The Upstream Writer: The Undersea Saga

Book 1: Princess of Undersea (October 2020)

Mermaid princess Ylaine has only ever wanted one thing: her father's recognition and approval. King Davor of Undersea, however, is obsessed with launching a war against the ignorant, pact-breaking humans. Ylaine believes that if she can convince her father that not all humans are evil, he might listen to her, and call off his plans for war. Such an outcome seems so far out of reach, till the day she willingly trades a most precious gift to have the thing that she hopes will help her make peace between the realms: magic that transforms her into a human.

Safe in the palace of Overcliff, Prince Nathan seeks his own comfort, and dreads the day when the people of his failing kingdom will depend on him for their well-being. His father, King Theodore, remains distant and forgetful, while the Royal Council runs things--and as far as the Prince is concerned, he is free to continue doing as he likes. When a mysterious young woman arrives on the island, he begins to realize that all is not as it seems--and threats can come just as easily from across the sea as under it.

First Edition

Rough Draft Excerpts:

"Undersea and Overcliff" <> "The Wish" <> "The Witch and The Storm"<>"The Bargain"<>"Fish Out of Water"<>"Walking Through Overcliff"<>"Dining With The King"<>"Enter The Queen"<>"Exposed"<>"The Exchange"<>"Carnival Showdown"

Mentions: May 2017 WIP-of-The-Month <> Official Book Launch Announcement (December 2016) <> -Meet The Characters! <> -Character Interview: Ylaine on Meeting With The Muse <> Book 'N' Volume: In The Limelight <> P. D. Alleva Author Interview <> JQM Literary Chat

Reviews: -Writefully Written <> -Claerie Kavanaugh

AUDIO: OWS CyCon 2019 Story Time Excerpt

Second Edition