Keira Gillett Author

Fierce Middle Grade Fantasy Reads

Zaria Fierce

Blog Tour Stop: 10 Facts about How the Third Zaria Fierce Book Got Its Title

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Greetings friends and fellow book readers! Today I am over at Brenda’s blog Log Cabin Library discussing different things that went into the naming of the third book in the Zaria Fierce Trilogy. I hope you’ll head on over and check it out!! learn what other titles were up for consideration.

Brenda also wrote a lovely review on Zaria Fierce and the Dragon Keeper’s Golden Shoes:

I think the Zaria Fierce series mixes together all the things that I love about reading fantasy books, there is a sense of good versus evil, strong friendships, dragons, gorgeous illustrations, a captivating world, a perfect middle-grade book for someone looking for an action packed story filled with Norse mythology.

Blog Tour Stop: 10 Behind the Scenes Looks into Zaria Fierce and the Dragon Keeper’s Golden Shoes

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Today I am over at Ner’s blog, A Cup of Coffee and a Book, sharing behind the scenes information and looks into the writing process of the third book in the Zaria Fierce Trilogy. I hope you’ll join me and tell me what you think. 🙂

Ner has reviewed book three already and she has said some absolutely wonderful things. Here’s a small quote from her review:

One of the most important themes in Keira’s books is friendship and I always marvel at how beautiful she describes Zaria and her group of friends. They always support each other and are always there for whatever comes their way and never once falter to protect the other. They develop in such a slow and fluid way you basically see these characters grow since book one and see their friendship becoming tighter. And Zaria was perhaps the one that grew up the most since the first book. After learning the truth about her birth parents, realising how important her role is in saving the world, she could just turn her backs and leave – or letting it all go to her head – but she stays and fights till the end though not without doubting herself. She’s brave and courageous and I will miss her. Well, I will miss all of them to be honest.

Thanks for reading!

Blog Tour Stop: 9 Things that Inspired Scenes in the Zaria Fierce Trilogy

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I’m at Emily’s blog Midwestern Book Nerd sharing 9 things that inspired me to write scenes in the Zaria Fierce Trilogy. I hope you’ll hop over and and take a peek.

Emily wrote a wonderful review for the third book, which you can find here:

Zaria continues to be an excellent example of courage, her group continues to be the best of friends despite every single thing they face, and they all show us the importance in being true to you.

Blog Tour Stop: Author Interview and Audio Book Giveaway

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Good day! I’m excited to share an interview I just did with Susan of Dab of Darkness. We go all over the map talking about jobs, writing, quests, book covers, artwork, and more. I hope you’ll join us. There’s also a giveaway at the end of the interview for those who would love to try the Zaria Fierce audio books.

Susan has also reviewed the first two books in audio format from the Zaria Fierce Trilogy. I’m thrilled! Here’s what she had to say:

Book One:

This was quite a fun children’s book that I think will appeal to many adults as well. First, I really like the set up. We’re in Norway so we have the great frozen forests and water ways. Then there’s Zaria, a female non-Caucasian lead in a fantasy story. Lastly, Zaria made a mistake in choosing to break her deal with the river troll Olaf, which sets this whole adventure in motion.

She also has some fantastic things to say about Michele Carpenter’s performance in both books.

Book Two:

Once again, Michele Carpenter did a great job. She has the perfect voice for Zaria and I love how she gives light Norwegian accents to the all the boys. There’s even one song that is actually sung (though I believe another voice actress came in and performed it). Still, it was nice to have that little addition to the book and it was well edited in – the volume was the same, etc.

So with that said, be sure to check out the interview I did with Susan and enter the giveaway.

Happy Listening!

Zaria Fierce Book Talk: Melbourne Public Library 7-13-16

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I had a great time at my book talk today sharing an excerpt from Zaria Fierce and the Dragon Keeper’s Golden Shoes. The kids were great and had a lot of good questions, good interactions, and really paid attention. I’m so glad I got to meet them.

Things we learned today from the Melbourne Public Library reading:

  • How many animals make up a winter-wyvern.
  • How many animals make up a water-wyvern.
  • What an enraged water-wyvern sounds like as it roars.
  • What a water-wyvern sounds like when it’s been shrunk.

Questions for you:
If you could create your own hybrid creature, what would it be? And, can you make those water-wyvern sounds?

Thanks for watching!

Photos from the Event, plus ice cream social:

Thanks for sharing everyone!