Charmayne Hafen

Charmayne is a graduate of John Brown University where she majored in Journalism and Psychology. In 2016, she published her first book, The Land Of Twilight, which was selected as a winner in the category of Juvenile Fiction in the Winter 2017 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards. Using knowledge and skills acquired from her MA in counseling, Charmayne wrote The Land Of Twilight series to help kids navigate the sometimes difficult waters of divorce. Her love of Celtic mythology also influenced the book. The first book in the series has been republished under a new title called Journey To Twilight which will be available November 1, 2019. There will be two more books in the series coming out early next year. Charmayne's second book, Indebted: The Berkshire Dragon, was selected as a Reader's Choice winner in 2018. It was revised August of 2019 and the updated copy of the book is now available. This young adult fantasy novel is set in 16th century England and grapples with family relationships and the need for friendship. While there is plenty of action and adventure, the story provides both moral and spiritual insights. Here is what reviewers are saying about Indebted: A clear-cut prose in the timeline of the princess suits this character-driven tale as Wren struggles with the memories of her cynical mother and her estranged father. The plot has a good twist, and the sketches serve wonderfully as illustrations for Indebted. At its heart, Indebted is about parental issues, love, confidence, inner strength, friendship, greed, forgiveness, and－to a great extent－faith. - Lit Amri Indebted is a wonderful fantasy story that describes the struggles of a young woman who wants to know love and have a good life. It deals with tough situations that many readers can relate to and has strong religious themes that are suitable for the time period it was written in, showing how Wren struggles to accept and navigate her circumstances. The story has an added bonus of actual drawings within the story to aid the visualization of events. - Sierra Edelsen (Readers' Favorite) For most princesses, life is a fairytale. Wren’s entire life is about to change, all thanks to a poster, some pants, and a carefully guarded secret... This is a delightful fantasy read that takes you on a wild ride from start to finish. From spunky, rebellious princesses to brave knights to terrifying dragons, with just a dash of dark magic and mayhem, a world fascinating to explore. The strong Christian themes of redemption are sure to make this novel a hit. - Sarah Westmoreland (Five-Star Reviewer) When she’s not writing, Charmayne is doing something fun outside like skiing or teaching her six-year-old niece how to play tennis. She also helps her husband, John, manage their small company which performs quality assurance testing on fuels. Charmayne runs counseling groups for adults and a therapeutic photography group for teens. She and John live in Colorado with their two Chihuahuas, Pepe and Frida. Show Less