Fae of Calaveras County Series

A teen girl in a test for magical powers. A dangerous encounter in the woods. What will she risk to become a witch? Rosa always dreamed of becoming a witch, and on her thirteenth birthday, she finally has her chance. The Seelie Court sets a test: follow a trail up the mountain to the castle. If she can make it on her own, she’ll be granted magic. The Fae promised her the test wouldn’t be dangerous, so she’s prepared to face anything. As she hikes through the woods, a mysterious old woman offers her powers without the test, and she won’t take no for an answer. She threatens Rosa by summoning deadly beasts—and Rosa has no way to defend herself. Will Rosa accept the stranger’s help and forfeit the test, or face death in the jaws of a mountain lion? Witch Test is a prequel short story to the Fae of Calaveras trilogy, and can be enjoyed at any point in the series. If you like teen witches, sarcastic Fae, and magical hijinks, then you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s stories of fantasy that takes flight.

She wanted her freedom. Her mother wanted to keep her safe. But if her mother is the more powerful witch, how can Rosa ever break free? Teen witch Rosa thought she had a happy family. But after her mother convinces her that sixteen is too young to start dating, she’s not so sure. Why does Mom win every argument when Rosa fights for her independence? Why do her father and sister listen to Mom’s opinions on everything? Maybe they give up too easily, or there’s something more sinister at work. As she investigates her own house, Rosa finds hidden spells everywhere, each one with creepy powers. Her mother sees nothing wrong with invading their privacy, from tracking their movements to reading private diaries. That’s dangerous when Rosa has a secret she’s afraid to tell—she’s bisexual. But when Rosa tries to confront her mother, her own mind betrays her. To break the spells, Rosa will need help from her friends, both magical and human, along with her strange Fae mentor. But if she learns the truth, will her mother’s dark secrets tear her family apart? Small Town Witch is the first book in an urban fantasy series for teens. If you like teen witches, sarcastic Fae, and family drama, then you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s stories of fantasy that takes flight.

Nothing kills summer break like a dragon. Sixteen-year-old Ashleigh is half-Fae, but all she wants to do on her summer vacation is relax like any human girl. But her best friend, Glen, is too busy training for his test of knighthood to hang out. He won’t have any free time until the Midsummer Solstice. Then Ashleigh overhears a plot to sabotage Glen’s quest. He’s been sent to take down a dragon—a fight he can’t hope to win. She must find the secret of the dragon and warn Glen before it’s too late. But if he fails the quest, he’ll never reach his dream of becoming a knight. And their friendship may never be the same again. “Midsummer Knight” is a short story in the teen urban fantasy series, Fae of Calaveras. It takes place in the summer before the events of book 1, so it can be read as a stand-alone. But if you’re already familiar with the main series, you may also enjoy this insight into side characters Ashleigh and Glen’s unique relationship.

How bad can one little love potion be? Teen witch Rosa wants sparks to fly on Midwinter Solstice for all her friends. Love potions are dangerous, but she’s hoping for a little boost to get everyone in a holiday mood. Getting lost in the Otherworld wasn’t part of the plan. When the friends wake up in Faerie, can they find their way home with their relationships still intact? “A Midwinter Night’s Dream” is a short story, inspired by Shakespeare’s play, in the Fae of Calaveras series. The events happen in December between books 1 and 2, but it can be read as a stand-alone. Look for the whole Fae of Calaveras trilogy: 1. Small Town Witch 2. Witch Hunt 3. Witch Gate Also try the new spinoff series, Santa Cruz Witch Academy, starring Rosa’s daughter Brie! 1. The Reluctant Witch 2. The Salty Witch 3. The Daring Witch (January 2021) Related short stories: Witch Test Midsummer Knight A Witch’s Halloween Surprise A Midwinter Night’s Dream

A teen witch escaped her mother’s spell, but her sister was trapped. They disappeared without a trace. The hunt for her mother starts now. Rosa tried to protect her family from her mother’s magic, but her sister was trapped in the web of lies and manipulation. Now her mother is a fugitive from the law of the Seelie Court, holding her sister captive. When the faeries fail to track down the dangerous witch, Rosa decides to take matters into her own hands. Desperate for clues, Rosa turns to the Unseelie, magical rebels who helped her mother’s illegal witchcraft. To gain their trust, she has to break the rules, like stealing information from the Seelie. Her friends worry that she’s getting in too deep, and her boyfriend worries that she’s pulling away from him. But for the chance to confront her mother and save her sister, Rosa might have to sacrifice everything—even the things she believes in the most. Witch Hunt is the second book in an urban fantasy series for teens. If you like teen witches, sarcastic Fae, and family drama, then you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s stories of fantasy that takes flight.

She let her fugitive mother escape. The Faerie Court will punish her if she doesn’t testify. But the rogue witch still has a card up her sleeve. Teen witch Rosa dug herself into deeper trouble. She made a deal with Unseelie anarchists to get close to her mother, who is hunted for breaking Seelie law. When she found her mother, she let her go. To avoid prosecution for her own mistakes, Rosa must testify at a Faerie Court trial against the anarchists who helped her. Her testimony is the key evidence that will get the Unseelie exiled to the Otherworld—a place that drives people mad. But she’s helpless to prevent the punishment unless there’s a way to end the ancient struggle of Seelie vs. Unseelie. As Rosa keeps her mouth shut, her mother isn’t finished with her tricks. She still plans to open a gate between the worlds that could tip the balance between the two Faerie Courts. If she succeeds, chaos will descend on their small town community—but can Rosa stop her mother a second time? Witch Gate is the final book in an urban fantasy trilogy for teens. If you like teen witches, sarcastic Fae, and family secrets, then you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s stories of fantasy that takes flight.