WATTYS 2018 SHORTLIST "Every person is a book, Yael. You just need to find the right way to read them." In a land where a deadly curse forces all to wear masks, Yael steals the mask and identity of a noblewoman to infiltrate the nobility and find her abducted sister, but gets sucked into a twisted game of spies. Eighteen-year-old Yael was a talented mask-maker apprentice-but not anymore. Now, she's a spy, an imposter and a murderess. In the land of Vynam, all must wear masquerade masks to ward off the curse of the spectres, ghost-like beings that kill with a single touch. After the Somaer family, the richest nobles in Vynam, abduct her sister and her parents are put to death, Yael steals the mask and identity of a noblewoman to infiltrate the nobility, find her sister and avenge her parents. Her only chance of success-and survival-is if she can outplay the shrewdest spymasters in Vynam. When her search for her sister unearths dangerous knowledge, she alone holds the power to destroy the precarious peace of the noble houses, and shake all of Vynam to its very core. But the cost might be her sister's life.

The great land of Akna is under the threat of the Hollowers, the infamous enemy no one seems to know about. As his fairy abilities are growing, so are Ferry's doubts about his purpose in this strange, new world -- is he really the Saviour of Akna or he's just a tool in a twisted game of power led by obscure forces? In a turn of unexpected events, Ferry loses his magical skills and is forced to run and hide from his own people along with Matilda with whom he has a complicated relationship. To gain his abilities back, Ferry must complete five magical tasks. Mere humans now, Ferry and Matilda must find their way back to their friends and to the Moon's Tear in a world hostile to humans. Furthermore, the fae folk seems to be the reason for the unexplained disappearances of people in the human world. Will they be able to succeed in a foreign, dangerous land? And how are they going to complete this difficult challenge when their feelings for each other are growing with each task?

The Magic Trick is the sequel to the award-winning novel, The Silent Deal (currently free on Wattpad and Amazon). ** Last year Viktor and Romulus broke the Silent Deal. Can their town survive the backlash? ** Strange things are happening in Aryk, almost as if history is repeating itself. New playing card graffiti sparks fear and rumors. There are whispers of a second rebellion-and of betrayers, assassins, and spies. And when a mysterious circus pitches their tents outside of town, Viktor is sure that he can't trust its Ringmaster ... or its Magician. ** But all this pales in comparison to the new curriculum imposed on Aryk's schoolhouse. A new Apprenticeship program is being created. Master Molotov is searching for students to aid in his experiments. The pool of applicants is widening, and if Viktor and his serf or Gypsy friends are chosen, they may end up facing terrors in the last place they want to revisit-Staryi Castle itself.

THE SILENT DEAL is an award-winning explosive adventure. The Magic Trick (book 2) is out, and book 3 comes out next year. Within these pages lies mystery, magic, mythology, and wide cast of gypsies, gamblers, fire-jugglers, and thieves. The Card Game awaits... ** WHEN VIKTOR AND ROMULUS, two peasant boys, dig too deep into their town's strange past, they awaken the wrath of a mysterious overlord. As the blood brothers struggle to survive, their search for answers takes them through gambling parlors, fortune-teller dens, and moonlit forests full of monsters and men alike. But even with the help of their friends, can they escape the deathly experiments that their foe is creating in Staryi Castle? ** WINNER of 'Outstanding Fiction' at the California Writers Con. 5 STAR Finalist of the 2015 Readers Favorite Awards.

[Mirror Me Series Book 2] Hope Martinez is the first person in Tartarus to kill a Half-Life. Such a feat should be commended if not for the dreadful prophecy that surrounds her. In the meantime, Hope along with her band of misfit renegades have one goal in mind, make it to the ancient city of Vetra so she can learn of her Mirrorbender ancestry and further her studies as Mirrorbender of Tartarus. Unfortunately the group is captured by Juprus soldiers and brought to the capital city of Blackstone where a king with a wicked secret sits on the throne. On Earth, the Martinez family attempts to heal wounds and forget their past, but the past comes back in full force as supernatural events begin plaguing the world and an old enemy resurfaces. In a chase to outwit a dastardly secret organization and escape the chains of a ruthless king, Hope, her family, and her friends must work together to stop the terrors of the past from succeeding and keep new ones from breaking free. Young Adult ■ Fantasy ■ Sci-Fi ---- Copyright © by Jules Haigler No parts of this manuscript including illustrations or content may be distributed, copied, or sold on any media without permission of the author. The author claims full rights to all illustrations and content within. All names, places, and themes are a work of fiction and do not relate to any person living or dead.

[Mirror Me Series Book 1] Hope Martinez was taught to fear her reflection, but the magical world on the other side is too tempting. Descended from those who can use mirrors as weapons, Hope has many dangers to face if she wants to get home before an ancestral curse destroys everything she loves. _________________________________________________ After a frightening incident leaves her family shaken, Hope Martinez promises her mother to never look at a mirror again. Three years later, Hope stands between two worlds - the world of her mother, a contrived and constricted set of rules ignoring their family's Hispanic heritage and abolishing all things reflective from the home, and the world of her abuelita, which is said to contain a mysterious power that members of the family are fated to discover. When high school bullying and peer pressure start pushing Hope's limits, she finds no other choice but to gain normalcy and break her mother's promise. She soon discovers a hidden magical world beyond her reflection, one filled with strange beasts, enchanted cities, and flying walnuts. Why would such a wonderful place be kept from her? The reason - Hope's family has a terrible destiny waiting to be unleashed. Young Adult ■ Fantasy ■ Sci-Fi [COMPLETED] AWARDS: -First Place in Teen Fiction category for Chaos Awards 6 -First Place in Fantasy category for Ohana Awards 4 Copyright © by Jules Haigler No parts of this manuscript including black and white illustrations or content may be distributed, copied, or sold on any media without permission of the author. All names, places, and themes are a work of fiction.

A young man moves into an abandoned house from a small village to run away from the lost love of his life. He lives secluded, far from the curious, jolly people in the valley, thinking this is the perfect time and place to become a writer. Until strange things begin to happen, and a presence becomes more and more oppressive. A story about love, loss, and the regret of the most important things in life left unsaid... Beneath Ivory Skies is the third story of The Whispered Tales, a collection of stories about magic, mysteries, and the unknown. © All Rights Reserved

After a long year of studying, seventeen-year-old Victoria decides to spend her summer holiday in the countryside. Not happy with the decision at first, she is surprised to find out how charming her aunt, the village, and its people could be. Also, meeting a young boy her age makes things even more interesting. Things start to change when she discovers that the old mirror her aunt bought from an antique store is actually a dark and dangerous portal to another realm. Yet, what lies beyond that mirror is alluring, a call she cannot resist. And when she reaches the other side, everything changes for the worst... What started as a boring holiday in the countryside turns out to be an exciting journey, full of mysteries, danger, and the unexpected. Will Victoria manage to come back home? Or will she remain captive in that strange world forever? Set in the 19th century, this story will make you think twice before you look in a mirror... Beyond is the second story of The Whispered Tales novellas, a collection of five stories about magic, mysteries, and the unknown. © All Rights Reserved

''Don't you remember, little flower?'' he asked, his voice low and melodic, ''Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.'' ''Perhaps,'' I whispered, ''But Shakespeare was referring to a man...'' He cocked his head in confusion, his eyes growing darker. I leaned forward on the throne and brought my eyes up to meet his in an obvious challenge. ''Not a Queen.'' ~~~~~~ There's a whole side to Mara Monroe that's keeping her from what she was born to do. Coincidentally, it's her human side. Mara's always known that she couldn't choose what family she was born into. Even if it comes with a crown she doesn't want, age-old rivalries she doesn't understand, and a bodyguard she can't seem to shake. There are those that would die before seeing Mara on the throne. Or worse. Kill. *completed Book One*

Ever since she was born, Eliza has been watched. By someone. Or something. A fainted shadow lurking in the forest near her home. Waiting... Eliza is the miller's daughter. More than anything in the world, she's dreaming of becoming a princess. One day she meets Mara, the real princess. Unfortunately, Mara is to be married to the Dark Prince, a fearless young man who doesn't think twice when it comes to starting a war against other people. Furthermore, Mara is gifted with a voice like no other, while Eliza completely lacks this amazing gift. Nevertheless, the two girls decide to take each other's place. Mara's dream is to live happily ever after... Not with a prince, but with Adrian, a simple boy, with a big heart. And then evil strikes and the shadow comes to light, accompanied by dark forces. Eliza is forced to ally with those forces to gain the gift of singing so she could keep her real identity hidden. But everything has a price... The Hidden Princess is the first of Whispered Tales, a collection of five stories about the unknown, magic, and wonder. © All Rights Reserved