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          • Merlin Book 12: The Book of Magic – An Illustrated Companion to The Merlin Saga
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          • Atlantis Rising – Book 1 of The Atlantis Saga
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          • Never Again: The Origin of Grukkar – A Prequel to The Atlantis Saga
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          • Merlin Book 3: The Raging Fires – Book 3 of Lost Years of Merlin Epic
          • Merlin Book 4: The Mirror of Fate – Book 4 of Lost Years of Merlin Epic
          • Merlin Book 5: A Wizard’s Wings – Book 5 of Lost Years of Merlin Epic
          • Merlin Book 6: The Dragon of Avalon – Book 1 of the Merlin’s Dragon Trilogy
          • Merlin Book 7: Doomraga’s Revenge – Book 2 of the Merlin’s Dragon Trilogy
          • Merlin Book 8: Ultimate Magic – Book 3 of the Merlin’s Dragon Trilogy
          • Merlin Book 9: The Great Tree of Avalon – Book 1 of The Great Tree of Avalon Trilogy
          • Merlin Book 10: Shadows on the Stars – Book 2 of The Great Tree of Avalon Trilogy
          • Merlin Book 11: The Eternal Flame – Book 3 of The Great Tree of Avalon Trilogy
          • Merlin Book 12: The Book of Magic – An Illustrated Companion to The Merlin Saga
        • THE ATLANTIS SAGA
          • Atlantis Rising – Book 1 of The Atlantis Saga
          • Atlantis in Peril – Book 2 of The Atlantis Saga
          • Atlantis Lost – Book 3 of The Atlantis Saga
          • Never Again: The Origin of Grukkar – A Prequel to The Atlantis Saga
        • ADVENTURES OF KATE
          • The Ancient One
          • Heartlight
          • The Merlin Effect
          • The Heartlight Saga Combined Edition – (Currently Out of Print)
        • OTHER NOVELS
          • Tree Girl – A Chapter Bookmorpho_butterfly
      • BOOKS TO INSPIRE – Nonfiction Books
        • THT-150The Hero’s Trail
        • WOM-150The Wisdom of Merlin – (Currently Out of Print)
      • PICTURE BOOKS
        • HAH-150High as a Hawk
        • DSW-150The Day the Stones Walked – (Currently Out of Print)
        • GH-150Ghost Hands – (Currently Out of Print)
        • WIG-150Where is Grandpa? – (Currently Out of Print)
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Giant Courage Writing Contest

Giant Courage Writing Contest

by T. A. Barron | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, Sweepstakes

Giant Courage Writing Contest Looking for Something? Search for: Get News! * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * Connect with Me CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of Kate Excerpts  (3) Articles  (7)...
The Power of Stories

The Power of Stories

by T. A. Barron | Jul 28, 2021 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, On Reading, On Writing

The Power of Stories Writers have a special power — the power of stories. Authors, at their very core, are storytellers. When we publish a book, we invite readers into a different world and tell them about what they’ll find there. Storytelling is an art form...
One Step Closer to Your Dream

One Step Closer to Your Dream

by T. A. Barron | May 25, 2021 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, For Young Heroes

One Step Closer to Your Dream “A life — whether seamstress or poet, farmer or king — is measured not by its length, but by the worth of its deeds, and the power of its dreams.” — MERLIN: The Mirror of Fate To be a writer has always been my dream. My first creations,...
Nature as a Character

Nature as a Character

by T. A. Barron | Mar 2, 2021 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, For Nature Lovers, For Writers, On Nature & the Environment, On Writing

Nature as a Character Making characters come alive is one of the trickiest but most important elements of writing. Before I start to write, I usually take extensive notes about each character. I then expand that description even further as I get to know them better...
Love of Nature Photo Contest

Love of Nature Photo Contest

by T. A. Barron | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog, Contests, Encouraging Writers, For Nature Lovers, On Nature & the Environment

Love of Nature Photo Contest Looking for Something? Search for: Get News! * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name * CategoriesCategories Select Category Adventures of Kate  (1) Adventures of Kate Excerpts  (3)...
How to Become a Better Writer Using Villains

How to Become a Better Writer Using Villains

by T. A. Barron | Oct 20, 2020 | Blog, Encouraging Writers, For Writers, On Writing

How to Become a Better Writer Using Villains I often receive letters and messages from fans asking for writing advice, and I do my best to point them toward the many resources for writers on my website. But as we move closer to Halloween, I thought I’d offer those...
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