Let’s start from the end:
I’m proud of who I’ve become.
After years of hard work, I’ve learned to celebrate my achievements. Living with dyslexia and ADHD often made me feel inadequate, but over time, those challenges have become my greatest strengths.
I’m Alessandra R. Alexander, a former Italian psychologist, now living in the English countryside with my family and our Labrador. This move, nearly a decade ago, opened my world to new cultures and deepened my passion for storytelling. With a vivid imagination, I’ve found my voice in the Young Adult genre, blending mythology and adventure into captivating tales.​
CHILDREN OF ATLANTIS
The sounds are back, and everything seems normal again. I glance around and spot Nada a short distance away. She’s getting up, looking just as bewildered as I feel. Our eyes meet.
Nada and Kani, two sixteen-year-olds with secrets as deep as the ocean, are about to face the truth. Nada, an orphan hiding her ability to read sound waves despite being deaf, has kept her powers buried for years, fearing rejection and isolation. Kani, who seems like a typical popular kid, also harbors a secret—he can sense and manipulate vibrations around him, a gift he’s never fully understood.
When a string of unexplainable attacks turns their world upside down, Nada and Kani are thrust into a hidden war between ancient forces. Atlantis, the legendary lost civilization, isn’t just a myth—it’s their destiny. Together, they must unravel the mysteries of their origins and confront mythical creatures determined to stop them. With the survival of Atlantis—and possibly the world—on the line, Nada and Kani must face their fears and inner demons. But can they rise to the challenge and prove they are the champions Atlantis has been waiting for? Or will their secrets be their undoing?
What would you do if everything you thought you knew was a lie?
"When I open my eyes, I’m lying on the grass, right where we were before the nightmare began.
«Think it was the cinnamon?» I say, nodding toward the cups of spiced lattes."
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More Exciting Projects on the Horizon
In addition to the sequel to Vibrations, I’m also developing two new Young Adult novels—each with its own unique world and unforgettable characters. More adventures await, so keep an eye out for updates!
"17 Planets" was my debut novel, but I have since withdrawn it from the market with plans to update it. Originally written in a descriptive and epic style inspired by great science fiction writers like Asimov, Bradbury, and Herbert, I hope to give it a more dynamic and modern tone in the future. Below are some of the reviews it received.
17 Planets - The Captain
“The epic science fiction novel 17 Planets: The Captain by A. R. Alexander incorporates dystopian politics, intergalactic adventure, military action, and a medley of other literary elements to create a futuristic saga with extraordinary depth. A revolutionary new technology, the Ajna, offers humanity something it has sought for millennia: freedom from ill health and disease.
“However, one of the ruling factions has found a way to use this technological panacea to subjugate humankind. Captain Elizabeth Lee, a strong, intelligent, and enigmatic woman, takes on a pivotal role in stopping this threat to freedom within the universe."
David Korson for Readers’ Favorite
“17 Planets is an entertaining and intelligent sci-fi odyssey with a wide appeal. A.R. Alexander has written a book with a gripping plot, a strong heroine, and a fascinating dynamic between heroine and hero.”
The Book Review Directory
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