Freya Pickard

Jargoiden
Series: The Kaerling, Book 13. Pre-release—available February 20, 2024. Price: $2.00 USD. Words: 33,210. Language: English. Published by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
The companions have reached the shores of Jargoiden in pursuit of their abducted friends, but how do they even start tracking the kaerlings?
Vampirical Verse
Series: Dragonscale Delvings, Book 4. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 7,380. Language: English. Published: November 15, 2023 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Poetry » Contemporary Poetry, Poetry » Epic
This book is for the broken, the damaged and scarred. This book is for the walking dead who have learnt to live as best they can with hollow hearts and gaping wounds.
Woodbine
Series: The Kaerling, Book 12. Price: $2.50 USD. Words: 35,440. Language: English. Published: October 15, 2023 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
If the four companions can't find a way to heal Nilo of the poison in his body, they will never be able to leave his island.
Prince Silas
Series: The Kaerling, Book 11. Price: $2.50 USD. Words: 35,050. Language: English. Published: June 15, 2023 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
After escaping from the Isle of Kiros, the companions face a long ocean voyage together …
Dead Man's Witness
Series: The Kaerling, Book 10. Price: $2.50 USD. Words: 35,880. Language: English. Published: February 15, 2023 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Lored finally has enough evidence to clear the herb woman, but can his claims absolve Rue of the charges of murder?
Uneasy Allies
Series: The Kaerling, Book 7. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 36,470. Language: English. Originally Published: September 2, 2021 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Five disparate people drawn together in pursuit of one goal. I so enjoyed the latest instalment of The Kaerling. The action was pacy and compelling. The characters had really settled into themselves and were well-rounded. I read it all in one sitting and was totally engrossed! Jenny Poulter Their mission was simple – to rescue Lally and Derri from the evil kaerlings. But catching up with the...
Vintrig's Throne
Series: Isu Magan, Book 2. Price: $5.00 USD. Words: 63,330. Language: English. Originally Published: November 13, 2017 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Marriage and love weren't supposed to be part of Isu Magan's life. "A good mix of realistic and fantastical elements, and a gripping, at first gritty storyline, the puzzles first presented in early chapters are resolved in the plot in a way that shows rather than merely tells!" Troy As Isu falls deeper in love with Sama Conn, her Counsellor works in secret in the shadows, preparing to ruin her...
Elkadanu
Series: The Kaerling, Book 9. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 34,060. Language: English. Originally Published: May 2, 2022 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
As Lored attempts to investigate the truth of the charges brought against Rue, the herb woman, Tari tries to hide her insecurities and doubts behind a facade of serenity. "This is a fantastic read. The characters are all well drawn and the landscape through which the characters move is familiar and easily imaginable, yet quite magical as well." W Thomas Lored and Tari must keep the twins...
This Is Me
Series: Dragonscale Delvings, Book 3. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 8,930. Language: English. Originally Published: November 15, 2022 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Poetry » Themes & motifs » General
Another biographical offering from Freya Pickard, tracing her development both as a person and a poet from her early twenties to mid-forties. Freya Pickard is a cancer survivor, whose fight for life has forever changed her. These changes are reflected in a variety of poems she permits to be published here. Initially determined to be single, Freya reveals what it was like to discover her...
The Essence of Thyme
Series: Dragonscale Diversions, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 5,120. Language: English. Originally Published: June 12, 2016 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Sleeping Beauty with a twist! If you enjoy humourous romantic fantasy, this story is for you!
My Mythology
Series: Dragonscale Delvings, Book 2. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 13,440. Language: English. Originally Published: February 7, 2019 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Poetry » Contemporary Poetry
Lift the veil on Freya's creativity in this fantastical volume of poetry. Discover Freya's sources of inspiration from childhood. Find out what makes her tick as a writer. See what kinds of poetry she enjoys writing. And get to understand her more than anyone who knows her but doesn't read her poetry! Freya employs a variety of poetical forms in this volume to explore the themes of King Arthur...
Xmas @ Camelot II
Series: Dragonscale Diffusions, Book 1. Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,280. Language: English. Originally Published: December 18, 2017 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Short stories
Ten tales to tease and tantalise your perceptions of reality and legend! Fairy tales, Freudian prisons, Virtual Reality Games and High Bardic sagas. Inspire your imagination with different styles and narrators. Feed your dreams and nightmares in this eclectic fantasy collection of unusual, quirky stories by Freya Pickard. Includes two stories featuring Dracomagan, the heroine from Dragonscale...
Insides
Series: Dragonscale Delvings, Book 1. Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 10,100. Language: English. Originally Published: January 7, 2017 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Poetry » U.K. Poetry, Poetry » Spiritual, Poetry » Themes & motifs » General
One woman's journey through cancer, chemotherapy and beyond. "Freya here expresses the full scope (of cancer), in her own way, of the rigors of the experience, and, I think, puts it in a form that fully describes its horrors as well as hope." Troy This is a poetic account of Freya Pickard's horrendous experience of bowel cancer. Diagnosed with terminal cancer, she undergoes several major...
The Rusalka Ritual & Other Stories
Series: Dragonscale Dimensions, Book 1. Price: $2.10 USD. Words: 15,870. Language: English. Originally Published: November 29, 2016 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Quirky, undefinable and un-put-downable. "A collection of short tales where we meet a range of enjoyable characters. Fantasy writing with a twist, very enjoyable." Book Bug Dracomagan (from Dragonscale Leggings) makes an appearance in each of these five tales from the Otherworld. Whether it's ruining an emotional atmosphere, upsetting golfers and little children at Knole Park or simply doing...
Dragonscale Leggings
Price: $5.00 USD. Words: 56,330. Language: English. Originally Published: December 17, 2016 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » General
Imagine Bridget Jones meeting Alice in Wonderland. "Written as a journal, there is humour and imagination, an original take on dragons, a fiercely independent female lead, and a playful twist on Arthurian legend." Francis James Franklin Meet Dracomagan who's lost her memory and is travelling in a land where only men can be dragon slayers. Experiencing a fear of wizards (she doesn't know why...
The Butterfly Tree & Other Stories
Series: Dragonscale Diffusions, Book 2. Price: $2.10 USD. Words: 24,490. Language: English. Originally Published: April 29, 2020 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Five tales from the wondrous world of Nirunen! Oppressed women and men who aren't yet heroes; journey with five individuals across the three Ages of Nirunen. From the deep oceans to the high settlements and ancient cities of the First Age, through the Hidden Land of the Second Age and into a time of immigration and fear in the Third Age; these stories are riveting reading. If you've not yet...
Fair Wind
Series: The Kaerling, Book 8. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 36,570. Language: English. Originally Published: January 2, 2022 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Lored and his companions are on a rescue mission but first they have to endure a sea voyage. "I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It's a beautifully written story and I find all of the characters interesting. The descriptions, particularly of the sea voyage, were fabulous. I can feel myself being present in the places described. There are lots of hints of problems to come and foreshadowing...
Vintrig's Kingdom
Series: Isu Magan, Book 1. Price: $5.00 USD. Words: 66,690. Language: English. Originally Published: February 18, 2017 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fairy tales, Fiction » Fantasy » General
In a winter bound kingdom the only person holding back the darkness and chaos is a virgin princess. "A magical tale of fantasy with edges." Amazon Customer Isu Magan, heir to Vintrig's Throne has to remain a virgin to prevent chaos and eternal winter returning to the land. But when the travelling musician, Sama Conn arrives at the castle, Isu's resolve to remain unwed, wavers. Knowing she could...
Aura Vere
Series: The Kaerling, Book 6. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 36,110. Language: English. Originally Published: January 2, 2021 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Five disparate paths converge in the mountain city of Aura Vere. "I enjoyed reading Aura Vera immensely and look forward to the next installment!" J Poulter Otta and Erl must face the kaerling, Jas, before they can ascend the long road to Aura Vere and find the child Derri once more. Lored, the taku-kevir, must seek out the sister he's never met in the Temple in Aura Vere, before the kaerlings...
An Ancient Song
Series: The Kaerling, Book 3. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 37,030. Language: English. Originally Published: March 27, 2019 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
Escaping Aura Vere and the kaerlings under cover of the Suryan Exodus, Otta discovers a dark side to her character. "This story had me feeling close to Otta and I felt her discomfort as though she was my friend." C Birmingham Otta's internal conflict makes for an uncomfortable journey as her brother Erl finds his loyalties tested to the extreme. When the twins are banished from the Suryan...
Ambassador
Series: The Kaerling, Book 2. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 29,240. Language: English. Originally Published: September 22, 2018 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
Trapped in Aura Vere, the twins must survive, without being discovered by the kaerlings. "I simply adored reading Ambassador and look forward to the sequel!" C Messelodi In a case of mistaken identity, Otta is assumed to be a kaerling ambassador and finds refuge in Aura Vere. The shrineless god instructs Otta to find out about the mythical unicorn in Aura Vere's library, but, as her fascination...
Olin Heon
Series: The Kaerling, Book 4. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 34,920. Language: English. Originally Published: September 27, 2019 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
When Lored is wrongfully imprisoned on the Isle of Yrjo, he has to rely on an outcast Kimder to rescue him. "This is my favourite volume in the series so far." C Messelodi When Lored finally reaches the shores of Falnaboldu once more, he is met with shocking news that turns his life upside down. Determined to discover what really happened to his mentor, Lored refuses to leave the place he has...
Hidden Lands
Series: The Kaerling, Book 5. Price: $2.25 USD. Words: 39,440. Language: English. Originally Published: August 28, 2020 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Fantasy » Dark
With faceless pursuers behind him, Lored must reach the Hidden Plateau before they catch up. "Beautifully written and it held my attention from start to finish." E Baxter Disillusioned and disappointed with the way Olin Heon now conducts itself, Lored, a powerful taku-kevir, leaves the place he once called home and journeys in search of a new purpose in life. Tari, an acolyte in the Temple, is...
Silver Fire
Series: The Kaerling, Book 1. Price: Free! Words: 33,420. Language: English. Originally Published: March 26, 2018 by Freya Pickard. Categories: Fiction, Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Epic
What starts as an innocent quest to follow the unicorn's trail, turns into a sinister nightmare. "I was so happy to find a book that truly captivated my imagination from beginning to end." K Johnstone Banished from their village, Otta, and her twin brother Erl, (who has lost his memory), must stay ahead of those who seek to kill them. Learning how to follow the unicorn's trail and deal with her...

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