Dakota McElhinny
Official Author Page
Forging Without Fire, Eloquent Words Bond Souls For Eternity
The Realm Series

The Realm

The Realm: Rise of the Demon Prince

The Realm: The Chess Master's Ring
Poetry Books

Time Frozen Mirrors
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The Cutting Room Floor

Black October
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The King of Wordplay

Dreams of Glass

Half A Truth, Half A Lie

Envoi
Short Story Collection

The Art of Time
Fictional Section
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Crumpet Court Chronicles
Upcoming Releases
IN THE PRESS AND READER REVIEWS
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Brilliantly crafted books that will leave readers anxious for more!
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I gobble up every fantasy novel I come across. I loved the fast pacing and all of the characters! It was definitely a page-turner and I can’t wait for more.
-Amazon Reader Review
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It's a great, fun read! Makes me feel like a kid again!
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If you like reading anything from Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings you will love these books!
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Review: Author and The Realm
Amazing author! Make sure to read this book.
- The Children's Book Review
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Dakota McElhinny Bio, Books & More
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Dakota McElhinny also spent time growing up in Morganton, North Carolina. Between the two, he gained the ‘bustling city life’ and ‘rural country life’ experience. After receiving his Associate of Arts degree from Western Piedmont Community College, he obtained his Bachelor of Science from North Greenville University. In addition, Dakota holds a certification in Old Norse Mythology from the University of Colorado, and a certification in Magic in the Middle Ages from the University of Barcelona. He is a member of the South Carolina Writer’s Association, he holds a Sealand Knighthood from the Principality of Sealand, and he is a former student of the well-regarded middle grade author, John Claude Bemis.
Dakota's poem "Let My Love" debuted in North Greenville University's The Mountain Laurel (2015); "Box Full of Wishes" appeared in Z Publishing's South Carolina's Best Emerging Poets (2017); and "Beyond One Step" appeared in Z Publishing's America's Emerging Poets 2018: Maryland, Virginia, and the Carolinas (2018). "Tea For One" debuted in Z Publishing's South Carolina Emerging Writers: An Anthology of Fiction (2018); and "Thamar" appeared in Z Publishing's South Carolina's Emerging Scientific Fiction and Fantasy Writers: The Deep South (2019).
The Realm (2016), The Realm: Rise of the Demon Prince (2017), and The Realm: The Chess Master's Ring (2020) make up his Children's Epic Fantasy, The Realm Series. Time Frozen Mirrors (2018), Black October (2019), Dreams of Glass (2020), The Cutting Room Floor (2021) Half a Truth, Half a Lie (2022), and Envoi (2023) are his six poetry book compilations. The Art of Time (2020) is his sole short story book compilation; and Crumpet Court Chronicles (2021) is his stand-alone book in the magical realism genre.


Fun Facts Speed Round
Book: Taran Wanderer (Chronicles of Prydain) Author: C. S. Lewis
Movie: In The Name Of The Father TV Show: Sherlock (Benedict Cumberbatch Series)
Musician/Band: Ronnie James Dio Song: Catch the Rainbow (Rainbow)
Favorite Realm Character: Lars Favorite Poem: Kota's Lullaby

