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Central New Jersey Author Wins Prestigious Moonbeam and PenCraft Book Awards for Young Adult Fantasy Fiction

originally published: 10/22/2024

(SOMERSET, NJ) -- Rose M. Delorane, a resident of Somerset, New Jersey, has been honored with two major awards for her debut novel, Forgotten Realm of Secrets. The novel won the 2024 Moonbeam Children's Book Award in the Young Adult Fantasy Fiction category and the 2024 PenCraft Book Award for Literary Excellence in the Young Adult - Fantasy/Sci-Fi Genre. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in independent publishing, recognizing books that inspire and engage readers in the YA fantasy genre.

Forgotten Realm of Secrets, the first book in The Legend of Little Square series, takes readers on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, magic, and mystery. Born into a strange and paranormal realm where he was rejected and never fit in, the protagonist, Lit Square, is determined to uncover the truth of who he is and where he truly belongs.

As he embarks on his quest, Lit steps into a mystical world filled with ancient secrets, powerful artifacts, and supernatural forces that constantly challenge his courage and resolve. Guided by spirits and strange creatures, Lit must unravel the mysteries of his heritage while facing dangerous, otherworldly threats that push him to his limits. In a realm where nothing is as it seems, each step brings him closer to understanding his place in a world that has always rejected him.

This gripping tale of self-acceptance and adventure promises a thrilling ride through menacing worlds, untold mysteries, and supernatural dangers. Forgotten Realm of Secrets is a must-read for those who crave epic fantasy filled with paranormal intrigue and chilling surprises. The adventure continues in Book Two, set to release in late 2024/early 2025.

The Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, established in 2007, and the PenCraft Book Awards, founded to honor literary excellence, both highlight Rose M. Delorane’s talent as a storyteller and position her novel among the best in the genre.




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Readers can purchase Forgotten Realm of Secrets on Amazon or learn more about Rose M. Delorane’s upcoming projects on her website LouleeMax.com. The sequel, Veil of Ancient Magic, is set to release in early 2025.

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