Pushcart Prize nominee, Freya Pickard, is the quirky, unusual author of The Kaerling series, an epic fantasy set in the strange and wonderful world of Nirunen. A cancer survivor, she writes mainly dark fantasy tales and creates expressive poetry in order to leach the darkness from her soul. Her aim in life is to enchant, entertain and engage with readers through her writing. She finds her inspiration in the ocean, the moors, beautifully written books and vinyl music (particularly heavy metal and rock). She enjoys Hatha Yoga, Bhangra and Yogalates and in her spare time creates water colours and pastel drawings of the worlds in her head.

In a winter bound kingdom the only person holding back the darkness and chaos is a virgin princess.

"A magical tale of fantasy with edges." Amazon Customer

Isu Magan, heir to Vintrig's Throne has to remain a virgin to prevent chaos and eternal winter returning to the land.

But when the travelling musician, Sama Conn arrives at the castle, Isu's resolve to remain unwed, wavers.

Knowing she could lose the throne that is rightfully hers, as well as her life, Isu Magan finds herself falling in love.

Vintrig's Kingdom is a fantastical romantic tale set in the harsh mountains of the far north.

Warning: contains scenes of a sexual nature and some violence which some readers may find upsetting.