Synopsis
Open the door and unlock the secrets in eleven short
stories from The Secret Door Society, an organization of fantasy and science
fiction authors dedicated to charitable work. All proceeds from this anthology
benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in their quest to cure Type
One Diabetes (T1D).
In these pages you’ll discover a modern woman trapped
in an old fashioned dreamscape, a futuristic temp worker who fights against her
programming, a beautiful vampire’s secret mission disrupted by betrayal, a sorcerer’s
epic battle against a water dragon, the source of magical mirrors—and more. There
are tales for every science fiction and fantasy taste, including new works from
award-winning authors Johnny Worthen, Lehua Parker, Christine Haggerty, and
Adrienne Monson.
Join us in the fight against T1D as you peek into a
world of magical and mysterious doorways—if you dare.
Let's look at these authors
JOHNNY
WORTHEN is the tie-dye wearing author of the nationally acclaimed young
adult paranormal Eleanor, the Unseen, and the adult occult thriller, Beatrysel, and Dr. Stuart's Heart. His short story, The Point, appears in the Dark Fiction anthology Little Visible
Delight, and look for his genre-bending comedy noire, The Finger Trap in 2015. Trained in modern literary criticism and
cultural studies, Johnny writes upmarket multi-genre fiction. “I write what I
like to read,” he says. “That guarantees me at least one fan.” Johnny lives in
Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and sons.
C.
R. ASAY joined the Utah National Guard at the age of seventeen. After
spending time in the 625th Military Police Corp she transferred to
the 19th Special Forces group as a counterintelligence agent. She retired from
the military after marrying her best friend, and graduated from college so that
she could embark on the most exciting adventure of all; being a
mom. The short story version of her
first novel, Heart of Annihilation,
earned an honorable mention from the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future
contest. C. R. Asay currently resides in West Jordan, Utah, with her husband,
four children, and a dog. There is always a dog. www.crasay.com
SAM
MCCLENDON is a world championshipmartial artist and Science Fiction/Fantasy
enthusiast.Having survived cancer, he now pursues his dream of becoming a
published writer, and works to help build a community of support for aspiring
writers in Utah. Currently living in Salt Lake City, Utah, he works in the IT
field for a local software company
MICHAEL
DARLING has been a butcher, a cartoonist, and an award-winning magician. He
fell in love with science-fiction after reading Madeleine L'Engles’ A Wrinkle in Time. The synergistic
mingling of words, art, theater, and magic have led to many projects in the
years since. Michael’s fiction was first published in college and his
non-fiction has appeared in the book Teach
by Magic and MAGIC Magazine. Death by
Magic and The Mystery of Dr. D’Arq have
been produced for the stage along with radio scripts for The Faith and Families Report that aired in more than 80 markets
worldwide. As an actor and singer, Michael has appeared in more than 15 plays
and musicals. As Michelangelo, he has entertained audiences with his own brand
of magic and illusion in hundreds of shows and has appeared with the Utah
Symphony and toured with Odyssey Dance Theatre’s Thriller production. Michael
is currently working magic with an urban fantasy novel as well as an epic
fantasy series for young adults. His short stories have been accepted for
publication in 2015.
LEHUA
PARKER is the award-winning author of the MG/YA series the Niuhi Shark
Saga: One Boy, No Water; One Shark, No Swim; and One Truth, No Lie. Originally from
Hawaii and a graduate of The Kamehameha Schools, Lehua is currently an author,
book doctor, public speaker, soccer mom, and playwright. An advocate of
literacy and indigenous cultural narratives, you can find her at
www.LehuaParker.com, lurking on Facebook when she should be finishing her next
novel, or folding laundry.
TERRA
LUFT is a speculative fiction writer and prolific blogger. An overachiever
by nature, she tackles every project with coffee and sarcasm and believes all
rules exist to be broken. She works full-time by day and writes by night,
always searching for that ever elusive work/life balance people tell her
exists. She lives in Utah with her husband and two daughters, their naughty
dog, and a cat who stole her heart.
CHRISTINE
HAGGERTY, author of The Plague Legacy series, grew up in rural Utah with
three brothers, a sister, several chickens, a goat, and an outhouse. She always
loved the escape of fantasy and the art of writing, and her life's passion is
to craft stories of strength and survival. As a former high school language
arts teacher and a black belt in karate, Christine has found a niche
combining both skills to help
authors write effective fight scenes.
JESSICA
PARKER is a fantasy author currently working on a fairytale series. Her
adventures in the written word have occurred as long as she can remember;
reading stories of dragons, magic, romance, and the power of one person
inspired Jessica to write stories of her own. Aside from reading and writing,
she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, swimming, movies and
cooking.
MERIANN
BOXALL resides in the mountains of Northern Utah with her husband and two
children. A work-at-home mom she has a Master’s degree in Business
Administration. She finds herself teaching college courses online and writing
grants for nonprofit organizations. Growing up in a small town rich with
culture she developed a love for the art of storytelling. She is an avid reader
who loves being outdoors, boating, and trail-running in the mountains that
surround her home. 
ADRIENNE
MONSON is the award winning author of the Blood Inheritance trilogy and a paranormal
Regency novella, Eyes of Persuasion. She resides in Utah with her husband and
two children where she works on more stories to share with the world. She also
enjoys reading, kickboxing, and cooking.
ANGELA
HARTLEY spent much of her childhood being shuffled from house to house with
only books for companionship. The magic she found in the written word saved her
in many ways, transporting her into worlds far more enjoyable than the one she
resided in. Literature became a passion and the idea of writing carried her
through years of uncertainty. Following her father’s tragic death in 2005, she
decided it was time to let go of the past and pursue her dreams. With the love
and support of her family, she’s built worlds of her own full of procreating
angels and demon rock stars. Her debut New Adult horror novel, Copper Descent, was released through Fox
Hollow Publications in May 2014. Angela currently resides in Midway, Utah with
her three children and husband.
FAUN
JACKSON began her career in photography when her four children were young.
She has been involved in multiple art forms for 21 years, and her extensive
training and experience as an artist has allowed her to transform her
photographs into works of art. She and her husband enjoy living in a beautiful
Southern Utah town, and are the grandparents of four children. Faun continues
to develop her talents and establish her career in fine art photography.
JOSHUA
ROBERTSON, CRIMSON EDGE PUBLISHING COMPANY, is a small publisher
specializing in Fantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Horror, and
Tabletop Game Guides. It is our mission to publish quality, progressive fiction
to meet the literary needs of the book community. It is our goal to adapt and
evolve with market trends and competition, pursue effective communication with
our authors, and provide exceptional service that will ensure our clients and
readers are satisfied. Please check out our website to learn more and to check
out our other publications.
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