Jem McCusker

Biography

I’m Jem McCusker, author of the Stone Guardians and the Rise of Eden. Book one of the Stone Guardians Fantasy Series.

This will be my debut novel and I’m delighted to have the opportunity to share it, with it’s release scheduled for December 2018, followed by book two, Stone Guardians and the Sons of the Master in June 2019.

I live in Brisbane, Australia with my husband and our two children. My eldest son, Sean asked me to tell him a story instead of reading one. I didn’t know where to start so I asked him what it should be about. He said he wanted it to be in Ireland because that’s where daddy is from and granny and granda too. Right, I thought, no pressure here. I’d half thrown something together in my head when he then requested it be about a frog.

As it goes, I managed to craft up a little something that has a taste of Ireland and a quirky frog with long legs and personality to spare. I enjoyed the story so much that I created a cast of accompanying characters, a dash of humour, a lot of adventure and a large dose of imagination.

Smashwords Interview

What are you working on at the moment?
I'm finalising Crossfire: A Storm of Wind and Rain Novella for release on October 31st 2019.
Who are your favorite authors?
I love C.J Archer - she writes paranormal historical fantasy. Her series are always an entertaining read with lovable characters on unique adventures.
Jan Henderson - His characters leap off the page. He writes a mixture of Middle-Grade, Thriller and Non-Fiction. The best thing about his work is you're always guaranteed to laugh.
Sandra Jackson - What can I say? She is the Queen of Suspense.
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Where to find Jem McCusker online

Books

The Tales of Barnley Forest: The Golden Child
Price: Free! Words: 14,690. Language: English. Published: December 10, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations
Oliver Clawfoot holds the esteemed title of Border Crosser – He is the last of his kind. What begins as a short trip across the border, quickly turns into disaster when he is discovered by one of the Tall Folk. When the curious Penny Poppet starts asking questions, Oliver discovers the Tall Folk aren’t his only worry.
Stone Guardians and the Rise of Eden
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 72,750. Language: English. Published: December 1, 2018 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fairy tales & fables
Peter Walsh and Evie O’Malley are two children unaware of their magical abilities until they stumble across a portal that leads them to Eden. Suddenly they are guardians in training, preparing to destroy the evil witch holding their parents hostage and save Eden and Earth from destruction.