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MJ Allaire
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I began writing young adult fantasy in 2005 with the intent of writing a book about dragons for my oldest son, now 18. As I began writing "Dragon's Blood", I had only a vague idea of where I was going with the story, and after a time I realized I had ventured from my intentional literary path of delving into a fantastical world of dragons instead into an adventure about four children who found themselves lost in a cave literally fighting for their lives. I'm in the middle of writing book 3 in the Denicalis Dragon Chronicle series as we speak (expected to be released at the end of April, 2008), of which there will be at least 5 books, maybe more, depending on how sidetracked I get between here and the grand finale!
I've learned a lot during my personal writing journey, along with one very important fact. Initially I wrote for my son, in hopes of publishing a book he would be interested in reading. Now, although I still write for my children to show them that you can do anything you put your mind to, I've found that I write for all young adults. Having one of my three children barely interested in reading, I decided I want to make a difference.
So, in a nutshell, I'm writing in hopes of providing children with interesting reading material, something that will possibly lead them down the wonderful and enlightening path to a lifetime of reading...
I'm writing for children like (then) 11-year old Emily, who came to one of my book signings at Borders in Simsbury, carrying a ragged and tattered copy of Dragon's Blood, dancing with excitement because she got to meet me, especially when I signed the book she so loved that day. When I told her I had the newly released Book Two "The Prisoner" with me, she danced even more in a poor attempt to control her happiness.
To Mikayla, a young reader and fan in Wallingford, CT, who, in her grandfather's words, "loved Dragon's Blood moreso than Harry Potter". Mikayla, I hope you're enjoying The Prisoner even moreso than Dragon's Blood!
Examples like this are why I'm writing.
As adults, we understand we will learn many lessons as we journey from childhood to adulthood, and reading by far should be one of the most important ones. If one can't read, one struggles to find a job, understand a menu, follow directions to a party, or enjoy a book which could open up doorways to otherwise unimaginable places.
You're never too young to start reading, and never too old to KEEP reading, just as we are never too old to learn (no matter what they say about teaching an old dog new tricks!)
Reading IS the doorway to the future!
For more info about my books, please visit my website, www.mjallaire.com. You can also see my profile on www.myspace.com/mjallaire!!
"Dragon's Blood: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book One" (January, 2006)
"The Prisoner: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book Two" (November, 2006)
"Dragon's Tear: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book Three" (April, 2008)
Best wishes and happy reading!
MJ Allaire
Birth Place: West Palm Bch, FL USA
Accomplishments: Three published young adult novels:
"Dragon's Blood: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book One", "The Prisoner: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book Two", and "Dragon's Tear: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book Three" / Computer Science Associates Degree / Computer Applications Certificate / Networking Technology Certificate / US Navy Good Conduct Medal / US Navy Honorable Discharge
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Buy your Autographed copy today! >>
The Prisoner: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book Two $12.99,
Dragon's Blood: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book One $8.99,
Books
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Short Stories
A Young Reader Who Made My Day by MJ Allaire
A short story about a very special young man I encountered at a recent book signing......
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Articles
Discovery by MJ Allaire
In a contest sponsored by Patricia D'Ascoli of CT Muse, we were prompted to write a 1,000 word or less essay on "Discovery". Below is my entry......
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News
MJ Allaire on YouTube!! by MJ Allaire
I''m attaching a link to YouTube that shows my interview......
Dragon's Tear NOW Available on Amazon.com by MJ Allaire
Book three in my fantasy series is NOW available on Amazon.com!!!...
Dragon's Tear is LIVE!!! by MJ Allaire
The third book in my series is FINALLY live!!!...
Dragon's Tear is being PRINTED!!!! by MJ Allaire
After an excruciating production process, the third book in my YA Fantasy series, "Dragon''s Tear: Denicalis Dragon Chronicles - Book Three" is FINALLY being printed!
Note: It will be availa...
Sneak Peek into Book 3 of the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles Now HERE! by MJ Allaire
The long-awaited sneak peek into the third book in the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles by MJ Allaire is now available!...
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Events
CAPA Monthly Meeting for Writers (Public Welcome!) 5/19/2008
SE CAPA (Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association) will be having their monthly meeting at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road...
MJ Allaire Releases New Book in her Popular YA Fantasy Series 5/17/2008
MJ Allaire releases the third book in her hot, new fantasy series!...
YA Fantasy Author MJ Allaire at Borders in Meriden CT! 5/17/2008
YA Fantasy Author will be at Borders in the Westfield Mall with the new release of the third book in her Denicalis Dragon Chronicles series, "Dragon's Tear" (released in April 2008)!...
SE CAPA Monthly Meeting (Public Welcome!) 4/21/2008
SE CAPA (Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association) will be having their monthly meeting at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road...
MJ Allaire at the Groton Library 4/17/2008
MJ Allaire will be at the Groton Public Library signing and selling her books!...
SE CAPA Monthly Meeting (Public Welcome!) 3/17/2008
SE CAPA (Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association) will be having their monthly meeting at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road...
YA Fantasy Author MJ Allaire at Borders Express in the Crystal Mall 12/22/2007
MJ Allaire will be in the Crystal Mall in Waterford, CT with books from her YA Fantasy Series from 12:00pm - 3:00pm!...
YA Fantasy Author MJ Allaire at Borders in Simsbury CT 12/9/2007
MJ Allaire will be selling and signing copies of her YA Fantasy books at Borders in Simsbury CT!...
YA Round Table, Borders in Farmington CT 11/15/2007
Four CT children's authors will be meeting for a group discussion about reading, writing and their books at Borders in Farmington!...
MJ Allaire at the Putnam Library in Putnam, CT 10/20/2007
MJ Allaire will be at the Putnam Library talking to young adults about reading and writing. She will also be selling and signing copies of both her books....
Group Author Signing at the Cragin Memorial Library in Colchester CT 10/13/2007
Colchester Cragin Memorial Library hosts a gathering of New England authors on Saturday, October 13th at 1:00 pm and the public is welcome! Authors will be available for discussion as well as selling and signing copies of their books. There will be...
MJ Allaire at the Big E in Massachusetts! 9/30/2007
MJ Allaire will be selling and signing copies of the first two books in her fantasy series, the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles, at the Big E!...
MJ Allaire at the Big E in Massachusetts! 9/29/2007
MJ Allaire will be selling and signing copies of the first two books in her fantasy series, the Denicalis Dragon Chronicles, at the Big E!...
CT Published Author Book Signing in New London, CT! 9/15/2007
Connecticut authors MJ Allaire, John Sciarra and Tom Santos will be signing and selling copies of their books at the New London Saturday Market on 9/15/07!...
CT Published Author Book Signing in New London, CT! 9/1/2007
Connecticut authors MJ Allaire, John Sciarra and Tom Santos will be signing and selling copies of their books at the New London Saturday Market on 9/1/07!...
MJ Allaire at Celts & Currachs event in New London CT 8/25/2007
On Saturday, August 25th, MJ Allaire will be in New London on the waterfront signing and selling copies of both of her YA fantasy books!...
Book signing at Borders in Meriden 8/19/2007
Got Dragon's Blood? Want the sequel, The Prisoner??...
CT Published Author Book Signing 8/3/2007
If you live anywhere near Montville CT, come on out and support some of our local authors! We have published a variety of books, good for both children and adults!...
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Please visit my website for more information about the books, upcoming events, the characters, purchasing info, and a blog!
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MJ Allaire on MySpace
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MJ Allaire on Blogger.com
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| If you live anywhere in Connecticut and would like me to come talk to a group of children (ie schools, libraries, girl scouts, boy scouts, etc), please contact me at grizlegirl@sbcglobal.net and I'd be happy to try to work something out with you! |
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