HERMANUS BOOK SIGNING 26th May 2017

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CONTACT: Maxzell Lerm
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SOUTH AFRICAN AUTHOR LAUNCHES NEW YOUNG ADULT FANTASY NOVEL, BOOK 1 OF A SERIES

Maxzell Lerm’s new young adult fantasy, NEVRHADA, UNVEILING SECRETS, BOOK 1, was released May 16, 2017,
through Fire and Ice Young Adult Books, a Melange Books, LLC imprint. The book is available in print format from
www.lulu.com and in eBook format through www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, several other booksellers,
and at the website, www.fireandiceya.com.

Maxzell Lerm was born with her identical twin sister in Bloemfontein, central South Africa and has lived in
Hermanus a small coastal village on the coast of Africa for the past 12 years. Due to health complications, Maxzell
postponed her dream to study law but it was here amidst her most troubling times that she discovered her salvation—her
love for writing.
Maxzell's first novel Nevrhada-Unveiling Secrets was inspired by her poor health and she created a vivid fantasy
world to escape reality. Shortly after recovering she followed a diverse path, became involved with several publications as
a free-lance writer as well as the Child-Welfare organization, an institute close to her heart.
For a period Maxzell became involved in modeling, travelling all over such as from Paris to China. She ended her
escapades on a compassionate note as a runner up in Miss Earth South Africa, which allowed her to be involved with
numerous charities.
On a daily bases Maxzell juggled her love for writing, her full-time employment as an assistant hotel manager
and her studies via UNISA. She has completed her degree in BA Language and Literature (specializing in creative writing)
early 2014. For the past several years she has written for several publications. At first it started with one magazine, and
inspired by her interaction with people in the hospitality industry and her community she branched out to more
publications including newspaper editorials.
Regarding her work, the editor of Splash magazine quotes, ‘An exceptional writer, with remarkable talent’ in her
reference letter and the ‘Whale Talk’ magazine, ‘has a way with words that captivates you’. She has also completed a
South African Fiction novel, based on true fact about the horrific events involving refugees fleeing over the South African
bordered. As well as written an illustrated a series of five childrens books. This is due for publication SA 2018.
When Maxzell is not writing lost in her fictional characters, she happily spends time with her supportive family. To
keep happy and healthy Maxzell recommends Pilates and as much laughter as possible.

About NEVRHADA, UNVEILING SECRETS
One Boy.
One Girl.
Two Hearts.
Two Worlds.
One Destiny.
The picturesque town of Santillana Del Mar, Spain is legendary for its mysterious caves, but few know deep in those
caves lurks a hidden secret.
As seventeen-year-old-Keith stumbles onto a gateway deep within the heart of the mountain leading into a parallel
universe known as Nevrhada—filled with Assassin-Vines, undead dragons, vampires, blood-thirsty Crocotta and other
lethal creatures—he desperately clutches to his will to remain on earth. Despite his efforts to resist the
lure of the enchanted world, Keith finds himself spiraling into a fantasy world beyond human imagination.
Propelled by the unknown—and the mesmerizing Princess Deso Cressida, with her captivating violet eyes and mind
control that can enslave any mortal—Keith makes the ultimate mistake and trespasses into the Forest of Nightmares. A
part of Nevrhada banned for all eternity.

Maxzell Lerm is available for interviews and appearances. For booking presentations, media appearances, interviews,
and/or book-signings, contact her at or through her website at www.maxzell.co.za

NEVRHADA, UNVEILING SECRETS, BOOK 1
ISBN: 978-1-68046-460-3 Print
ISBN: 978-1-68046-461-0 eBook

 

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