Transforming ideas into words

My name is Stephen Harrington, and I'm an author living in London, UK. When I'm not working or writing, you can generally find me rolling around on the floor with my dogs.  

I've always been a fan of good stories.  Growing up reading authors like Ray Bradbury, Tolkien, and Stephen King only fuelled my love for the craft.  

For the past decade, I've been working on a fantasy series called The Youngling, which follows the adventures of a young girl named Synesthesia and her encounters with a mysterious creature known as the Griffinkat. The story takes place across two worlds, the Midgarden and The Manheim, and has been a labour of love for me. 

Writing has always been a source of comfort and creativity for me, and it's something I enjoy doing in my spare time. In fact, my love for writing was reignited after a burglary at my home resulted in the loss of my previous manuscript. But that didn't stop me - instead, it motivated me to start working on The Youngling series, which has been a joy to create. 

When I'm not writing or spending time with my dogs, you can find me tinkering with musical instruments. I have a fascination with them, and in an attempt to alleviate the symptoms of what I like to call 'musical instrument acquisition syndrome,' I've started making my own flutes and Cigar Box Guitars. It's a fun hobby that allows me to express my creativity in a different way. 

Part one of The Youngling is available now.  I'm currently editing the final draft of part two, which I hope to release in the next few months.

 Magic, mystery, and destinies entwine as two worlds collide.

In the world of The Midgarden, Synesthesia is the only Youngling. Orphaned as a child, her solace lies in the companionship of her loyal dog, Bron, and the tales within her cherished books. But an unexpected twist of fate alters her path forever when her uncle insists on her enrolment at the prestigious Academy.

On her treacherous journey, fate intervenes in the form of the enigmatic Griffinkat, a mysterious creature with the uncanny ability to delve into her thoughts, unravelling secrets she never knew existed. Within Synesthesia lies a power shrouded in the mists of time, a force that defies comprehension and beckons her to unlock its hidden potential.

In parallel narratives, Seth awakens in a foreign realm, his body battered and carrion birds circling ominously above. His rescue by a mysterious figure, sets in motion a mesmerizing saga that crosses the borders of worlds, unveiling mysteries and interconnected destinies.

Meanwhile, Brother Octavion, overseeing his monastery, catches sight of a blaze in the valley below. Investigating the aftermath, they discover the scorched remnants of a traveling show, the lone survivors being a peculiar girl shielding a dying boy. Villagers brand them as demons from hell, but their true identities remain shrouded in mystery.

In this mesmerizing novel, worlds collide, destinies intertwine, and secrets unfurl as the lives of Synesthesia, Seth, and Octavian converge in a captivating tale of magic, mystery, and destiny that transcends generations.