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The finale of The Dream Chronicles! Join Ambert, Calista, and Haruko as they figure out the truth of their society, where they stand, and make a difference in their world. Available now where all books are sold.

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Catherine Kopf is an author of MG fiction, looking to inspire others around her. An arts advocate who loves cookie dough, she enjoys spending time with animals, going to church, and diving into her next favorite book. Catherine hopes to create and edit stories that not only come off the page but relate on a deeper level to the people who read them.

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The Dream Chronicles is a Middle Grade Dystopian Fantasy Adventure series filled with creative magic, found family, and the discovery of the arts in a world where it’s prohibited. Fans of Percy Jackson and Keeper of the Lost Cities will enjoy the fun cast of characters and the magic and friendship found in this world. Break a dreamless order and immerse yourself in the magic of dreams.

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Another character from Project Midnight!!!

This is Clyde! He’s a bit of a scatterbrain but he’s got a good heart. He’s a foreign exchange student and one of Fallon’s classmates at Glimmer Cove. Why is a not beast tamer there? You’d have to read to find out!

Art by @authorxzombie

QOTD: do you enjoy goofy characters?

#newcharacter #projectmidnight #mgstories #middlegradestories #catherinekopf

Happy International Women’s Day from the ladies of the Dream Chronicles! I promise I’ll have more information on Project Midnight soon, as well as exciting news regarding Dreamer’s Eclipse!

#middlegradebooks #thedreamchronicles #middlegradefantasy #mgfantasybooks #middlegradefantasybooks #internationalwomensday

So, where did the lore for The Dream Chronicles start? Some answers may surprise you... Project Midnight is working with a whole new side of my inspirations and favorites growing up, but I'll save those for another day. So, do you recognize any of these inspirations? Did you enjoy them? If so, consider stepping into the world of The Dream Chronicles! #wheremylorestarted #mgbooks #middlegradebooks #middlegrademarch #floridaauthors #middlegradefantasy #booktok #bookish

Thank you to everyone who came out on January 31st for @trinityprepfl’s author fest! It was so fun getting to meet readers and chat with my fellow authors!

I also thought I’d post a meme of Nyx today. This boy needs more sleep than he gives himself at times…remember fellow readers and creatives: we all need to practice self care and rest! Though Nyx’s case is much more complicated than that….😅

I’ve also posted Nyx because Dreamer’s Eclipse’s audiobook is officially underway! I’m aiming for an April release, so stay tuned!

Thank you to @authorxzombie for drawing chibis of Calista and Ambert for my sign!

#imstillawake #charactermeme #mgbooks #yareads #funreads #autgorevents #thedreamchronicles #middlegradebooks #yafiction

Meet the characters of Awakening Dreams—now available on Amazon for $0.99! In a world where dreaming, the arts, and magic are banned, two siblings form a found family and must discover where they belong.

#middlegradebooks #thedreamchronicles #middlegradefantasy #middlegradereads #mgfantasybooks #middlegradefantasybooks #tpsauthorfest #awakeningdreams #catherinekopf #indiereads

I’m excited to announce that I’ll be an author at @trinityprepfl’s 10th Author Fest in Winter Park, FL! Join me alongside other MG and YA authors as we talk about writing and reading on January 31st! The event is both virtually streamed and in person! Comment Author Fest to get a link sent to your bio!

Do you enjoy bookish events?

#thedreamchronicles #middlegradebooks #middlegradefantasy #middlegradereads #mgfantasybooks #middlegradefantasybooks #catherinekopf #tpsauthorfest #bookishevents #floridaschools

Dreaming is forbidden. Creativity is a crime. Magic is madness.

In the world of The Dream Chronicles, the Regime bans the arts, enforcing a single order. Join Calista and Ambert Knight as they uncover the secrets of dreams and challenge the oppressive regime. From facing bullies to discovering hidden magic, their journey is filled with heartwarming and daring adventures.

If you’re seeking a middle-grade dystopian fantasy adventure filled with creative magic, found family, and the discovery of the arts in a world where it’s prohibited, then The Dream Chronicles is for you!

📚 Book 1: Awakening Dreams
📚 Book 2: Shattering Silence
📚 Book 3: Dreamer’s Eclipse
📚 Book 4: Shining Future

All four books are available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle Unlimited!

#TheDreamChronicles #AwakeningDreams #ShatteringSilence #DreamersEclipse #ShiningFuture #MiddleGradeFantasy #DystopianAdventure #MagicAndFriendship #CreativeMagic #FoundFamily #ArtsInDanger #CalistaAndAmbert #CatherineKopf #BookSeries #FantasyBooks #YoungReaders #KindleUnlimited #AmazonBooks

In a work where dreaming, creativity, and magic are banned, what would you miss most?#middlegradebooks #middlegradereads #thedreamchronicles #catherinekopf #mgfantasy #mgfantasybooks #bookstagram #mgdystopian #indiereads #indiebook

Ready to bring your manuscript to life? 📚✨ Whether you need in-depth developmental edits, polished copy edits, precise proofreading, or professional interior design for print, I’m here to help! Each service is designed to elevate your story and make it the best it can be. DM me for more details—these exclusive rates are available for followers only. Let’s create something amazing together!

Some of my past clients include @authorxzombie @ccldotorg and @clanofarchsseries

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✨ Start the new year by diving into a world where dreams are forbidden, creativity is a crime, and magic is madness.

📚 “Awakening Dreams” follows Calista and Ambert Knight as they uncover the secrets of dreams in a society that bans the arts.

Join their journey of magic, friendship, and the unbreakable bonds of family in this heartwarming adventure.

QOTD: do moodboards catch your eye? What about this one? This year I’m hoping to connect more with readers—so ask YOUR questions to me! I’ll do my best to answer in future posts!

#AwakeningDreams #CatherineKopf #MiddleGradeFantasy #DystopianAdventure #NewYearNewReads #Bookstagram #MagicAndFriendship #DreamChronicles #BookRecommendations

Merry Christmas to you and your family from me and my characters—especially Mai. Who’s the character on the right? Someone special from Project Midnight!!! You’ll have to wait until 2025 to learn who.

But for now you can make your guesses. 😉

QOTD: what’s your favorite Christmas tradition? Mine is making Christmas cookies with my family!

Character art done by the wonderful @authorxzombie

#merrychristmas #authorchristmas #bookstagramchristmas #catherinekopfauthor #middlegradereads #middlegradebooks

❄️ Dreaming of snowy streets, rebellion, and new friendships this holiday season? ✨ Awakening Dreams takes you to a frozen capital city where art defies the rules and hope shines brightest in the coldest of winters. 📖❄️

If you’re looking for adventure, heartwarming bonds, and a sprinkle of holiday snow—this is the story for you!

#AwakeningDreams #WinterReads #SnowyFantasy #CozyWinterVibes #MGfantasy #mgreads #mgdystopianfantasy #Bookstagram #MagicAndAdventure #HolidayReads #BooksForTheSeason

“Here’s the thing about opportunity: sometimes it knocks, and other times its doors slam shut. And when you run out of options, desperation always gets to you. And I was desperate to change something out there.“ —Nyx, Shining Future

Honestly, I’m gonna be real with everyone. Out of all the characters in my series, Nyx became one of my favorites. Ever. How he handles what’s thrown at him, how he sticks to being himself…I think it’s what I needed as a writer at the time. I think a lot of readers need to hear it too.

The Dream Chronicles is available on Amazon! You can even get the first book—Awakening Dreams for $0.99! If you love found family, dystopian stories interwoven with magic and the arts, and want to support a small indie author, check it out! There are four books in this COMPLETED series to explore!

Comment AWAKEN and I’ll send you a link to the first book!

#middlegradebooks #thedreamchronicles #mgfantasybooks #cleanfiction #middlegradefantasy #middlegradefantasybooks #readsonsale

🎃 IT'S RELEASE DAY 🎃

X Zombie's THE DRAGONS' CRUSADE is OUT NOW! This is the 3rd book in her MG fantasy series, Wizards of the Apocalypse. It asks the question: what if zombies gained magic...and learned to ride dragons? Honestly, I couldn't be more excited for this book, because I helped to interior design it under Dream Cat Publishing! Also, as an extra special happy Halloween to everyone, I've shared an artwork @authorxzombie made of Fallon from Project Midnight with Marcus and Tibia from Wizards of the Apocalypse. Fun fact: they ALL have Halloween birthdays!

In the Dragons' Crusade, Experience:

🐲 Epic dragon battles
💕 Found Family
🔥Slow-burn friendship
🧟‍♂️A redeemed anti-hero
😱 Betrayal
📚 Political Drama
🧊 ice magic
🐉 dragon tribes
🫶 Power of Friendship

There are also 60+ interior illustrations by the author! Trust me, this is SUCH a fun book.

THE DRAGONS' CRUSADE is now available on Amazon and B&N!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Beta Readers Wanted!!!

Looking for beta readers who are interested in reading a MG fantasy story that’s a cross of Tangled the Series and Wednesday!

Tropes:
🎃 Mystery Afoot
🎃 Power of Friendship
🎃 Magical school with gothic undertones
🎃 fairytale creatures/themes
🎃 bonded mythical companions
🎃 a fun cast of characters
🎃 slow burn enemies to friends

Comment “Project Midnight” for more information #betareaderswanted #spookymgfantasy #betareaders #writersofinstagram #mgwriter

Join me @authorxzombie and @janinebatsfl on October 12, 8pm Eastern time for a night of spooky fun, reveals, release celebrations and more!!!! LIVE here on Instagram!

What are we dressed as? It’s a surprise!!!

#halloweenparty #authorlivestream #thedragonscrusade #authorxzombie #middlegradebooks #fun #middlegradefantasy

I love celebrating book birthdays, especially when they're from fellow writer friends! Two years ago, X Zombie published her first book in the Wizards of Apocalypse series! My, how time flies! She's going to have the first book, The Forgotten Prophecy, available for free on Amazon 9/12-9/16! I thought I'd add to the celebration. One book may not seem like a big deal, but how about TWO? Tomorrow, Awakening Dreams will ALSO be free in celebration of middle grade stories. Check out both of them before the sale ends! Comment ZOMBIE and I'll send you a link to where you can order The Forgotten Prophecy on Amazon! Tomorrow, I'll start sending links for Awakening Dreams as well! #happybookbirthday #freemiddlegradebooks #freeebook #mgfantasybooks #mghorror #wizardsoftheapocalypse #thedreamchronicles #indieauthorsunite #freebooksale #funbookstoread #mgfantasybooks #middlegradereads #middlegradebooks

It’s the most unreal feeling to have a completed story in your hands…even more so if you’re the one who wrote it.

If you haven’t read the finale of the Dream Chronicles, what are you waiting for? Shining Future is the final book in this MG Dystopian Fantasy series, and it’s filled with compelling characters, lots of heart pounding action, and friendship at the center of it all.

QOTA: how many completed series do you own? What’s your favorite?

#mgdystopianfantasy #localfloridaauthor #floridaauthor #mgfantasy #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasy #middlegradeauthor #middlegradefantasybooks #mgfantasybooks

“I’d place a cog in it if it meant saving at least one life here. No rebellion, no defiance—just pure intentions to protect people. That was enough.“ —Ambert, Awakening Dreams Chapter 4

Happy birthday to the male MC of the Dream Chronicles—Ambert. Looking for a new series to read? The Dream Chronicles is a complete MG Dystopian Fantasy adventure with the arts as magic, found family, mental health rep, best friends, and a loveable cast of characters!

Thank you @authorxzombie for the CapCut edit to celebrate!

#mgreads #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegrade #mgfantasy #thedreamchronicles #middlegradereads #middlegradefantasybooks #funfriendshipreads #mgfantasyreads

Learn what trouble Haruko and the Division 3 crew get in in DREAMER’S ECLIPSE and SHINING FUTURE! Honestly, writing their friendship was so much fun—from Haruko’s warm and geeky personality to Nyx’s strategies and leadership to Suvi’s love of cupcakes and her quips with June.

QOTA: what are some of your favorite friendships in stories?

#capcutedit #thedreamchronicles #dreamerseclipse #mgfantasyreads #funfriendshipreads #characterart #middlegradebooks #middlegradereads

Today is the release of Shining Future…and the end of an era for me. The Dream Chronicles was a story a started in high school, grew as a writer with in college, and now—it’s finished. The story is complete! When I say how bittersweet and unreal this feels….it’s not enough to describe the feeling. I’ve released this story out into the world, alongside insecurities, blood, sweat, tears, life lessons, and publishing errors. I’ve released it—into the hands of you. And truly, without you readers, this story wouldn’t be where it is today. It is perfectly imperfect, a light amongst a sea of chaos in my life, and…it showed me just how much creating stories meant to me.

So, from me to you—Happy Release Day Shining Future. And May your future may be bright as well.

-Catherine

#bookrelease #authorjourney #thedreamchronicles #middlegradefiction #completebookseries #middlegradefantasybooks #middlegradefantasyseries

TOMORROW!

Shining Future releases TOMORROW June 4th! Come read the end of Calista, Ambert, and Haruko’s journey. Or…if you haven’t started, consider reading Awakening Dreams!

#summerbookrelease #mgfantasy #mgfantasybooks #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegradereads #characterart

Thank to everyone who’s been there for me on this journey!!! @enchantedinkpublishing @authorxzombie @valkyriefreia @janinebatsfl @miblart I couldn’t have done it without you!!! ON JUNE 4TH, THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE DREAM CHRONICLES RELEASES!

If you enjoy:
-MG novels
-magic linked to the arts
-found family
-fun friendships
-secrets
-mental health rep
- good vs evil
- adventures
-sibling stories

…consider giving the series a try! Available at many stores, including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books A Million, and MORE!

#2024bookreleases #mgfantasy #mgfantasybooks #middlegradestories #middlegradefantasybooks #bookswithfoundfamily #funsummerreads #mgdystopian #prettybookcovers #booksbooksandmorebooks #booksbooksbooks #fantasybookfun #nospicefantasy #friendshipfiction

COVER REVEAL for @authorxzombie’s The Dragons’ Crusade coming Fall 2024!

FOR THE UNDEAD TO FALL, THE DRAGONS MUST RISE…

Tristan knows the war is far from over. Malice has returned, and until her death, the Haunted Lands remain in perpetual danger.

When a dead Dragonblood elf with a threatening note appears at Castle Skeletonia and Faye, queen of the Dragonblood tribe, goes missing, Tristan knows who’s to blame. As the wizards go to rescue their friend and ally, he finds the motive delves deeper than simply abducting a political figure. Malice intends to control the most powerful creatures in the Haunted Lands: dragons.

Tristan and his friends must travel to the Dragon Isles and amass a dragon army of their own, despite the political turmoil between the tribes. In addition to the hordes of dragon-riding zombies, the Cadre looms closer, knowing magic has resurfaced. Tristan must choose. Will he risk revealing himself as a wizard or hide and watch his home collapse in flames?

TROPES:

🪄 found family
🧟 dragon-riding zombies
🏹 misunderstood anti-hero
✨ Enemies to friends
🎃 low to no romance
😊 friends who’d die for each other
🧪 potion magic
🐉 Dragon tribe turmoil
🗺️ political drama

#coverreveal #prettybooks #fall2024release #mgbooks #mgspookyfantasy #mgspookybooks #mgfantasyadventure #wizardsoftheapocalypse #xzombie #bookswithillustrations #fivestarreads #nospicebooks #friendshipbooks

Happy World Book Day, or also known as Haruko’s birthday!!!! The Dream Chronicles’ resident manga lover shares a birthday with World Book Day.

QOTD: Do you like to read manga? What’s your favorite? Haruko’s is her in-world manga called Lady Andromeda.

#worldbookday #happybirthdayharuko #thedreamchronicles #mgbooks #mgbookcharacters #mgbookfun #ocalaauthor #animeinspired

COVER REVEAL!!!!

Tropes/Themes:
- Friendship and Sacrifice
- Magical adventure
- Creativity based magic
- Facing Perfectionism
-Found Family

Magic is a weapon. Reality is shifting. Nowhere to hide.

Everything is on the line as war is on the horizon.

Calista Knight has grown from the naive but curious girl she once was. Now, she must face her magical dreams as they cross over to the real world. Facing conflicting emotions and possible betrayals, mastering her powers might be the only way to save everyone.

After meeting his mother leading the magical resistance, not everything is as cut and dry as Ambert Greer thought it’d be. His stance as a magical leader is called into question as well as everything he’s come to understand about his family and himself.

Haruko Tanaka has developed a steadfast desire to inspire others by standing up for the truth of their world. After world-shattering lies unravel, Division 3 must face their enemy head on.

With the world on the brink of revolution, can Ambert, Haruko, and Calista cipher truths from lies to keep their world from war
…or will they watch the future fade under the dust that settles?

THE LAST BOOK IN THE DREAM CHRONICLES RELEASES JUNE 4, 2024!

Rebrand Cover done by the lovely @miblart
Original cover by @rykyartofficial

#coverreveal #prettybooks #miblartcovers #mgfantasybooks #mgbooks #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegrademarch

COVER REVEAL for my birthday!

Tropes/Themes:
- Friendship and Sacrifice
- Magical adventure
- Creativity based magic
- Facing Perfectionism
-Found Family

Magic is a weapon. Reality is shifting. Nowhere to hide.

Everything is on the line as war is on the horizon.

Calista Knight has grown from the naive but curious girl she once was. Now, she must face her magical dreams as they cross over to the real world. Facing conflicting emotions and possible betrayals, mastering her powers might be the only way to save everyone.

After meeting his mother leading the magical resistance, not everything is as cut and dry as Ambert Greer thought it’d be. His stance as a magical leader is called into question as well as everything he’s come to understand about his family and himself.

Haruko Tanaka has developed a steadfast desire to inspire others by standing up for the truth of their world. After world-shattering lies unravel, Division 3 must face their enemy head on.

With the world on the brink of revolution, can Ambert, Haruko, and Calista cipher truths from lies to keep their world from war
…or will they watch the future fade under the dust that settles?

THE LAST BOOK IN THE DREAM CHRONICLES RELEASES JUNE 4, 2024!

Cover done by the lovely @miblart
Art of Mai and Harmony drawn by @valkyriefreia #middlegrademarch #thedreamchronicles #shiningfuture #catherinekopf #middlegradefantasy #completedseries #2024bookreleases #middlegradereader #bookcomingsoon #fantasybookworm #fantasybookcoverdesign #coverrevealday #fantasyworld #magicalbookstagram #fantasybookrecommendations #fantasybooksforkids #ireadmg #kidlit #mgbookstagram #middlegradedystopian #middlegrademagic #beautifulbooks #coverlove #indieauthor

Join me in revealing the cover for the LAST book in The Dream Chronicles--Shining Future--on March 22, 2024 (my birthday!). The post will go live at 12pm EST, so join me in the fun! #bookcoverreveal #prettybookcovers #thedreamchronicles #shiningfuture #upcomingbooks #middlegrademarch #2024bookrelease

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