Local Author Series – Marie Q. Rogers

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Author Marie Q. Rogers asks you to imagine yourself taken without warning from all you know—family, home, friends—to a distant world where people possess abilities you didn’t know existed. Such is Fern’s experience in Trials by Fire, the first book in Rogers’ two-book science fiction series, The Long Road to Namai.

Trapped in a house fire, Fern’s only means of escape is by a paranormal gift called “wrashiru.” But once safe, she’s unable to return home. Her rescuers are highly psychic but lead a primitive lifestyle, hiding from the alien race that had enslaved them. While dealing with homesickness and grief, Fern struggles with a new language, unusual customs, and unrequited love. Her efforts to fit in often fall short, and she suffers from isolation and depression. Despite this, she becomes a contributing member of the community. In the end, she performs a vital act that saves lives.

Among the author’s many interests is edible wild plants and herbs, and her knowledge of wild-crafting came in handy in writing this book. You may find her rambling the back roads, exploring historical sites, and enjoying the mountains. When not traveling, she lives in the woods of North Florida, putting the finishing touches on several novels. Her short pieces have appeared in Bacopa Literary Review and Pilcrow & Dagger, and she posts creative nonfiction on her website, marieqrogers.com.

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