Stephen Ray

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Immerse yourself in fantasy worlds with relatable characters. 

There will always be magic, mysteries, and monsters.

Meet the Author
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Stephen Ray

Stephen RayStephen RayStephen Ray

Immerse yourself in fantasy worlds with relatable characters. 

There will always be magic, mysteries, and monsters.

Meet the Author
Book Trailers

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Meet the Author

Stephen Ray

 

From an early age, storytelling and creativity became a refuge for Stephen. Diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age ten, along with OCD and ADHD, he also struggled with a significant stutter. Art provided a haven, free from external judgment, eventually leading to a deep love for science fiction and fantasy, both in books and on screen.

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From an early age, storytelling and creativity became a refuge for Stephen. Diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age ten, along with OCD and ADHD, he also struggled with a significant stutter. Art provided a haven, free from external judgment, eventually leading to a deep love for science fiction and fantasy, both in books and on screen.

After meeting his wife in Bible college in the Chicagoland area, he went on to teach classes there for five years. During this time, he discovered his passion for writing. Now, he dedicates himself to crafting immersive fantasy stories whenever he’s not working or spending time with his wife and two precious daughters.

His debut novel, Silver Steps, features a protagonist with ADHD, drawing from personal experiences to bring authenticity and depth to the character. Future works will continue to explore themes inspired by his own journey.

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About Silver Steps

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When a witch dies, it is her family who pays the price. Her widowed husband drowns his sorrow in drink, leaving his fifteen-year-old daughter, Sashel, to shield her little sister from his violent outbursts. With her mental ailment shattering her focus, Sashel makes countless mistakes which drive her father into a further rage. 

Desperate to escape, Sashel runs deep into a forest and climbs a mystical staircase. Unbeknownst to her, its magic unleashes dark creatures from another world and attacks her village. To mend her mistake, she must battle a sadistic illusionist, tormenting spirits, monstrous creatures that can only be killed by revealing secrets, and living sand that traps people in their worst memories. If she passes the goddess's trials, she must face the deadliest creature of all by using the very magic that branded her mother as a witch.

Further Details

Silver Steps is a YA fantasy novel that follows a young female protagonist on a journey to save her village, her family, and her own sanity. The story's themes cover family, grief, friendship, and hope. 

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