Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with Rick Williams Sr. and The Children’s Book Review.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of the second book in the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series by Rick Williams Sr., Orion Fire Storm—where dragons, dinosaurs, and cosmic adventure collide across two worlds!
When a wish to undo a heartbreaking family loss pulls cousins Jason, Amanda, and Elisa into the mythical world of Belacamber, they’re thrust into a high-stakes adventure that spans stars, time, and parallel worlds. In Star Life Keepers and its thrilling sequel, Orion Fire Storm, the trio becomes part of an extraordinary alliance of elves, shapeshifting dragons, and prehistoric creatures as they battle dark forces, rescue kingdoms, and fight their way home.
From cosmic portals in Orion’s Belt to dragonback battles and underground escapes, this action-packed series blends science fiction and fantasy into a richly imagined, multicultural world where courage, loyalty, and destiny are tested at every turn.
Orion Fire Storm is available now in e-book format and paperback beginning May 11th.
Orion Fire Storm builds on the momentum of Star Life Keepers, delivering a high-stakes sequel that deepens both the world and the emotional journey of its characters.
—The Children’s Book Review
Readers who follow along on this virtual book tour will have the chance to win an out-of-this-world prize pack! Three winners will each receive signed hardcover copies of Star Life Keepers, Orion Fire Storm, and Story Writing: A Workbook of Creative Writing Prompts for Kids 8–12. One grand prize winner will receive all of the above plus an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids, perfect for diving into even more adventures. Don’t miss your chance to explore new worlds and grow your home library. Enter below!
Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles
Virtual Tour Dates
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The Growing Readers Podcast Book Spotlight of the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Reviews of Star Life Keepers and Orion Fire Storm |
| 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 |
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 The Starlit Path Book Review of Orion Fire Storm |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @meghenslittlelibrary Book Review of Star Life Keepers |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 @thechildrensbookreview Instagram Post about Star Life Keepers and Orion Fire Storm |
| Friday, May 29, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of The Star Life Keepers |
| Thursday, June 4, 2026 The Children’s Book Review Author Interview with Rick Williams Sr. |
Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles Giveaway
About the Books
Star Life Keepers: Dragon and Dinosaur Chronicles
Written by Rick Williams Sr. and Brady Williams
Illustrated by Prayan Animations
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. In this beautifully illustrated, sci-fi/fantasy adventure, they stumble upon a cosmic portal hidden in Orion’s Belt and are thrust into a race against time that spans parallel universes.
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. The stakes climb higher when they must aid a warrior queen on the brink of losing her nation, all while battling to protect their own family back home.
In this fantastical, multicultural world, rich with dragons and dinosaurs, the cousins must rely on courage, loyalty, and an ancient starfire-forged sword to overcome the darkness. But will Jason’s dwindling hearing aids give out before he can deliver the final blow that will determine the fate of two worlds?
Star Life Keepers is a thrilling middle-grade epic that blends the magic of fantasy with the excitement of time travel, dinosaurs, and dragon-filled skies. Can the Star Life Keepers save both worlds before time runs out?
This is a perfect book to read as a family or classroom for ages 10-14.
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Orion Fire Storm
Written by Rick Williams Sr. with Caleb Williams
Illustrated by Prayan Animated 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.
Inspired by ancient and modern space exploration, the Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles series is sparking a growing community of Story Apprentices—young readers who can create their own stories through The Storymaking Hub’s Creative Writing Lab.
Orion Fire Storm also features original illustrations, detailed maps, and an Encyclopedia of Creatures to deepen the reading experience.
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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 www.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.
For more information, visit: https://www.rickwilliamsbooks.com/.
About the Illustrator
Prayan is a creative animation studio with an expert team of creators, artists, and designers specializing in custom artwork, mapmaking, and videos.
For more information, visit www.prayananimation.com.
Thanks for following along with us on Rick William Sr.’s Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles awareness tour!
23 Comments
We love books!
I would like to have a dragon as an ally.
Who knew that Orion’s Belt contained cosmic portals? Wow! I would probably enjoy this book, as would my grandnieces. 🙂
The story and illustrations sound so interesting and fun!
Dinosaurs and dragons – my favorite pairing!
I really want to win this for my daughter.
dragon, looks fun
My Grandswould love this book!
I’d rather have a dragon!! They’re pretty cool!!
My students love dragons! They will be so excited to read these.
I would like to win the kindle paperwhite
My family and I are deeply touched by the interest shown in our writing-with-grandkids novels and first how-to workbook. A timely spark as we finish Book 3 (Young Dragonriders) and Workbook 2 (Create Your Own Fantasy Stories). We just posted our first book trailer on Storymaking with Rick Williams for YouTube, FB, IG, and TikTok. Thanks to The Children’s Book Review team for introducing us to their community!
I’d definitely choose a dragon! While a dinosaur would be terrifyingly effective on the ground, a dragon gives you the ultimate strategic advantage: flight.
I would choose a dragon. If it got really cold, a dragon could warm the area.
Definitely a dinosaur!
love to win to share with my Grandson. Thanks
I’d choose a dragon!
A dinosaur. The 2 oldest grandchildren love to read. The youngest will be reading soon.
A dragon for sure! I love dragons. Plus they fly! I’d love to ride atop a dragon!
A dragon for sure since I love dragons.
definitely a dragon. they can fly and breathe fire
Dragon
I would love a dragon as an ally.