FAQ
A.L. Knorr (Abby) is a bestselling author of young adult fantasy. These are some of the questions she is asked most frequently. If you don’t find the answer to your question, please visit the Contact page for options on how to submit it.
How to Read A.L. Knorr’s Books
Why are your books only on Amazon?
Many of A.L. Knorr’s ebooks are only available on Amazon. This is because she currently participates in their exclusive author program. However, she is in the process of setting up her own store and putting her books on other retailers. See the Update on All the Madness for details. Currently, books from these series are available wide: Mermaid’s Return, The Rings of the Inconquo, and the first three books of The Scented Court. More will be rolled out as time and technology allow.
I don't have access to Kindle - how can I read your work?
If you don’t have a Kindle, you have two options to choose from to be able to read:
Option 1 (The easiest, quickest option)
Download Amazon’s FREE Kindle app by clicking here.
It works with just about any device:
>Smartphone (iPhone/iPod touch/Android/Windows/Blackberry)
>Tablet (iPad/Android/Windows)
>Computer (Mac/Windows)
Once you’ve downloaded the free Kindle app, you can purchase the book from Amazon and it will automatically appear in your app.
Option 2 (If you own a Nook/Kobo/other ereader and can’t download the free app)
1. Purchase the ebook(s) from Amazon.
2. Forward the email receipt Amazon sent you to: abby@alknorrbooks.com and let her know which reading device you have.
3. Abby will email you the ebook format suitable for your device, within 24 hours.
In what order should I read A.L. Knorr's books?
All the books are listed on the Reading Order page.
How can I become an ARC reader?
Two ways:
- Sign up to join my ARC team here (make sure to white-list me). You’ll get an email with a link to a request form whenever an ARC is ready.
- Join my VIP Reader Lounge on Facebook. [Be sure to answer the entry questions.]
All reviewers must have an Amazon account in good standing and be able to post reviews. ARCs for books 2+ in a series are given out only to those who have published a review for the preceding title.
I will be looking for reviewers for otther retailers. If you’d like to be considered, please send Nicola, my PA, an email pa4ALKnorr@gmail.com. Include which platform you usually purchase your books from.
How do I become an Audiobook Reviewer?
The only platform we currently use to offer and distribute audiobook codes in exchange for a review is the Facebook group A.L. Knorr’s Audio Review Team. You can join the group here. (be sure to answer the entry questions)
Element Specific
Which books are about mermaids (sirens)?
The mermaid books, chronologically by event are:
Mermaid’s Return (formerly Mira’s Return) Trilogy
- Returning
- Falling
- Surfacing
Born of Water
The Elementals
Pretty Little Mermaids (in progress 2023)
- Cobalt
- Aquamarine
- Salt & Stone
- Salt & the Sovereign
- Salt & the Sisters
Where can I read the bonus chapter for Born of Water?
The Born of Water ebook currently available on Amazon is the updated 5th anniversary edition, which has been re–edited and now contains the bonus chapter as part of the book. If you have an older edition, without the bonus chapter, you can find it under Journal:Bonus Content.
Which books are about a Fire Elemental (Fire Mage)?
In chronological order:
Heat (Chad Wendig meets Angelica)
“Death of a Mage” (short story only available on this site under Journal: Bonus Content)
Born of Fire (which now includes Pyro)
The Elementals
- Firecracker
- Fire Trap
- Fire Games
- Legends of Fire
- Source Fire
Where can I read the short story Death of a Mage?
Which books are about Earth magic?
Born of Earth
The Elementals
- Bones of the Witch
- Ashes of the Wise
- Heart of the Fae
- A Blossom at Midnight
- A Memory of Nightshade
- A Daughter of Winter
- A Prince of Autumn
Future Planning
What are you working on right now?
I am starting a new mermaid series, Pretty Little Mermaids, loosely inspired by The Little Mermaid. The prequel, Cobalt, is written and edited (will publish Sept. 30, 2023), and book one is well under way.
Are you writing more for Akiko and/or Petra?
A likely scenario; though I must add: contrary to popular belief, I’m not in charge of my imagination—it tends to go where it wants and I am helpless but to follow. The muse rules. Petra and Akiko come into my thoughts fairly frequently. They say to pass on a hello to you. If and when they whisper to me what they’ve been up to, I shall diligently scribble up an incident report and make it available to you.
Will Born of Water become a film?
I really wish I had control over this. I would love to see Targa and Mira swim across my screen. In 2019 a studio in LA expressed some interest in making a TV series, and in 2020 a different studio that produces content for Netflix asked about purchasing the rights to produce an animated series, but nothing was ever signed. Getting something brought to any screen big or little is a road paved with obstacles; even if material is licensed, there’s no guarantee it’ll ever get green-lit (put into production). So I’m not holding my breath, but if anything changes, I’ll be sure to post about it right here… and everywhere else too.
Miscellaneous
Why do authors need reviews?
The short answer is: because it lets other readers know you’ve enjoyed the book. The long answer (which includes a “how to”) can be found in the Journal entry: Why Should I Write a Review?
Will you send me an autographed copy of [an A.L. Knorr book]?
I’m pleased to announce that signed hardcover books are now available through The Signed Books Shop. At present, the three Scented Court books and Born of Water are available. More will be added in the coming weeks.
Will you read my manuscript?
Oh how I wish I had the time and energy to read every book and manuscript offered to me. Unfortunately, it’s simply not humanly possible, so please don’t send me anything. I can barely find my keyboard half the time.
