Mark and Josie McKinney live with their four amazing kids in Anchorage, Alaska.  They love living in the last frontier where they can let their imagination soar even higher than Mt. McKinley.  Much like the kingdom of Asteria, Alaska can be wild and untamed.  When Mark and Josie imagine the rich forests, mountain passes, rugged towns or the dangerous ocean surrounding Asteria, they pull from personal knowledge that can only come from the vast state they live in.  Their children also inspire them to write.  All four are creative and artistic in ways that challenge and inspire Mark and Josie to keep writing. Mark and Josie are currently finishing Alimar’s Quest Book Three.

     Tyler is the oldest and is also the illustrator for the book.  He is a tattoo artist by day.  Mark and Josie are so awed by his talent as an artist that they convinced him to be a part of the project.  Theresa and Cheryl are twins and, though busy with high school and cheerleading, both are writing books of their own.  Johnathan, the youngest, is not only Alimar’s biggest fan, but the creator of all of the original creatures in the books.  He is behind every creature from the massive yegoxen to the nasty nocturals.  He is also busy writing his own books. 

Our Books

Alimar's Quest Book 1, Asteria's Last Hope will be released in late May or early June 2010.  Book 2, A Kingdom Divided will follow around the new year.   Watch here for updates!

Note from the authors:

     We hope you enjoy Alimar’s Quest.  Our characters have come alive for us.  Every page we write is a joy. Look for Book 2, A Kingdom Divided, as it will be coming out soon.  We strongly believe that if you enjoy Alimar’s Quest Book 1, Asteria’s Last Hope, you have a lot to look forward to in the next two books of the series.

Thanks for reading,

Mark and Josie McKinney

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