The Story Behind Reflections by Jena Baxter

I wanted to write a novel for Hans Christian Andersen's, The Little Matchgirl, so I researched Victorian London, to get a stronger understanding of society at that time.

The grieving process of the era left me intrigued. I read that when someone died, the family stopped the clocks, opened the windows, and covered the mirrors. This kept the recently departed from becoming confused and then trapped in a mirror. my imagination went crazy with possibilities.

In the end I had to begin in the Regency Era, to match the historical timeline properly.

After I finished the novel I attended a writer's conference and learned about self-publishing. It wasn't my original intention, but I decided to try it.



About The Book:

Title: Reflections
Author: Jena Baxter
Publisher: Independent Self Publishing / Jenabaxterbooks
Publication Date: October 31, 2013
Pages: 320
ISBN: 978-0991167715
Genre: YA / Historical Fantasy


When Juliette has a domestic servant beaten for pursuing a young man above her station, she finds herself cursed by a witch to live in a world behind her own mirror. She is unable to leave except on the first night of a full moon.

Juliette is forced to seek what food and shelter the new world provides with the help of a unicorn, a man who is half bear, and a centaur. Together they struggle to survive against lions, wolves, and the challenges of watching their friends live and die through the back of the mirror, as their own world, family and friends moves on without them.

Reflections begins in Regency era London, and ends in Clover Springs, California, an all but abandoned Gold Rush town.

A tale of love, friendship, and facing unavoidable challenges.


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About The Author:

Born in Ojai, and raised in the San Fernando Valley, California, Jena always loved to read, and dreamed of writing a novel. Having the ability, but lacking the confidence to do so, she enrolled in the UCLA Writer's Extension, and soon her first novel was in process.

Jena writes YA, historical fantasy, and paranormal romance. She is also a screenwriter, and reads for a screenwriting contest annually. She spends her free time with her husband, amazon parrot, and toy maltese. You can visit her website at www.jenabaxter.com.

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Book Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDUm-9IDiN8