Sentinals Origins Part One reaches Amazon number 1 New Release!

The first part of the prequel to the award winning Sentinal Series, Sentinals Origins, which launched on, May 5th, 2025 reached the Amazon bestselling number 1 spot for Classic Fantasy New Releases.

As Sentinals Origins Part Two grows, intended for a 2025 Autumn/Fall release, it’s important to pause and celebrate releasing my thirteenth book. I am so thankful for the support of my fellow indie authors from the writing community, to my readers who have embraced my latest book, and my small but mighty ARC reader team.

Sharing some of the history and background of the Sentinals has been great fun, and as you meet the Descelles and Greens, I hope you love them as much as I do. Having the opportunity to write strong and relatable characters like Leyandrii and Guerlaire, Warren and Melis, and many of the Sentinals, hopefully gives you many more insights into the Sentinals and will enhance your reading experience as you revisit the series.

Click HERE to Purchase Your Copy Today!

Sentinals Origins Part One was the recipient of a Five Star Readers Favourite book review by Jamie Michele

Medieval village scene, sunrise in the sky, golden glow. palace with spires in the sky line, along with towers from the Chapterhouse. Man stands in the foreground, back to the viewer.
Now Live!

‘Helen Garraway’s Sentinals Origins is an excellent fantasy with a lot of moving parts, each of which melds perfectly into the origin story that the author creates for the rest of the series. Birler’s growth is really well done, as he evolves from an uncertain, impoverished young man into a competent and self-assured cadet. The intense relationship between Guerlaire and Leyandrii brings a unique sizzle, and sparks fly when Garraway allows us into the more intimate moments. The setting details are striking. I love the juxtaposition of the beauty of the temple, contrasting against the grim, impoverished reality of Harbourtown, both of which stand out as entrenched social divides. Ways of life vary, and as a reader with total wanderlust, the Terolian nomadic culture and its reliance on the sun, sand, and stars for navigation, and its reverence for family are really lovely. The Ascendants, who seek to control and corrupt, are worthy antagonists in a powerful story that makes me want to carry on. Very highly recommended.

Book Description

Wild magic is rife in the world of Remargaren and a shadowy group of dissidents have discovered how to exploit the power for their own purposes.

The goddess, Leyandrii, and her Captain, Guerlaire, must face down this new threat and protect the people from unseen dangers. As Guerlaire learns to wield his own power, three new cadets with the potential to change the world are beginning their journey to become Lady’s Rangers.

Drawn from the back streets of Vespers, a young boy is thrust into a world beyond his comprehension. Battling bigotry and violence, Birler will need to navigate the Rangers’ Academy while grappling with unexpected ties of friendship, a tantalising found family, and embrace ancient magical powers.

A heartwarming tale of friendship and family is set against a backdrop of bigotry and violence in a world where wild magic can precariously tip the balance. Birler and his new friends will have to fight their own battles, not only to earn the right to become rangers but to help Leyandrii and Guerlaire restore the natural balance and defend their world.

If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series. Sign up to my newsletter and download a free novella called Sentinals Stirring and also Sentinals Discovery, the first few chapters of Sentinals Awaken from Birlerion’s POV and get notified when my next books are published.

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Sentinals Origins Part One is live!

The first part of the prequel to the award winning Sentinal Series, Sentinals Origins, launched today, May 5th, 2025.

Now Live!

Click HERE to Purchase Your Copy Today!

Sentinals Origins Part One was the recipient of a Five Star Readers Favourite book review by Jamie Michele

Medieval village scene, sunrise in the sky, golden glow. palace with spires in the sky line, along with towers from the Chapterhouse. Man stands in the foreground, back to the viewer.

‘Helen Garraway’s Sentinals Origins is an excellent fantasy with a lot of moving parts, each of which melds perfectly into the origin story that the author creates for the rest of the series. Birler’s growth is really well done, as he evolves from an uncertain, impoverished young man into a competent and self-assured cadet. The intense relationship between Guerlaire and Leyandrii brings a unique sizzle, and sparks fly when Garraway allows us into the more intimate moments. The setting details are striking. I love the juxtaposition of the beauty of the temple, contrasting against the grim, impoverished reality of Harbourtown, both of which stand out as entrenched social divides. Ways of life vary, and as a reader with total wanderlust, the Terolian nomadic culture and its reliance on the sun, sand, and stars for navigation, and its reverence for family are really lovely. The Ascendants, who seek to control and corrupt, are worthy antagonists in a powerful story that makes me want to carry on. Very highly recommended.

Book Description

Wild magic is rife in the world of Remargaren and a shadowy group of dissidents have discovered how to exploit the power for their own purposes.

The goddess, Leyandrii, and her Captain, Guerlaire, must face down this new threat and protect the people from unseen dangers. As Guerlaire learns to wield his own power, three new cadets with the potential to change the world are beginning their journey to become Lady’s Rangers.

Drawn from the back streets of Vespers, a young boy is thrust into a world beyond his comprehension. Battling bigotry and violence, Birler will need to navigate the Rangers’ Academy while grappling with unexpected ties of friendship, a tantalising found family, and embrace ancient magical powers.

A heartwarming tale of friendship and family is set against a backdrop of bigotry and violence in a world where wild magic can precariously tip the balance. Birler and his new friends will have to fight their own battles, not only to earn the right to become rangers but to help Leyandrii and Guerlaire restore the natural balance and defend their world.

If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series. Sign up to my newsletter and download a free novella called Sentinals Stirring and also Sentinals Discovery, the first few chapters of Sentinals Awaken from Birlerion’s POV and get notified when my next books are published.

By clicking the sign up button above, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and the newsletter platform provider to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

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Enter the Goodreads Giveaway for the Sentinals Origins Part One launch!

Closes: Thursday May 1st 2025 11.59pm PST
USA Only, see Goodreads for T&C’s

Join me as I celebrate the forthcoming launch of Sentinals Origins Part One by giving away 100 ebooks of Sentinals Origins Part One.

Enter Giveaway here.

Sentinals Origins – Part One

On preorder now

Releases: May 5th, 2025.

On Preorder. Releases May 5th, 2025

Are you ready to travel back three thousand years and meet the Goddess Leyandrii, her Captain, Guerlaire, and find out how the Sentinals came to be and what happened to them?

Set three thousand years prior to Sentinals Awaken, the first book in the Sentinals Series, the prequel part one delves into Leyandrii’s world before she acted to protect her people against the shadowy threat of the ascendants.

Here we get to meet Guerlaire, his friends Chryll, Anter and many more. We find out how Tagerill, Serill and Birler first meet and join them in their trials and tribulations to become a Lady’s Ranger.

Interwined is the great love story of Leyandrii and Guerlaire and how they both strive to protect the other against those who oppose them.

Part One will be available May 5th, 2025, and Part Two as soon as I can finish it, but it will be in 2025.

If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series. Sign up to my newsletter and download a free novella called Sentinals Stirring and also Sentinals Discovery, the first few chapters of Sentinals Awaken from Birlerion’s POV and get notified when my next books are published.

By clicking the sign up button above, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and the newsletter platform provider to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

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Last 24 hours to back the Reign of Dragons Kickstarter!

Three full page colour artwork stretch goals are unlocked for Eileen Mueller, RM Krogman and R.M. Schultz. Do you want more? Then next up are specially commissioned artwork for Rocco Levitas and JDL Rosell.

Kickstarter runs until April 14th, 2025.

Wow! Just wow – this is the specially commissioned artwork created by the amazing Ertaç Altinoz for Eileen Mueller’s story, “Javelina’s Dragon”.

Full Page colour art for R.M Krogman

Commissioned artist: Joe Requesa

Full Page colour art for R.M Schultz

Commissioned artist: Joe Requesa

Next stretch goal – artwork for Rocco Levitas’s story: “Downscaled”.

Can we get to $30k?? Next stretch goal – artwork for JDL Rosell’s story: “The Dying Heart of Hope”.

Eighteen amazing authors came together and wrote eighteen dragon themed short stories. From Epic fantasy, LitRPG to dark fantasy or noblebright, there is a story for everyone.

Reign of Dragons blends some of the most beloved self-published fantasy authors with top-tier digital artists to bring you a first-class reading experience centered around dragons.

Venture into luxurious epic fantasy, where master crafters of dragons give you an epic blast of illustrations and short stories from diverse perspectives. Ranging from warm-hearted lessons to rip-roaring action, this anthology will remind you why you fell in love with the epic fantasy genre in the first place.

Get ready to satisfy your thirst to forget the present and experience breathless thrill, gut-wrenching emotion, and gritty adventure—just how a flight on dragonback should be.

If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series. Sign up to my newsletter and download a free novella called Sentinals Stirring and also Sentinals Discovery, the first few chapters of Sentinals Awaken from Birlerion’s POV and get notified when my next books are published.

By clicking the sign up button above, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and the newsletter platform provider to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

By signing up to my newsletter, you agree to receive commercial information from Helen Garraway, located at 61 Bridge St, Kingston, Hertfordshire, UK (Data Administrator

Enter the International Giveaway for the Sentinals Origins Part One launch!

Starts: Saturday April 12th, 2025 at 12 midday BST
Closes: Saturday May 3rd, 2025 midnight BST
Winner announced midday BST May 4th, 2025
Open Internationally, One winner, Over 18 only

Join me as I celebrate the forthcoming launch of Sentinals Origins Part One with many of my friends in the writing community. Thank you to these generous authors for donating one of their books to the grand prize. Enter the launch giveaway by following the authors on social media or by signing up to their newsletter. The more authors you follow, the more entries you recieve.

One randomly drawn reader will win a signed paperback of Sentinals Origins and SIXTEEN amazing fantasy ebooks.  

Enter Giveaway here: https://kingsumo.com/g/1rjd9z3/sentinals-origins-part-one-launch-giveaway

Prize list:

Signed Paperback:

Sentinals Origins by Helen Garraway

Ebooks:

The Last Ranger by JDL Rosell

The Last Dragon Knight by Tim Akers

Secrets of the Deep by Marisa Noelle

The Sword Digez by Stephen Prendergast

Soul Cage by Luke Schulz

Season of the Dragon by Natalie Wright

Liberation by RM Krogman

The Iron Crown by LL Macrae

The Magic Keepers by EL Williams

When Darkness Hunts the Dawn by MH Woodscourt

Breaking of Realms by Jasmine Young

Bandalore by DK Girl

The Half Torn Page by David Palin

The Seam of Eternity by Rocco Levitas

Whispers of a World Breaker by Corey Ratliff

Title TBC by Eileen Mueller

Sentinals Origins – Part One

On preorder now

Releases: May 5th, 2025.

On Preorder. Releases May 5th, 2025

Are you ready to travel back three thousand years and meet the Goddess Leyandrii, her Captain, Guerlaire, and find out how the Sentinals came to be and what happened to them?

Set three thousand years prior to Sentinals Awaken, the first book in the Sentinals Series, the prequel part one delves into Leyandrii’s world before she acted to protect her people against the shadowy threat of the ascendants.

Here we get to meet Guerlaire, his friends Chryll, Anter and many more. We find out how Tagerill, Serill and Birler first meet and join them in their trials and tribulations to become a Lady’s Ranger.

Interwined is the great love story of Leyandrii and Guerlaire and how they both strive to protect the other against those who oppose them.

Part One will be available May 5th, 2025, and Part Two as soon as I can finish it, but it will be in 2025.

If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series. Sign up to my newsletter and download a free novella called Sentinals Stirring and also Sentinals Discovery, the first few chapters of Sentinals Awaken from Birlerion’s POV and get notified when my next books are published.

By clicking the sign up button above, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and the newsletter platform provider to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

By signing up to my newsletter, you agree to receive commercial information from Helen Garraway, located at 61 Bridge St, Kingston, Hertfordshire, UK (Data Administrator

Reign of Dragons Kickstarter Sprayed Edges Funded!

And the sprayed edges are funded. They are so pretty. I can’t wait to see them in real life!! Thank you to everyone who backed our kickstarter, you did it!

Next goal is colour artwork for one of our authors, Eileen Mueller’s Javelina’s Dragon.

Javelina’s Dragon is a Riders of Fire Dragon Masters side story about a character one of Eileen’s readers helped create. When Javelina, a circus acrobat, meets Xarian, the dragon rider sent to investigate her ex-lover’s murder, Javelina’s life is turned upside-down—and not just on the trapeze.

Kickstarter runs until April 14th, 2025.

Eighteen amazing authors came together and wrote eighteen dragon themed short stories. From Epic, to LitRPG to noblebright, there is a story for everyone.

Watch this space for some Author spotlights and more information about each author’s story. Get to know the authors and find a new fantasy series to read today.

Author Interview: Jasmine Young. Co-organiser of the Reign of Dragons Kickstarter and author of the Realm Breaker series.

Reign of Dragons blends some of the most beloved self-published fantasy authors with top-tier digital artists to bring you a first-class reading experience centered around dragons.

Venture into luxurious epic fantasy, where master crafters of dragons give you an epic blast of illustrations and short stories from diverse perspectives. Ranging from warm-hearted lessons to rip-roaring action, this anthology will remind you why you fell in love with the epic fantasy genre in the first place.

Get ready to satisfy your thirst to forget the present and experience breathless thrill, gut-wrenching emotion, and gritty adventure—just how a flight on dragonback should be.

If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series. Sign up to my newsletter and download a free novella called Sentinals Stirring and also Sentinals Discovery, the first few chapters of Sentinals Awaken from Birlerion’s POV and get notified when my next books are published.

By clicking the sign up button above, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and the newsletter platform provider to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

By signing up to my newsletter, you agree to receive commercial information from Helen Garraway, located at 61 Bridge St, Kingston, Hertfordshire, UK (Data Administrator

Reign of Dragons Kickstarter Funded in less than 24 hours!

Wow! Thank you to everyone who backed our kickstarter, you did it! We are a funded project. And now it’s on to the Stretch goals to make this book the most beautiful it can be. The first of which is the sprayed edge artwork by our amazing cover designer, Rachel St Clair.

There are different backer levels based on your budget so help us bring this beauty to life!

Kickstarter runs for 21 days until April 14th, 2025.

Eighteen amazing authors came together and wrote eighteen dragon themed short stories. From Epic, to LitRPG to noblebright, there is a story for everyone.

As we’re funded, I thought I’d introduce you to my short story, Secret Alliance.

I wrote a short story based in a brand new epic fantasy world. A world I will be writing more in, I just can’t decide whether to write the before or after to my short story! Let me know in the comments if you have a preference.

Secret Alliance is set in a world where dragons are in decline, and there is only one queen dragon, Arithvengar, remaining. She has lost her bonded rider and is grieving, no one can reason with her, so as a last resort Brachendar, the wing commander of the King’s Flight, goes off in search of the one person who may be able to reach her. The only problem is Renderen doesn’t want to be found, and he certainly doesn’t want to return to a place he fled.

Want to read my story? Then you need to back our Kickstarter.

Watch this space for some Author spotlights and more information about each author’s story. Get to know the authors and find a new fantasy series to read today.

Author Interview: Jasmine Young. Co-organiser of the Reign of Dragons Kickstarter and author of the Realm Breaker series.

Reign of Dragons blends some of the most beloved self-published fantasy authors with top-tier digital artists to bring you a first-class reading experience centered around dragons.

Venture into luxurious epic fantasy, where master crafters of dragons give you an epic blast of illustrations and short stories from diverse perspectives. Ranging from warm-hearted lessons to rip-roaring action, this anthology will remind you why you fell in love with the epic fantasy genre in the first place.

Get ready to satisfy your thirst to forget the present and experience breathless thrill, gut-wrenching emotion, and gritty adventure—just how a flight on dragonback should be.

If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series. Sign up to my newsletter and download a free novella called Sentinals Stirring and also Sentinals Discovery, the first few chapters of Sentinals Awaken from Birlerion’s POV and get notified when my next books are published.

By clicking the sign up button above, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and the newsletter platform provider to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

By signing up to my newsletter, you agree to receive commercial information from Helen Garraway, located at 61 Bridge St, Kingston, Hertfordshire, UK (Data Administrator

Reign of Dragons Kickstarter is live!

It’s live!! Our beautiful anthology is now up and running. The more stretch goals we can hit, the more beautiful the book!

There are different backer levels based on your budget so help us bring this beauty to life!

Kickstarter runs for 21 days until April 14th, 2025.

Eighteen amazing authors came together and wrote eighteen dragon themed short stories. From Epic, to LitRPG to noblebright, there is a story for everyone.

Want to know who the authors are?

Watch this space for some Author spotlights. Get to know the authors and find a new fantasy series to read today.

Reign of Dragons blends some of the most beloved self-published fantasy authors with top-tier digital artists to bring you a first-class reading experience centered around dragons.

Venture into luxurious epic fantasy, where master crafters of dragons give you an epic blast of illustrations and short stories from diverse perspectives. Ranging from warm-hearted lessons to rip-roaring action, this anthology will remind you why you fell in love with the epic fantasy genre in the first place.

Get ready to satisfy your thirst to forget the present and experience breathless thrill, gut-wrenching emotion, and gritty adventure—just how a flight on dragonback should be.

If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series. Sign up to my newsletter and download a free novella called Sentinals Stirring and also Sentinals Discovery, the first few chapters of Sentinals Awaken from Birlerion’s POV and get notified when my next books are published.

By clicking the sign up button above, you agree to share your email address with the site owner and the newsletter platform provider to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time.

By signing up to my newsletter, you agree to receive commercial information from Helen Garraway, located at 61 Bridge St, Kingston, Hertfordshire, UK (Data Administrator

It’s my turn to be interviewed!

Very excited to be a guest on both the Tranquilo Retreat book blog on July 7th, 2024 and also Christina Consolini’s blog on July 15th, 2004. I had such fun talking about my writing journey, my latest books, and what’s coming next.

Also very excited to be a guest on BBC Radio Berkshire on July 17th, talking about my books and attending the Bracknell Book Fair at the Easthampstead Works where I am giving an Author Talk about my writing journey and creating magical worlds at 1pm in Bracknell Library on July 20th. Hope to see you there.

When? Saturday 20 July, 2024. 
Where? Easthampstead Works, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, UK. RG12 1BH 
Where’s that? Go past Fenwicks and it’s the big brutalist building right ahead. But don’t judge this ‘book’ by its cover! It may be old but it’s got a big heart (and a fab coffee shop!) 
What time? 10am – 4pm. 
How much? Entry is FREE!

Tranquilo Retreat Blog:

A love of reading led to a love of writing.

Christina Consolino Blog:

Author Helen Garraway and I might write in different genres, but we certainly have (at least) two things in common: both of us inherited our love of reading from our mothers, and we started writing somewhat late in the game. Despite her delayed start, Helen is doing something exactly right: she’s an award-winning and USA Today and Amazon bestselling author whose books are called “intelligent,” “compelling,” and “amazing.” Read more …

My latest book:

OblivionGate

Having survived Apologia and faced down the Angelic Assembly, Demavrian has every right to be feeling triumphant, but the threat hanging over his head from the vengeful god, Kaenera, is enough to snuff out any celebrations.

His fledglings are distraught and in disarray, Solanji’s brother is still without a soul and Solanji has no idea how her SoulBreathing works. He has no idea how to manage the Oblivion Gate and even with his Gate Wraith’s help, the burden of the soulless banging on the door may be his undoing.

Kaenera is poised to strike back and if Demavrian doesn’t learn the secrets of the Oblivion Gate fast enough, he may be the shortest lived Gate Keeper in history.

OblivionGate is the third enthralling book in the Fantasy Romance SoulMist series full of vibrant characters, political intrigue and betrayal.

While you are here, check out my epic fantasy Sentinal Series.

The Complete SoulMist Series:

Book One: SoulBreather

Book Two: DragonBound

Book Three: OblivionGate

If you would like to read an ARC for my future novels, then sign up to my ARC team via the link in my linktr.ee. All I ask is that you leave an honest review on the week of the launch to as many platforms as you can!! (Amazon/Goodreads/Bookbub)

OblivionGate is Live!!

Release Day: July 1st, 2024

It’s Launch day! OblivionGate is live! The SoulMist series is now complete, and I am so excited to share the third book of the SoulMist series.

This is the perfect trilogy for your Summer reading:

  • a new world to immerse yourself in,
  • some great characters to fall in love with,
  • a rollercoaster of a ride,
  • plenty of action and adventure,
  • along with all the emotional feels.

The SoulMist series is a series that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

OblivionGate

Having survived Apologia and faced down the Angelic Assembly, Demavrian has every right to be feeling triumphant, but the threat hanging over his head from the vengeful god, Kaenera, is enough to snuff out any celebrations.

His fledglings are distraught and in disarray, Solanji’s brother is still without a soul and Solanji has no idea how her SoulBreathing works. He has no idea how to manage the Oblivion Gate and even with his Gate Wraith’s help, the burden of the soulless banging on the door may be his undoing.

Kaenera is poised to strike back and if Demavrian doesn’t learn the secrets of the Oblivion Gate fast enough, he may be the shortest lived Gate Keeper in history.

OblivionGate is the third enthralling book in the Fantasy Romance SoulMist series full of vibrant characters, political intrigue and betrayal.

While you are here, check out my epic fantasy Sentinal Series.

The Complete SoulMist Series:

Book One: SoulBreather

Book Two: DragonBound

Book Three: OblivionGate

If you would like to read an ARC for my future novels, then sign up to my ARC team via the link in my linktr.ee. All I ask is that you leave an honest review on the week of the launch to as many platforms as you can!! (Amazon/Goodreads/Bookbub)