Writing honest fantasy, genuine heroines and wellness wisdom
Gems and Giants
Siria is a noblewoman fighting for equality. Jossryn is a rebel striving for justice.
Together, they must forge a path to freedom through a world filled with magic and mythical creatures.
10% of the profits from the Gems and Giants series is going to UN Women, the global champion for gender equality. They're doing work that Siria would wholeheartedly support.
A noblewoman seized from a ruthless husband.
A rebel fighting for justice.
Enemies forced to unite to survive.
Lleaha is a country on the brink of civil war. The high commander has usurped control from the king and holds the country in the grip of military tyranny.
Siria is married to the high commander, her spirit burning with an unyielding flame for justice. She once believed her husband’s promises of a brighter future but is beginning to question his righteous fervour. She possesses a magical gem, its secret power hidden even from her until desperation unlocks its potential.
Jossryn is a monarchist rebel, his true identity shrouded in secrets. When he seizes Siria from her gilded cage, he wants to turn her to his cause but when they face an even greater threat to their freedom, he must confront the darkness of his past and decide whether to trust the wife of his greatest enemy.
Together, Siria and Jossryn must fight first for their own freedom and then the liberation of their country. As their journey unfolds, they will be tested in ways they never imagined, and the true cost of their defiance will become painfully clear.
A kingdom fighting for peace.
A legendary creature seeking freedom.
A noblewoman battling for equality.
A year has passed since King Ryleigh reclaimed the throne, but the kingdom of Lleaha still bears the scars of the high commander's brutal tyranny. Loyalists to the defeated high commander linger, and tensions with the neighbouring Vallspar threaten to reignite historic hostilities.
In the heart of this turmoil stands Siria, the high commander's widow, struggling to carve out her place within the palace. She is haunted by memories of the ice giants she saw enslaved during her harrowing quest for freedom. Her conscience burns with the desire to free them, despite the daunting odds. As she hones the formidable powers of her magical gem, she gathers the strength to do the impossible.
Jossryn stands beside Siria but when he is brutally attacked, his mind and body are shattered, and his future becomes uncertain. Amidst a storm of power and prejudice, he must dance through a treacherous landscape of uncertainty and liberation. Siria and Jossryn must unite their strengths and embark on an epic quest all the way to the secret snowy city of the ice giants.
A noblewoman fighting for her life.
A father desperate to save his son.
A kingdom without a king.
Siria has everything she ever dreamed of: a loving husband and beautiful twin boys. Her life is filled with the security, status, and acceptance she has always yearned for. But beneath the surface, Siria begins to feel the weight of the sacrifices she’s made for this perfect life.
Jossryn, too, is struggling. Once proud of his role in the kingdom, he now feels lost and conflicted. He finds solace in numerous distractions, but his world is shattered when a magical gem poisons both the king and his youngest son. Faced with an impossible choice, Jossryn must confront his deepest fears and decide where his true loyalties lie.
As Jossryn grapples with his inner turmoil, Siria faces her own battles. Together, they must find the strength to embrace their responsibilities and wield their untapped powers. Their journey is one of love, courage, and unwavering determination.
In a kingdom under threat, Siria and Jossryn’s bond is tested like never before. They must rise above their personal struggles to save their son and their king. But what are they willing to sacrifice for those they love?
A friend’s desperate plea for help.
An ancient monster awakening.
A forbidden love reignited.
Amidst the splendour of Lleaha’s palace, Siria and Jossryn have everything they could ever dream of; prestige, power, and a loving family. Jossryn wields a powerful healing gem, while Siria possesses its sibling, a mystical stone capable of revealing the deepest desires hidden within the human heart. But beneath their hard-won security, a dangerous temptation looms, threatening to unravel all they hold dear.
When their friend Jak, exiled and scarred by his past, begs for their help, they are thrust into a deadly quest across the secret kingdom of Nasila. Jak’s return to his homeland rekindles an old flame – the hauntingly beautiful Princess Kaia, the very reason for his exile. Her desperate plea for aid reopens old wounds, but Jak cannot resist the pull of his lost love.
As ancient magic stirs and a monstrous force awakens, they must navigate a perilous journey across enchanted lands. With time running out, they must confront a terrifying enemy that threatens to plunge their world into darkness.
The complete Gems and Giants series is available in one omnibus edition.
All four books in one.
Siria is a noblewoman fighting for equality.
Jossryn is a rebel striving for justice.
Together, they must forge a path to freedom
through a world filled with magic
and mythical creatures.
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Kathryn Nelson
I'm a writer of honest fantasy, genuine heroines and wellness wisdom.
I live in Northern Ireland with my husband and two Irish red setters.
I write every day, sitting at a sunny desk overlooking my wild garden. I enjoy long walks in the hills and by the coast, whilst conjuring dragons from the sky, questing for selkie in the sea, and conversing with fairies in the woods.
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Honest fantasy is about real people in fantasy worlds who are relatable, who in their alien place can reveal to us truths about our own place. I use magic, fantastical creatures and imagined worlds to explore subjects close to home.
Genuine heroines are women who are tough, yet kind, who can rescue themselves, yet welcome the support of friends. They don’t wear bikini armour and they don’t fight hordes of baddies after three days of no sleep and no food. Inspired by genuine heroines throughout history, I write female characters with depth, complexity and passion.
Wellness wisdom is kind words for hard days. I use stories to explore life's big questions about self and society, relationships and power. My characters face challenging emotions which lead to profound insights. Their struggles and resilience provide hope and inspiration.