Seattle with her husband and son. She loves being with her family, eating chocolate, and connecting with readers. When she is not writing, you can find her either researching for her next book or painting.