Keira Gillett Author

Fierce Middle Grade Fantasy Reads

Enchanted Drakeland Sword

Nautical Inspiration for Zaria Fierce and the Enchanted Drakeland Sword

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I researched more about Fredrikstad, Norway, with the idea that I might start the second book of the Zaria Fierce Trilogy with Zaria and her friends on a school field trip. In my research, I found out that Fredrikstad was a host port in 2014 for the annual Tall Ships Race organised by Sail Training International. It’s a really cool race used to train young people in sailing. Think about being about to crew on a frigate or pirate ship. Wouldn’t that be fantastic? Zaria and her friends thought so too so I included the Tall Ships Race in Zaria Fierce and the Enchanted Drakeland Sword. Check out the videos I found about the races last year:

Today’s the Official Cover Reveal for Zaria Fierce Book 2

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keira with proof of zf2

I’m so excited! I got my proof yesterday which was perfect timing for the cover reveal that is happening today for Zaria Fierce and the Enchanted Drakeland Sword. To see the cover and some interior drawings by Eoghan Kerrigan head over to one of these amazing bloggers who are hosting me and sharing Zaria’s next adventure.

  1. Anjie at Love Thy Shelf
  2. Kelly and Melissa at Live, Love, Read
  3. Aimal at Bookshelves and Paperbacks
  4. Ner at A Cup of Coffee and a Book
  5. Emily at Midwestern Book Nerd
  6. Majanka at I Heart Reading
  7. Analee at Book Snacks
  8. Sharon at I Smell Sheep
  9. Sandra at Japan Reviewer
  10. Stacie at Beach Bound Books
  11. Rayna at Reader Rayna
  12. Kathy at Novelty of Life

Thank you so much for being a part of this amazing experience with me!

Second Draft of Zaria Fierce Book 2 Done

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Who’s ready for the second book in the Zaria Fierce Trilogy? I am!!! Tonight I completed the second draft of Zaria Fierce and the Enchanted Drakeland Sword.  Here are the new totals:

Second Draft: 42,936 words

Total writing time in draft: 3 days 21 hours 52 minutes

The next draft I will focus on all the nitty-gritty details and ensure that nothing is missed.

Have you read the first book? If you haven’t you should! It’s a “fantastic read with likable characters and an engaging story line.”