Roz Maclaren

Teen Fiction with a Dark Twist

Roz MacLaren

Did you know you can order signed books directly from me?

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There’s something special about a signed, personalised book, knowing the author has thought about you when they were autographing it. If I see you in person, at an event or book signing, I’ll be thrilled to sign a book for you. But did you know you can order a signed copy, directly from me?

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All you need to do is use the contact form. Just let me know:

  • how many you want
  • if you want them personalised or made out to a particular person
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Which books are available to order?

You can order signed copies of Venom and Blaze and Fable and Legend. City and Shadow will be out this summer and the paperback copy of January will be released soon too.

So, whether you’re wanting to treat yourself or gift one to a friend, just let me know.

What people are saying about January

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I’m always so pleased to see what readers think of the worlds and characters I create. It’s always interesting to see something so personal go out into the world for everyone to freely comment on. So I got a lovely surprise to read this amazing review today!

Okay, January by Roz MacLaren absolutely surprised me in the best way. I picked it up thinking I was getting a quirky fantasy with a dash of magic… and what I got was a whirlwind of mystery, danger, slow-burn connection, and the kind of chaotic magic that makes you feel like anything could happen.

From the moment January appeared on the page—with that wild, magical hair and secrets spilling out behind her—I knew she was going to stir up trouble. But it’s the kind of trouble I couldn’t get enough of. She’s stubborn, a little bit broken, and totally fascinating. There’s this haunted feel to her, like she’s trying to outrun more than just the people chasing her—and that hooked me fast.

Then there’s Leon. Oh, Leon. The reluctant hero who just wants to stay out of it but keeps getting dragged deeper. Their dynamic is so compelling—it’s not instant love or easy trust, it’s messy and earned, and I loved that. Watching him unravel her walls while being tangled in a magical mess he never asked for? Chef’s kiss.

The story has this almost surreal rhythm—like it exists half in our world and half in one that’s slipping out of control. Secrets come at you fast. The tension is thick. And when the truth about January’s identity started to crack through the surface, I felt that unraveling right along with her.

There’s something quietly emotional in how this book handles identity, trust, and survival. It’s not just about magic and bad guys (though those are very much present)—it’s about discovering who you are when the truth is dangerous.

If you like mysterious girls with powers they can’t control, morally gray protectors, and stories where you genuinely don’t know what’s coming next—I highly recommend January. I finished it feeling breathless and a little bit raw, and now I need more.

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January – coming soon in paperback!

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For those of you who like a physical book to read, I have some exciting news!

January is coming soon in paperback!

I’ve just spoken to my lovely publisher, Evernight Teen, who said that they’ll be working on it this week. So, hopefully, it won’t be long until the paperback version is ready to order!

January

Leon knows January is trouble. She has magical hair with a mind of its own – and powerful enemies on her trail. When they track her down, Leon is caught up in her fight to survive. But January’s past is unraveling – and it’s threatening to destroy everything. Is she ready for the truth about who she really is? And can she and Leon survive the fallout? 

The Kindle version is available to buy on Amazon now.

January is my first YA sci-fi novel, written and set in America (so you can expect American English!).

I’ll also be appearing at various book festivals throughout the year – and bringing January. More details to follow, but it would be lovely to see you there.

Venom and Blaze in the Top 100 Best Sellers in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance eBooks

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Venom and Blaze is currently at No. 55 in Amazon’s Top 100 Best Sellers in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance eBooks!

I think this is the first time any of my books have made it onto a list like this, so I’m very happy!

Venom and Blaze

Venom and Blaze is my debut novel and the first in my series, The Mirrordom Legends. Set in a world where everyone is born Good and unable to lie, steal or kill – but they all have a Mirror twin that can do all of that and more.

“During a time when unicorns roamed free and dragons cast shadows across the sun, the wise men and women of the land told stories of a troubled future. The legends whispered of a time when every baby born would be blonde, genial and entirely Good. But straight after it would emerge a baby with black hair, dark eyes – and an entirely different nature. They would be called Mirrors, and nobody would know from whence they came or what to do with them once they arrived.”

Venom wants a normal life where no one can tell her what to do, especially her father, King Viper.

Blaze wants to be free, after all, he has been imprisoned in a dungeon since he was a baby.

Thorn wants to get the girl, which is a shame, because the girl has other things on her mind.

At least one of them is going to be disappointed.

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Fable and Legend

Venom and Blaze‘s sequel came out in early 2025. Set in the same universe, it follows the story of Fable, one of my favourite characters and, so far, the only character in every single one of the books!

“The beast is out of the cage. And she thirsts for vengeance.”

In the world of Mirrordom, secrets lurk like shadows. For every child that’s born is entirely Good, unable to kill, steal or lie. But immediately after it appears a Mirror twin, capable of only bad things.

Fable, a Mirror girl with a twisted past, dares the impossible—to find her Good twin. Along the way, she meets Cobalt, a mind-reader with secrets of his own. As alliances shift and betrayal beckons, can Fable protect Cobalt from someone who wants to kill him? Or will the darkness consume them both?

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Omen and Myth

If you don’t want to leave the world of Mirrordom, but you’re tired of waiting for City and Shadow, check out Bewitched Blooms: A Fundraiser Anthology for Zoe. Every penny goes towards helping the family of Zoe, who sadly died from cancer.

I contributed a short story called Omen and Myth, set seventeen years after the events of Fable and Legend and featuring the baby twins, now all grown up! Might there be a cameo from Cobalt? You’ll just have to read it and find out.

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City and Shadow

I’m currently editing City and Shadow with the help of lovely editor, Angelique, and can’t wait for it to come out this year. After letting the book sit for the best part of three years, untouched, I was able to remind myself just how much I love these characters. City and Shadow is possibly my favourite book in the entire series – and it’s the only one not dual-POV, so we get to see the whole world through City’s eyes. She’s one of my favourite characters, never quite knowing what to do with herself or where she fits in. Does she speak her mind? Does she keep quiet to spare everyone else’s feelings? It’s very much the story of a girl forced out of her comfort zone and learning to take back control. I can’t wait to share it with you – and fervently hope it also makes it onto the Amazon Kindle bestseller list!

January release day!

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My first YA sci-fi novel is out today!

January, published with Evernight Teen, is a novel I wrote about four years ago. Here’s the blurb:

Leon knows January is trouble. She has magical hair with a mind of its own – and powerful enemies on her trail. When they track her down, Leon is caught up in her fight to survive. But January’s past is unraveling – and it’s threatening to destroy everything. Is she ready for the truth about who she really is? And can she and Leon survive the fallout? 

January is a short read – perfect for diving into over the weekend.

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For now, it’s available on Kindle with a paperback version coming soon!

Interview with Bewitched Blooms authors – Part Two

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Bewitched Blooms, our fundraiser anthology for Zoe, is out on 21 March. I caught up with a handful of the awesome authors who are contributing stories and novellas to the book.

Leena Kazak

Tell me a little bit about yourself!

I’m Leena, and I’m a fantasy romance author! I am fairly new to this—my debut novel, The Moon’s Daughter, released in December 2024. I only joined Bookstagram a few months before that. Besides that, I love reading (romantasy, of course), eating chocolate, and spending time with my husband and two small children.

How did you get involved in the anthology?

One of my street team members tagged me in Briar Boleyn’s call-to-action post looking for authors to be part of the fundraiser anthology. I was incredibly touched by this amazingly kind gesture Briar was doing for her friend, and I knew right away that I wanted to be involved. I submitted the application to express my interest, and here I am!

What is your story or novella about?

My contribution, The Spare Heir, is about second-born princess Soraya and a foreign diplomat from a rivaling kingdom. I don’t want to reveal too much, but Soraya goes against the typical norms expected of princesses and spends most of her time caring for her plants. She shares a close relationship with her older sister, crown princess Layna. Layna struggles with depression throughout most of the short story, and we see how Soraya helps her through it while also navigating her own adventures in love.

Does it tie in to an existing story?

Yes! It ties in directly to my debut, The Moon’s Daughter, where Layna is the FMC. The Spare Heir can be read as a standalone, but I think it will leave new readers wanting to learn more about what happens next for these characters!

Rosalyn Stirling

How did you get involved in the anthology?

I saw Briar post about an anthology to support her friend who’d been diagnosed with cancer. Many of my loved have had cancer, and I immediately knew this was something I’d like to contribute to (if Briar needed more stories in the anthology, of course!). 

What is your story or novella about?

Here’s the blurb!

He’s stalked her ship through the waves for years. Now that she’s in his waters, nothing will keep him from claiming her. 

A merchant captain is searching the seas for her lost tribe when mutiny strikes and her crew tosses her overboard. 

Rather than plunging into a watery grave or facing the monsters of the deep, she awakens in an underwater cave—dangling by a rope and with eyes bluer than the ocean feasting upon her. 

A merman has been trailing her ship. And he will stop at nothing until she’s his bride. 

What else are you currently working on?

I’m currently finishing up Devoured by Shadows, which is the second book in The Wild Shadows series. (Auctioned to the Vampire is the prequel.) It comes out in April 2025!

Enna Hawthorn

Tell me a little bit about yourself!
My name is Enna Hawthorn and I’m born and raised in the beautiful PNW. I’ve been writing for decades but only became serious about it in the last five years or so alongside my current day job as a teacher when I published my debut and the start to my current series, The Golden Rose Of Valenul. In my spare time I train jiu jitsu (I’m a blue belt!) with my husband and two daughters which is highly incorporated into my writing.

How did you get involved in the anthology?
I heard about the anthology through a friend who sent me the post searching for authors. Zoe’s story hit close to home for me and I wanted to do anything I could to help her and her family, so I signed up! I was so excited to be accepted and can’t wait to share my little story with everyone.

What is your story or novella about?
My novella, The Cobalt Chains Of Armington, is about a high society of vampires in a Regency-inspired setting. The main character, Alek Nightingale, is recently transitioned into the fully matured version of this vampire race and discovered, much to his horror, that he is not who he believed himself to be. It follows Alek as he struggles to hold back a new side of himself that is very much not vampire like he thought all while exploring a relationship with a long-time family friend, Viana Threshir.

Does it tie into an existing story?

The Cobalt Chains Of Armington is a prequel novella, set about one hundred years prior to the events that occur at the start of my series, the Dhemon Wars. It’s only part one of this love story and will be completed at a later date well after the release of the anthology.

What else are you currently working on?
At this time, I’m working on a couple of different pieces. The third book of my series, The Garnet Tomb Of Anwenja, is in edits currently and I’m also drafting the fourth and final book of the series, TOBOK (full title to be released later). This is a world that is very close to my heart and is what inspired me to begin writing. When this series is completed, however, I have many projects I’ll be revisiting in a variety of different settings.

Shawn Romeo

Tell me a little bit about yourself!

Sure thing. I am the firstborn, so I have two younger sisters who I adore; at this point, they are my world. I am a Canadian author and published my first book, Touch of Gold, last year. I am a dog dad; her name is Cleo and she is my best friend in this entire world. I speak fluent French and hope to one day write an entire book in French, most likely for children. I am a Marvel fan, Billy Maximoff being my favorite character of all time for many reasons, like, have you seen the Agatha All Along show?

How did you get involved in the anthology?

I have been a fan of Briar Boelyn’s work for a while so when I saw she was putting together an anthology for a great cause, I knew I needed to join.

What is your story or novella about?

My story is about the time my main character, Aurea, from my current series, Blood and Gold, met Morpheus, who would later become her husband and how the course of her destiny changed after meeting an unlikely stranger.

Does it tie into an existing story?

Yes, it ties directly into my debut book, Touch of Gold, a Rumpelstiltskin meets King Midas retelling and can be read before or after the events of the book.

What else are you currently working on?

At the moment, I am currently working on the second edition of Touch of Gold, which will be available later this year.

Caty Rogan

Tell me a little bit about yourself!

I’m a journalist by training and got my start in the (professional) writing world working on investigative news and international stories. I’ve lived all over the globe, including England, Indonesia, and Equatorial Guinea and am an award-winning journalist. Now, I write the spicy romance novels I used to devour on all those ridiculously long plane rides (the spicier, the better). I live for a badass heroine, and I swoon for a he falls first kind of hero. I survive on coffee, cheesy popcorn, and chocolate. When I’m not in a fantasy world of my own creation, I’m wrangling my two spunky, boss-girl daughters with my husband (my very own he falls first hero) in the deserts of Arizona. 

How did you get involved in the anthology?

I saw the post calling for submissions on Instagram, and I really wanted to participate because my mother died of cancer when she was just 47. It was a really hard time for my family, and seeing Zoe’s story brought back those memories. I am so honored that my work is going to help a family, even in this small way, as they fight their own battle with cancer.

What is your story or novella about?

My novella is set in a world ruled by gods and on the brink of rebellion. A serf-turned-rebel must face the man she once loved—and the betrayal that broke them. It is for fans of forbidden romance, second chances, and high-stakes rebellion. Unwritten by the Gods, a prequel novella in the Eternal Wars Series, is a heart-wrenching tale of love, survival, and redemption.

What else are you currently working on?

I’m finishing revisions for Kissed by the Gods, Book One in the Eternal Wars Series, and I have started working on Book Two. 

Tempest Reign

Tell me a little bit about yourself!

Hi, I’m Tempest Reign, I live and write on Kamilaroi Country, in north eastern New South Wales, Australia. I’m a mid-30s bi woman who’s happily married to a man, a stay at home mother to two young children, and an INFJA neurospicy book dragon. 

I love nothing more than reading and writing about morally grey heroes, feisty heroines with all the feminine rage, and epic romance set in fantasy worlds!

How did you get involved in the anthology?

As soon as I saw Briar Boleyn’s first post about Zoë, and that she was thinking of doing an anthology, I messaged asking what she was looking for in a contribution — this was more so that I could ask other authors if they wanted to help, but Briar immediately invited me to write something, and I couldn’t say no!

Cancer is a truly terrible thing. It’s something that affects everyone, and personally, I’ve lost family to it, and have had friends battle it, so being able to do something for this family means so much to me.

What is your story or novella about?

A Curse Forged in Fate is the story of how Brielle, a human trapped at the edge of the kingdom, is gifted with a potion, or cursed, but who’s counting?! There’s also enemy fae, fierce female friendship, devastating loss, unrequited love, and a mysterious stranger who helps quell her panic attack. This is ultimately the story of how Brielle finds her feminine rage, and becomes just slightly obsessed with revenge.

Does it tie into an existing story?

It’s the prequel novella to A Beast Caged in Briars, which I’m expecting to release early 2026.

What else are you currently working on?

I’m currently writing A Beast Caged in Briars, and outlining the next two books in the trilogy.

These books occur ten years after A Curse Forged in Fate, and are an ode to feminine rage, obsession, revenge, trauma healing, and true love in the form of a delicious enemies to lovers romance.

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What people are saying about Fable and Legend

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It’s been just over a month since Fable and Legend was released!

I’ve been so excited to read the reviews. It’s always much appreciated when readers take the time to put their thoughts out there.

One of my recent lovely reviews comes from Jess. Definitely give her a follow on Instagram if you’re on there – she’s a fantastic part of the Bookstagram community and her reviews are always carefully thought out and honest.

I also had another lovely five star review – from another lovely Bookstagrammer called Jess!

Another fantastic piece of work from Roz!

These stories are short enough to read in one sitting but long enough that you don’t miss a second of the story, a perfect escape into a world that’s close to our own but not quite

Fable escaped, she survived and all she wants is to find her missing piece. When a boy comes along with an offer that will go her find what she’s missing she cannot refuse….

A story of family, love, betrayal and heartbreak.

Ready for more Mirrordom?

I’ve contributed a short story called Omen and Myth to the Bewitched Blooms fundraiser anthology. Omen and Myth takes place sixteen years after the events of Fable and Legend and is a perfect, short continuation to that story. Even better, all the proceeds from the anthology goes towards helping a lady called Zoe and her family as she battles with stage four cancer.

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This anthology is the only way you’ll be able to access this short story – and [SPOILER ALERT] find out if Cobalt was able to redeem himself after the events of Fable and Legend.

Not read Fable and Legend yet? You can snag your copy from Amazon.

READ FABLE AND LEGEND

If you have read it, why not leave a review? I personally read and try to respond to every review that people take the time to write – and they’re all so much appreciated. You can leave a review on Amazon or Goodreads – or post to Bookstagram and Booktok and be sure to tag me so I can see it.

Grab my books at a bargain price

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The first two books in my series, The Mirrordom Legends, will be on sale for 7-10 March. You’ll be able to snag the Kindle versions of Venom and Blaze and Fable and Legend at .99p each.

You’ll also be able to check out a bunch of other amazing books, all on sale, during the Indie Visible Events Spring Spectacular.

SPRING SPECTACULAR

This is the first time Fable and Legend has ever been reduced, so now’s your chance to snag the book at a fantastic price.

Venom and Blaze

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Fable and Legend

Fable and Legend only came out on 28 January of this year. While it’s not a direct continuation from Venom and Blaze, it follows the journey of one of the characters as she tries to find her family. I have a very soft spot for Fable and Legend as it features my favourite male protagonist from the entire series.

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Ready for more Mirrordom?

Bewitched Blooms is a fundraiser anthology, coming out on 21 March and featuring a short story from me. My short story is called Omen and Myth and is a perfect continuation from Fable and Legend. Best of all, the fundraiser anthology is raising money for a friend of author, Briar Boleyn, as she battles cancer.

This book isn’t in the Spring Spectacular and is only going to be available on Amazon.

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