VS Grenier ~ Award-Winning Author, Speaker & Podcaster

About the Book: Ten-year-old Andy Smithson is magically brought to the Land of Oomaldee while he is doing dishes one night. Unbeknownst to him, he is there to break a 500-year-old curse.   Andy learns that his quest is the Dragon’s Lair to find an ingredient critical to breaking the curse - the scale from an elusive red dragon, the fiercest of all dragon species. Andy nearly destroys the castle amidst adventures battling fire-breathing dragons, fighting vicious vulture attacks, escaping people-eating giants and more. A middle grade (5th & 6th grade) fantasy adventure that entertains while teaching uncommon life changing narratives. Publisher: Createspace ISBN: 978-1482312645 ISBN -10: 1482312646 Available in eBook and Print Publication Date: April 2013 Genre: Middle Grade Adventure Overall Thoughts: Those who follow or know me already understand my love of fantasy novels, especially middle grade and YA. I have always found myself drawn to these ...

Since the age of eight, L. R. W. Lee knew she wanted to write a book. Fortunately or unfortunately, she required of herself that she have something significant to say; she sought to contribute to others in a way that could change their lives. Because a degree in Accounting at Cedarville University, as well as work in public and corporate accounting, did not provide riveting fodder for a best seller, she waited. Upon selling her business in early 2012, she had time to write and, more importantly, something significant to share. L. R. W. Lee’s favorite musical is The Sound of Music. She hates scary movies, but loves piano and strings music, sunsets in Hawaii and a good cup of decaf, French press coffee (yes, decaf!). She also loves Ansel Adams prints and all manner of kinetic art.    VS: I want to thank you for being my guest here on The Writing Mama today. What do you do to help balance your writing life with your family life? Lee: My situation is pro...