Nicole Zoltack's Current Query

First off, Rest in Peace, Adrienne Rich. Adrienne Cecile Rich (May 16, 1929 – March 27, 2012) was an American poet, essayist and feminist. She has been called "one of the most widely read and influential poets of the second half of the 20th century."

I have not read that much of Miss Rich's work, but I do so enjoy her poem Diving into the Wreck, which I won't reprint here, but you can find if you click that link.

Now, this is my last query before the A to Z challenge begins. If you somehow don't know what that is, you can find out more, here. And if you somehow haven't signed up,you can handle that, here. I strongly encourage you to take part, because the April A to Z blogging challenge is the best way to meet new bloggers and to build your readership.

So, as to today's post, surely you all know Nicole? No? She keeps a wonderful blog at Where Fantasy and Love take Flight. You should go visit her, and click that follow button.

Now here's Nicole's query:

Dear Agent,

Princess Cassandra never wants for anything, unlike her commoner friends Kylie and Vance who have to slave on their family's farm when they aren't off exploring with the reckless ten-year-old.

When Vance becomes lame during the trio's latest misadventure, Cassandra figures the royal healers can help him. If only her parents didn't pick now to teach her a lesson about shirking her royal duties to run off with her friends! As Cassandra searches for a way to pay the healers, she stumbles upon a dying which with a treasure map. The princess steals a horse (although is it really stealing when she plans on returning it?) and the trio sets off on a treasure hunt.

After a monstrous hailstorm critically injures Vance, Cassandra sends him home with his sister. Forced to bargain with a cranky centaur and outrun a hungry bear-dog without them, Cassandra continues their quest with the help of her "stolen" horse and a baby griffin she meets along the way. But she isn't the only one on the hunt. An evil sorcerer also seeks the treasure and will stop at nothing to get it. Worse, if she doesn't find the treasure soon, this adventure will be Vance's last.

THE PRINCESS'S TREASURE HUNT is a 31,000-word MG fantasy novel with series potential.

I am the author of a fantasy romance trilogy, Kingdom of Arnhem - Woman of Honor (2009), Knight of Glory (2010), and Champion of Valor (2011) published with Desert Breeze Publishing. Fifteen of my short works have appeared in various anthologies, including Mertales by Wyvern Publications, and many collections by Pill Hill Press.

(Personalization tidbit) Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,
Nicole Zoltack
(contact information)

That's it!

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