Violet Wings

Ever wish you could find a great story that shows the magic of manifestation in action? The fairies in Violet Wings will grant
your wish!

Written by award-winning author, Victoria Hanley, it's a perfect present for your tween-age kids or grandkids. This book about fairies teaches you to use words powerfully and create real magic. We use fairy "spells" from this book all the time, and they work for us.

So if you have any "tweens" (age 10-12) in your family or, like us, you haven't outgrown your love of fairies, do yourself a favor and Click Here to get this book for the best price from Amazon.com. Read the prologue for Violet Wings at: VictoriaHanley.com

The Seer and the Sword

ALA Booklist: This fantasy provides something for everyone...combination of magic, intrigue, romance and a strong independent heroine.

Publishers Weekly: Hanley's characters are heroic and vulnerable, smart and hot-blooded . The romance rings true and the action sings with excitement...Fans of romance and the Round Table genre will be swept up in the plot.

Parents Choice: Romance! Intrigue! Battles! Evil Kings! Fortune-teller! Magic Sword! This novel by Hanley bodes well for those to come.

Schoolsnet: A simply stunning first novel from Victoria Hanley and the best children's book since the death of Roald Dahl. VictoriaHanley.com

The Healer's Keep

Publisher's Weekly: The Healer's Keep < by Victoria Hanley follows Princess Saravelda, the 16-year-old daughter of Queen Torina (last seen in Hanley's The Seer and the Sword ) as she unites with Dorjan, a fellow student at Healer's Keep (where they study the mystic arts). The two soon join with Dorjan's half-sister, Maeve, in a heroic battle against the evil Shadow King.

Aberystwyth: A fantastic book; the plot told with endless strength and detail. Thrillingly exciting and frighteningly dark, the story is filled with hope and love as well as blood and fear and magic. The characters are honestly and sympathetically written and the plot never loses its grip for the reader. Absolutely wonderful, and highly recommended. (Suitable for children over 13 years old). VictoriaHanley.com

The Light of the Oracle

School Library Journal: Gr 6-9 -This companion novel to The Seer and the Sword and The Healer's Keep stands very well on its own. Bryn, a poor stonecutter's daughter, is recruited to become a handmaiden in the Temple of the Oracle. There she will be tutored in the ways of prophecy and might possibly be chosen as a priestess. Entering the Temple at the same time is Clea, a spoiled rich girl who becomes Bryn's nemesis. Kiran, a horse trainer who can communicate with animals and is a priesthood candidate, is immediately attracted to Bryn. To be a priest or priestess, one must first be chosen by a bird. Clea is -bird chosen - by a vulture, which gives her the power to cast curses. Bryn, however, is chosen, not by a bird, but by the wind, which means that her powers of prophecy are great...
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Seize the Story: A Handbook for Teens Who Like to Write

Have you ever wanted to write novels of your own? At last, a book written for teens who are interested in writing fiction. Packed with examples and writing exercises as well as interviews with other successful authors, Seize the Story takes you through the secrets for creating original characters, believable dialogue, dramatic settings, and exciting plots.

School Library Journal: Gr 7 Up—Capturing readers' attention from the very first page, this book is an excellent resource for both teenagers and their teachers. From the development of characters, setting, voice, style, and plot, to the end with rewriting and polishing, readers are able to hone their writing skills. By using the "building your story" activities at the end of each chapter, they have the opportunity to apply the techniques presented and experience the whole process... VictoriaHanley.com

Wild Ink: How to write fiction for young adults

If you're wondering what it takes to break into the flourishing YA market, this book guides you through young adult sub-genres, writing resources, submitting your manuscript, and what to expect when you get a "yes" from a publisher. It includes interviews with editors, agents, and authors who draw on their experience to give advice on writing young adult fiction.

Midwest Book Review -- Peggy Tibbetts: Most readers will find that reading Wild Ink is like attending a workshop dedicated specifically to writers who write for young adults...Amid the plethora of writing books in the world, this one stands out because of Victoria Hanley’s talent as both teacher and author. Do the exercises in Chapter 1: Finding Your Writing Self, and you will know whether you really want to write for teens. Only then will you be able to face Chapter 3’s Obstacles and Demons... VictoriaHanley.com

Busting Loose From the Business Game:

Mind-Blowing Strategies for Recreating Yourself, Your Team, Your Business, and Everything in Between

You learned "the rules" and you’ve been faithful to them, thinking you can win. But you can’t really win The Business Game, because it’s designed to be unwinnable—that is, as long as you play by the rules you were taught. The only way to truly win is to bust loose from the "old" game and start playing a new game with a new set of rules.

The Light of the Oracle

School Library Journal: Gr 6-9 -This companion novel to The Seer and the Sword and The Healer's Keep stands very well on its own. Bryn, a poor stonecutter's daughter, is recruited to become a handmaiden in the Temple of the Oracle. There she will be tutored in the ways of prophecy and might possibly be chosen as a priestess. Entering the Temple at the same time is Clea, a spoiled rich girl who becomes Bryn's nemesis. Kiran, a horse trainer who cahosen - by a vulture, which gives her the power to cast curses. Bryn, however, is chosen, not by a bird, but by the wind, which means that her powers of prophecy are great...
VictoriaHanley.com

Seize the Story: A Handbook for Teens Who Like to Write

Have you ever wanted to write novels of your own? At last, a book written for teens who are interested in writing fiction. Packed with examples and writing exercises as well as interviews with other successful authors, Seize the Story takes you through the secrets for creating original characters, believable dialogue, dramatic settings, and exciting plots.

School Library Journal: Gr 7 Up—Capturing readers' attention from the very first page, this book is an excellent resource for both teenagers and their teachers. From the development of characters, setting, voice, style, and plot, to the end with rewriting and polishing, readers are able to hone their writing skills. By using the "building your story" activities at the end of each chapter, they have opportunity to apply the techniques presented and experience the whole process...
VictoriaHanley.com

Wild Ink: How to write fiction for young adults

If you're wondering what it takes to break into the flourishing YA market, this book guides you through young adult sub-genres, writing resources, submitting your manuscript, and what to expect when you get a "yes" from a publisher. It includes interviews with editors, agents, and authors who draw on their experience to give advice on writing young adult fiction.

Midwest Book Review -- Peggy Tibbetts: Most readers will find that reading Wild Ink is like attending a workshop dedicated specifically to writers who write for young adults...Amid the plethora of writing books in the world, this one stands out because of Victoria Hanley’s talent as both teacher and author. Do the exercises in Chapter 1: Finding Your Writing Self, and you will know whether you really want to write for teens. Only then will you be able to face Chapter 3’s Obstacles and Demons... VictoriaHanley.com