Collection: NZ INDIE AUTHORS
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Of Dresses and Dragons (The Tarakona Chronicles Volume 1) - A Jane Dove
Regular price $25.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perA 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: EnglishMeet 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. -
Goddess Found - Calanthe Colt
Regular price $30.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perThe 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 -
The Face Stealer: A Kid's Intro to Cyber Security - L Fairlight
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perNo 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 -
The Tiny Trick: A Kid's Intro to Cyber Security - L Fairlight
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perThink 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 -
The Fake Fact: A Kid's Intro to Misinformation - L Fairlight
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perYou'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 -
The Greedy Game: A Kid's Intro to Microtransactions - L Fairlight
Regular price $23.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perWondering 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 -
Working Through Chronic Pain and Fatigue - L Fairlight
Regular price $30.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perWelcome 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 -
HELP! I Got Sucked Into My Boyfriend's Fantasy Dungeons Fanfiction!: Book One: BRICK - Minnie Rider
Regular price $18.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perSome fantasies are better off staying private.
At least, that was my first impression when I somehow got sucked into my boyfriend, James’ fanfiction universe of his dumb game "Fantasy Dungeons" AKA "F-Dungeons".
I mean, I got stuck as a succubus Healer, which must be the worst race and class and my luck keeps tanking on me. And did I mention he's not even a good writer? This world is full of plot holes!
The more I see of this world, the more I’m convinced when I get home, I need to give James a good knock to the head with a feminist textbook!
That is, if I can ever figure out how to get out of here with my limited Intelligence stats…
Or I could dump him and the real world and stay with my hunky orc warrior, Brick.
Slice of Life with Spice - this series is an Isekai LitRPG Romcom with polyamorous / reverse harem relationships packed with humour.
This book contains adult content recommended for ages 18 and over.Series: Help!, #1
Format: B, 91 pages, paperback
Published: 1 November, 2023
ISBN: 9798865501039
Language: English -
The Bee Man's Husband: A Modern Adaptation of the Bee-Man of Orn - Laura Wolf
Regular price $19.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perThe Bee Man lived alone in a cottage outside the village of Orn with no one but his bees for company.
When a young necromancer's apprentice breaks his solitude, everything changes and the Bee Man is left wondering... what more could there be?
This modern adaptation of a classic tale follows the Bee Man on a journey of self discovery that will risk everything he has for a chance at something he desires but can't describe or identify until he finds it.
This book is a modern retelling of Frank R. Stockton's The Bee-Man of Orn. An author's note includes analysis of the changes made and classroom questions suitable for homeschoolers and high school aged children.Series: Laura Wolf's Fairy Tales, #2
Format: B, 55 pages, paperback
Published: 30 May, 2023
ISBN: 9798396632974
Language: English -
Maud and the Dragon: The Wyvern of Mordiford: An Adapted Tale - Laura Wolf
Regular price $19.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perWhen young Maud found a little creature in the grass with brilliant green skin and beautiful eyes, she immediately fell in love.
She didn't find out it was a baby wyvern - a kind of dragon - until her parents insisted they kill it on the spot.
But for good or ill, Maud lied to her parents and took her new pet to a secret place in the woods where she could raise it.
As she grows up - along with her dragon - she's about to find out that no secrets last forever and there are consequences for every action.
This somber but fantastical fairy tale has been passed down through the ages and continues to inspire stories of dragons, friendship and folly.
An original retelling of a classic fantasy folk tale with Arthurian roots - complete with questions and resources for book clubs, teachers and homeschool.Series: Laura Wolf's Fairy Tales, #1
Format: B, 37 pages, paperback
Published: 21 February, 2023
ISBN: 9798318347100
Language: English -
The Big Music Quiz - Laura Wolf
Regular price $25.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perBack due to popular demand for a music edition!
From my bubble to yours, The Great Lockdown Quiz series is a great way to set up quiz nights tailored to your social group's interests.
With 9 categories, 450 questions and tiebreakers, there's something for everyone.
Included Categories:
- Classical
- Pop Music
- Rhythm & Blues
- Rock and Roll
- Folk and Indie
- Musicals, Operas and Movies
- Hip-hop and Rap
- Experimental Music
- Miscellaneous
Everything you need to host your own quiz from home!Series: The Big Lockdown Quiz, #4
Format: C, 163 pages, paperback
Published: 9 December, 2021
ISBN: 9798781566143
Language: English -
The Big Lockdown Quiz 2 - Laura Wolf
Regular price $25.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / perBack due to popular demand for a second edition - Now with more multichoice answers!
Bored at home and wondering what you can do to hang out with your friends, family or neighbours?Let's put the social back in social distancing!
From my bubble to yours, The Great Lockdown Quiz is a great way to set up quiz nights tailored to your social group's interests. With 9 categories, 450 questions and tiebreakers, there's something for everyone.
Included Categories:
- Sports
- Music
- Movies/TV
- Geography
- Food
- Literature
- Animals
- Science
- History
Everything you need to host your own quiz from home!
Series: The Big Lockdown Quiz, #2
Format: B, 150 pages, paperback
Published: 1 November, 2020
ISBN: 9798557200400
Language: English