Leslie Ann Moore

Biography

Leslie Ann is the author of four published novels, including the IBPA award-winning epic fantasy Griffin’s Daughter Trilogy, and her latest, Skein of Fates, Book One of the Nuetierra Chronicles, winner of the 2022 Book Fest Award for Best Fantasy Novel.

She is the past Vice President of The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society and a member of Costumers Guild West. She has appeared at numerous conventions and conferences as a panelist, speaking about her own works, the creative and business aspects of writing, cosplay, and fandom in general. She lives with her husband, novelist and screenwriter Aaron Mason in sunny Southern California.

REVIEWS:

“Leslie Ann Moore’s Skein of Fates is an exciting start to a new, lushly written and deeply imagined [science-fantasy] trilogy.”

— Steven Barnes, author of Lion’s Blood.

“Skein of Fates mixes planetary romance with a fairy-tale subtext, and serves it up with an intriguing background of reimagined technology and religion. The result is delicious!”
— Emma Bull-Author of War For The Oaks

Griffin’s Daughter is ranking right up there with any fantasy I've read recently from the major presses.---Tia Nevitt, Fantasy Debut

"Moore's narrative drive and suspenseful plot twists will leave readers eager for the conclusion to this intricate and appealing tale." -- Publisher's Weekly

"Her strong male and female characters and their abiding feelings of love and honor bring a sense of true heroism to their struggles against their obstacles. " -- Library Journal

[A] likable set of characters who showed heart, and an engaging story. [R]eaders new to fantasy who liked Feist, and the Mallorean, etc, would like this too - I would recommend it accordingly. --Janny Wurts, author of The Wars of Light and Shadow

Where to find Leslie Ann Moore online

Books

Hand of the Dictatress, Book Two of the Nuetierra Chronicles
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 93,340. Language: English. Published: December 4, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Science fiction » Steampunk & retropunk
The story begun in Skein of Fates continues. Lourdessa's fearsome plans for total control over all of Nuetierra becomes clear. But Deanna and the true resistance have a risky plan of their own to stop her. Can they implement it in time to save the planet and all its people from a brutal dictatorship?
Skein Of Fates
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 118,950. Language: English. Published: April 30, 2022 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Science fiction » Steampunk & retropunk
Six years ago, Deanna’s stepmother led a brutal coup against her father. Now, the overthrown Alcalde’s daughter is exiled to the Wilds, eluding the usurper’s assassin. She has a decision to make: remain hidden or join ex-cop Roberto Gomaz and his comrades in a near-hopeless plan to rid the city of its cruel dictatress. But is Dee brave enough to travel the road to revolution?
Griffin's Destiny (Griffin's Daughter Trilogy #3 - Young Adult Edition)
Series: Griffin's Daughter Trilogy-Young Adult. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 88,920. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
War, a sweeping pestilence, and the death of her beloved leaves Jelena desolate. Unaware Ashinji still lives, she seeks comfort in the arms of another. Meanwhile, Ashinji continues his desperate trek homeward. Racing against time, and chased by murderous slave hunters, he is out-matched until Ashinji breaks the bonds preventing him from tapping his own extraordinary magical power.
Griffin's Destiny (Griffin's Daughter Trilogy #3)
Series: Griffin's Daughter Trilogy. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 89,010. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
War, a sweeping pestilence, and the death of her beloved leaves Jelena desolate. Unaware Ashinji still lives, she seeks comfort in the arms of another. Meanwhile, Ashinji continues his desperate trek homeward. Racing against time, and chased by murderous slave hunters, he is out-matched until Ashinji breaks the bonds preventing him from tapping his own extraordinary magical power.
Griffin's Shadow (Griffin's Daughter Trilogy #2 - Young Adult Edition)
Series: Griffin's Daughter Trilogy-Young Adult. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 139,120. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Long ago, the world was saved. The key to destruction was hidden. Now it is back--concealed in a young girl. Jelena, a mixed race outcast raised as a servant, has found a new home among the elves. But her peaceful life is shattered as war looms and the power of the Nameless One grows. Set amidst shocking betrayals and uneasy alliances, hers is a story of courage and love in the face of adversity.
Griffin's Shadow (Griffin's Daughter Trilogy #2)
Series: Griffin's Daughter Trilogy. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 127,060. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Fantasy » Epic, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
Long ago, the world was saved. The key to destruction was hidden. Now it is back--concealed in a young girl. Jelena, a mixed race outcast raised as a servant, has found a new home among the elves. But her peaceful life is shattered as war looms and the power of the Nameless One grows. Set amidst shocking betrayals and uneasy alliances, hers is a story of courage and love in the face of adversity.
Griffin's Daughter (Griffin's DaughterTrilogy #1 - Young Adult Edition)
Series: Griffin's Daughter Trilogy-Young Adult. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 110,860. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » New adult
(5.00 from 1 review)
Seventeen year old Jelena Preseren has lived life as an outcast because of her mixed human and elven blood. To escape an arranged marriage, she decides to strike out into the unknown on a quest to find her elven father. Her journey takes her to a strange and beautiful land whose people live in the shadow of impending war. There, she encounters a fate she never anticipated--one of true love.
Griffin's Daughter (Griffin's Daughter Trilogy #1)
Series: Griffin's Daughter Trilogy. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 112,360. Language: English. Published: October 17, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Romance » Fantasy, Fiction » Romance » Fantasy
(4.00 from 1 review)
Seventeen year old Jelena Preseren has lived life as an outcast because of her mixed human and elven blood. To escape an arranged marriage, she decides to strike out into the unknown on a quest to find her elven father. Her journey takes her to a strange and beautiful land whose people live in the shadow of impending war. There, she encounters a fate she never anticipated--one of true love.