Collection: NZ AUTHORS

Bringing down an international dragon smuggling ring requires bravery, teamwork, quick thinking, and a touch of arson. Do Ella, Nathan, Tui and Oliver have what it takes, or will they become casualties in their own war against the smugglers?

Series: Dragon Defence League, #3

Published: 15 April, 2019
ISBN: 9780473474768
Language: English

Something lurks in the mountains—a legend of ice and snow, threatened by climate change. When the Dragon Defence League is called in to investigate, they embark on their most audacious mission yet. A mission that will take them to the ends of the earth and require the help of a nation. Can they pull it off before it’s too late?

Series: Dragon Defence League, #4

Published: 01 April, 2020
ISBN: 9780473513498
Language: English

A world-first guide to dragons, written in consultation with the dragons themselves. Hidden for centuries, Aotearoa New Zealand’s dragons step out of the shadows in this unique and informative guide. Here you will find information about:
• All eight dragon species found in Aotearoa
• Dragon biology and evolution
• Dragons’ unique culture and customs
• New Zealand Draconic language
• The history of dragon slaying in New Zealand• Dragon conservation
• How to stay safe in dragon country

With a foreword by the founding members of the Dragon Defence League, and special commentary by the dragons Rata and Foggy Bottom. A must-read for dragon lovers!

Published: 07 July, 2024
ISBN: 9781067017507
Language: English

When Alex Blackburn returns to small-town Rifton to settle her grandmother’s estate, she doesn’t expect to uncover Gran’s secret affair or to accidentally summon a giant centipede from the netherworld.
With a pet-eating demon on the loose, Gran’s things to dispose of, and only two weeks off work, she doesn’t have time to waste. Getting rid of the creature is her first priority.
Shelby Saunders, grandson of Gran’s lover, might just be the one to help her. If she can convince him the demon is real.
Can two people who don’t believe in magic conjure enough of it to send a demon home? In Rifton, you never know what might happen.
This cosy urban fantasy set in small-town New Zealand will have you checking under your seat for centipedes and cheering on Alex and Shelby as they bumble their way around magic and each other. The first in a brand new series of magical adventures set in Rifton.

Tigger Warnings/Age Restrictions: Pet-eating giant centipedes
Published: 20 March, 2023
ISBN: 9780473671501
Language: English

A spicy, enemies-to-lovers romantasy, full of dragons, mystery, and magic.

Twenty years ago Tarakona was saved from the ravages of war when every magic user agreed to surrender their talents to the royal family. Powerful users, like Rhea Coronos’s mother, were rewarded for their sacrifice with not only peace, but senior positions in the castle for them and their children.

Determined to have a life beyond lady-in-waiting to Princess Briar, Rhea accepts a challenge. All she has to do is find a suitable dragon for Briar’s coming of age and Briar will approve her marriage to the dashing Count Romano.

Her life will finally be what she wants it to be.

But when she meets the irreverent dragon trainer Garrett Thorne, her world begins to crumble.

Something in her has awakened and is drawn to him.

And something is making her mother — and so many others in the castle — very ill.

Things are not what they seem. Maybe they never were.

Series: The Tarakona Chronicles Volume 1

Tigger Warnings/Age Restrictions: 18+ 
Published: 13 June, 2023
ISBN: 9781738596607
Language: English

Meet the Author

A Jane Dove is the author of spicy fantasy and dystopian novels featuring FMCs searching for themselves, slow burn romances, and dresses with pockets.
An American expat based in New Zealand, she spends her time pondering questions about feminism, elitism, and the state of the world...if there were dragons and book boyfriends in it.

The God Incarnate, forced into a public role he didn’t seek. ~ The mere mortal who wants a quiet life. ~ The very public, very popular reality show that will complicate their lives.

This is the second time Jack’s been coerced into searching for the Goddess Incarnate among the most promising, and beautiful, mages of his generation for the entertainment of the nation. Tired and jaded, Jack fears the new season of Goddess Found will play out like the last, until a new crew member makes him feel more at ease than he has in years. But she has no magic so she can’t be his goddess. Can she?

All Leta wants is enough money to pay for a pâtisserie course so she can be her own boss. She just needs to keep her head down for six weeks and not get fired for bothering the ambitious contestants or making a fool of herself in front of the dreamy God Incarnate. A simple task for a wallflower, right?

As Leta and Jack draw closer, the attention of the media and the mighty mage families places conflicting expectations upon them. And whoever the Goddess Incarnate turns out to be will have another problem: Not everyone wants the goddess to ascend …

A sweet forced proximity romance in a secondary modern-esque fantasy world, based around a magical reality TV show.

Format: C, 388 pages, Paperback
Published: May 26, 2023
ISBN: 978-0473667979
Language: English

No one ever expects the face stealer to steal their face - until it happens to them...

Kids are getting exposure to the internet - the good and the bad - younger and younger. Even if your kids don't get access to phones and social media apps, they may be exposed to them at friends houses. Conversations need to be had around what can potentially happen if you let people share you photos and information before they are put into a tricky situation.

In this cute picture book, you have the perfect opportunity to address the danger of putting your photo online with kids of any age, even if they don't have a device of their own yet.

A great conversation starter for parents and teachers about cyber bullying, keeping safe online, and responsibility around controlling where your pictures end up.

Series: A Kids Intro, #1

Format: 24 pages, paperback
Published: 11 November, 2021
ISBN: 9780473606220
Language: English

Think before you click agree!

This story of a little girl with her first phone is a great conversation starter to get your kids thinking about what they are agreeing to when they download apps, and what permissions they are allowing in the fine print.

Complete with questions to get older kids thinking as well, this is a great resource for parents at home or teachers for classroom use. Perfect for encouraging critical thinking, digital literacy, awareness around cyber security and data management, this book also contains information on social proof and checking app permissions, conversation starters and activities.

Series: A Kids Intro, #3

Format: 29 pages, paperback
Published: 23 November, 2021
ISBN: 978473608606
Language: English

You'd never expect to find out something you believe isn't true... especially when you heard it from your mum!

Follow this little girl's journey as she learns how information travels and can get distorted by either accident or design.

A fantastic educational resource for parents and teachers to help children understand sources, bias and misinformation. A story that can be understood by primary aged kids, complete with conversation starters and activities for older kids as well.

Series: A Kids Intro, #2

Format: 31 pages, paperback
Published: 23 November, 2021
ISBN: 9780473608637
Language: English

Wondering how to guide your children through the intricacies of the digital realm in a world teeming with in-app purchases, downloadable content (DLC), in-game currencies, and microtransactions?

Look no further than "The Greedy Game," a fantastic read designed to acquaint kids with the art of monetization in game development, even in titles that are initially free to download.

Immerse your children in the gripping narrative of a young girl who finds herself entangled in the world of PUPPYBUX, where she not only grapples with the allure of microtransactions but also confronts the challenges of peer pressure, the hidden complexities of terms and conditions, and the concept of opportunity cost.

When she runs into trouble, her game developer uncle helps her navigate concepts like pay-to-play and pay-to-win games, as well as other ways that game developers make money from their work. This story helps children their online spending habits and the necessity of establishing firm financial boundaries.

A perfect accompaniment for when your child gets their first phone or device.

Series: A Kids Intro, #5

Format: 48 pages, paperback
Published: 1 November, 2023
ISBN: 9780473695866
Language: English

Agatha is a little girl with some big feelings. Sometimes those feelings can get a bit overwhelming and she just wants to cry!

During those times, she likes to take a moment and imagine herself in a forest, where all her emotions turn into little creatures. Sometimes it can take a while before she can see them properly, but once she gets to know them and makes friends with them, they become an important part of her forest.

Agatha's Forest is a great way to introduce kids to CBT principals of self-awareness and naming emotions and practices like meditation and sitting with your feelings rather than reacting to them.

A great resource for parents, classrooms and kids who want to learn how to manage tricky feelings like anxiety, anger, shyness and more - the only limits are your own imagination!

Series: A Kids Intro, #4

Format: 40 pages, paperback
Published: 4 September, 2023
ISBN: 9780473692674
Language: English

Welcome to the Chronic Illness club. It sucks that you’re here, but welcome anyway!

Discover a groundbreaking guide to reclaiming your life from the challenges of chronic pain and fatigue.

Written by an author who intimately understands the journey of living with fibromyalgia, this book offers practical insights, actionable strategies, and heartfelt advice for managing the daily struggles of chronic illness.

Whether you're dealing with fibro, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, Long COVID-related symptoms, or another chronic illness this comprehensive resource combines the author's personal experience and practical solutions to provide relief and empowerment.

Dive into 'spoon theory' and explore mindfulness techniques, holistic approaches, and exercises designed to help you navigate your unique path to wellness and challenges around your shifting identity.

Complete with links to printable exercises on exploring your values system, capacity, relationships and lists of lifehacks to make your life easier, this book is a great companion to adjusting to life with shifting goalposts.

Format: B, 200 pages, paperback
Published: 4 September, 2023
ISBN: 9780473688721
Language: English