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K S Dearsley

Biography

K. S. Dearsley began writing stories practically as soon as she could hold a pencil. She started with fiction and plays (often inspired by Dr. Who) and a series of secret agent 'novels' influenced by The Avengers and The Man from Uncle, and continued writing throughout a series of jobs before returning to university to get an MA in Linguistics and Literature. She finally got to be a professional writer, freelancing for newspapers, magazines and businesses.

She is now a prize-winning playwright and short story writer (The Jo Cowell Award, Dark Tales, Lymm Festival, Sussex Radio Playwriting etc.), and her work has appeared in various publications on both sides of the Atlantic, including Daily SF, Dark Horizons, QWF, Time for Bedlam and Diabolical Plots.

When she is not writing she practises Tai Chi and daydreams about living in a warm country.

Where to find K S Dearsley online

Website: http://www.ksdearsley.com

Series

The Exiles of Ondd by
Ro has never belonged. Born without the ability to feel the elements as her fellow Iyessi do, she creates discord. When her niece is born deaf, she is blamed. Exiled before she can do more harm, Ro and her kin set out for Najarind city in search of a cure, but discord follows them. Accused of murder, hunted and betrayed, they find themselves entangled in the eternal struggle between the dragon, Ondd, and the worm, Lethir, bringer of chaos. The forces that follow Lethir are regrouping. The only hope of defeating them is to wake the dragon. Can she find Ondd before they do? With danger behind them and unknown perils waiting ahead, the exiles are forced to set out on a search that will test Ro's will and courage, and lead them ever deeper into danger. The one thing Ro knows for sure is–time is running out. If the legends are to be believed, only a naïve Iyessi girl and a baby stand between the world and destruction.
Discord's Child
Price: $3.99 USD.
Discord's Apprentice
Price: $3.99 USD.
Discord's Shadow
Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

Discord's Shadow by
Series: The Exiles of Ondd. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 128,660. Language: English. Published: November 6, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
To wake the dragon, first Ro has to find it. So far, her travels have taken her exiled family into danger, but no closer to the answers she needs. Now, in Najarind people are falling into unending sleep. With danger behind them and unknown perils waiting ahead, the exiles are forced to set out again. The one thing Ro knows for sure is–time is running out
Discord's Apprentice by
Series: The Exiles of Ondd. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 125,000. Language: English. Published: June 1, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
The only way she can keep those she loves safe is to find the Dragon and wake it. King Channan controls Najarind again and Ro hopes to rest, but as guests gather to celebrate the naming of the heir, she makes a disturbing discovery. The forces that would plunge the world into chaos are regrouping, and a storm is gathering about her. Can she find the Dragon before they do?
Discord's Child by
Series: The Exiles of Ondd. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 118,190. Language: English. Published: February 20, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Trouble was coming–the elements weren't where they should be, and then there was Ro. Feared by her fellow villagers, she and her family are exiled. They head for the city, but accused of murder, hunted and betrayed, they become entangled in the eternal struggle between the Dragon and the Worm. If legends are to be believed, only Ro and a baby stand between the world and destruction.
Artists & Liars by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 24,670. Language: English. Published: June 4, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
Clumsy cleaners, bashful models, self-centred divas, disciples and devotees–the short stories, flash fiction and poetry in Artists & Liars look at the art world from every angle.

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action adventure fantasy    adventure    adventure epic    adventure fantasy    art    art fiction    art model    art poetry    betrayal    betrayal jeaously passion    coming of age    danger    deities    dragon    dragon adventure fantasy    dragons    epic prophecy    fantasy about elemental powers    fantasy battle    fantasy female lead character    fantasy heroic    fantasy teen    heroic journey    kidnap fantasy    mystery    quest    revenge    serendipity    sword adventure    sword and magic fantasy