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Imagineer #2
Excantation
Being an adult is the dumbest thing I have ever done.
Our Heroine: still me. A sleep-deprived me, which, considering I’m a murder and ten cups of coffee away from showing my displeasure to the world, and there’re clans to save, is not a good combination.
Fixing the ancient Hub transportation system is becoming more and more of a priority in order to help with situations like, oh, THE AMAZON BURNING DOWN. Only problem? We don’t know where the Hub is. Or how it was built. Or why it was shut down to begin with.
Houston, we have all the problems.
Is it too much to ask for an alien abduction?
Our Heroine: still me. A sleep-deprived me, which, considering I’m a murder and ten cups of coffee away from showing my displeasure to the world, and there’re clans to save, is not a good combination.
Fixing the ancient Hub transportation system is becoming more and more of a priority in order to help with situations like, oh, THE AMAZON BURNING DOWN. Only problem? We don’t know where the Hub is. Or how it was built. Or why it was shut down to begin with.
Houston, we have all the problems.
Is it too much to ask for an alien abduction?
227 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 10, 2020
103 people are currently reading
57 people want to read
About the author
Honor Raconteur
63 books841 followersEver since I was a toddler, I have been making up stories. I’d entertain anyone willing to listen to my wild fantasies about unicorns and gargoyles and amazing people. At 13, I started writing the stories down. At 23, I finished the first book that was, in my opinion, good enough to publish.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
I spent three years trying to publish my book, Jaunten, the old fashioned way. The problem was my story was outside of the norm for young adult fantasy – it didn’t have vampires or the supernatural in it, it was clean enough to earn a PG rating, and there wasn’t any dark overlord to defeat. No literary agent would pick it up because it didn’t fit the “fantasy formula” that all of the popular books did.
I put the idea of having my book published off to the side for a while as I finished a Bachelors in English at Middle Tennessee State University. But as I worked on my third degree, the idea of being published came back to me. This time, while working as a paralegal, I had a better grasp of the laws involved of doing self-publishing. For six months, I did a great deal of research in how to do self-publishing the debt-free way.
It was hard. I was working full time, going to school full time, and living on my own. I never really had a break. I was always working on something. At times I felt like my brain would just go into meltdown from having to learn so many different things to make my idea work.
After six months, I thought I knew enough to publish myself. I put Jaunten out as an ebook, created a website and forum so that fans could communicate with me, and spread the word as best I could. Within three months, I was selling internationally. Within six months, I was making enough to quit my day job and sit at home, writing full time.
After six months of writing, publishing, and building up a reputation, I started to be approached by other people wanting to emulate what I did. I soon realized that there was a niche out there waiting for me to fill it—a place where original fiction could be published and released into the world. As of February 2012, I started my own publishing house, called Raconteur House. Since that point I have signed on four additional authors (not including yours truly) and am attracting more in a steady stream.
I have continued to write and publish the rest of the series through my House. When I’m not writing or editing, I like to go out into the community and give presentations of how to be an author. It’s actually really fun to talk to all of these people who want to be authors. Most people think that you can’t make any money being an author—actually, you can. And you can do quite well. It’s just a matter of working really hard, having a little talent, and knowing how to market your books. All I’m doing with these presentations is giving people the know-how to make their dreams come true.
While it’s true that you don’t need a college education to be an author, I encourage everyone to be as educated as possible. I have a lot of experience and education that most people don’t, and that’s what gives me an edge in writing. I’ve lived in places as obscure as Tehachapi, California and other places as large as Salt Lake City, Utah. I hold three different college degrees. I practice two different martial arts. I think I’ve tried every life experience that came my direction. All of that is incorporated into my books, and that’s what gives reality to my worlds and characters.
Even if I abruptly stop selling books tomorrow—which I don’t see happening—I would still continue to write. Creating characters and worlds is that much fun. Once you start, you become quickly addicted.
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December 27, 2020
Not quite for me but as always, solid writing
I love this author and generally think she does a great job in all her work. I didn’t love this book. I felt it got derailed a bit by describing the structures and techniques for building and the history. There was some action and humor, but it got lost in the mix. I found that eventually I just stopped caring about the problem they were trying to solve. That’s just my perspective. I’m sure some readers loved it. I did enjoy some of the friendships and family building.
Also I enjoyed the attempt at personal growth for the main character. She seemed to mature and develop confidence. However, I wondered why throughout the entire ups and downs with her parents she didn’t actually try to tell them how she felt. I’m not sure if it would have made a difference, but suffering in silence and then deciding she just didn’t care without an attempt at communicating her feelings and asking questions seemed strange.
All that being said, I would try again with the next book in the series if there is one. The writing and world building were solid as usual and could provide an excellent foundation for any story.
I love this author and generally think she does a great job in all her work. I didn’t love this book. I felt it got derailed a bit by describing the structures and techniques for building and the history. There was some action and humor, but it got lost in the mix. I found that eventually I just stopped caring about the problem they were trying to solve. That’s just my perspective. I’m sure some readers loved it. I did enjoy some of the friendships and family building.
Also I enjoyed the attempt at personal growth for the main character. She seemed to mature and develop confidence. However, I wondered why throughout the entire ups and downs with her parents she didn’t actually try to tell them how she felt. I’m not sure if it would have made a difference, but suffering in silence and then deciding she just didn’t care without an attempt at communicating her feelings and asking questions seemed strange.
All that being said, I would try again with the next book in the series if there is one. The writing and world building were solid as usual and could provide an excellent foundation for any story.
February 21, 2021
This book was fun to read, mostly because of Reagan’s dialogue and personality, but I found the talk on structures and the story line interesting as well. It’s not a “defeat the evil monster” kind of book, with the problem being more vague, in-the-background and technical. I can see this book being boring for people who want more action, but I’d recommend it anyways. It was a fun read for me, if a little “light” in the sense that there weren’t any high stakes.
February 12, 2021
Continues from the first book in much the same style. Lots of focus on the different mythological beings the MC encounters while trying to achieve her goal.
The ending kind of petered out. The project was completed, they all had an opening day, now it's time to go back to normal life with her chosen family/friends. It felt a bit half-hearted, like the author just ran out of ideas on how to fix their problems so just fell back on vague details and mass cooperation providing the answers off-page.
Will there be more books in the series about her going to her new school and continuing her training, or has she reached the pinnacle of her achievement in this project? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
The ending kind of petered out. The project was completed, they all had an opening day, now it's time to go back to normal life with her chosen family/friends. It felt a bit half-hearted, like the author just ran out of ideas on how to fix their problems so just fell back on vague details and mass cooperation providing the answers off-page.
Will there be more books in the series about her going to her new school and continuing her training, or has she reached the pinnacle of her achievement in this project? I guess we'll have to wait and see.
October 15, 2021
Ill Be Smiling All Day
This is yet another series by Ms. Raconteur that I want to never end. The magic, the magical communities, the issues with magic in the 21st Century, high school friends, family issues, self perception and worth - that's alot to pack into one series and yet she does it well. (Really my only complaint, as a native Californian, is that she makes all of CA seem like Los Angeles when it has everything from mountains and snow to deserts and sand, with tons of space outside of its cities.) I love the how the various magical creatures and spans interact with each other, the mythologies interacting, and I want a caffeine latte with luck too! So hoping we get another book in this series. I'm quite certain Tabitha isn't done yet......
This is yet another series by Ms. Raconteur that I want to never end. The magic, the magical communities, the issues with magic in the 21st Century, high school friends, family issues, self perception and worth - that's alot to pack into one series and yet she does it well. (Really my only complaint, as a native Californian, is that she makes all of CA seem like Los Angeles when it has everything from mountains and snow to deserts and sand, with tons of space outside of its cities.) I love the how the various magical creatures and spans interact with each other, the mythologies interacting, and I want a caffeine latte with luck too! So hoping we get another book in this series. I'm quite certain Tabitha isn't done yet......
February 10, 2021
1.5 stars, did not finish at page 129
Sorry, I tried, I really, really tried but after 129 pages of Reagan's intense self-absorption, horribly annoying drowning self-pity and multiple repeat cycles of eating, sleeping and occasionally looking at a few rocks, I came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth wasting any more time on this dismal excuse of a story. Maybe one day, when I'm on the point of death by boredom and there really isn't anything else left to read, I'll give this another bash, but until then, nah.
I remember now why I never finished the Advent Mage series.
Sorry, I tried, I really, really tried but after 129 pages of Reagan's intense self-absorption, horribly annoying drowning self-pity and multiple repeat cycles of eating, sleeping and occasionally looking at a few rocks, I came to the conclusion that it wasn't worth wasting any more time on this dismal excuse of a story. Maybe one day, when I'm on the point of death by boredom and there really isn't anything else left to read, I'll give this another bash, but until then, nah.
I remember now why I never finished the Advent Mage series.
July 12, 2021
Enjoyable, if a bit "young adult" type of story.
Enjoyable, if a bit "young adult" type of story. Not quite a Mary Sue character, but it is it is certainly one of those stories where the main character magically seems to almost instantly be good at a rare, mysterious new skill, and is immediately transported to a new life in which everything does seem to fall into place a bit easily. It's an interesting world though and enjoyable to see the central character discover and appreciate it.
Enjoyable, if a bit "young adult" type of story. Not quite a Mary Sue character, but it is it is certainly one of those stories where the main character magically seems to almost instantly be good at a rare, mysterious new skill, and is immediately transported to a new life in which everything does seem to fall into place a bit easily. It's an interesting world though and enjoyable to see the central character discover and appreciate it.
December 11, 2020
Lovely as always
As with all of Honor's works we have a strong female lead just taking charge and kicking butt. I loved the long waited second book that helped finish up Reagan's storyline. Hopefully there are more, but if there aren't I believe it was ended in a way that is satisfying.
As with all of Honor's works we have a strong female lead just taking charge and kicking butt. I loved the long waited second book that helped finish up Reagan's storyline. Hopefully there are more, but if there aren't I believe it was ended in a way that is satisfying.
January 8, 2021
I full on love this author, but this book wasn't one of my favorites. I was a bit done with all of the construction jargon and building talk. Great writing, fun, solid characters and a fabulous imagination that came to life. The story was just not up to the author's usual wonderfulness. I still read it and enjoyed it, just not as much as usual.
June 23, 2024
Amazing read!!
This book was amazing and touching in so many ways. As someone who often feels awkward in the real world and so much happier in the world of fantasy I recommend this to anyone who has ever felt too different. It’s found family trope warms my heart and perfectly captures what it means to love unconditionally.
This book was amazing and touching in so many ways. As someone who often feels awkward in the real world and so much happier in the world of fantasy I recommend this to anyone who has ever felt too different. It’s found family trope warms my heart and perfectly captures what it means to love unconditionally.
July 9, 2025
Great Story!
This story was relatable and thoughtful. I liked the humor. The characters developed nicely over the story. Problems and solutions were in there. Looking forward to more of the story! Clean and fun with a lot of imagination. I’d like to see more of Rea’s story and her friendships deepen.
This story was relatable and thoughtful. I liked the humor. The characters developed nicely over the story. Problems and solutions were in there. Looking forward to more of the story! Clean and fun with a lot of imagination. I’d like to see more of Rea’s story and her friendships deepen.
December 11, 2020
Honors latest
A bit shortly than usual. Great story & good follow up second in the series. Clearly you wont get a bad story from this author so anything she does is worth the few dollars to buy. Looking forward to next installments on this and other partially completed series.
A bit shortly than usual. Great story & good follow up second in the series. Clearly you wont get a bad story from this author so anything she does is worth the few dollars to buy. Looking forward to next installments on this and other partially completed series.
December 14, 2020
Loved it!
A very satisfying conclusion to an epic journey! Reagan was wonderful, a very colorful cast of characters, interesting tidbits of different cultures, and awesome accomplishments
A very satisfying conclusion to an epic journey! Reagan was wonderful, a very colorful cast of characters, interesting tidbits of different cultures, and awesome accomplishments
December 27, 2020
So good!
I love Honor Raconteur’s books! This is the second book in the Imagineer series. An Imagineer is someone who can create anything they can imagine. If I had magic powers, I’d want to be an Imagineer.
I love Honor Raconteur’s books! This is the second book in the Imagineer series. An Imagineer is someone who can create anything they can imagine. If I had magic powers, I’d want to be an Imagineer.
January 19, 2021
An interesting sequel
Young Reagan's story continues in this sequel to Imagineer. In this book Reagan continues working on the magical project with other imagineers while also dealing with many a disaster. A very entertaining read.
Young Reagan's story continues in this sequel to Imagineer. In this book Reagan continues working on the magical project with other imagineers while also dealing with many a disaster. A very entertaining read.
February 8, 2021
A wonderful series
The first book was fascinating and a fun read . This book was also a fun read but dragged a bit.Still very well worth reading . Reagan was a great example how not to dwell on the bad things .Find your strengths ,what you enjoy and the people who love you.
The first book was fascinating and a fun read . This book was also a fun read but dragged a bit.Still very well worth reading . Reagan was a great example how not to dwell on the bad things .Find your strengths ,what you enjoy and the people who love you.
February 9, 2021
Awesomesauce ;)
So happy book 2 came out. Reagan is such a positive character in the normal course of things, but challenges make the imagination soar. I am glad the hub situation is resolved and looking forward to more adventures with everyone hopefully soon.
So happy book 2 came out. Reagan is such a positive character in the normal course of things, but challenges make the imagination soar. I am glad the hub situation is resolved and looking forward to more adventures with everyone hopefully soon.
February 19, 2021
An imaginative vacation into a world of magic.
In a world filled with drugery, escaping into a place where people work together to do the impossible is a blessing. In our world imaging is the start of doing. Helps to remember that where "I" can't, "We" often can.
In a world filled with drugery, escaping into a place where people work together to do the impossible is a blessing. In our world imaging is the start of doing. Helps to remember that where "I" can't, "We" often can.
February 25, 2021
Another great book by Honor Raconteur
I love all the books by Honor Raconteur . They are always so magical but also filled with a large dose of common sense. The characters are very loveable and I'm really jealous that I can't do magic.
I love all the books by Honor Raconteur . They are always so magical but also filled with a large dose of common sense. The characters are very loveable and I'm really jealous that I can't do magic.
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December 20, 2021Sequel to Imagineer
One of most likeable teenaged heroines in fiction in first book finds magical skills and apprentices to magical career. In second book helps rebuild broken magical highway necessary for hidden species from mythology.
One of most likeable teenaged heroines in fiction in first book finds magical skills and apprentices to magical career. In second book helps rebuild broken magical highway necessary for hidden species from mythology.
February 12, 2022
Love This Story It Is Magical
Wonderful sequel to the first book. The characters feel real for good or ill and I became invested in the journey. I sincerely say I hope this is NOT the last of story.
Wonderful sequel to the first book. The characters feel real for good or ill and I became invested in the journey. I sincerely say I hope this is NOT the last of story.
January 30, 2024
Fascinating World
I really enjoyed Reagan and her chosen family. I really hope that Honor will continue to write more books for this series. I would love to see more adventures with Reagan in it. She is so plucky and a fun character.
I really enjoyed Reagan and her chosen family. I really hope that Honor will continue to write more books for this series. I would love to see more adventures with Reagan in it. She is so plucky and a fun character.
December 13, 2020
Good continuation of her first story
I liked the whole story line. A young adult who steps up to do the right things. It flowed well and kept my interest.
I liked the whole story line. A young adult who steps up to do the right things. It flowed well and kept my interest.
December 14, 2020
Amazing!!!
This book was so awesome!!! Love Reagan and all her clan!!! Such a fun read :) highly recommended, loved it!!!
This book was so awesome!!! Love Reagan and all her clan!!! Such a fun read :) highly recommended, loved it!!!
January 5, 2021
Loved it!!!!!!
Very much one of my favorite authors for a reason. Another great read. Would definitely read more of this series!!!!
Very much one of my favorite authors for a reason. Another great read. Would definitely read more of this series!!!!
January 10, 2021
Fun, short read. Rea grew a bit as a character, saw a bit more of the magical world, and had the conclusion the first book needed.
January 19, 2021
So enjoyable
I had fun reading this chapter in Reagan's life. I am looking forward to seeing her finish HS and meeting the others in this generation of magic welders.
I had fun reading this chapter in Reagan's life. I am looking forward to seeing her finish HS and meeting the others in this generation of magic welders.
February 16, 2021
Great series to read
Very entertaining and fun. Good solid characters making a whole new world. looking forward to more in this series. Keep up the writing.
Very entertaining and fun. Good solid characters making a whole new world. looking forward to more in this series. Keep up the writing.
April 27, 2021
Magic by committee... I'm moving on to something else.
September 13, 2021
This was a really fantastic sequel! Loved all the developments, and this could be an end to a duology, or we could have more books, and I'd love to have more!
December 14, 2021
A bit better than the 1st book in the series but nothing really happens
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