Works In
Progress...
What's coming up from M.C. Ragland? These are the current projects I have in development. They are ordered by how far along they are. More details will be added as the novels come into fruition, and detailed updates can be found in my Word Count posts in my blog.
Mask of Fire
Mask of Fire is my first foray into YA Fantasy. I intend for it to stand entirely on its own as a novel but leave the door open for more stories set in its world. This coming-of-age adventure kicks off when a mysterious bandit steals the King’s Mask, a magic relic containing the memories of every King who has worn it. The Mother, an immortal being and mother to the world, vows that whoever rescues the Mask shall name their prize. As valiant knights and enterprising lowlifes race to win the Mother’s favor, the hive-minded mask lands in the lap of Aislynn, an unsuspecting teenage girl who answers the call to adventure. With the help of her tagalong little brother, Neco, and a disgraced former knight, Rolan, she smuggles the mask across the country to a final destination known only to the colluding Kings within it. Look for updates on Mask of Fire in my “Word Count” blog posts.
"The Body Swap Novel"
This as-of-yet untitled novel is a supernatural domestic thriller intended for older readers. My hope is to experiment with perspective and my readers’ empathy as I tell the story of a protagonist whose envy grows beyond its container.