About the Author:
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Jo Sisk-Purvis
Young Adult Fantasy,
Space Opera, Dark Fantasy
Jo Sisk-Purvis is an eclectic, enthusiastic, jump-in-feet-first creator, which means “scattered,” but sounds more impressive. Her STEM-rich childhood led to a sensible three degrees in flute performance, with sides of composition, piano, and conducting. Jo has been a storyteller since she first learned that “Quack Quack knows that he’s in luck, for he’s a very special duck.” For many years, she told her stories through music, but in 2010 decided that maternity leave was the perfect time to start writing novels (and adopt a puppy), and has been hooked ever since (on writing. Also puppies).
Jo’s short stories have been published in Cricket Magazine, and she is excited to share her “The Trekana” series through Evolved Publishing. She teaches music at a wonderful Friends school that not only allows, but encourages, her quirky detours (they call them “diverse talents”). She music-directs for several theatre companies in central North Carolina, where she lives with her husband, three children, and a menagerie of pets from Captain the Cockatiel to her two sheep, Phineas and Ferb.
Featured Books by
Jo Sisk-Purvis
THE WATCHERS
Young Adult Fantasy,
Space Opera,
Dark Fantasy
The Trekana – Book 1
Watchers can see and track a bird miles away; Listeners can hear a whisper a village away; and Knowers, extinct for 500 years, possessed telepathic powers straight out of a nightmare.
“The novel’s world-building is stellar… renders the complex history and culture of Alesea’s world with rich, evocative detail… With its deft storytelling, colorful and polished writing, and immensely likable central character, THE WATCHERS by Jo Sisk-Purvis is a captivating opening chapter of a promising new fantasy adventure series.” ~ Indie Reader, Edward Sung (4.5 STARS)
“Jo Sisk-Purvis weaves a fascinating journey into the fantasy world of The Watchers. When I finish a book and instantly want to start the next in the series, I know the author has succeeded; this author has, and I can highly recommend The Watchers.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews, Grant Leishman (5 STARS)
“A captivating YA fantasy with great character development and strong series potential… YA fantasy fans are going to love The Watchers. This book has adventure, fascinating lore, colorful characters, and a smidge of slow burn romance.” ~ Independent Book Review
THE KNOWERS
Young Adult Fantasy,
Space Opera,
Dark Fantasy
The Trekana – Book 2
Teenage musician Alesea has become the reluctant leader of the Matan People’s Revolution, as thousands find refuge in the tunnels under Mata City.
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THE TREKANA
Young Adult Fantasy,
Space Opera,
Dark Fantasy
The Trekana – Book 3
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All Books by Jo Sisk-Purvis
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