Why am I passionate about this?

I’ve been hooked on fantasy since my early teens. I’ve devoured all the classics, from Tolkien to classical classics (think ancient Grecian myths). Elemental magic might not be new, but it has ancient roots and multiple ways of imagining the powers that I love. As for adventure…I’m a sucker for travel, especially in a whole new land. Combine elemental magic with adventure across a new world, and I’ll happily tag along! If the group includes some awesome new and snarky friends, well, you probably won’t be able to get me out of the book. 


I wrote

Born of Water

By Autumn M. Birt,

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What is my book about?

My book tells the story of a girl born with forbidden magic and the rogue Water Priestess who saves her.…

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The books I picked & why

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Autumn M. Birt Why did I love this book?

I love the main character, Arianna, and her depth. She struggles to contain the lightning spirit inside of her… and fails… and succeeds… and tries again. Plus, her mission is noble: to end a drought and save her people! Which she picked up after the death of her father as it was his quest.

Noble quests, a well-developed world with unique cultures, and rich writing connected to a spirited character hook me every time.

By Robbie Ballew, Stephen Landry,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Arianna and the Spirit of the Storm as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A storm is brewing in the kingdom. If she unleashes the power inside her, can she make justice rain?

Arianna struggles to control the tempest deep in her heart. Longing to rid herself of the quick-tempered Lightning Spirit trapped within her, she’s desperate to cool her emotions and save her people from the devastating drought that began the day she was born. But when her father is murdered during a quest to break the curse, Arianna vows to channel her powers to end the suffering and take revenge.

Teaming up with her skilled swordsman best friend, she embarks on a…


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Bad Blood By K.B. Thorne,

Bad Blood is paranormal suspense in First Person Snark, so if you like sarcastic, strong female characters set in a world where the preternatural is run amok (i.e., legal citizens in the United States), then this book and series are for you.

Follow Sadie Stanton–"poster girl for the preternatural"–as she…

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Autumn M. Birt Why did I love this book?

For this one, it is honestly difficult to say what I liked the most. The writing is superb and even masterful. You sink right into the character and fall in love. Then the POV changes and you meet the next character, and you think she/he is brilliant.

Maybe that is what I love the most: how well written and chosen each of the characters are. They represent the world, and through them, you enter a magical place without missing a step. 

By A M Deese,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Ignited as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 13, 14, 15, and 16.

What is this book about?

An Eternal Flame. A Powerful Secret.The Republic of the Sand Sea is a dangerous land where fire wielders are forced to battle dragons for the entertainment of the wealthy families.

There are none wealthier or more dangerous than the Thirteen.

But the First of the Thirteen has gone missing and Jura, his only heir, is thrust into a world of political intrigue and threats from assassins.

In the arena, Ash, a retired Fire Dancer, is determined to reclaim his glory, no matter the unthinkable cost. Might the life of a captured child be the ultimate price?

Beshar, Tenth of the…


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Autumn M. Birt Why did I love this book?

This story is decidedly YA, but I like to sneak them in on occasion! There is something sweet and powerful in a coming-of-age, young adult fantasy that I find hard to ignore.

And this one has it all: two unlikely friends who must find a way to work together to save their world, surprising twists and turns, and a rich, vivid world that feels completely real. It reminds me a bit of what I loved about Narnia in a new take.

By J. M. Goldie,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Dangers of Being Brave & True as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Exiled royalty.
Elemental magic.
Evil incarnate.

Torn from Earth, Brave Kingsfort lands alone in a wild new world. On the run from a ruthless tyrant, his unpredictable elemental power is the least of his worries until he discovers it might be his only way out.

True Harboursfort is determined to impress her parents but when a heart-breaking decision at the root of her family’s downfall is revealed, everything changes. Including herself. It’s terrifying. So why does it feel so good?

Forced to make an alliance, Brave and True must overcome their families’ lies to trust one another and survive, while…


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Legacy of the Witch By Kirsten Weiss,

Seeker: As societies grow increasingly fragmented, hopelessness, nihilism, division, and despair are on the rise. But there is another way—a way of mystery and magic, of wholeness and transformation. Do you dare take the first step? Our path is not for the faint-hearted, but for seekers of ancient truths...

Legacy…

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Autumn M. Birt Why did I love this book?

For this one, I loved how utterly surprising the plot was. The book is well written, and the characters are so dynamic, but just when I thought I had things figured out, I realized I was completely wrong. There is an adventure in this one, but it really weaves around a love story… maybe a potential love story? I don’t want to give too much away!

The world is really well built, the characters are fun, and I found it difficult not to root for some sparks to fly (beyond the magical ones, of course!). 

By Kay L Moody,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Elements of the Crown as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 13, 14, 15, and 16.

What is this book about?

The first book in a brilliant epic fantasy series about a young woman who goes from having nothing to fighting for everything. Perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and Shadow and Bone.

She wasn’t supposed to become so powerful.
She wasn’t even supposed to survive.

In an empire divided into three rings, Talise is from the lowliest and most dangerous outer ring. To escape that life, she just has to do three things.

1) Attend an elite academy for manipulating the elements of water, air, earth, and fire.
2) Become the most powerful student in her year.
3) Prove…


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Born of Water

By Autumn M. Birt,

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What is my book about?

My book tells the story of a girl born with forbidden magic and the rogue Water Priestess who saves her. Oh, that isn’t the end of the story. It is just the beginning. Water Priestess Nirine’s choice to save the life of Ria catapults them and two siblings on a desperate journey across the breadth of their world. They need to find a way to save Ria from the Church of Four Orders, Fire, Earth, Water, and Air, which has unleashed its deadliest creature to hunt for her. 

This is a story of unlikely friendship, spell-binding settings, elemental magic, and fantastical adventure, all wrapped in the mystery of what special magic Ria holds and why the Church wants it destroyed. 

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