Queen Isabel

Great Lands

by K.M. Tremills

On the day Queen Isabel gives birth to twins, she knows they will change the destiny of the Great Lands. She senses the future carved out for her daughters and begs the gods to change their fates. But Gabriella, the youngest twin, has been chosen and the Divine Ones will not relent their decision.

Discover the short story prequel to the acclaimed novel, Messenger, and fall in love with the King and Queen who raised two courageous women to challenge the darkest force in the land.

Genres: Fantasy

21 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2014

About the author

Kate Tremills is an author and creative mentor who helps artists and makers reconnect with the joy at the heart of their creative process. With a background in storytelling, publishing, and performance, she blends myth and practice to support people to make meaningful work—without burning out.

Over the past two decades, she’s published five books, taught creative process, spoken at conferences, and built soulful workshops that encourage intuition and momentum. Her work invites creators to express themselves and create with more ease—while trusting their magic.

She lives on Vancouver Island, where you’ll find her walking by the sea, following ideas through mist and forest, and sipping stellar coffee. She believes creative momentum starts with trust—and a spark of magic.

Her latest book, Joyful Creating: How to Stay Inspired without Losing Your Spark is an international bestseller.

Kate is delighted to hear from readers on Instagram.

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Queen Isabel perfectly captures the lyricism and magic of its source novel, Messenger. On the birth of her two daughters Queen Isabel is granted a glimpse of her twin's uncertain futures. But all is not forsaken. For although these girls will have powerful enemies, they have also been granted powerful protectors.

This short story provides a deeper look into the world of The Great Lands and will delight all fans of Kate Tremills.

[Judy Nappa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I purchased this short story from Amazon because it is a prequel to the book, Messenger, which was given to me by the author a month ago. As it has piqued my curiosity and because I am a big fan of mystical, magical books, I am now off to read Messenger! Thanks, Kate, I know I'm going to love it.

[Renee Alarid · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a beautiful introduction to the first book, Messenger. A reader really gets an insight on where Gabriella and her sister begin their journey and how the Divine Ones will protect the twins.