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MJ Pankey (goodreads spells it wrong) is an author, freelance editor, and host of the Augusta Writer’s Critique Group. She has been writing fiction since she was 12 and has published several short stories and a novel, Epic of Helinthia. Her muse is most inspired by ancient mythology and the intricacies of human psychology and behavior.

She lives in Augusta, Georgia with her husband, Eric; three children, Dante, Athena, and Artemis; and furry writing companion, Petey.

Epic of Helinthia is the first in a series of three (possibly four) novels. The second book in the series, Oracle of Helinthia, will publish 7 May 2025. Join her newsletter for updates and sneak peeks via her website: www.mjpankey.com.

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M.J. Pankey Hi Priscilla! We will definitely get a taste of Hera's side in the sequel, and I think it's going to surprise you! :D…moreHi Priscilla! We will definitely get a taste of Hera's side in the sequel, and I think it's going to surprise you! :D(less)
M.J. Pankey I'm currently working on character arcs for book 2 of Epic of Helinthia, and dabbling in an ancient greek historical sapphic romance. I have about 20%…moreI'm currently working on character arcs for book 2 of Epic of Helinthia, and dabbling in an ancient greek historical sapphic romance. I have about 20% of that one complete, but I keep coming back to EoH2 and hope to be able to get writing on it soon.(less)
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