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""Mona Tebyanian's debut novel provides readers with an escape into two parallel narratives set three hundred years apart. One focuses on a young woman seeking her destiny in a harsh environment, and the other depicts romance, adventure, betrayal, and court intrigue. The two together contain all of the elements that readers look for in a young adult fantasy novel.""-Noelle Brada-Williams, chair of English and comparative literature at San Jose State University ""This is a charming novel adorned with all the trappings of a medieval romance: castles, knights and ladies, court intrigue, a damsel in distress rescued by a handsome prince, and revelatory dreams. It also has the psychological interests of medieval romance, as its protagonist undertakes a journey that is both geographical and spiritual, a journey across time and desert toward greater self-knowledge. It will engage, intrigue, and delight you, and it will transport you to the ancient Middle East. I highly recommend it.""-Robert Bjork, foundation professor of English at Arizona State University ""The Queen of Sands takes the reader to a land of dreams, royalty, love, and betrayal. A rollicking fable and absorbing, engrossing novel.""-Mark Mustian, internationally bestselling author of The Gendarme and Boy With Wings ""The Queen of Sands sweeps you into a world of desert myths, royal drama, and unforgettable characters you can't help but root for. It's packed with adventure, mystery, and heart-the kind of story that makes you want to read 'just one more chapter' until you've devoured the whole thing.""-Jake Stehman, author of A Battle For Fire and A Game as Old as Time ""Drawing from her extensive knowledge of Persian culture and folklore, Ms. Tebyanian has created a vast world from an unforgiving desert and the romantic adventures of an intrepid young woman. Guided by visions, she experiences nobility, love, betrayal, and tragedy on her journey to realize her destiny. A thoroughly engaging tale for the young adult or mature reading audience.""-Raymond Hutson, author of Topeka ma'shuge, and To Slaughter a Camel ""The Queen of Sands will sweep you away! An assured and ambitious debut.""-Erin Nieto, author of Love and Conductivity

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Mona Tebyanian is a dedicated author with a profound passion for creating immersive worlds and compelling characters. Drawing inspiration from the intricacies of human connection, deep emotions, and the allure of the unknown, her work explores themes that resonate universally. The Queen of Sands, her debut novel, exemplifies her artistic vision and her dedication to crafting narratives that inspire and captivate. Mona's professional background is in civil and environmental engineering, and she currently works in the semiconductor industry. She resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband and twin toddler boys. When she's not writing, Mona enjoys exploring nature, reading fantasy novels, and spending time with her family.

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