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Anna and Ian Burnett
The twin brother and sister, who have just graduated from ASU Preparatory Academy early this school year, began their collaboration on “The Queen of Spotland” as a small story about their family pet Dalmatian, Becky, back in 2017. The project grew with encouragement of their teachers Glenda Smith and Shelly Rankin at OASIS Alternative School and later blossomed into a full-fledged publication due to co-authorship with Ukrainian American writer Hannah T. Petryk which has garnered global attention.
“We are beyond thrilled to see our book reach this level of success,” said Anna Burnett. “It’s been an incredible journey, and we hope our story inspires other young authors to follow their dreams,” added Ian Burnett. The teens also expressed their utmost gratitude for the successful collaboration with their Ukrainian co-author. “Hannah is an amazing writer. She taught us a lot about the history and theory of literature in the process. Also, it is thanks to her that we were able to reflect more on our heritage and include insights into Ukrainian culture in the story, too.”
“The Queen of Spotland” is now available for purchase on Amazon, and the twins are already hard at work on their next literary project. The book’s digital, paperback, and hardbound editions can be found here: https://a.co/d/iOftW6g.
“Unfortunately, the Amazon search engine’s autocorrect feature doesn’t make it easy to find our book as it keeps changing “The Queen of Spotland” queries to “The Queen of Scotland.” So, the easiest way to find our book is by either using the direct links we provide on our website www.TheQueenOfSpotland.com or by typing the name of the story in quotation marks – “The Queen of Spotland.” Quotation marks ensure that your search query will not be autocorrected,” explains Anna.
“The good news is that this autocorrect feature did not stop ‘The Queen of Spotland’ from reaching the #1 bestseller rank and keeping it for the most of January,” continues Ian. “We think the story has been so well received by our readers because although the messages and values it shares are universal, the ways they are reflected in the book are new. ‘The Queen of Spotland’ is a perfect Valentine’s gift for children, as our main goal was to inspire thoughtful and fun intergenerational conversations, to build stronger bonds within families of our readers.”
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These two are a true inspiration, taking on huge creative challenges with enthusiasm, innovation, and true humility. Keep an eye on them. They are just getting warmed up.
OASIS is a good choice for many families. It is nice to see these students appreciate the support and encouragement they received from their teachers, family, and co-writer. Being grateful and humble is the first step towards true accomplishments. Might I say their book is worth your good attention. It is full of wisdom, heart, and fun! I got the Kindle edition and read all 12 chapters in one sitting. Now ordering the hardcover ones to mail to my grandkids.