L.S. Franco

  As Long as We’re Alive, Problems Will Arise APR 21 Posted by  Literary_Titan L.S. Franco Author Interview Pandora’s Box  follows a 14-year-old boy who discovers he is a demigod like his late mother. His life has become a whirlwind of magical schools, ancient mythologies, and adventure while he tries to prevent evil from taking over the world. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? My son was my inspiration. When I became a mother, a new fear was unlocked: what will become of my child if I am not here tomorrow? I wanted to write something that could speak to him, nurture him, and entertain him, while leaving him with the values I hope I will have the time and support to instill in him. The MC’s name is my child’s name: Liam. His mourning is built on my biggest fear. The chaos the MC faces is nothing but the chaos of life. We tend to think our problems are the biggest in the world—and for us, they are. But it’s important for children to ...

Conjurer's Prophecy Trilogy—a cinematic YA Sci-Fi / Dark Fantasy series. Book Awards & Honors: • Literary Titan Gold Winner (x2) • The Wishing Shelf Book Awards Finalist • Eric Hoffer Da Vinci Eye Nominee • Readers' Favorite Five Stars The Conjurer’s Prophecy Trilogy, a cinematic YA Sci-Fi & Dark Fantasy series: • Book 1: The Pandora's Box • Book 2: The Oberon Stone • Book 3: The Temporal Scythe (Coming June 2025) What Readers Love About This Award-Winning Series: • Fast-Paced, Multi-POV Adventure • Cross-Genre Fusion: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Dystopian Twists • Emotionally Complex, Morally Gray Characters • Bold, Cinematic Storytelling That Hits Hard • Rich, Layered Worldbuilding That Feels Like Myth • High-Energy, Character-Driven Narrative with Epic Stakes To learn more about the trilogy, go to www.ConjurersProphecy.com

 🔥 Six Reasons Why You’ll Get Hooked on  The Conjurer’s Prophecy Trilogy. 1.  It doesn’t follow fantasy rules—it builds its own. This series doesn't recycle tropes. It constructs a multiverse with real systems: time, magic, morality, and myth are governed by rules—and those rules matter. 2.  The characters evolve—completely. No placeholders, no plot devices. Every major character is built from the inside out. They break. They grow. They change you. 3.  The emotional arc hits deeper than expected. Grief, guilt, sacrifice, love, identity—this is speculative fiction with a soul. You don’t just watch these themes unfold; you  feel  them. 4.  It’s structurally ambitious—and it lands. Multiple timelines. Philosophical trials. Spiritual warfare. It could’ve collapsed under its own weight. Instead, it delivers one of the most intricate YA narratives in recent memory. 5.  Cinematic scenes you’ll never forget. The maze. The crater. The Red Sun Desert....

  🖤  Evil, but Never Empty.  The Making—and Unmaking—of Rachael Winifred, The Pandora's Box (CPT)'s antagonist. {Red Spoiler Alert} A personal reflection by LS Franco SPOILER ALERT: RED LEVEL!!!  If you’re a parent in a custody battle with a narcissist... If you’ve had to watch your child be fed lies about you... If you’ve ever feared that your child’s light could be twisted into shadow... Then you already know the ache behind Rachael Winifred’s story. Not because she’s real—but because the fear that shaped her  is . Rachael is the main antagonist of  Pandora’s Box . But behind her sharp tongue, elitism, and cruelty… is a girl who once could’ve been the brightest child in town. And that's exactly what makes her evil so haunting. 💔  Her Story Begins with a Lie—A Damaging, Deliberate Lie She was four. Her mother, Irina, left home—fleeing Montgomery's violence. And in that moment, her father struck the cruelest blow of all: “She’s gone, Rachael. Your mo...

LITERARY TITAN AUTHOR INTERVIEW:  Adding Depth to My Characters APR 7 Posted by  Literary_Titan L.S. Franco Author Interview The Oberon Stone  follows a group of friends who are searching for an ancient artifact of immeasurable power, when one is kidnapped, turning their mission into a desperate rescue. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I wanted the second book to break away from the artifact-hunting structure of the first, so I set up the story to make readers believe the search for the artifact was the main plot—only to subvert that expectation when the real quest became the Mage’s rescue. That shift came as a shock, flipping the narrative focus. If you look at the book’s climaxes, they’re tied more to the rescue than to the artifact itself, even in the “coming back home” moment. The artifact hunt ended up taking more of a side-quest role. Removing the MC’s mentor was also intentional. It allowed other characters to step into...

WHO SAID I WOULDN'T FINISH THIS ON TIME? As a person who works wonders under pressure, I am glad to announce that I - L.S. Franco - finally wrote "The End" on the last page of the Conjurer's Prophecy Trilogy. The Temporal Scythe is brutal, mind-bending, and uncomfortably close to home. And it’s not here to make you feel safe. This story didn’t come to me—I built it. Every chapter. Every twist. Every single consequence was engineered like a system I dared the reader to try and break. The Temporal Scythe isn’t a finale. It’s the blade that cuts through everything I’ve been warning you about since Book One. The world in these pages? It's cracked. Divided. Hypnotized. Sound familiar? This isn't the kind of ending you close and forget. This is the kind you argue with. Thanks for walking this far into the storm with me. Now hold tight—because this last strike? It cuts deeper than all the rest. Now, to the finals: review and formatting! See you on June 10th (Liam Ha...

  Double Gold Book Awards Win for The   Pandora’s Box  and  The Oberon Stone! I’m thrilled to share that both of my books— The   Pandora’s Box  and  The Oberon Stone —have been awarded the  GOLD Literary Titan Book Award , the highest distinction in this prestigious book awards program. These awards recognize books with exceptional storytelling, rich character development, and powerful writing. To have  one  book honored this way is meaningful—having  two  titles from the  Conjurer’s Prophecy Trilogy  receive the top award is simply incredible. The  Literary Titan Book Awards  are well-respected within the literary community and widely trusted by platforms like  BookBub , who frequently recommend their selections to thousands of readers worldwide. So, this recognition doesn’t just feel personal—it feels validated on a professional level too. As an author, I pour my heart into every scene, and these stor...

  A Milestone Moment: Joining SFWA! As an author, there are certain milestones that mark significant steps forward in one’s career, and I’m excited to share that I’ve just crossed one of those milestones: I’ve officially been accepted into the  Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA) ! For those unfamiliar with SFWA, it’s a professional organization that supports science fiction and fantasy authors by providing resources, advocacy, and community. Being part of SFWA has been a goal of mine for some time, and I’m incredibly proud to now be a member. What does this mean for me? Beyond the honor of joining such a respected group of writers, it also opens up new opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growing within the genre. As a member, I’ll have access to exclusive resources that will help me improve my craft, navigate the ever-evolving world of publishing, and stay connected to other authors and professionals in the industry. I couldn’t have made it this ...