Janine Summers lives in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, Canada with her husband, two cats, Bonky and Runty, and Lily a German Shepherd. Having earned her diploma in Journalism, Janine is currently working on her new novel the first in the Matchstick House Series: Emmy and the Coven of Witches, followed by Emmy and the Stone of Faith.
Also watch out for THE PRISONER OF THE BLACK CASTLE, a novella coming soon
Thirteen year old Emmy believes she is no different than the other kids in her school, and looks forward to graduation day from junior high, until one day she inadvertently discovers the magic that has been suppressed inside of her. She soon discovers that she is being hunted by an evil witch, Grisandole, who wants to capture the chosen on who will lead her to the Crystal Wand. With the help of her Grammie, a young wizard named Ayden and the infamous, yet mysterious, Professor, owner of the Matchstick House, she learns that she must defeat Grisandole. But being only 13, all Emmy wants is to attend her graduation with Ayden, but finds herself a virtual prisoner in her own home. She begins her training and now she will set out to find the Crystal Wand before it’s too late. Emmy must decide if she will hide in fear, or fight to the death in order to protect her legacy, and find the Crystal Wand.