VJ Garske is the award‑winning author of Cowboys, Wizards & Liars and the Moonstone Legacy series, where humor, heart, and a touch of magical realism shape character‑driven adventures. 

What began as a simple story for her grandson grew into an imaginative world of wizards, magical mishaps, and underdog heroes who discover courage in unexpected places. Her debut novel, The Raven Moonstone, launched a fantasy series recognized with the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and the PenMasters Global Fiction Award. 

Garske’s stories explore friendship, forgiveness, grief, and the quiet strength found in ordinary people facing extraordinary moments. Inspired by her travels, in her Transit van, dubbed “Vanimal,” North America's extraordinary landscapes and human truths weave their way into her work. 

Based in Arizona, she continues to craft heartfelt, adventurous tales that invite readers of all ages to rediscover magic hidden in everyday life.

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