Born in Adelaide, South Australia, Ellen Mae Franklin is a mother of three is following her passion for Fantasy writing. From the Tarkeenia Series she has published, Book One - The Unseen Promise and Book Two - Heart of Secrets. She is currently working on subsequent manuscripts and is involved in various writing, and creative communities. Be sure to watch for sequels in the Tarkeenia Series - In the Cold Light.Co-writing with an author from the United Kingdom, the first book of a new epic fantasy series the first book in the Un-named Chronicles titled - Forthright and Clement. Soon to be released will be the second addition to the series 'Armitage and Envy,'The first anthology from Ellen Mae Franklin is a book of 12 dark short stories - 'A Dark Compendium'Fantasy is a place not to escape from but to find refuge in. 'Be not afraid of the dark for in that quiet our imagination is free' This book of dark, short stories is a dedication to all who have the courage to look into the dark. Be not afraid. Be who you are and share the love of reading. Do you believe in happy endings? Is the hero always right? Explore the twists and turns of these twelve stand alone tales.http://chocolategirl46.wix.com/ellen-mae-franklin