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Intended as the first in a trilogy, The Salamander Stone is a young adult novel of contemporary fantasy and paranormal horror, featuring monsters, teen angst, and one girl's journey to heal her estranged relationship with her family, as well as herself.
About the author
Heidi Nickerson is a speculative fiction writer who strives to tell irreverent stories with introspection, humor, and action-packed pacing. She particularly enjoys writing tales that highlight the universal elements of folklore and philosophy within everyday frustrations and experiences.
When not writing about monsters, Heidi creates, reviews, and edits marketing material for Morgan James Publishing. She received her bachelor’s degree in english in 2013, and her earlier work as a content writer and copywriter has appeared in a variety of research-based online publications. She currently resides in Richmond, VA, with her husband and two children.
Summary
Intended as the first in a trilogy, The Salamander Stone is a young adult novel of contemporary fantasy and paranormal horror, featuring monsters, teen angst, and one girl's journey to heal her estranged relationship with her family, as well as herself.
Foreword
- Target fans of YA fantasy/horror, readers of graphic novels/webcomics, high school English teachers, and school/community librarians looking for an action-packed story of monsters and friendship
- Grow email list
- Post regularly to Twitter (6.8+k followers), TikTok (BookTok), Facebook, Instagram, Twitch
- Working with Maggie Siciliano/MomentsNMayhem Social Media Support (BookTok, TeacherTok, 80k+ Followers on TikTok @MomentsNMayhem)
- Conduct regular livestreams on TikTok and Twitch
- Speak as a guest on podcasts and other YouTube channels
- Host launch events and signings online and in person
- Connect with school teachers for virtual or in-person classroom visits
- Set up booths at comic/anime conventions
- Submit to major industry reviewers, including Publishers Weekly and Foreword Reviews
- The book is a clean read for a young adult audience
- Current Endorsements/Blurbs Received
- Webtoon Creator Lumaga (13.8 Million Views, 230K subscribers)
- Author Marta Acosta (Marvel's The She-Hulk Diaries, Simon & Schuster's Happy Hour at Casa Dracula)
- Author Travis Baldree (Tor Books' Legends & Lattes)
