The Starchild of
Atarashara
*The Field of Unlimited Possibilities– a portal of pure magic and limitless opportunity for manifestation, known in the Fairy language as Atarashara.
To believe in magic is our birthright.
In opening our senses to its existence, we open ourselves to a world of unlimited possibilities...
M. Louise Cadrin
THE BOOK
Who Is This Story For?
This is a coming-of-age story of a thirteen-year-old heroine but can speak to any reader who is striving to understand their true, core identity. It is a story about coming into one’s power, fulfilling one’s destiny, and staying true to oneself when challenged with adversity. It is also a story to remind us of the field of magic and infinite possibilities that exist around us at all times.
The main character of the book can see and sense magical beings that others cannot. As a result, she does not fit in with others her age. Her life changes abruptly overnight upon discovering that she is made up of pure magic, manifested from a portal of unlimited possibilities and destined to save many. This story is a Hero’s Journey. It is filled with magical allies, challenges and obstacles, and ultimately the heroine finding her own ‘tribe’ of beings and a place where she belongs.
This book is appropriate for all readers.
Author’s Message
"I believe that magic is present inside us and all around us. In opening our senses to it, we open ourselves to a world of unlimited possibilities. This is my hope and wish for the readers of The Starchild of Atarashara: to connect with the wonder that exists around us at all times, to remember that we all have a place to belong, and to know that we all have the power to draw from a field of infinite possibilities to create the life that we want."
The Starchild of Atarashara: The Field of Unlimited Possibilities has been recognized as a 2022 Book Excellence Award Finalist in the Fantasy Category.
Out of thousands of books that were entered into the Book Excellence Awards competition, the book was selected for its high quality writing, design and overall market appeal.
To view the book’s complete award listing and the author’s profile, you can visit:
The Starchild of Atarashara: The Field of Unlimited Possibilities - Fantasy (bookexcellenceawards.com) and
The Starchild of Atarashara: The Field of Unlimited Possibilities by M. Louise Cadrin (bookexcellenceawards.com)
ABOUT THE BOOK
I spent a week with Louise in Mexico when she attended my writers retreat to work on her novel. I don't usually publish fantasy books, but this book came to life with magic, and I experienced the characters even before they appeared on the written page I had not yet read. I took that as a sign that I was destined to help Louise bring this magic to the world, and so I took on real magic again for only the second time out of 150 non-fiction books.
JULIE SALISBURY
TEDx SPEAKER,AUTHOR & PUBLISHER
It is a book of wonderment and mystical imagination. It is something we need to reignite in our youth, and also in us still young-at-heart, older folk.
ANNE ROSE BAILLARGEON
It's an imaginative story about a young girl's journey discovering herself and who she can be against all odds, with the help of her family, friends, and magical creatures. I could definitely relate to the main character and the idea of being different and not like everyone else. This story reminded me that each of us is special in our own right and that we all have somewhere to belong.
JENNY STORY
AUTHOR of BESTSELLING FANTASY STORY
DYSNOMIA
Sarah Starbright is a 13-year-old girl who knows that she's a little different but doesn't know why. Her story, in this exciting and engaging first novel by Louise Cadrin, is about becoming who you really are, who you are meant to be, whether by coming of age or by making your way back from darkness. It's a tale of magic, the need for storytelling in our lives, and the powerful, yet fragile, beauty of nature. It's about the power of sisterhood, and of surrounding yourself with those who believe in you until you believe in yourself. And it's about how even the smallest and least powerful can sometimes do amazing things. Hoping for more from this great new author!
LESLEY WILLIAMSON
DEDICATION
To My Mom...
This book is in memory of Fay Cadrin, who passed into Spirit before its completion.
Mom delighted in the characters of this story and took great pride in sketching them.
She is present in the book, through her sketch of the character, Dineah Firefly.
Thanks, Mom – love you!
"Life is a Field of Unlimited Possibilities"
Deepak Chopra
Quote from the book
"Sarah had not known the sensation of really knowing herself until the first time she had stood at Atarashara’s doorway. She could still recall the pure, life-affirming magic that had awakened inside her, moving and coursing through every part of her body. Only then had the Starchild fully comprehended why she was a beacon to any who could feel its presence, for the magic had poured from her and into her, filling her lungs with every breath, swirling around her every limb, pulsing outward with each beat of her heart. She had felt the life rhythms of the Ancient Forest match her own, and then she had felt her awareness extend even further, synchronizing with the stars, the planets, the galaxy. For the second time in her young life, she had experienced the intelligence known as Atarashara move within her – but this time, she had welcomed it. Sarah had shared this with no one, not even Dineah, for she could not put into words the experience of coming home to herself.
Sarah knew that she travelled somewhere when she met with ‘the field of unlimited possibilities’. Even though her body remained rooted in the Forest, her consciousness went elsewhere. She had little recollection of where she went, or what occurred while she was there. But each time she returned, Sarah felt refreshed ... renewed ... more solidified, as if Atarashara’s magic was more entrenched within her."
BIO
M. Louise Cadrin lives near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Through the power of music, and her many years as a music therapist in palliative care, she has seen the strength of the human spirit, and witnessed the complex, heart-warming layers of the human story.
These experiences, coupled with her belief in Fairies, and her sensitivities to the mysteries found in nature have profoundly impacted her creativity and ability to weave a fantastical tale. Louise spends as much time as possible, exploring and taking sanctuary within nature.
CONTACT
To Contact Louise | author@mlouisecadrin.com
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