From Cozy to Epic – The Fleck Series
While The Fleck Series begins with the charm and comfort of cozy fantasy, it doesn’t rest there. As the story unfolds, the series expands into the epic category—exploring themes of war, sacrifice, and power. Readers can expect a shift from enchanted forests and witty banter into scenes shaped by ancient curses, political unrest, and moral complexity—evolving with its heroine and revealing the loyalty, loss, and growth of pivotal, morally entangled characters. The series blends adventure, intrigue, and humour with rising suspense, sacrifice, and moral intensity—while preserving the initial charm, wit, and emotional grounding.
When writing the series I made a focused effort to include a wide array of mystical creatures, not only to charm readers but also to demonstrate a variety of cultural norms. I wrote about the misfortunes of The Sisters Three (Arum, Nerine and Cala, elf-fairies) to add depth and complexity to the story by providing a parallel but opposing struggle to the main character Fleck.
The Fleck Series is definitely ‘cozy’ but it’s also a layered storytelling offering the characters space to express their
motivations and attempt to justify their resulting actions. It is my hope that this ‘cozy fantasy’ is not only relatable and satisfying but also complex enough to appeal to mature readers.
Key aspects of the Fleck Series
- Cozy Fantasy – Enchanting immersive world-building with charming characters.
- Introspective Narrative – Insightful, vivid and relatable character development.
- Cross-genre Blending – Fantasy world with political intrigue, adventure, mystery and humour.
Synopsis of Magic in the Shadows
At the heart of the story is Fleck, a seventeen-year-old with the rare ability to disappear into shadows. She’s strong-willed, reluctant to be thrust into the spotlight, and deeply human—making her a protagonist who’s easy to connect with. When a seemingly simple task releases long-dormant magic into her world, Fleck finds herself caught between duty, destiny, and personal freedom. The novel explores themes of self-discovery, loyalty, and sacrifice, all while weaving an intricate narrative filled with fairy-elf sisters, an ambitious wizard, and the weight of an unexpected crown.
With the intention of leading the wizard Hectare away from her town of Bellberry, Fleck and her much-loved friend Maple flee with two of the elf-fairy sisters to the Five Finger Forest – in search of the third sister. Fleck remains determined to evade the mounting expectations of the mystical creatures as she strives to fulfil her commitments so that she can return to her quiet life – an aspiration well beyond rational hope.