Moonglow Youth Writers - Story Blog
Welcome to the Youth Writers - Initiative - Story Blog
Short stories, poems and prose, and illustrations by young writers and artists.
If you are a young writer from the Adelaide Hills and would like to kick start your writing and illustration career by sharing your stories and art with the world, read the entry details below.
You can also help support young writers and illustrators by choosing the gift wrap option when you purchase a book from the Moonglow Publishing Online Bookshop. All proceeds go to this Youth Writers Initiative.
The books by our Youth Writers and Illustrators*
Lady of Ice and Snow - Jasmine Knight (E-BOOK)
E-BOOK YOUTH FANTASY
ISBN: 978-0-6489862-8-7 2021 - Paperback currently out of stock - H-198mm x W-130mm 208pp contact the publisher.
About the book
When rivals Alex Venice and Kit Martinez are forced to work together to bravely guard the four realms, their volatile partnership is put to the test. When the Queen of the Winter Realm suddenly falls ill, Kit the daughter of the Goddess of Snow is blamed. To prove her innocence Kit and Alex must venture to each of the realms to find the ingredients needed to cure the Queen, but they only have seven days in which to do it. Each ingredient leads them on an adventure and as each day passes their true feelings for each other are revealed.
About the Author
Jasmine Knight lives in a small country town in rural South Australia. Inspired by the Mallee landscape and its extreme seasons, Jasmine Knight has created a gripping fantasy adventure. Jasmine Knight began writing fiction from a young age and The Lady of Ice and Snow is her debut novel. Jasmine loves reading and her major literary influence comes from Cassandra Clare’s The Infernal Devices series, and Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series. Jasmine is currently working on her next novel which continues the adventures of her lead characters Alex and Kit.
Strings on Me
Sold out
Temporarily Out of Stock - Second Edition Coming Soon
Young Adult Fiction at its Finest
ISBN 9780645299571 342pp 198x130mm
Aiden Strong can see dead people. As far back as he can remember, Aiden interacted with the Others. But no-one else can see them. Why?
Aiden is connected to these ghosts by Trancey Strings that wrap around him and sprawl out through to the Dead World of Quiziria.
Aiden doesn’t like his ability and thinks it is a curse. He desperately wants to be rid of these ghostly connections.
When Aiden meets Vincent, his fate will change forever.
Can Vincent help Aiden to restart his life with the living, or will everything he loves be destroyed forever?
Reviews
“There is a sense of life to this story with the feeling of the characters’ emotions. I found myself more involved in the story with every sentence. There is truly a story in everyone. This book is an inspiration.”
Jasmine Knight, author of Lady of Ice and Snow
"If you’ve ever had the feeling that ghosts exist ‘Strings On Me’ will have you convinced. I was! Debut author E.D. Bridges has opened a whole new world of the ‘After-Life’ with a young psychic's struggle to conquer his fears. Strings on Me is written with empathy and understanding. The dramatic ending will keep you guessing."
Judith lees, author of The Silent Syringe
"The book offers a refreshing challenge to gendered roles through an incredible adventure in a world beyond our lived imaginations. The characters are brilliant, likeable and credible. The story is one of resilience and survival in the darkest of times.
Faye Janeway
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
E.D. Bridges grew up in and around Adelaide, South Australia, and currently lives in the small semi-rural town of Macclesfield, in the Adelaide Hills, an idyllic, quiet, natural
setting which provides the perfect environment to create and write stories. E.D. Bridges is fascinated by history, humanity and storytelling and the author’s main literary influences include Yoshihiro Togashi, author of Hunter x Hunter and Rick Riordan, author of Percy Jackson. Strings on Me is E.D. Bridges debut novel and was written during the global COVID-19 pandemic. E.D. Bridges is now busy working on a sequel.
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Zoo Lullaby - Veronica Parmiter & Ari Lyons
ISBN 9780645733648 Children's Illustrated Book 32pp 21x18cm
After a long day at the zoo Lachie the lion just can't seem to fall asleep. A story of friendship and working together, Tilly the tiger has an idea. Along with the other zoo animals she tries to help Lachie. Join the friends as each one adds their own unique song to create a zoo lullaby. Click on the video below to hear the author reading the book.
Youth Writers Initiative - Entry Details
You can submit your short story or short illustrated book/graphic novel to the
Moonglow Publishing Youth Writers Initiative - Short Story Blog.
Word length: At least 50 words and up to 3000 words
Theme: Open (can be on any theme)*
Submit via email in Word format to info@moonglowpublishing.com.au
Include a short cover letter telling us your name, age, and anything you'd like to
share about what inspires you to write.
Entries by authors under 16 years of age should be sent in by your parent/care-giver or teacher.
The deadline for the first round of short story submissions is January 30th, 2025.
All submissions will be reviewed by our team of volunteer editors and authors from the Adelaide Hills.
If your short story meets the basic criteria - a short, readable, interesting story*, then
we will be in touch with you to advise about the editing and publishing process.**
We look forward to being able to publish your stories on or online blog, and include it in a paperback anthology in 2024.
**Note: There is no cost for young writers for submission or publication
If you would like to become a Youth Writers Inititiative MAJOR SPONSOR in conjunction
with Moonglow Publishing, please call us today on Tel: 0414249842.
*note - we will not publish anything that is racist, sexist, homophobic or offensive.
Moonglow Publishing
Peramangk Land - Macclesfield
info@moonglowpublishing.com.au
