Enter the World of Elvira

Welcome to the books page, where you can explore my debut romantasy novel. If you are a fan of books like Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass, The Selection, Serpent and Dove, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue then you will love my book!

The Daughter of Alvina

Book One

Born into royalty, feared by her people, and haunted by an ominous voice, Teyana Alvina is far from your typical second-born royal. With no god-given wings or real power from her kingdom’s magical stone, Teyana does her best to be the perfectly poised daughter—upholding appearances with the help of her mind-reading twin, Tolucas, convincing the other kingdoms that she is not a walking curse.

With Teyana’s tainted reputation, the isolated Alvina Kingdom is in dire need of a strong alliance. Knowing the true power of Teyana’s curse, King Tolucas Alvina I reignites a marriage treaty with King Kallias’ second-born son, Kayden Kallahan—the protector of Shadowridge and Teyana’s childhood best friend—in the hope that she will be safe.

But when an ancient prophecy tied to the second coming of the goddess Eviana ignites otherworldly attacks throughout Elvira, the lies surrounding Teyana’s curse begin to unravel.

Teyana must decide who to trust: those she has known her whole life—or the shadows that talk back.

The Map of Elvira

The Story Behind the Map

This map is hand-drawn by me, the author.  Being a self-published author has its challenges and constraints. One of those challenges is being able to create the art and illustrations yourself or hire someone to complete them for you. 

Every good fantasy book needs a beautiful fantasy map. This world needed to have one. So, after countless hours looking for someone to draw it (in an affordable price range) I eventually settled on having my brother (an art major) try his hand at it. 

And simply put, we had different visions. 

Which led me to draw out what I envisioned to the best of my abilities, and, to my surprise, is what you are staring at on the left. Well, a less crisp version.

We were then able to take my drawing, ink it in Photoshop, and add some texture to really give it the map feel. 

But honestly, I am so proud to be able to say that I hand-drew the map and that my handwriting made it into the book. It feels so much more personal and hand-crafted. 

And we were able to use my brother's illustration talent on the kingdom banners displayed in the appendix.

Unique stone magic system

Discover a world where magic is woven into the very stones beneath our feet. My book features a unique stone magic system that sets it apart, offering a fresh and exciting take on fantasy lore. Dive into the intricacies of this magical world and experience the power of stone like never before.

Prophecy magic awaits

Unravel the mysteries of prophecy in my romantasy novel. Follow the characters as they navigate a world where destiny is not always set in stone, and where the power to know the future comes at a cost. Prepare for a journey filled with twists, turns, and the struggle against fate itself.

A world governed by faith

Explore a fantasy world where religion shapes society, politics, and magic. My book delves into the complexities of faith and power, creating a rich and immersive setting for a story of love, adventure, and intrigue. Discover how belief can both unite and divide in this unique world.

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