Fenton Author Created Wilkinshire Book Series

The is just around the corner.

On July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., merchants and artists will participate in the second-year event, and officials are hoping hundreds of residents will join the fun in downtown Fenton.

Visitors will be able to come to a booth in downtown Fenton (just outside ) and receive a map, which will include instructions along with artist and merchant information. People then can visit participating businesses to observe the art, meet the artists and explore what each store has to offer.

To get you ready for the event, we will feature several artists in our Faces of the Fenton Art Walk series in the days leading up to the extravaganza.

Name: Brenda Hasse

Residence: Fenton

Type of Work: I work as a guest teacher at . I am also a multi-award winning author of a young adult fiction novel titled Wilkinshire, as well as three children's picture books.

How did you get started as writer? I read anything and everything and learned what is publishable by what has been published. Through reading, I understood what I liked about a book, what made the story interesting, and elements/structure that I wanted to include in my writing.

Describe your books: Wilkinshire is a young adult medieval mystery. It was presented in 2010 the Gold medal in the Midwest Book Awards and in 2011 the Silver medal in the Moonbeam Children's Book Awards. Wilkinshire as appeared in book fairs in Bologna (Italy), London, and Manhattan. Wilkinshire is available in hard cover, soft cover, and Nook or Kindle ebook formats. 

Wilkinshire Book Synopsis: Though few in the medieval kingdom of Wilkinshire have seen the legendary dragon known as Bogotah, many fear him. Stories passed down for generations tell of his capability to breathe fire, spread deadly disease, and consume livestock and people to appease his insatiable appetite. Even so, Bogotah upholds his duty to guard the kingdom and his treasured secret. After the assassination of their lord, the residents of Wilkinshire line the muddy street to meet their new rulers. Appointed to reconstruct the battered kingdom, Lord Philip and his wife, Lady Rachelle, are in disbelief at the magnitude of their undertaking as poverty-stricken citizens greet them with rotted teeth, filthy clothing, and pathetic living conditions. As the lord and lady settle into their new residence, Lord Philip is confronted with the peasants’ belief that Bogotah is to blame for Wilkinshire’s misfortunes. In order to put the citizens’ superstitions to rest, he must discover who is responsible for the kingdom’s bad luck. Meanwhile, Lord Thaddeus of Lancaster, an evil soul consumed by greed, waits for the opportune moment to claim Wilkinshire for himself. Spurred on by a voracious desire to obtain the legendary Treasure of Wilkinshire, he will stop at nothing to obtain it. Only time will reveal the fate of the kingdom and of the spectacular treasure hidden somewhere within its walls.
I am also the author of three children's picture books (hard cover and soft cover). Please see my website for further information - www.brendahassebooks.com.

What is your next project?: I am currently working on another medieval young adult fiction novel titled The Freelancer.

Where can your books be found? , www.Amazon.com, and www.BarnesandNoble.com