Coming from Hartland, Michigan is award-winning young adult fantasy author, Mackenzie Flohr. She is the author of the popular series The Rite of Wands, which has caught the attention of Doctor Who and Harry Potter fans worldwide. Readers agree that Mackenzie has crafted a robust tale of secrets, mystery, and uncertain destiny that rivals the works of Tolkien, Lewis, and Rowling.
Mackenzie has been featured in the Sun Star and Ashland Gazette newspapers, and was a surprise guest alongside The Young and the Restless’s Melody Thomas Scott on Soap Talk in Hollywood, CA in 2004. She was also an invited guest to Executor Producer Edward J. Scott and Melody Thomas Scott’s 25th Wedding Anniversary, shown on Entertainment Tonight, filmed at the beautiful Steve Wynn hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
Mackenzie Flohr grew up in Cleveland, OH, chasing leprechauns and rainbows and dreaming of angels. Her parents nurtured a love of fantasy and make-believe by introducing her at a very young age to the artistic and cultural opportunities that the city had to offer. Yet, it wasn’t until she was on a trip to Indiana, viewing a Lord of the Rings exhibit, that the innermost desire of her heart became clear to her.
Fans have become enchanted by Mierta McKinnon, describing him as an innocent, rambunctious, trouble-seeking, realistic, and believable character whom has quickly become a fan favorite. The Rite of Wands follows the young warlock as he seeks to fulfill his destiny and cure the land of Iverna of a horrendous disease called The Shreya. Readers will find themselves immersed into his story and feel like they are a part of his journey.