The Salamander Stone

Intended as the first in a trilogy, The Salamander Stone is a young adult novel of contemporary fantasy and paranormal horror, featuring monsters, teen angst, and one girl's journey to heal her estranged relationship with her family, as well as herself.

Heidi Nickerson is a speculative fiction writer who strives to tell irreverent stories with introspection, humor, and action-packed pacing. She particularly enjoys writing tales that highlight the universal elements of folklore and philosophy within everyday frustrations and experiences. 
When not writing about monsters, Heidi creates, reviews, and edits marketing material for Morgan James Publishing. She received her bachelor’s degree in english in 2013, and her earlier work as a content writer and copywriter has appeared in a variety of research-based online publications. She currently resides in Richmond, VA, with her husband and two children.