Jamie Austin

Jamie Austin, a children’s author with an extraordinary imagination and storytelling flair, is delighted to present her collection of seven fantasy “tween” novels, The Gem Series. The first book, The Rise of the Seven Stones (self-published in 2009), inspires readers of all ages to face life’s challenges with courage, dedication and love. All seven titles are cleverly paired to the seven vibrant rays of a rainbow prism—which confer uncommon victories on those who tune in to their intuition or soul’s light. Armed with a B. A. in Theatre and Fine Arts and a minor in Creative Writing from the Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Jamie has engaged and enthralled audiences in Los Angeles for almost two decades. Whether on TV, radio, stage, film, theater, commercials or Improv stage, this multitalented performer has brought joy and laughter to her audiences. She has also done voice-over work, including one for a singing Japanese doll. However, it wasn’t until December 2008 that Jamie put to paper her first children’s novella, a Christmas story. The Almost Lost Legend of the Furshmeres not only brought tears to readers—but also recognition to its author. Jamie Austin soon found favor with Digital Dimension (www. digitaldimension. com), an animation movie production company based in Los Angeles and Quebec, Canada. Magic happens when people are sincerely dedicated to their cause. Jamie Austin is currently creating more magic (for herself and for others) in negotiating with Digital Dimension to produce The Almost Lost Legend of the Furshmeres as an animated movie. With The Rise of the Seven Stones firmly entrenched as a gripping, page-turning read, the author is now working on her third Gem Series book. Time travel via Grandmother’s sundial living room, unfolds more charming escapades for the protagonists in The Adventure Galley. While saving the world, Lillian and her brother James Fitzpatrick blaze a heartwarming trail of how children, tender though they are in years, can also rise to heroic heights of bravery and self-reliance when faced with overcoming obstacles. It’s a poignant parallel in writing this fantasy series for Jamie Austin. As a child, she had to learn to navigate uncertainty and the emotionally charged currents of her parents’ divorce. She found solace in books and make-believe companions. Challenging though her experiences were, Jamie emerged more resourceful and resilient. Her characters are charged with power—by inspiring readers to reach deeper and higher with their personal aspirations and quests, too. In a chaotic world where children are bombarded with technology and crumbling family frameworks, The Gem Series offers a sanctuary of adventure and friendships, and what is more important, self-reliance as the Fitzpatrick children navigate their way through each journey. The excitement builds as two unlikely heroes go about uncovering their innate gifts—while ending up saving the world at the same time. Learning self-discovery that subtly builds self-esteem has never been more fun for young-at-heart readers of all ages.