In a world where love isn't as perfect as romantic stories portray it, this uncompromising love story offers a refreshing dose of reality-via dark fantasy inspired by classic tales such as Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, and Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid.
Sometimes it takes a little magic to jar us out of the ruts we end up in. And in this one-of-a-kind romantic fantasy, Morgan Juarez's rude awakening comes in the form of a strange dream that finds her wandering the eerie halls of the Wicker Palace hotel.
On the outside, Morgan is a twenty-five-year-old woman stuck in a dead-end job as a waitress at the funky restaurant in the old hotel. But on the inside, she's been battling her past...until one night, when she finally comes to a breaking point. In a dream, she's led on a fantastical journey by a cast of curious characters that give her the courage to follow her life's dreams.
The Wicker Palace is a story about real people-people from the ghetto who don't have much-people living on the edge, tattooed rock-and-rollers, rebels, and outcasts-that will make you believe in magic again.
About the Author: Anthony G. Juarez has always been a peculiar individual. Growing up, he was fascinated by fantasy stories such as Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, and Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. At first, he felt awkwardly ashamed of his interest in things others would consider unorthodox. But as an adult, his wonderful weirdness has inspired him to become a writer.
As a reader, he grew tired of only seeing the shining, beautiful side of love stories, as they seemed unrealistic and unsuitable for him. As a writer, he wanted to create something more relatable-something with a heart-so he decided to share his own love story.
Inspired by a dream and influenced by the dark fantasies of his youth, The Wicker Palace tells of a love he once knew, experiences he's had, and battles he has fought.
