UK STC member Terie Garrison's first novel, AutumnQuest, is due for release on 1 Oct 2006. AutumnQuest is the first book of The DragonSpawn Cycle, a four-book fantasy series for teenagers. In it begins the story of fifteen-year-old Donavah and her dragon companion, Xyla, as they seek to restore the proper balance of power. But first, Donavah must try to save her older brother, Breyard, from execution by the king.

In a number of YA novels, the acquisition of magic is mistaken for genuine character growth. In AutumnQuest, Terie Garrison gives us a believable teenage protagonist who discovers that not even magic and powerful friends can substitute for using her own intelligence and courage. AutumnQuest promises the reader an unfolding fantasy world that is both wondrous and relevant to young readers." -- Robin Hobb, author of The Farseer Trilogy, The Liveship Traders Trilogy, and The Tawny Man Trilogy.

Although the book is being published in the US, it is available on Amazon.co.uk. UK bookshops should also be able to order for you. Alternatively, you can contact Terie to purchase directly from her. Terie's website is http://www.teriegarrison.com , where you can find contact details and excerpts from the first two books of The DragonSpawn Cycle as well as more information about Terie and her other works.