Spring, 1939 My mother, Sylvana, had a gorgeous tailfin. At least, I thought it was beautiful. Of course, I was not yet twelve and had never met another siren, but I could not possibly imagine scales more beautiful than hers: ink-blue. Near her flukes, they’re so dark...
Month: July 2022
Sneak Peek: Ultramarine
Still subject to further editing. For context: Gina and the triplets have retreated to the bedroom to discuss how to explain Gina’s appearance to Seth. Gina’s point of view. I turn to them after shutting the door tight. “He doesn’t know,” says Eadie in a rush. “He...
Sneak Peek at Aquamarine
Henrietta’s espresso machine and I are in the throes of a competition to see which of us produces the most steam. So far, its neck and neck. Almost twenty-four hours has passed since my sisters chastised me in the kitchen. Why they think the minutes that separate us...
Sneak Peek at Cobalt
Chapter One Gina I need to get out of New York. I can’t breathe here right now; the whole city stinks of betrayal and fear. It’s amazing how an event in one’s life can transform a beloved skyline into a place of darkness and danger. I need space—the calming effect of...
My Store is Open
Finally, after much blood, sweat, and tears, the A.L. Knorr Books (virtual) store is open. I look forward to welcoming you! As I explained in the June "An Update on all the Madness" post, it will be a while before all my books are available in all formats direct from...
Sneak Peek: A Prince of Autumn
Chapter One Laec Frostbite took a long time to heal—Laec was learning this firsthand—even with access to healing botanicals. He shifted in his seat, pulling his jacket away from his shoulder where skin and muscle still ached. In the two-and-a-half weeks that had...
An Update on All the Madness
TL;DR Updates Last updated: Sept. 18, 2023 The next series being pulled from KU: Oct. 9, 2023: Earth Magic Rises, which includes the books: Bones of the Witch, Ashes of the Wise and Heart of the Fae. Thes books are already available on all retailers, and my store;...
Blossom at Midnight on BingeBooks
Watch this March 28, 2023 interview by Alessandra Torre of BingeBooks.
BOMYA is for You!
What happens when fifteen independent fantasy authors who value their readers start discussing ways to collaborate? A book club is born, the Book of the Month (YA edition) Club to be precise, aka BOMYA. What you need to know: Signing up gets you a free book every...
Sneak Peek at Daughter of Winter
[Unedited] Jess and Laec scanned the city walls from horseback, the towers, the incredible beauty of the wealthiest kingdom on the continent of Ivryndi. Yet all her mind could muster was; Where are you? A visit to the city gaol—a place Jess hoped never to visit...
New Covers for Elemental Origins
In preparation for a future project, I've been working with a design team to create new covers for the books that kicked off my career and the Elemental Origins universe. Aren't they pretty? Don't get me wrong, I still love the old covers featuring the...
Translation Library is Live
As you may be aware, the majority of my books have been translated into German. Most of the Elemental Origins series is also available in Italian. So it seemed like a good idea to create Library pages for them. In the ribbon at the top of the page you will now see...