Unexpected Rewards (Not Every Girl #2)
by Jane McGarry
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: August 11th 2016
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Summary from Goodreads:
Olivia Davenport is looking forward to her future. After all, Prince Liam has professed his love and King William has promised her a reward for her role on a recent mission. She fully expects to continue her knightly training while enjoying a blossoming romance with her Prince. The King, however, has other ideas, appointing her as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Helen.
Thrust into unfamiliar territory and left to fend against the malicious women of court, Olivia feels awkward and confused. With the help of her new friend, Kat, and her sister, Anne, she tries to find her footing among the courtiers, their protocol, and the added complication of Jocelyn Crawford, a lady who has her eyes set on becoming Liam’s bride.
by Jane McGarry
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: August 11th 2016
Clean Reads
Summary from Goodreads:
Olivia Davenport is looking forward to her future. After all, Prince Liam has professed his love and King William has promised her a reward for her role on a recent mission. She fully expects to continue her knightly training while enjoying a blossoming romance with her Prince. The King, however, has other ideas, appointing her as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Helen.
Thrust into unfamiliar territory and left to fend against the malicious women of court, Olivia feels awkward and confused. With the help of her new friend, Kat, and her sister, Anne, she tries to find her footing among the courtiers, their protocol, and the added complication of Jocelyn Crawford, a lady who has her eyes set on becoming Liam’s bride.
When, a disturbing prophecy puts the safety of the King in question, fear spreads through kingdom. Intrigue abounds at the palace with an enigmatic witch and a strict Friar at the center of the controversy. Olivia must use her training and instincts to unravel what is truly going on in order to protect the King. Through it all, she questions if she will ever be able to fit into Liam’s life and if, in the end, their love can prevail.
Not Every Girl (Not
Every Girl #1)
by Jane McGarry
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: April 27th 2015
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Summary from Goodreads:
Olivia Davenport’s plan is destined to fail.
She is going through with it anyway, of course. After all, it is the chance of
a lifetime. The unreasonable rules of others should not stand in her way.
In her small kingdom of Stewartsland, Olivia trains with the squires and
harbors a secret dream. She longs to become a knight under the command of the
Master-of–Arms, who just happens to be her father. He has indulged her passion
so far, but they both know a simple fact – girls may not attain knighthood.
Dismayed by the constant discouragement of her ambitions, she makes an
impetuous decision to disguise herself as a boy in order to sneak on a mission.
The consequences are not at all what she anticipated.
When her deception is revealed, she is sent home in disgrace; however, an
unexpected turn of events puts her at the center of a dangerous plot against
the King. The ensuing adventure finds her grappling with mercenaries and
outlaws, yet these pale in comparison to her newly awakened emotions. She finds
not only her life at risk, but also her heart, when the aloof Prince Liam
begins to affect her in ways she never thought possible. In the end, it is her
courage and unique spirit which must guide her through the challenges she
encounters both physical and emotional.
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An
Interview with Jane McGarry
What inspired you to write Unexpected Rewards?
Stories about knights,
castles and adventure were always favorites of mine, so that was the jumping
off point for Not Every Girl, the
first book in the series. I had the idea for this strong female protagonist,
who was confident, but had enough self-doubt to resonate with readers as
authentic. Olivia’s circumstances change considerably in Unexpected Rewards and I was able to explore other sides of her
character.
When
or at what age did you know you wanted to be a writer?
From
when I was young, I always wrote for myself, just simple stories here and
there. I never seriously considered trying to publish anything until a few
years ago. When I became a stay-at-home mom, writing became my outlet—time that
was purely mine. Then, I had the idea
for Not Every Girl and, though it was
daunting to think about penning a full length novel while taking care of two
kids, I decided to give it a try. It took several years to complete, but was well
worth it in the end.
What is the earliest age you remember
reading your first book?
I remember taking a copy of Thumbelina out of the library over and
over when I was probably about four. On the cover, there was a tiny girl
sitting inside a flower and it simply fascinated me.
What genre of books do you enjoy reading?
I read a lot of genres and, while I have
a soft spot for the classics, YA has become my favorite. The books have
creative plots with relevant themes and vividly portrayed characters. There is also an abundance of strong, female
protagonists which serve as great examples for readers of all ages.
What is your favorite book?
This is
such an unfair question because it is SO hard to pick just one. But, I will say
100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel
Garcia Marquez. It is an amazingly lyrical and poignant work that completely
changed my vision of what a book could accomplish.
You know I think we all have a favorite
author. Who is your favorite author and why?
Again, so
difficult to pick just one. Jane Austen
is one of my favorites because of her strong female protagonists. I also find
comfort in knowing that the thrills and hurts of love were as intense a couple
of hundred years ago as they are today.
If you could travel back in time here on
earth to any place or time. Where would you go and why?
I have always had
this strange fascination with Henry VIII. I would love to go back to the
splendor of his court and witness him in action (not as one of his wives
though!).
When writing a book do you find that
writing comes easy for you or is it a difficult task?
It depends on the day. Sometimes the ideas
flow so freely, I can hardly keep up when writing them down. Other days are
more of a struggle. These days it is usually better to walk away and
concentrate on other things. It is amazing how in the middle of doing a mundane
task, like the dishes, inspiration springs into my head.
Do you have any little fuzzy friends? Like
a dog or a cat? Or any pets?
I have an over-indulged cat,
Leo, who is seventeen now and like a little old man. He is definitely the one I
like to spoil the most in the house.
What is your ""to die
for"", favorite food/foods to eat?
Chocolate
chip cookies – especially hot from the oven. Nothing better!
Do you have any advice for anyone that
would like to be an author?
First, read a lot,
especially in your chosen genre so you will know what publishers are looking
for in a work. Second, don’t forget that publishing is a business, so make sure
you learn about it while you are writing. It will help you immensely when it
comes time to submit your work. Finally, be persistent and believe in your work.
Don’t give up on your dream.
About the Author
Reading was always a big part of my life. Creating my own
stories developed out of this love. Finally, I decided to try my hand at
writing a novel and that was when Not Every Girl was conceived.
I live in New Jersey with my husband, two sons and an extremely
spoiled cat. When I am not running around with my family or writing, I can be
found curled up with a good book and said cat. It is my belief that a good
book, a loyal pet and anything made of chocolate can brighten just about any
day.
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