Isabelle Hardesty's Blog

A big thank you to my 2025 sponsors, for helping make this first vendor year at Dragon Con amazing. It’s next week and I look forward having all my books at this great event!Wow! I am so full of gratitude! This is my fifth year as an author panelist at Dragon Con and it’s my first year as a vendor!I’ve added links to these sponsors below. Visit them and learn how special each sponsor is!Thank you and see you at Dragon Con!Thank you to my 2025 Sponsors:

 

 

Platinum Sponsor Women in Publishing Gold SponsorAshley Hill Homes Gold SponsorScrivener Silver SponsorProWritingAid

Join me at MALCon this Saturday! This is a @fulcolibrary event and is perfect for all ages! Read below for all the details!

I will have my four book series at Malcon2025!

Author panels I have been invited to participate in:

1:30 Crafting Books Readers Can’t Get Enough Of
Panel Room C

3:30 What in the World is Romantasy and Can We Get More?
Panel Room C

Description from the MALCon website:

https://fulcolibrary.bibliocommons.co...

”Join us as MALCon (Milton Area Library Convention) strikes back. Back in the fall of 2019, Milton Library was proud to host our very first MALCon with plans to make it a regularly occurring event. The world had other plans, but we never gave up hope. On April 12th, 2025, after years of strife and conflict, it returns bigger, better, and with just more stuff.

Throughout the library, we will be hosting events ranging from role-play game demos, art & literary panels, stop-motion workshops, TRPG panels, costuming panels, miniature paint-and-take, and so much more. There will also be attending professionals from throughout the Metro Atlanta Area taking part with a selection of fan tables, vendors, and more.”

See you soon!

 

 

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Dragon Con is coming! Dragon Con 2024 Schedule for author Isabelle Hardesty is here! And here is my schedule!!!

 

Plus, I’m part of the GATHER which is a wonderful night where you can shop for books directly from the authors!! I will have my books this year, like last year!! This year I’m bringing MORE BOOKS!! (Last year I sold out!)

Information for the GATHER-

When: Friday, August 30th, 2024 8PM – late
Where: International Ballroom, Hyatt Hotel
Fee/ Cost: You only need your Dragon Con badge, no extra fee to enter.

Now that you have Dragon Con 2024 Schedule for Author Isabelle Hardesty, be sure to stop by and grab some books! The best part is that your books will be signed and personalized for you on the spot by the author!

Visit Isabelle Hardesty’s books page here. 

See Isabelle Hardesty’s books on Amazon.

See you soon! #dragoncon #dragoncon2024

 

 

Isabelle Hardesty writes stories about people doing magical things and kicking butt. She writes for all readers, and people like her, who didn’t see themselves in their favorite fantasy adventures growing up. She is the author of The Witch of Belle Fleur, which is part of her book series, The Destroyer Witch Chronicles. Isabelle is also the author of The Delacourt Shapeshifter Trilogy, and more.

She has written a short story which is being published in the Marvel anthology, Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson, published by Titan Books.

She lives with her husband and family in Atlanta.

 

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SEA WITCH HIGH Magically Mean Mermaids New YA Fantasy Book by Isabelle Hardesty

 

As my craziest year in high school unfolded, I learned a lot about mermaids and eventually, I would become one. But at the start of my senior year, I knew nothing about the supernatural Sea Witch world, just that they existed, and I was not one of them, not that I cared. I had too much going on in my life to worry about that stuff.

 

But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me start from the beginning.

 

In my school, Sea Breeze High, I’m not one of those cheerleader types—no way. I’m more of a stay-at-home-and-read-a-book type. So, when Zayne, the cutest guy I’ve ever seen in real life, invited me to his party, I should have said no.

 

If I did, I would have avoided all the chaos and danger that followed. But if I did that, I wouldn’t have become who I am today.

 

The problem is, I had been playing it safe. But this year, I wanted to branch out and try new things, and that scared me worse than having to walk through a crowd of Sea Witches who had their gills out during an argument.

 

Rule number one in Sea Witch High was mind your business.Rule number two was no fighting.

I’m sure there was a third rule, but since my dad was a supernatural and my mom was a regular, I knew how to keep a low profile. That’s why I stuck to my books and art.

 

I guess the best day to begin this story was that boring Wednesday at school. It was lunchtime and pouring rain outside. It was like any other day in Fort Pierce, hot and boring.

 

A teen girl embarks on an adventurous journey after uncovering hidden secrets at her high school, only to discover that the ocean holds its own perilous mysteries, including mermaids and shapeshifters.

Get your copy of  SEA WITCH HIGH Magically Mean Mermaids today! Amazon Kobo 

Dive into a world where not all mermaids are friendly; some can be quite malevolent. Renny’s life takes a twist when she learns about her sea-bound heritage, navigating between the ocean’s beauty and the chaos of high school.

Isabelle Hardesty writes stories about people doing magical things and kicking butt. She has written a short story which is being published in the Marvel anthology, Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson, published by Titan Books.

Isabelle Hardesty writes for all readers, and people like her, who didn’t see themselves in their favorite fantasy adventures growing up. She is the author of The Witch of Belle Fleur, which is part of her book series, The Destroyer Witch Chronicles. Isabelle is also the author of The Delacourt Shapeshifter Trilogy, and more.

She lives with her husband and family in Atlanta.

For more information, visit her at IsabelleHardesty com

 

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I am so glad to be presenting at Multiverse  Convention as a fantasy author this year!

If you’re going to be at Multiverse  Convention 2024,  October 18 – 20, I hope you come by and say hi! This year it will be held in Peachtree City and it will be great!

I am happy to be part of this convention and look forward to it.

Multiverse Convention is for fans of fantasy, science fiction, cosplay, horror, gaming, and art. I will have my books there, be on panels, and sign my books. If you read my books, then you should be there!

For readers bringing books for me to sign, I will be happy to sign after panels, providing time allows. Otherwise, find me at my author table. Details coming soon.

Guests of honor at Multiverse Convention 2024 will be Justina Ireland, Sherrilyn Kenyon, and Lauren Brown. I know, pretty awesome, right?

See you at Multiverse  Convention!

For more events, click here.

Isabelle Hardesty writes stories about people doing magical things and kicking butt. She has written a short story which is being published in the Marvel anthology, Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson, published by Titan Books.

Isabelle Hardesty writes for all readers, and people like her, who didn’t see themselves in their favorite fantasy adventures growing up. She is the author of The Witch of Belle Fleur, which is part of her book series, The Destroyer Witch Chronicles. Isabelle is also the author of The Delacourt Shapeshifter Trilogy, and more.

She lives with her husband and family in Atlanta.

For more information, visit her at IsabelleHardesty com

 

 

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You know where I’ll be during Labor Day weekend! For the fourth consecutive year, I will be presenting at Dragon Con as a fantasy author!

If you’re going to be at Dragon Con Atlanta Aug. 29 – Sep. 2, please stop by and say hello!

I don’t have my new schedule yet, but you can check out my 2023  schedule here.

My first year of attending was many years ago. It was so interesting! My husband and I went, and we both loved it. I discovered the Writers’ Track, and the rest is history! I loved being in those rooms taking notes, asking questions, and listening to authors share from their hearts. What magic!

I love being a fantasy author presenting at Dragon Con. It’s so fulfilling sharing my journey as a writer with other writers and readers.

Presenting at Dragon Con as a fantasy author is wonderful because I am able to answer questions and meet readers. I also love meeting other authors and people who want to write. It’s a great feeling!

The cosplay at Dragon Con is legendary. There is no way that I can leave that out. Dragon Con is known for its excellent, imaginative, and memorable cosplay!

Have you been to Dragon Con yet? If you plan to go this year, please stop by and say hello! Bring one of my books with you and I will be happy to sign my book!

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Isabelle Hardesty will participate in The Book Worm Book Fest, in Powder Springs, Georgia! Find the author and her books at this event on Saturday, April 13th!

She will have her book bundles wrapped in gold fabric ribbon! And the author will be signing books her books and chatting with readers! Join her for this fun filled day!

Spring is perfect for book festivals and Powder Springs is a beautiful town! The big day will be Saturday, with lots of exciting events!

The times are from 10 am to 7 pm in downtown Powder Springs. This event is free and open to all ages, with activities, too. Isabelle Hardesty will be at the event all day.

For The Book Worm Book Fest official Press Release, click here.

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I am so happy to announce that I will be part of the Book Worm Book Fest, in Powder Springs, Georgia! Find me and my books at this event on Saturday, April 13th! I’ll have my book bundles wrapped in gold fabric ribbon, ready to gift to yourself or to a friend!

I will be signing books and chatting with readers! This is going to be a fun filled day!

Spring is perfect for book festivals and Powder Springs is so beautiful! The big day will be Saturday, with lots of exciting events!

The times are from 10 am to 7 pm in downtown Powder Springs. This event is free and open to all ages, with activities, too.

Come by my  book tent and say hello! For more information contact me: isabelle hardesty  at g  mail  dot com.

For The Book Worm Book Fest official Press Release, click here.

Isabelle Hardesty writes stories about people doing magical things and kicking butt. She has written a short story which is being published in the Marvel anthology, Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson, published by Titan Books.

Isabelle Hardesty writes for all readers, and people like her, who didn’t see themselves in their favorite fantasy adventures growing up. She is the author of The Witch of Belle Fleur, which is part of her book series, The Destroyer Witch Chronicles. Isabelle is also the author of The Delacourt Shapeshifter Trilogy, and more.

She lives with her husband and family in Atlanta.

For more information, visit her at IsabelleHardesty com

 

 

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I am so excited to finally share this big news! My short story will be included in the exciting Marvel Comics and Titan Books anthology, Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson.

It was an honor to be invited to participate in this publication. I really enjoyed writing for this powerful Marvel character.

Pre-order your copy with link below.

RELEASE DATE:  NOVEMBER 19, 2024 Here is the full book description: 

 

The new Captain America has a big shield to carry. Is he up to the task? In these short stories inspired by the Marvel comic book universe, Sam Wilson takes up the shield and proves his mettle.

Sam Wilson has a heavy shield to lift as the new Captain America. Read an action-packed anthology about Sam Wilson. Inspired by the Marvel comic book universe, the stories will see Sam prove he is ready to carry the shield as he faces Skrulls, Sabretooth, Kingpin, and other infamous villains.

A revolutionary anthology written by authors of African Heritage and inspired by the Marvel Comics universe. Slated to take part are several noted, award-winning authors including bestselling author Kyoko M., fantasy author L.L. McKinney, crime writer Gary Phillips, sci-fi author Sheree Renée Thomas, comics creator Alex Simmons, horror and mystery writer Nicole Givens Kurtz, and many more. Edited by Jesse J. Holland, distinguished visiting scholar in residence at the U. S. Library of Congress who edited the Marvel anthology Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda and wrote the novelization of the graphic novel Black Panther: Who Is the Black Panther?, which was nominated for the NAACP Image Award for outstanding Literary Work.

Featuring original stories from:
L.L. McKinney
Maurice Broaddus
Gar Anthony Haywood
Nicole Givens Kurtz
Kyoko M.
Sheree Renee Thomas
Gary Phillips
Danian Jerry
Gloria J. Browne Marshall
Glenn Parris
Christopher Chambers
Alex Simmons
Isabelle Hardesty

 

Pre-order from Amazon. 

 

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Hello from Atlanta,

Yesterday I had a great time baking cookies! I made chocolate chip cookies and Christmas cookies! I added some molasses to the chocolate chip cookies to replace some of the sugar and it turned out great! What’s your favorite holiday item to make?

If you’re still looking for a gift to purchase for your loved one, you’re in the right place! Sometimes giving an e-book is a bit boring. Why not add a cute “gift tag” to your gift? I’ve created three below for you to select from.

Give the gift of an e-book! What’s perfect about an e-book gift? It’s fast and easy to purchase!Readers LOVE receiving books!  
The Witch of Belle Fleur Series books have: magic, witches, romance, and adventure! Perfect for someone who loves to read a novel that will take them on a magical adventure!

The Jade Series books have supernaturals, shifters, fairies, romance, and adventure! Perfect for someone who likes to read shorter books, as these are novellas.

I’ve streamlined the process and have created these holiday images “gift tags” you can share with your loved one with your e-book gift.Purchase your e-book here https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0149MFU6SCopy one of the images below and save on your phone / or laptop.Print or share image with your loved one.

Cute Christmas Theme

Holiday Winter Theme

Elegant Christmas Theme

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Isabelle IsabelleHardesty.com

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