About the Author


Author Rachel Ronning is addicted to reading and writing fantasy. She read in the car on the way to Cretin-Derham Hall high school. She wrote stories in her head to pass the time while walking to classes at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Her imagination flourished while studying abroad in Scotland. She lives and writes in Fargo – yes, Fargo – with her family.

Eye of Elicion
The Kinowenn Chronicles Vol.. I 
ISBN-978-1-4787-3358-4

The Eye of Elicion introduces us to Lucy. Disappointed and discouraged with the job opportunities in the paper, her eye is drawn to an ad for Wizard School.On a whim, she applies and soon finds herself attending a school very different from any she has before. She learns different methods of casting spells, new languages, geography of other worlds, horsemanship, and how to fight with a variety of weapons. Lucy finds her niche with a unique group of students who are asked to go on a quest in the world of Kinowenn to acquire the Eye of Elicion, a semi-mythical magical item. Follow Lucy on this adventure in this light-hearted fantasy as she learns, laughs, and discovers things she never knew were possible.

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Sorcery, Schemes & Skelt
The Kinowenn Chronicles Vol. II
ISBN-978-1-4787-4649-2

When last we left our heroes, Lucy, Justin, Gavin, and Maya had recently returned from their successful quest to procure the Eye of Elicion. After some practical experiences, Lucy is ready for new magic classes, rigorous challenges, and time with Ted in the apothecary. Old friends return and new ones are made (including a female Dwarf) as Lucy, Justin, Gavin, and Maya return to Kinowenn. This time, they are investigating rumors of cat-like Skelt using anderi, potentially dangerous magical objects. This quest is made more difficult due to their lack of accurate information and border skirmishes between Lerramorre and Fredamonn. Can Lucy find balance as her powers grow? Join her on this adventure filled with friends, laughter, mist and fire.

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Ravs are Rarely Wrong
The Kinowenn Chronicles Vol. III
ISBN-978-1-4787-6713-8

Return to the land of Kinowenn in the third book of this imaginative series. Join Lucy, Justin, Taran and Gavin as they travel through the mists, facing damp misery, flesh-eating insects, and nightmare creatures to uncover the source of malice bent on the destruction of the free lands of Kinowenn. Joss struggles to find his place as King of Lerramorre and works with Maya to keep his lands from collapsing from within. On the way, they challenge long-held standards by opening up new roles for women. Meanwhile, Lucy faces difficult decisions as she grows into her magical powers. Can Lucy help her friends unite diverse kingdoms to fight a common foe? Or will they face the enemy alone?

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The Amulet of Oligarth
The Kinowenn Chronicles Vol. IV
ISBN-978-1-5205-0284-7

Book IV of the Kinowenn Chronicles continues the story of Lucy right where Book 3 finished. Lucy, a talking owl named Meg, and the Rav are on a cliff overlooking the army of nightmare creatures. Can the combined armies of the free peoples of Kinowenn persevere? Join Lucy on an adventure with Wisp to the desert where she receives the Amulet of Oligarth. Travel north into the mountains as she searches for a lost race of people in the ruins of their former stronghold.

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Dwarves, Dragons & Death
The Kinowenn Chronicles Vol. V
ISBN-978-1-7237-1473-3

I couldn’t resist creating the fifth installment of the Kinowenn Chronicles. Join me in continuing Lucy’s journey.

This time she hears the Dwarves are sick and dying. With advice from Ora and Nova, Lucy travels to Ethledge to try to help them. She is joined by Gavin, Joss, Dagan, Pems, and an annoying Barron. This fun-filled adventure will have you laughing out loud (I hope). Enjoy.

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