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Alma Alexander

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in Novi Sad, Serbia

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Young Adult, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literature & Fiction

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June 2009

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Alma Alexander is a scientist by education, duchess by historical accident, and an author who has written more than a score of novels, including 'The Secrets of Jin-shei', published in dozens of editions and languages around the world.

Known as the Duchess of Fantasy, she is also a blogger sharing writing tips, and glimpses of both the mundane and magic of a fantasy author's life.

Her latest novels include 'Val Hall', a series about a retirement home for Superheroes, Third Class; 'Embers of Heaven' a Jin-shei follow-up; 'Empress', a love story; and 'Midnight at Spanish Gardens'.

Coming in July is 'The Second Star', a novel about the big eternal questions – about who, or what, God is; about our own immortal souls and their salvation; what it ...more

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Average rating: 3.8 · 4,860 ratings · 631 reviews · 76 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Secrets of Jin-shei (Jin-Shei, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 1,901 ratings — published 2003 — 31 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gift of the Unmage (Worldweavers, #1) 3.60 avg rating — 540 ratings — published 2008 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Hidden Queen (Anghara Kir Hama, #1) 3.77 avg rating — 431 ratings — published 2001 — 13 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Spellspam (Worldweavers, #2) 3.86 avg rating — 277 ratings — published 2008 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Changer of Days (Anghara Kir Hama, #2) 3.80 avg rating — 257 ratings — published 2005 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Embers of Heaven (Jin-Shei, #2) 3.32 avg rating — 259 ratings — published 2006 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Cybermage (Worldweavers, #3) 3.96 avg rating — 205 ratings — published 2009 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Second Star 3.70 avg rating — 105 ratings — published 2020 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Random (The Were Chronicles, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 84 ratings — published 2014 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	2012: Midnight at Spanish Gardens 4.21 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2011 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I am planning a book of Fractured Fairy Tales - some new, some old, some retrold - next year, in April, as tribute to Hans Christian Andersen on the anniversary of his birthday. It's currently up as a crowdfund project - and please do mosey on past the site, and support hte project if you are able and so inclined! I would appreciate any word-of-mouth to friends who might be interested in such a th Read more of this blog post »

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Series by Alma Alexander

Jin-Shei (2 books)
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3.82 avg rating — 2,160 ratings

Worldweavers (4 books)
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3.76 avg rating — 1,046 ratings

Anghara Kir Hama (2 books)
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3.78 avg rating — 688 ratings

The Were Chronicles (3 books)
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3.90 avg rating — 145 ratings

Alexander Triads (7 books)
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3.96 avg rating — 24 ratings

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Alma Alexander liked Kimberly's review of The Secrets of Jin-shei (Jin-Shei, #1): "I guess in the reading world where people can read so many more books in a month than I can, this novel might be considered old. Paperback published in 2005! At any rate, I really enjoyed this book! It takes place in China and is about the lives of a" Read more of this review »
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Alma Alexander liked Coleen's review of The Secrets of Jin-shei (Jin-Shei, #1): "This is my second book based on Jin-shei sisterhood. I think it calls to me because I've always wanted this type of bond. I have 5 sisters, but we're not close. I was closer with my first marriage sister-in-laws, but still not a bond like Jin-shei. I" Read more of this review »
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Alma Alexander liked Morolake's review of The Secrets of Jin-shei (Jin-Shei, #1): "This book will take you on a trip to Chinese traditions and vivid ancient landscapes. At some point, there were some loose ends, but overall I enjoyed the rich characters of the women that were built over decades. Interesting to see it replicated as a " Read more of this review »
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“If you really want to be a writer, nobody can stop you -- and if you don't, nobody can help you.”
― Alma Alexander

tags: books, inspiration, writing

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“There are moths outside, ready to die for a light they crave but which is denied to them, shielded from them [...] Sometimes, in the midst of all I have been given, I watch the moths in us all. Everybody has a light which they think they cannot live without.”
― Alma Alexander, The Secrets of Jin-shei

tags: light, moths, philosophical

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“You have never felt the weight of disappointing love or of failing to live up to expectations. The only thing you've ever been is lonely by yourself-you have no idea how desperate it is to be lonely in the midst of people who love you, and whom you would have done anything to make happy..”
― Alma Alexander, Spellspam

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