Alexandra Beaumont
Pushcart Prize nominated
Fantasy & Folklore Author
Meet Alexandra Beaumont
Alexandra Beaumont is a British fantasy novelist with a passion for folklore, playing musical instruments and exploring the wilds of the UK.
With a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing, specializing in gothic literature, Alexandra's lyrical books weave together myth, magic and intrigue. Her captivating stories transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with unforgettable characters and spellbinding adventures.
Books
A fierce star-cult governs the lives of both the blessed from the plateau of Gemynd and the rebellious word-weavers of Rask. Forced to drink the blood of the stars and steal their thoughts, Einya ends up at the heart of a fierce rebellion, caught between a fight for freedom and the strange luring magic of the stars.
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DISSONANCE OF BIRD SONG
August 2024
In the storm-riven wilds of ancient Cornwall the sea's whisper will charm us all.
Dissonance of Bird Song is the folkloric-fantasy tale of Eseld, a song-weaver fleeing her home to cure the sacred birds of her people and save her sister. Locked between the lies of land-dwellers and the snare of an ancient sea queen, Eseld must fight to find her own path. Amidst a storm of betrayal and heartbreak, what will Eseld sacrifice to save the ones she loves?
Readers who enjoyed Lucy Hounsom’s Sistersong, Naomi Novik’s Uprooted, and Natasha Bowen’s Skin of the Sea will love Dissonance of Bird Song.
Short Stories
Ghostlore -
from Alternative Stories.
Interviews
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Innsmouth Book Club Podcast
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Write & Wrong Podcast
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DreamSwarm
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Alternative Stories - interview featuring audio drama extracts from Testament of the Stars)