Local Author Emma Garriott gave a lively and fun reading of her young adult fantasy novel titled “Branded” to an intimate crowd at the Port Hardy Public Library.
During the Feb. 24 reading Garriott was equipped with costumes and props which she used to bring her characters to life. In her reading, each chapter focused on a specific character with Garriot using different costumes and accents for each one. Branded is the first novel that 22-year-old Garriott has published, but she has been writing since she was 12-years-old.
Garriot grew up in Ladysmith, but just recently moved to the North Island in November with her husband.
Branded is set in a fictional land called Tarlen, and follows Mercy a spoiled princess hoping for fame and glory.This is destined to change when she learns the truth of a tortured enemy soldier and the ugly side of her two brothers. With a new insight into the realities of life in Tarlen and exposure to the horrors of war, Mercy decides to put an end to it and the story continues from there.
“There’s lot’s of action,” said Garriott, of her novel. “My main criticism is that there’s too much action and there’s no room to breathe!” she laughed.
Branded is available to borrow through the Vancouver Island Regional Library, to purchase online, or through ordering at any bookstore.
To learn more about Garriott’s work visit www.emmagarriott.ca.