Te Pae Tawhiti Distant Horizons Award for Aotearoa, New Zealand and Pasifika Speculative Fiction is Live!

A book grasped in purple and green tentacles, in a starry background with the Southern Cross - with the heading "Te Pae Tawhiti" in green above.

So, my secret news is finally out. I'm the convenor for Te Pae Tawhiti Distant Horizons Award for speculative fiction*. I'm very excited about the project, because

Into FaerLand & Into Broceliande

Take my tears. hear my story, find me. Sale 25030 June with the covers of Into FaerLand with a rose and sword on a deep forest background, and Into Broceliande with two swords and a rose on a forest background. Both books have red stars with 99c in them.

If you enjoy mythology and adventure on an epic scale, you'll love this portal fantasy. The sale may be over, but it's still less than the price of a cup of coffee—or free on KU Get your copies today and drop into worlds of fantasy adventure, mythology and danger that will leave you breathless. Lettie’s …

Preview of The Dragon Transport and Pacification Society: An Almost Cosy Fantasy with Trolls and Dragons (and the Occasional Demon)!

The Dragon Transport and Pacification heading is to the left a red seal with fancy gold letters DTPS with dragon wings is to the right, and a silver dragon is sitting on top of the seal. In the centre is the word "Preview" on an angle and a red dragon is standing on top of the P and R

Before the sneak preview, please check out my favourite review so far! I love to see people really enjoying my latest book. And this one is special as I've fallen in love with epic cosy books. A Tale for a Troll Toll The sun sparkled on the water while my family packed up for the …

Out Now! The Dragon Transport and Pacification Society an Almost Cosy Fantasy with Trolls and Dragons (and the Occasional Demon)

LHS: The dragon Transport and Pacification Society ebook with a purple cover and a gold writing and a red DTPS seal on the almost bottom right corner, above the author's name, A.J. Ponder RHS top: A red dragon with grey-cream horns and a cream chest. Larger Text under the dragon in cream says: In her search for her missing family, Mandy uncovers a plot to control the dragons she thought she despised. Smaller text in yellow down the bottom: An Almost Cosy Fantasy with Trolls and Dragons (and the Occasional Demon) There is a dark blue background and a red frame. The red DTPS seal's letters are goldy. There is also a blue "USA Today Bestselling Author" to the bottom right over the book. It has cream writing. And a blue logo with yellow writing "AJ" that has a yellow sword through it as part of the text, and a red dragon behind it.

Yes, I have a new book out. And this one is special, an almost cosy fantasy with that lovely cosy vibe you're looking for, but danger and adventure. To me, it feels like it's both relevant to our times, while also, an utter escape from them. Fall in love with Beeble, the mini dragon and …

Some of the Best Fantasy Ever Written

I really believe that the very best books work as well for adults as they do for younger readers. Fantasy that inspires, challenges and written with beautiful read-aloud prose always blows me away. But what books get my badge of honour as the Best Fantasy for All Ages? Does "The Hobbit make the grade? Or …

The Secret Story is getting a New Cover!

I'm excited to be revealing a gorgeous new Secret Story cover. Who doesn't love a Secret? One that nobody else could possibly know? This epic secret has been hidden by women who are used to staying in the shadows, but it's time their story came into the light. So, enjoy a little sneak peak of …