As you know I am not afraid of the crowd. Because I won Kindle Scout with Winter Peril, I received a nice rejection on why they didn’t buy Stormy Peril. (Basically the themes were too similar.) The stories are different. So I’m excited that it’s coming out January 7th, so you can preorder it now.
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Also I tried my hand at writing a Young Adult Dystopian. I always loved the legend of King Arthur. I read the stories of knights growing up. So I wanted to make that story into a young adult. It’s King Arthur meets Divergent. I totally love this story. So once again I need your help to win, but this time you get to read the entire novel and then leave a review. The more reviews I have the better my chances January 31st.
The description is:
Her blood test comes back that she has the queen gene. The world already has two kings fighting for the crown. The last she ever wanted was to be part of the war that is tearing everyone and everything apart. Her father sold her to King Thor and clearly chose his side. She has no time to react as Thor barges in. The moment her father dies, she becomes numb. Her life is over and she goes with Thor back to his home, though she never intends to stay.
Gwen now has to decide to change everything about herself and become Thor’s queen or she can find a way to escape her fate. If she doesn’t pick a side in the war though then more people die. The other girl with the queen gene gets kidnapped from Thor’s castle, and Gwen sets off on a quest with Thor to get the other girl back. Her decision can change everything.
So please go and read the story now. If you enjoy it then leave a review. Your review helps me win the contract. Please go to https://www.swoonreads.com/m/queen-uncovered-4/
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Swoon Reads submission process work for authors?
Swoon Reads allows authors to upload their complete novels for readers to read and review publicly. The number of reviews an author receives influences their chances of winning a publishing contract. Authors need community support before a deadline — in this case, January 31st — making reader reviews a direct factor in whether the author secures a deal with the publisher.
What is the plot of Queen Uncovered on Swoon Reads?
Queen Uncovered is a Young Adult dystopian novel inspired by the legend of King Arthur. The story follows Gwen, a girl whose blood test reveals she carries the queen gene in a world divided by two kings at war. After her father sells her to King Thor and dies, Gwen must choose between becoming Thor’s queen, escaping her fate, or picking a side in the war.
Is Queen Uncovered more like King Arthur or Divergent?
Queen Uncovered blends both influences. The author describes it as ‘King Arthur meets Divergent.’ It draws on Arthurian legend and knightly themes while using a dystopian framework similar to Divergent, including a society defined by genetic traits — specifically a ‘queen gene’ — and a young female protagonist forced to navigate political conflict and determine her own identity and allegiance.
