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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today's the Day! Now available everywhere your favorite books are sold (and if it's not in your bookstore, ask them). From @monarchcleanreads October 1st. Preorder your copy now. bit.ly/46r9v31 (Bookshop.org) bit.ly/4ygBMp0 (Barnes and Noble) amzn.to/4rznvBv #MGBookChat #KidLit #FantasyAdventure

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Children of the Ancient Heroes book cover. Tirza and Eli Nesbit standing in the middle of a dark forest looking toward ominous mountains and a small village. Swirls of magic are around them and the title of the book is above them.

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'm looking for someone to share in an adventure...(Because Bilbo can't have all the fun.) From @monarchcleanreads October 1st. Preorder your copy now. bit.ly/46r9v31 (Bookshop.org) bit.ly/4ygBMp0 (Barnes and Noble) amzn.to/4rznvBv #MGBookChat #KidLit #FantasyAdventure

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Time for magic. Time for adventure. Time for heroes. Follow Tirza and Eli Nesbit on a journey through the Lighted Lands. From @monarchcleanreads October 1st. Preorder your copy now. bit.ly/46r9v31 (Bookshop.org) bit.ly/4ygBMp0 (Barnes and Noble) amzn.to/4rznvBv #MGBookChat #KidLit #FantasyAdventure

Promo for Children of the Ancient Heroes. Children Tirza and Eli Nesbit on a field of grass glancing in the distance. Above them is written "Follow Tirza and Eli Nesbit on a journey through the Lighted Lands."

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

October is going to be magical! Come find me at one of these amazing events: #mgbookchat #Kidlit #FantasyAdventure

Bookstore Crawl at Second Story Books

October 3, 2026

11:30AM – 3:00 PM

718 Culbertson Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Book Signing at Commonplace Books

October 10, 2026

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

1325 N Walker Ave #138, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Book Signing at The Last Page Bookstore

October 20, 2026

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

222 N Broadway Ave, Moore, OK 73160

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Ready to be the hero we all need? Seems Tirza is. #MGBookChat #Kidlit #BookQuotes #FantasyAdventure Available October 1, 2026 From @monarchcleanreads Everywhere your favorite books are sold. Preorders available now: bit.ly/46r9v31

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Meet Tati One of the central characters in Children of the Ancient Heores (2nd edition: both books in one) coming October 1st from Monarch Educational Services, LLC. Images are Canva Stock images and not AI. #MGBookChat #Bookstagram #Kidlit #fantasyadventure

The first of the “Old Ones” - beings that predate every other living creature in the Lighted Lands. She might be the first being ever to exist in the Lighted Lands, other than the WorldMaker.
Eli’s protector and companion as he travels beyond the Crystal Kingdom in his quest to save Queen Penelope.
Get to know Tati better in Children of the Ancient Heroes: Dreams and Nightmares (available everywhere now) or in Children of the Ancient Heores (2nd edition: both books in one) coming October 1st.

Background is a water-color like Mountain valley scene with a lake, flowers, and tall Mountains. A large Tiger is in the foreground staring out at the viewer, stalking toward them.

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Meet Choco A central character to Children of the Ancient Heroes, coming October 1st from Monarch Educational Services, LLC. Images are Canva stock images and not AI. #MGBookChat #Bookstagram #Kidlit #FantasyAdventure

One of the “Old Ones” - beings that predate every other living creature in the Lighted Lands.
Tirza’s protector and companion as she travels across the Crystal Kingdom and beyond in her quest to save Queen Penelope.
Get to know Choco better in Children of the Ancient Heroes: Dreams and Nightmares (available everywhere now) or in Children of the Ancient Heores (2nd edition: both books in one) coming October 1st.

Background of a water-color looking mountain valley scene with lake and flowers with a Chocolate Labrador standing in the foreground staring out toward the viewer.

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

What do people say about Children of the Ancient Heroes? October 6th, discover for yourself what the excitement is about! Thrilling Fantasy Adventure from @monarchcleanreads. #MGBookChat #Kidlit #MiddleGrade

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today's the day! Here's the new cover for the full release of Children of the Ancient Heroes! Art by Oklahoma artist Jessica Tilley. . Preorders are live now. Releases October 1st from Monarch Educational Services, LLC. #mgbookstagram #Kidlit #fantasyadventure

Book cover release announcement for Middle-Grade Fantasy Adventure Children of the Ancient Heroes. Cover has two siblings, a thirteen year old girl and her nine year old brother, standing in a dark forest looking out, away from the reader, toward distant mountains and a small town. Golden swoops of magic and light decorate the cover. The background behind the cover continues the forest and magic theme. Below the cover are the words October 1,2026 Release and Preorder Now.

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Come follow Tirza and Eli Nesbit on a magical, fantastical, adventurous journey to the Lighted Lands. Coming October 6th from Monarch Educational Services, LLC. #MGBookChat #Kidlit #FantasyAdventure

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Come follow Tirza and Eli Nesbit on a magical, fantastical, adventurous journey to the Lighted Lands. Coming October 6th from Monarch Educational Services, LLC. #MGBookChat #Kidlit #FantasyAdventure

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

3 DAYS until the cover reveal for Children of the Ancient Heroes. The stories you love, the way they were meant to be. #MGBookChat #Kidlit #FantasyAdventure

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

3 DAYS until the cover reveal for Children of the Ancient Heroes. The stories you love, the way they were meant to be. #MGBookChat #Kidlit #FantasyAdventure

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Teachers and librarians - Would you like a visit from a Middle-Grade Fantasy Adventure author who can talk about the magic of stories and teach the basics of storytelling? I would love to visit your students! russelljfellows.com/author-visits/ #TeachersofInstagram #LibrariansofInstagram #Kidlit

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Author Visits

Hi, I’m Russell, author of the Middle-Grade fantasy adventure Children of the Ancient Heroes, and I love to share the magic of reading and writing with students of all ages.For kindergarten t…

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

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Author Visits

Hi, I’m Russell, author of the Middle-Grade fantasy adventure Children of the Ancient Heroes, and I love to share the magic of reading and writing with students of all ages.For kindergarten t…

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

When you write about kids that can fly bu don't want them to have all the fun. Thanks #iflyokc for a fun day! #Writerslife #fantasyadventure #kidlit #MGBookTalk

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

When you write about kids that can fly bu don't want them to have all the fun. Thanks #iflyokc for a fun day! #Writerslife #fantasyadventure #kidlit #MGBookTalk

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Need ELA lesson ideas this coming school year? I have some free resources that might come in handy. Visit the site below and let me know which resource(s) you'd like. I'm also available to assist with the lesson and/or for book readings/discussions. #Teachers #Librarians #Lessonplans #freeresources

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FOR EDUCATORS

Hi, I’m Russ For Educators This page is for all educators: public school teachers, private school teachers, homeschool parents, co-ops, librarians – all the real heroes. On this page, y…

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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FOR EDUCATORS

Hi, I’m Russ For Educators This page is for all educators: public school teachers, private school teachers, homeschool parents, co-ops, librarians – all the real heroes. On this page, y…

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

#MGBookChat: I had to share my map of the Lighted Lands. I've always loved it when authors include maps of the worlds they created. It always makes the world so much bigger than the story itself. What is your favorite map shared in a book? #kidlit #fantasyadventure #maps

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

#MGBookChat: The mysterious Medallion - Found by Eli in the cave of the dragon Calibredth thanks to an unknown and unseen stranger. The Medallion saves Eli's life with its magic... but is it a trap? #Middlegradereading #Middlegradebooks

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

#MGBookChat question of the day: If a magic portal could take you anywhere, where would you want to go? #Middlegradereading #Middlegradebooks #cleanreads

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

#MGBookChat question of the day: If a magic portal could take you anywhere, where would you want to go? #Middlegradereading #Middlegradebooks #cleanreads

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The stories you love - the way they were meant to be. Coming this fall from @monarchcleanreads: The 2nd edition of Children of the Ancient Heroes. Preparing the way for what comes next. #fantasy #adventure #cleanreads #Kidlit

A forest background with Children of the Ancient Heroes Dreams and Nightmares and Children of the Ancient Heroes Hope and Despair Covers pictured. There is a plus sign between the two and an arrow below pointing to a new, yet-to-be revealed cover. Text says "The stories you love...the way they were meant to be. Coming October 6, 2026 From Monarch Educational Services, LLC." There are also three excerpts from different reviews including "Original and deftly crafted...an exceptional and fun read from start to finish." - Midwest Book Review.

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

In addition to my book news for this fall, a new adventure isn't far behind. Tirza and Eli will continue their journey...

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Something Magical This Way Comes russelljfellows.com/2026/06/15/s... I have some happy book news coming this fall.

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

In addition to my book news for this fall, a new adventure isn't far behind. Tirza and Eli will continue their journey...

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Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Something Magical This Way Comes russelljfellows.com/2026/06/15/s... I have some happy book news coming this fall.

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