It is a time of new beginnings! Pharaoh Akhenaten has declared that there is only one god to be worshipped throughout Egypt. He has also made a promise to his oldest daughter, Merytaten, that one day she will be his heir and the future pharaoh. However, as pressures build up against the new religion, it falls upon Akhenaten's wife, Nefertiti, and Merytaten to help prevent an insurrection. Merytaten soon finds herself trapped in a world of broken dreams and empty promises. When she loses the meaning to her life, how can she possibly help the citizens? What can she do to assist the people who are falling into poverty? How can she save those she loves when Death's shadow looms large across the city? Discover the struggles and triumphs of one young woman's lifetime..."Heir of the Heretic" is book 2 of 'The Forgotten' series by J. Lynn Else. Learn more at www.teasippinnerdymom.com. And be sure to check out book 1 of 'The Forgotten' series, "Aten's Last Queen."

The Forgotten: Heir of the Heretic

Literature & Fiction

Else, J. Lynn

Genre Fiction

J. Lynn Else, Author

"I am King Tut’s wife, but my name is barely a whisper in history’s memory. I was the last of my family to survive the Aten revolution. I had a child at age 12 and was forced to marry three times. But that didn’t mean my story ended badly. My name is Ankhesenamun, my loved ones called me An, and I will stop at nothing to save my family." Despite the vast treasure found in Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s tomb, there is little left over regarding his bride. From the turbulence of her father’s reign, Akhenaten, who forced monotheism on the country to the mending of these wounds by the now-famous Tutankhamun, her life saw more change than most ancient Egyptians dared even dream about. Evidence left to us about her is this: She was forced to marry her father, her brother, and her grandfather. She gave birth to one healthy baby girl and two stillborn girls. She was widowed at age 12 and 23. She saw four pharaohs crowned within 23 years. After her grandfather took the throne, she disappeared from history. Ankhesenamun grew up a princess and became a queen at age 13. Her husband, Tutankhamun, was 9. With outside forces try to influence every choice they make, Ankhesenamun finds herself torn between her heart and her duty. With a twist of biblical history interlaced, Ankhesenamun’s voice has a new song to sing which has otherwise been forgotten. Her story weaves through the sands of time as in each chapter, she narrates her past and the path her life has been directed to take. Between chapters, Ankhesenamun is dealing with the repercussions of her husband’s death as power-hungry men are grappling for pharaoh’s crown. Can a lone woman stand against the tides of time which have already consumed her parents, her sisters, and her husband? Will she find a way to overcome the most terrible of all fates -- having her name erased from the walls of history? May the gods have mercy that she does not become one of the forgotten...

The Forgotten: Aten's Last Queen

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Lost Daughters of Avalon (Awakenings)

Children's Books

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Inklings Publishing

Review\n"After years of reading fantasy and science fiction told from the perspective of male heroes and a largely male cast of characters, it is a treat to read a story from the perspective of relatable girl next door female leads...It is a Harry Potter meets King Arthur, Magic Tree House and Lord of the Rings told by girls you will root for and can identify with." --Goodreads Reviewer--\n"A great read for all ages!" --Goodreads Reviewer--\nGenie's parents are divorcing. Her friends convince her they should all wish for them to stay together at the town's fountain. Genie thinks it's ridiculous, but what could it hurt, right?Turns out it could hurt a lot.When Beth is kidnapped, Genie and the other girls must venture through a portal to the mystical land of Avalon to rescue her. There, with the help of the legendary knights of the round table and other Arthurian figures, the friends must fight to save, not only Beth, but Earth as well. Join the adventure in this first installment of the Awakening Series.\nFrom the Back Cover\nGenie's parents are getting divorced, and it's all her fault. Her best friends, Beth, Mei, and Whit, convince her to make a wish in the small Minnesota town's antique well. Genie thinks it's ridiculous, wishing for her parents to reunite, but what can it hurt? She's already ruined everything.\nAt the well, a mysterious woman with a walking stick and twigs in her hair, like some sort of homeless mystic, warns the friends to beware. Their wishes are powerful magic. Scoffing at the notion, Genie and friends toss their coins in. That night otherworldly creatures try to kidnap each girl. Only Beth is captured.\nThe three remaining friends gather at the well. A mysterious guy named Tristan says he knows where Beth has been taken. Only the power of Genie, Mei, and Whit's combined wishes can save her. Genie can't believe magic tied them together, but after her scary encounter the night before, she can't deny magic might be real.\nThe friends agree to follow Tristan through a magic portal and step into the legendary island of Avalon, a land separated from Earth after King Arthur's death. With the help of some young descendants of the original knights of Camelot, the Lady of the Lake, and Morgan le Fay, the three teens set out on a quest to rescue their friend, battle an evil sorcerer, and save two worlds in the process.

Descendants of Avalon

Mythology & Folk Tales

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