The Fairies of Turtle Creek by Jill K. Sayre

In spite of Claire's practical nature, the arrival of her chimerical grandmother opens the door to another world, the world of fairies. You quickly get a sense that she has an untapped curiosity about the mystical facets of life, that's just waiting to be awakened. The main character, Claire, is a natural blend of scholarly competence and social insecurity. To heighten the sensory experience, Sayre even offers a couple of recipes in the back of the book to share a taste of the Lone Star State. If you've ever lived in this part of the country and moved away, you may find yourself missing the bluebonnets and blue skies of a Texas spring. This story is set in the Turtle Creek neighborhood of Highland Park, Texas and it's described to perfection by the author. Very few books are perfect, but in my mind if a book inspires you to share it with others and there are no significant flaws, it rates a 5. I wish Goodreads offered something other than a 5 star system. When I got this book I expected it to be good, but I got more than I bargained for. She asked for advice on self-publishing and I shared my experiences and contacts without reading any of her manuscript. I met Jill Sayre at the DFW Writer's Conference in 2012. Which is set in Maui, Hawaii with sea sprites, mermaids, and the Hawaiian fairies called menehunes! To learn more about Jill and her books, go to First disclosure.

There are also plans for a second book in the Fairies series, She loves to help other writers and speaks on “Want to Write a Book? Let’s Get Started!,” and assists parents by sharing her educational strategies when she speaks about “How to Help Your Child Become a Better Reader.” She is active in her local chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators), is the founder of a Dallas writer’s salon, “The Little Read Writing Hood” ( is co-chair of the 18th annual Highland Park Literary Festival ( She is currently working on a different trilogy, the first book of which is called, “Grotesque,” with gargoyles that come to life. Jill currently works at an acting college, instructing teens in the areas of acting, modeling, and etiquette. Jill illustrated the beginning of every chapter and much of the story takes place along Turtle Creek, where she often walks her vizsla dog, Bella. Her first book, The Fairies of Turtle Creek, is woven with the things she loves, like nature, science, art, folklore, and the early 1900’s. She fell in love with the beauty found in Highland Park, Texas where she resides today. Her husband’s work moved them, and their three children, to Dallas.

Receive her Teaching Credentials in Elementary Education, specializing in gifted learners. While attending UCLA, Jill modeled and received her degree in Art. Of Los Angeles, full of beautiful Arts & Crafts homes, with her antique-collecting parents. She grew up in a small town, just outside Born and raised in southern California where flowers bloom year-round, Jill K.

The Fairies of Turtle Creek by Jill K. Sayre