Virtual Book Tour Orion Fire Storm

ABOUT THE BOOKS

Star Life Keepers: Dragon and Dinosaur Chronicles

Written by Rick Williams Sr. and Brady Williams

Illustrated by Prayan Animation Studio

Ages: 10–14 | 388 Pages

Publisher: Legacy KidLit Press (2024) | ISBN-13: 9798987420010

Publisher's Book Summary: With dragons and elves as allies, three cousins must save two worlds before time runs out. Join cousins Jason, Amanda, and Elisa as their desperate wish to undo family tragedy launches them into the war-torn, mythical realm of Belacamber. Guided by the legendary Star Life Keepers—an extraordinary alliance of elves, shapeshifting dragons, and prehistoric predators—the trio faces relentless foes, including terrifying flying T. rexes and vicious ptero-raptors, while battling to protect their own family back home. A thrilling middle-grade epic blending fantasy with time travel, dinosaurs, and dragon-filled skies.

PURCHASE LINKS

Amazon | Bookshop.org | Barnes & Noble

MY REVIEW

You may be thinking Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles? How can it be both? Fantasy, my friends, that is how you can encounter a five-headed dragon and a flying Tyrannosaurus rex along with elves and even humanized prehistoric tigers and dire wolves all in the same story.

When cousins Jason and Elisa find out their grandfather has what they believe to be a time machine, they both decide to use it and travel to the past to prevent the deaths of their fathers. During their attempt to sneak into their grandfather’s research project they wind up bringing along Jason’s sister Amanda and all three children are transported far from home by a special celestial globe. It turns out they have gone through a portal in Orion's Belt and arrived on a parallel world where their counterparts are members of the royal family. To save the kingdom they find themselves in, they set off on a quest to bring back a cure for the ailing queen.

For readers who enjoy stories of friends and siblings traveling to other worlds (think Chronicles of Narnia and similar adventures), this series would be a good addition to the “to be read” pile. Each of the main characters has obstacles to overcome, such as Jason’s hearing loss, as well as strengths to bring to their quest. Confrontations with villagers who resent the royal family as well as enemies out to cause the downfall of the kingdom itself keep the action moving at a brisk pace. Emotional growth through facing fears and dealing with grief also play a part in the story development, creating more rounded characters. The cliffhanger ending will have readers eagerly reaching for the second book to find out what happens next.

Additional content includes a foreword that explains how writing the series began, a bonus short story, illustrations, an author’s note, a reference list describing characters and locations within the story for helpful reference, a suggested reading list of fantasy books, and a reader’s guide and activities. 

Orion Fire Storm

Written by Rick Williams Sr. with Caleb Williams

Illustrated by Prayan Animation Studio

Ages: 10+ | 417 Pages

Publisher: Legacy KidLit Press (2026) | ISBN: 979-8-9874200-7-2

Publisher's Book Summary: During this time of renewed interest in space travel, Orion Fire Storm follows Jason, Amanda, and Elisa—modern-day teens who travel among the stars and into the past—as they join forces with elves and shapeshifting dragons to save their nations. Continuing the adventures that began in Star Life Keepers, they face even deadlier trials in a medieval world of gryphon-riding wolf guards, roaming dire wolves, and flying raptors. Messengers from Orion's Belt equip the cousins with magical gems to unlock the power beyond the universe. Features original illustrations, detailed maps, and an Encyclopedia of Creatures.

PURCHASE LINKS

Orion Fire Storm: Amazon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rick Williams Sr. is a former biotech executive who writes the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series with his grandchildren and other Story Apprentices. Inspired by a visit to Chapel Hill's Morehead Planetarium—where Apollo astronauts trained—the series features a Star Globe that transports young cousins into a parallel universe where they heroically use astronomy magic to save their nations.

His debut, Star Life Keepers, became a top Amazon children's eBook in Space Exploration and Time Travel. The adventure continues in Orion Fire Storm and the upcoming Young Dragonriders. Companion short fiction—including the Orion Dragons' Holiday Tale and Dragons & Betrayals—explores story origins and expanding worlds in the series.

Through the Creative Writing Lab at thestorymakinghub.com—featuring the Story Writing workbook—Rick provides roadmaps and free materials to equip a growing community of young creators who want to share their own voices.

To learn more, visit www.rickwilliamsbooks.com.

https://www.instagram.com/storymakingwithrickwilliams/

https://www.facebook.com/storymakingwithrickwilliams

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/84161.Rick_Williams

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-williams-31136919/

https://ph.pinterest.com/storymakingwithkids/

https://x.com/storymakinghub

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Prayan Animation Studio is a creative animation studio with an expert team of creators, artists, and designers specializing in custom artwork, mapmaking, and videos.

To learn more, visit www.prayananimation.com

TOUR SCHEDULE

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Orion Fire Storm

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Book List: 8 Middle Grade Books About Space That Launch Big Adventures

Thursday, May 7, 2026 Life is What It’s Called Author Interview with Rick Williams Sr.

Friday, May 8, 2026 @MaryLanniReads Book Review of Star Life Keepers

Monday, May 11, 2026 Cover Lover Book Review Author Interview with Rick Williams Sr.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Q&As with Deborah Kalb Author Interview with Rick Williams Sr.

Thursday, May 14, 2026 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Reviews of Star Life Keepers and Orion Fire Storm

Friday, May 15, 2026 Deliciously Savvy Book Reviews of Star Life Keepers and Orion Fire Storm

Monday, May 18, 2026 The Fairview Review Book Review of Star Life Keepers

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Sybrina’s Book Blog Guest Post about the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series

Thursday, May 21, 2026 @nissa_the.bookworm Instagram Post about Star Life Keepers and Orion Fire Storm

Friday, May 22, 2026 Lisa’s Reading Book Spotlight on the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series

Monday, May 25, 2026 Country Mamas With Kids Book Reviews of Star Life Keepers and Orion Fire Storm

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 The Starlit Path Book Review of Star Life Keepers

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @meghenslittlelibrary Book Review of Star Life Keepers

This post is sponsored by Legacy KidLit Press. The review and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal views.