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Dear Fans of Quirky Middle Grade Fantasy,

I’m delighted you’ve found your way to this part of my dreamscape, the nursery of my brand new baby books!

These whimsical, magical middle grade stories are eager to escape my mind and explore the world. So please be aware that one may stick on you to sneak out! (Newborn books are like glitter: they’re shiny, spread everywhere, and don’t come off in the shower.)

If you find one has stuck with you after you leave, please do me the favor of sharing it with your friends so it can continue to grow. I’d also love to hear your experiences with my stories, so please do reach out!

WARNING:

These quirky middle grade fantasy manuscripts have been laser focused lately on only one thing: getting published.

Agents, editors, and other publishing professionals, please proceed with caution and contact Michaelina Deneka immediately should you suspect you have contracted an infectious idea!

MD

The Color Guard

A mocked up book cover; a girl lies in the grass with a rainbow shining over one of her eyes, looking up towards a rainbow and the title: The Color Guard Your world is losing its color. What would you give to get it back?

This middle grade fantasy follows 12-year-old Ash as she finds out that middle school can be draining... literally! Classmates are being drained of their color, and it's up to quiet, observant Ash and her flashy twin brother to stop it before they lose the world they know to the grey.

This unpublished middle grade fantasy is hoping to connect with an agent who appreciates strong-voiced stories about the unbreakable bonds of family and the magic of being yourself!
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