Bringing Light to Hidden Worlds
Step into enchanted realms where magic whispers through ancient forests, family bonds shimmer with hidden strength, and wonder guides every heart through twisting paths of adventure. I'm Denica McCall — fantasy writer, editor, and dreamer of worlds.
The Starfounder
Young, adventurous Fia is struggling with the loss of her mother and the estrangement of her father. One day, while visiting the foothills of Mount Xanderia with her horse, Ayoni, she encounters a mystical figure who offers her hope and opens her eyes to a magical new reality.
Cover art by Blue Egg Adventures (Hannah Muldery)
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The Storyteller Behind the Words
Welcome adventurers and dreamers! I’m Denica, and I’m so glad you’re here! I write lyrical young adult fantasy with generational themes. My characters often grapple with love, loss, and the injustices of their worlds while learning to embrace who they are in the context of relationships. I love to travel, and I’ve been told I’m an old soul. I believe that stories have great power to connect and heal.
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Denica writes with words that fall fast but linger long . . . like the raindrops of a downpour striking a window pane. Her words weave together into stories that swell the heart and may just make you sob helplessly. Or dance.
. . . a magician with words! So magical . . . yet so real.
Denica is a fabulous editor to work with! With good communication, excellent attention to detail, and thoroughness in every project she takes on, her skills and genuineness have been an invaluable asset to our books, our company, and our team.
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As a specialized fiction editor with a passion for YA fantasy, Denica brings both craft expertise and a reader's heart to every manuscript. Whether you need developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, or a manuscript evaluation, she'll help you find the soul of your story.
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