"Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book Two" by Gabrielle Wanek

“Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book Two,” is the second in a planned 10-book series that combines Midwest life with ancient magic, mythology and powerful supernatural forces. Written by Gabrielle Wanek, it features two strong female characters embracing their new found powers as they battle Shadow creatures. -- Hi, I’m Dan Skinner and this is “Some Books Considered.” – Gabrielle Wanek is a best-selling fantasy fiction author. Her “Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book One” debuted as #1 in Fantasy Series on Barnes and Noble, and #1 in Urban Fantasy new releases on Amazon. -------------------------- Here is a link to purchase "Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book Two" by Gabrielle Wanek - https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Ash-Dawn... -------------------------- Book Description (From Amazon Listing) "Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book Two" by Gabrielle Wanek In this second book within the deep, multilayered world of Songs of Ash and Dawn, something dark continues to plague Cora, Aidan, and the rest of the population. Shadow creatures are casting dark magic no one understands, leaving ash where people once stood, and growing bolder with every passing day. But who’s driving the dark? And how will they overcome? As a demigod shifter awakening to the power within her and a witch learning to control a volatile power source, Cora and Aidan are pulled deeper into a hidden world of supernatural threats, mythical creatures, and ancient forces who will stop at nothing to claim or destroy what they carry. Both must learn to harness their evolving abilities, confront the truths buried in their pasts, and decide what they’re willing to become to survive what’s coming. New alliances are forged. Old truths are shattered. And the deeper they go, the clearer it becomes—this is only the beginning. Gabrielle Wanek is a fantasy writer with a love for sharp-edged stories, complex characters, and mythologies that create new worlds. Her series Songs of Ash and Dawn, blends modern-day Midwest life with ancient power in an urban fantasy setting. She draws inspiration from real-world folklore, family stories, and the quiet moments in life that carry unexpected weight. When she’s not writing, Gabrielle can be found playing with her amazing miniature poodle, Cairo or her Cavapoo Aro, running tabletop campaigns, or freeze-drying everything from meats to vegetables. You can find out more about Gabrielle on her website. -------------------------- Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to "Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book Two" by Gabrielle Wanek 00:43 About the "Songs of Ash and Dawn" series 01:03 Why the Midwest setting for "Songs of Ash and Dawn" 01:45 Why write two strong female characters? 02:26 Who are Aidan and Cora? 03:11 The challenge of writing a 10-book series 03:59 The plot of "Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book 2" 04:49 About the villain "Elizabeth" 05:04 What are the Shadow creatures? 05:36 Themes explored in "Songs of Ash and Dawn" 06:10 Does the "Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book Two" stand alone? 06:33 What the author hopes readers will take from the book 07:11 Why are fantasy books popular? 07:34 What Gabrielle Wanek likes about writing fantasy 08:14 Was Wanek surprised by the success of Book One? 08:46 What is the significance of the title, "Songs of Ash and Dawn?" 09:04 When will "Songs of Ash and Dawn, Book Three" be available? 09:22 A website for more information about the author and series 09:53 Closing Comments & Two More Books You Might Find Interesting -------------------------- Hi! I'm Dan Skinner. Thanks for watching this edition of "Some Books Considered." I requested and was provided with a copy of the book, but this video is not sponsored. -------------------------- Looking for books for young readers? If you have children in your life, please visit "The Kids' Bookshelf" where you'll find information about picture books, chapter books, and middle-grade books. Here is the link:    / @thekidsbookshelf   -------------------------- #fantasy #fantasystory #magic #magicstory #urbanfantasy #witchstory #demigods #femalecharacters #femaleprotagonist #fantasybooks #booktube #somebooksconsidered