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Clarissa Gosling

Biography

Clarissa has always lived more in the world of daydream and fiction than in reality. In her writing she explores purpose and belonging across worlds. Having never found an actual portal to faeryland, she creates her own fantastical worlds where dragons, fae and other magical creatures rule.

She now lives in the Netherlands with her family, where she writes as much as they will let her. When not reading or writing, she drinks too much tea and has a burgeoning obsession with Bundt cakes.

Clarissa is the author of the "Dragons of Kaitstud" and "Lost Princess of Starlight" YA fantasy series, and the "Expat Life" series of non-fiction guides for families moving, and living, abroad.

She is an admin for the 365 Writing Challenge, an international group that supports people to build the habit of writing. And she is one of the co-hosts of the Reading Queens podcast, which discusses mainly young adult fantasy books and their major tropes. Find out more about her at clarissagosling.com

Where to find Clarissa Gosling online

Website: http://clarissagosling.com

Series

Phoenix Empress by
The Archivist and the Knife
Price: $0.99 USD.
The World Tree Saga by
Dragons of Kaitstud Omnibus: The complete YA fantasy series
Price: $9.99 USD.
Lost Princess of Starlight omnibus: The complete YA fae fantasy series
Price: $9.99 USD.
Dragons of Kaitstud by
Dragon Storm
Price: Free!
Dragon Shift: A young adult fantasy
Price: $3.99 USD.
Dragon Heir
Price: $4.99 USD.
Dragon Queen
Price: $4.99 USD.
Lost Princess of Starlight by
Fae Fair: A young adult portal fantasy
Price: $3.99 USD.
Fae Secrets
Price: $4.99 USD.
Fae Betrayal
Price: $4.99 USD.
Expat life by
Moving abroad with children
Price: $3.99 USD.
Raising bilingual children: When school speaks a different language
Price: $3.99 USD.

Books

Dragons of Kaitstud Omnibus: The complete YA fantasy series by
Series: The World Tree Saga, Book 1. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 187,330. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2023 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Everyone believes dragons are extinct. But Birgith of the Bear Clan has a dangerous secret. Her sixteenth summer will bring the manifestation test. If she takes after her father and shifts into a bear she'll be trapped in the Bear Clan, spending her life in whatever role they assign her. But if she takes after her mother she'll not only endanger her own life, she'll trigger a hunt for her...
Lost Princess of Starlight omnibus: The complete YA fae fantasy series by
Series: The World Tree Saga, Book 2. Price: $9.99 USD. Words: 180,930. Language: English. Published: December 5, 2023 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fairy Tales
Fae princes, pixies and opposing bargains collide when Zoe rides her horse through a portal to Faery. New companions want her for their own purposes, and secrets long forgotten return to the surface. Trapped in the Fae realm with her horse, Zoe searches for a way back. But when she learns she is a long-lost fae princess her priorities change. How can she return her horse to the human realm...
The Archivist and the Knife by
Series: Phoenix Empress, Book 1. Pre-release—available May 26, 2024. Price: $0.99 USD. Language: English. Published by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Refusing to accept a position under her childhood rival, Samira opts instead to leave the Tindersands Family and take on the role of Imperial Archivist. Thrown out of her home for her betrayal, she must learn more about the role she chose in anger. What had once been an important position, has languished in the decades the Phoenix throne has lain empty. Tajamar can't understand why she would...
Dragon Storm by
Series: Dragons of Kaitstud, 0.5. Price: Free! Words: 10,720. Language: English. Originally Published: September 15, 2023 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Family
Nikulas, like his brothers, hates hiding the fact that dragons still exist. But their mother keeps them inside their hidden valley, away from the humans who hunted and killed the rest of her family. The longer their sister stays away, the more the peaks circling them feel like a cage. One day, Nikulas can take it no longer and flies over the mountains, determined to find her. But the world...
Fae Secrets by
Series: Lost Princess of Starlight, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 54,230. Language: English. Originally Published: April 27, 2022 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fairy Tales
A captured friend An annoying brother. Can her return to faery get any worse? After returning to the human realm, Zoe is determined to keep her head down and stay out of trouble until after her exams are over. In the meantime, she refuses to dwell on what it means to be the missing Princess of Starlight...or which realm she belongs in. But her best laid plans crumble when she learns that her...
A Mixed Bag: a Multi-genre Collection of Short Stories by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 17,910. Language: English. Originally Published: November 28, 2019 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
A collection of ten short stories with a measure of the fantastic in each. Includes the following: We need to talk: How can Damian absolve his guilt over the accident that crippled his sister? The Weaver's daughter: A fairy tale about making friends with the monsters next door. What Jack found: When your son finds a fairy in the garden do you release him to potentially hostile forces, or risk...
Moving abroad with children by
Series: Expat life, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 24,250. Language: English. Originally Published: June 13, 2019 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Nonfiction » Relationships & Family, Nonfiction » Travel » Travel - Reference, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Family, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Essays & Travelogues, Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Personal Growth / General
Planning to move abroad with your family? Clarissa blends stories of her own move from the UK to the Netherlands with tips and ideas to guide you through the process. She provides you with questions and points to consider and research when making your international move. It covers: What to do before you move; Searching for somewhere to live; When you first arrive; Settling in; Longer-term...
Raising bilingual children: When school speaks a different language by
Series: Expat life, Book 2. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 14,070. Language: English. Originally Published: June 13, 2019 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Nonfiction » Reference » Personal & Practical Guides, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Family, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Bilingual education, Nonfiction » Education & Study Guides » Multicultural education, Nonfiction » Travel » Specialties & interests » Essays & Travelogues
Does your child speak a different language at school and home? In this book Clarissa draws on her experience of sending her British children to a Dutch school to help you support your child through their education abroad. It covers: - Systems for separating when and where you use multiple languages; - Things to look for in different school systems; - How to work with your school to best support...
Dragon Queen by
Series: Dragons of Kaitstud, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 55,140. Language: English. Originally Published: October 26, 2022 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Royalty, Fiction » Children’s books » Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Fiction » Children’s books » Nature & the Natural World / Environment
Old enemies rise. New foes emerge. The final reckoning is here. ⁣Birgith struggles to be taken seriously as the new Bear Leader. She longs to disappear to the secret valley, but her duty is to those she represents... even if the other Clan Leaders prefer to deal with her deposed aunt instead. ⁣ ⁣ Then another dragon is spotted — an invader from beyond the seas. ⁣ ⁣ Birgith must find a way to...
Dragon Shift: A young adult fantasy by
Series: Dragons of Kaitstud, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 65,120. Language: English. Originally Published: December 17, 2020 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Social Issues, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
A dragon-sized secret. A life-changing test. On the continent of Kaitstud, dragons are feared and thought extinct. The four clans who now rule the continent condemn and slaughter any hints of dragons. In her sixteenth summer Birgith must face her manifestation test with all the others of her age. The test will prove her ability and solidify her place with the Bear Clan that has raised her...
Fae Fair: A young adult portal fantasy by
Series: Lost Princess of Starlight, Book 1. Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 57,590. Language: English. Originally Published: April 29, 2021 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Children’s books, Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic, Fiction » Children’s books » Royalty
A magical world. A bewitching fair. An impossible promise. Zoe longs to escape her bullying foster brother, but when she takes her horse for a ride and accidentally crosses into faery, all she wants is to return home. That is until she is hailed as a long-lost princess. But in faery, the forest is constantly changing and dangers lurk around every corner. When Zoe's curiosity leads to the...
Dragon Heir by
Series: Dragons of Kaitstud, Book 2. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 53,090. Language: English. Originally Published: November 30, 2021 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Paranormal
Accused of theft. Determined to prove her innocence. Split between the two sides of her family, where does Birgith's allegiance lie? The Bear Clan crystal is missing and everyone blames Birgith. Now, she must choose whether to stay, and attempt to clear her name, or run and hide with her dragon brothers. When a new enemy threatens to destroy everything she loves, Birgith decides to take matters...
Fae Betrayal by
Series: Lost Princess of Starlight, Book 3. Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 58,260. Language: English. Published: April 26, 2023 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fairy Tales, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Chick Lit
The forest stirs. The wild hunt rides. Zoe must make a stand for what she wants. With her trusted steed by her side, Zoe leaves the human realm for a life with Florian in Faery. But the gate takes her to the world tree instead. The tree's guardian sets her on the right path, but warns her of a growing threat to the fae realm. When she arrives in the Sunlight Court, things do not go as planned...
Next Chapters Unleashed: A Beachy Anthology by , , , , , , , , , , , , , &
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 74,140. Language: English. Originally Published: April 26, 2022 by Prinsenhof Publications. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - multi-author, Fiction » Women's fiction » Chick lit, Fiction » Holiday
Fifteen international authors, members of the Unleashing the Next Chapter online writers community, join forces to produce a tantalizing and diverse compilation to satisfy your appetite for the sweet, the salty, the light, the dark, and everything in between. This beachy anthology weaves the changes of life with the faithfulness of canine companions in an assortment of genres. A timid ghost...

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