Step into the ​magical worlds of ​Jaclyn Rodriguez

Jaclyn’s writing branches from epic high fantasy adventures, ​to sweeping romantasies, portal world science-fantasy ​wars, and everything SFF genre in between. If it’s ​imaginative, daring, and original she wants to write it. She ​has always felt the greatest stories to write are the ones ​she wants to read. Currently she is working on a dark ​academia book where powerful immortals face off with every ​day people using tarot card magic.

Bio

Originating from Tucson, Arizona, Jaclyn Rodriguez ​grew up in the wild western United States. Her ​father inspired her to reach for the stars, setting ​the stage by pursuing and achieving every dream ​he set his mind to in his short life. After meeting ​her future husband she moved to Montana for ten ​years to explore the freedom of the Big Sky ​Country, completing a Bachelor’s in Education with ​an emphasis in creative writing and spanish. There ​they welcomed a son, born with unique special ​needs including autism, something she is ​passionate in educating others about. She too is ​neurodivergent and from a mixed race Puerto Rican ​background. She is also a proud member of the ​LGBT community.

My approach

I have always been captivated by the intricacies of ​fantasy and the power of dealing with real world ​issues in fictional storytelling. My approach to ​crafting compelling and unforgettable novels is ​rooted in my passion for creating intense, thought-​provoking, and immersive experiences that leave a ​lasting impact on the audience. For me, the best ​fantasy books always challenge our perceptions of ​our own world, have high stakes action and battle ​sequences, and tension throughout whether it’s ​from character, world, or romantic stakes. I look ​forward to continuing to craft gripping stories that ​challenge, entertain, and push the boundaries of ​the fantasy genre.

Body of work

Soon to be Querying

Icarus

An LGBT retelling of Icarus focusing on his love for ​Apollo and the build up to his fateful flight.

“It was not the sun I was flying towards.”

It is a standalone novel in the vein of The Song of ​Achilles.

#LGBT #Romance #Mythologyretelling

Currently Querying

Arcana Series: IMMORTAL ​DESIRES

A romantasy following a young woman, Rune, ​haunted by her past and determined to save her ​family from the immortals who took them. She ​must make a deal with the immortal Prince Draven ​for their safety, by taking his hand, all strings ​attached.

It follows Rune’s journey to learn epic Tarot Card ​magic and claim the Kingdom for herself. It’s the ​first novel of a planned 4 part series.

#SPDrep #Bisexualrep #Queernormalcy

Previous Projects:

The Crystal Crown

A fae bounty hunter must protect the Witchling he ​was sent to hunt and safe guard her in exchange ​for her raising his dead wife from the grave.

Along the journey he will realize his wife wasn’t ​who she seemed, the prince who hunts them ​more than an enemy, and that love conquers all.

This is the first book of a complete trilogy.

#LGBTrep #DiverseLeadrep #Bisexualrep

Previous Projects:

The Land of Never

A dark YA retelling of Peter Pan focusing on the ​POV of Will, a new Lost Boy following in Pan’s ​twisted footsteps. The hero Will admired the ​myths for turns out to not be who he seems, and ​the pixie dust that gives them flight also makes ​the Lost forget who they are and where they come ​from. When a girl claiming to be his sister is ​captured as Pan’s new storyteller he must decide ​where his loyalties lie.

This book could be read as a standalone or part of ​a planned trilogy.

Previous Projects:

Nebula : The Master of Death

A YA science-fantasy novel about a young woman ​named Sofia who discovers she has the power to ​manipulate life and death, a crucial but dangerous ​ability to have in the midst of a world wide war on ​earth. With the help of her friend Liam she goes ​on a quest to discover who she really is and where ​she comes from.

This portal fantasy features dragons, galaxy ​bending spaceships, magic, and laser swords. It ​was Reina’s very first novel and is the first of five ​completed books in the series.

Previous Short Story:

Zemi

Based on the Puerto Rican Legend of the death of ​Diego Salceda the story follows his cursed quest ​to search for the Lost City of Gold and the ​Fountain of Youth. When Zemi, a man claiming to ​be a simple Taíno slave, offers to lead Diego ​through the dense islands jungles the ​conquistador is all too happy to follow. But as ​people begin to drop off one by one on the journey ​Diego realizes Zemi is not who he seems, but the ​ancient Taíno god of death Guayaba, on a mission ​of vengeance.

This fantasy-horror story blends magical realism ​with Puerto Rican myths and legends. #Ownvoices

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