A Lifetime of Dreaming
Jan’s vision for the fantasy world of Aventurine is fueled by a lifetime of lucid dreaming and an assortment of animal spirits who show up in her stories. Her stories are filled with the hopes and dreams of girls and their curious paths to transformation and wonder. Relevant themes for today’s youth include saving the natural world, love of the planet, friends, family, and animals, the empowerment of self-discovery, and finding the magic within.
Queens of Aventurine
Coded for Greatness - Book 1
A magical object leads to the enchanted land of Aventurine, full of new friends and dangerous enemies.
Teenage sisters Annabel and Maureen Brighton receive a mysterious inheritance from their mother. The shoebox contains a letter, one folded tapestry marked ‘Maureen’, and a giant crystal with a mermaid handle. They are instructed to get to Aventurine to find Annabel’s lost tapestry. When they arrive, they discover an enchanted land ruled by benevolent queens with magical creatures, singing horses, and river maidens. Along the way, the sisters find their own magic along with friends, enemies, and love. They learn to use their powers to save the natural world and discover what it means to be coded for greatness.
Queens of Aventurine is the first book in Bozarth’s Coded for Greatness series.
