GIVEAWAY: Visit Project Mayhem and leave a comment for a chance to win a signed copy of the book! http://project-middle-grade-mayhem.blogspot.com/2018/04/book-trailer-premiere-riders-of-realm.html A brand-new trilogy by the author of THE GUARDIAN HERD series. Coming May 1, 2018 to stores everywhere. Hardcover, ebook. Perfect for fans of Lisa McMann's GOING WILD, Erin Hunter's WARRIORS series, or Tui Sutherland's WINGS OF FIRE. Pre-Order: Indiebound: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062415394 Barnes&Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/riders-of-the-realm-1-jennifer-lynn-alvarez/1126897134?ean=9780062415394 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Riders-Realm-Across-Dark-Water/dp/0062415395/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1501611037&sr=8-7 Books a Million: http://www.booksamillion.com/p/Riders-Realm/Jennifer-Lynn-Alvarez/9780062415394?id=6447646951388 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Jennifer_Lynn_Alvarez_Riders_of_the_Realm_1_Across?id=C9qkDQAAQBAJ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/do/book/riders-of-the-realm-1-across-the-dark-water/id1182950764?l=en&mt=11 Meet the Author Copperfield's Books, May 1, 2018: https://www.copperfieldsbooks.com/event/book-launch-party-jennifer-lynn-alvarez Books, Inc. May 23, 2018: https://www.booksinc.net/event/anne-nesbet-jennifer-lynn-alvarez-and-jill-diamond-laurel-village Reviews: "This first in a planned trilogy dives into the nature of humans and horses. An amazing story of survival flecked with themes of captivity and freedom, and a coming-of-age journey with a strong heart." Booklist "Readers will be enthralled. The story is action-packed and full of adventure, making it difficult to put down. A great choice for libraries serving middle grade students who crave more fantasy and a perfect readalike for fans of Erin Hunter's "Warriors" series." School Library Journal "Alvarez offers strong worldbuilding and an evocative picture of winged horses in action. An entertaining adventure story." Publisher's Weekly “An epic adventure that moves at the speed of flight. Thrilling, compelling and completely enchanting. I fell in love with the Storm Herd, and one particular winged steed that Pegasus himself would fall for!” Kate O'Hearn, author of the international bestselling Pegasus series "Getting swept up in Jennifer Lynn Alvarez's rich world of flying steeds, Landwalkers, giants, and spit dragons was the most fun I've had all year. It's like How to Train Your Dragon meets Watership Down. But with pegasi. A fantastic read!" John Kloepfer, author of the Zombie Chasers series, the Galaxy's Most Wanted series, and Monster's Unleashed "Exhilarating! A well-woven tale full of loyalty, bravery, danger, and love. Readers will be delighted!" Lindsay Cummings, the New York Times bestselling author of the Balance Keeper series "A story with both wings and heart, ACROSS THE DARK WATER is a breathtaking ride into a rich and dangerous world. Animal-lovers and thrill-seekers alike will cheer for Echofrost and Rahkki at each of the many twists and turns. Clever, epic, and wildly imaginative!" Kamilla Benko, author of The Unicorn Quest "A beautiful tale of loyalty, adventure, and bravery. Readers will want to soar through the clouds with Echofrost and befriend kind-hearted Rahkki. Across the Dark Water is a captivating opener to the Riders of the Realm trilogy." Jill Diamond, author of the Lou Lou and Pea series "Honor and courage soar on every page!" Jenn Reese, author of the Above World trilogy "A riveting, richly imagined epic tale of loyalty, bravery, and friendship that will make your heart (literally) soar--a pulse-pounding adventure! Jennifer Lynn Alvarez is a true master of her craft." Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window and The Tiara on the Terrace "Gorgeously detailed and with heart-wrenching conflict, Across the Dark Water is a breathtaking read sure to please new fans and old. Jennifer Lynn Alvarez’s fantasy world is richly developed with a cast of characters readers will sure to love, both winged and human. I read it as fast as a Pegasus can fly and am already longing for more.” Mindee Arnett, critically acclaimed author of Onyx & Ivory

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez gives us a tour of her California ranch and introduces her beautiful horses Maddie and Comet, who both inspired characters in her middle grade series THE GUARDIAN HERD. Once every hundred years, a black pegasus foal is born. But its uncertain destiny will forever change the five herds of flying horses that live in Anok. For this foal will either unite or destroy the herds—and is fated to become the most powerful pegasus in the land. Star is this black foal. Perfect for fans of Warriors and Survivors, this first book in a thrilling new series will keep readers quickly turning pages as they follow Star on his epic journey. Purchase a copy at the following retailers: Amazon: http://amzn.to/1rivxh8 B&N: http://bit.ly/Vzwnac BAM: http://bit.ly/1taoiWV IndieBound: http://bit.ly/1o5H1wF Google Play: http://bit.ly/1pzhIrF Kobo: http://bit.ly/1w19w8G iBookstore: http://bit.ly/1pW8nsU Learn more at http://harpercollinschildrens.com!

Once every hundred years, a black foal is born, prophesied to either unite or destroy the five herds of flying horses that live in Anok—fated to become the most powerful pegasus in all of the land. Star is this black foal. Even though Star has malformed wings that make him unable to fly, the leaders of each herd will take no risks and want to execute Star before his first birthday. With the help of his friends, Star must escape the clutches of the powerful leaders, and his epic journey of self-discovery turns into a battle between good and evil that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages. Find THE GUARDIAN HERD: LANDFALL! HarperCollins: http://bit.ly/1nossLE Amazon: http://bit.ly/1lTgQPK B&N: http://bit.ly/1RO6Llb Apple: http://bit.ly/1KboPmG Google: http://bit.ly/1nPzU2R Indiebound: http://bit.ly/1SKDckN

This goes to all the Guardian herd fans out there! I hope you guy have fun with this little craft.

THE AUTHOR ENTERS THE DOMAIN OF THE PEGASI by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez *WINDBORN is the fourth installment of the first four Guardian Herd books. A NEW TRILOGY of adventures starring some existing characters will begin in Fall of 2017. Pre-Order WINDBORN today: http://www.theguardianherd.com/ View a never-before-seen sketch of Hazelwind, read his character interview, and enter for a chance to win a WINDBORN notebook at Middle Grade Mafioso! Hurry, giveaway ends soon! http://middlegrademafioso.blogspot.com/2016/08/marvelous-middle-grade-monday-interview.html?spref=tw "Perfect for fans of the Warriors and the Guardians of Ga’Hoole series, the action-packed fourth and final book in this first arc of the Guardian Herd series follows Star and his nemesis, Nightwing, as they face off in an epic battle that will end everything. Star and his friends have been through constant struggle, and now Star faces his toughest, most deadly challenge yet. Nightwing the Destroyer has captured all the pegasi of Anok, including Star’s friends. And when Star learns of Nightwing’s deadly plan for the captured herd, he knows the time has come to fight. With no one to turn to but his enemy Frostfire, Star searches Anok with Frostfire to track down Nightwing. And as a violent storm approaches, Star and Nightwing face off amid quaking lands, dangerous winds, and blazing fires, in a battle to end all battles—and one that will determine the fate of all the pegasi in Anok." Play Guardian Herd Games and Take Quizzes: http://www.theguardianherd.com/#!games/nulea Enter Free Giveaways: http://www.theguardianherd.com/#!giveaway-rules/ujukw Thank you NorCal Skydiving in Cloverdale, CA for the jump!

Link to Email Newsletter: Interview about Unicorn Quest, Writing Tips, Fan Pets, Fan Art, and my talk with Kate O'Hearn, author of the Pegasus book series! http://shoutout.wix.com/so/6M3tewAe Link to the Unicorn Quest Pre-Order Prize Giveaway: https://www.kamillabenko.com/pre-order How to Enter my Giveaways: http://www.theguardianherd.com/giveaway-rules Pre-Order RIDERS OF THE REALM: https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062415394/riders-of-the-realm-1-across-the-dark-water Request a shout out: http://www.theguardianherd.com/contact