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Alma Alexander

Alma Alexander

About

I am Alma Alexander, author of the HarperCollins YA series, WORLDWEAVERS. The third book, "Cybermage," has just been released in hard cover. Book 1 -- "Gift of the Unmage" -- and book 2 -- Spellspam -- are out in paperback.

I write for both adults and children and have published 10 books. My best known book, "Secrets of Jin Shei," is currently out in 13 languages worldwide. Among my other books are the high-fantasy duology "The Hidden Queen" and "Changer of Days. "

I have lived and worked on four continents, and currently make my home in Washington state with my husband, two cats and assorted visiting wildlife.

Outta Time

Outta Time

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<p> </p><p>Sophie is a psychic medium and animal communicator. She runs a small crystal shop called, Outta Time. The shop</p><p>Is located in a small district called Lents in Portland, Oregon.</p><p>Nick is a man who if you can't touch it, feel it or see it then it doesn't exist. He is sure she is a phony psychic who is bilking money out of his mother and he intends to expose her.</p><p>Sophie sees him as a non-believer, someone who could never understand her or her way of life. She is attracted to him but knows there can be no future for them unless he can be made to understand what her world is all about.</p><p>Their Guardian Angels get into the act to guide the two to a better understanding of each other.</p><p>Nick's Guardians help his deceased Father get through to Nick and help him to understand that death is not the end. He soon learns there can be communication between the living and the dead.</p>

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&quot;Suspensful fantasy.&quot;<br />          —ALA Booklist<br /><br />&quot;…this book's energetic plot, well-integrated back story, and teen characters will make fans very happy and bring new readers under the series' spell.&quot;<br />          —Kirkus Reviews<br /><br />&quot;…an incredibly enjoyable tale that blends reality, legend, and magic in one of the freshest fantasy narratives this year.&quot;<br />          —Kara Chancellor, Kliatt (starred review)<br /><br />&quot;Alexander creates a cast of memorable characters who continue to grow into their magical abilities…&quot;<br />          —Teri S. Lesesne, VOYA<br /><br />&quot;Once again, Alexander gives us a story that is engaging, complex, and filled with young people who must face decisions and actions that will impact them for the rest of their lives.&quot;<br />          —Gayle Surrette, SFRevu<br /><br />&quot;Alexander, like Thea, can weave worlds; she seamlessly blends together the worlds of fantasy, science fiction, myth, and contemporary teen life.&quot;<br />          —Samantha Larsen Hastings, School Library Journal