What it's about...

I decided I'd post a bit of a query letter sent out. I know it's a bit cheesy, but it'll give you an idea of the concept of Forged:

Charm and Youth’s Fountain, is the First Tale in the unprecedented series Forged: The American Mythology.

Katherine the Charm—so-called from her infancy because of the horrible tragedies that occur on each of her birthdays—is shunned and reviled in her coastal fishing village. When she is warned that her approaching fourteenth birthday will be no exception, bringing a terrible storm and painful death to the people she loves, she flees her unhappy life hoping to spare her village from impending doom. Beginning with only a wish to die, Katherine is soon swept up on a journey to discover the hero who may be able to save her village by finding the healing waters of Youth’s Fountain. Along the way she meets unexpected friends, from the Swamp Fox to Sasquatch to Johnny Appleseed, who help her in her search and protect her from conspiring dangers—Old World soldiers, the Savage Kings and Blackbeard the Pirate, among others.

Katherine’s quest will not only teach youth the importance of recognizing their own worth, but will encourage readers to further explore America’s fascinating history. Whenever a new character that is based on American legend, folklore or actual history is introduced, the reader will be able to learn the factual information behind that character in a footnote. Additional readings are also included to promote ongoing learning about American Mythology.