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STARSUN DEFIANCE
Seventeen-year-old Ahriee, born with the mark of the great bear, feels an instinctive bond with all the Guardian Protector animals of Starstone Isle. Tradition states she must partner with Haakon on Midsummer’s Eve. Fate dictates they will live out their lives together.
She witnesses his hunger for killing the sacred Guardian Protectors when the revered great white stag meets its demise. Ahriee refuses the decree that has shaped her entire life.
Defiance comes with only days to change her mind or face a lifetime in exile.
Guided by the spirit shadow of the great bear and seeking escape as Haakon, whose charm hides a dangerous need for control, hunts her across the island, Ahriee flees her island home and crosses into a world filled with possibility.
Ahriee considers a life shaped by choice and not tradition. But her promise of betrothal looms when Haakon finds her on the mainland. Conflicted, Ahriee yearns for loved ones. To reshape her future, she must heed the great bear’s message, engaging in a journey of courage and defiance.
Perfect for readers who love:
• Runaway heroines
• Forbidden bridges and hidden worlds
• Animal‑bond magic
• Ancient myths woven into modern settings
• High‑stakes choices and fierce self-determination
Rooted in stars, sun, and moon lore, and the mythic power of the Guardian Protector animals, Starsun Defiance is a 73,000-word YA fantasy about courage, identity, and the strength it takes to defy the destiny others choose for you, and to make your own life’s path despite the consequences.
Series Title: Bridge Across Worlds
Series Number: Book 1
Author: Patricia L. Atchison
eBook: ISBN: 978-0-9783369-7-4
Paperback: ISBN: 978-0-9783369-8-1
Publication Date: April 29, 2026
Publisher: Wood Lily Publishers
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Today I Am...
An Empowering Journal
Back to Self
Written By Patricia L. Atchison
When life’s journey causes you to end up lost and unable to define who you are, then it’s time to find renewed self-confidence, improved self-esteem, increased happiness, much joy, and simple gratitude. Learn how to view each ‘TODAY’ with new promise, gratitude, positivity, light, and love. Features many creative daily practices, including daily gratitude, to help you find your way back to who you once were.
Paperback
Pages: 204,
Trim Size: 6″ x 9″
Black and white
Language: English
Published: 2019
ISBN: 978-0-9783369-5-0
Little Blue Penguin
Written by Patricia L. Atchison
Illustrated by Jo-Anne Jagers
Little Blue Penguin’s emotions shine colourfully when a journey from the toy store takes him to a new home and into a playmate’s arms. His world is happy and loving until an outing at the zoo finds him lost and alone. What colour will Little Blue Penguin shine now?
This picture book about colours is a great read-aloud book that helps children learn their colours. It achieved finalist status in The Word Guild’s 2008 Canadian Christian Writing Awards!
Hardcover Book:
Pages: 32, Trim Size: 8″ x 8″ x 1/4″
Colour illustrations throughout.
JUV Age Range: 02 – 05
Language: English
Published: 2007
ISBN: 9780978336912
Price in US/Canada: $17.95 + Postage
NOTE: Limited copies remain of this title—order by contacting us.
McKenzie's Frosty Surprise
Written by Patricia L. Atchison
Illustrated by Jo-Anne Jagers
When McKenzie, a Mallard duck, decides to stay at the marsh rather than fly south with his family, he encounters a frosty situation. Will help arrive in time for McKenzie to migrate?
Meet Frederick, a Northern Leopard Frog, and the Chinook wind as a breezy attempt is made to save McKenzie from being trapped in the ice.
Hardcover Book:
Pages: 32, Trim Size: 8″ x 8″ x 1/4″
Colour illustrations throughout.
Audience: JUV Age Range: 04 – 08
Language: English
Published 2008
ISBN: 9780978336929
Price in US/Canada: $17.95 + Postage
NOTE: Limited copies remain of this title—order by contacting us.
Interested in Writing For Children?
How To Write For Children
An Easy Three Step
Guide To Writing Children’s Books
Our Nonfiction Books
Written by Patricia L. Atchison
If you have an idea for a children’s book and don’t know what to do next, then this book is for you!
How To Write For Children is an easy three-step guide that will teach you how to take your story from an idea to a completed project ready for publishing.
Step one helps you with the basics of beginning your project.
Step two guides you through the writing process.
Step three helps you in the completion of your project. You will also learn the all-important information on publisher submission formats.
eBook Format
Pages: 104,
Black & White Text
Language: English
Published: 2011
ISBN: 9780978336936
eBook format
