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    Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles Series | Awareness Tour

    Kelly RinkBy Kelly Rink6 Mins Read Ages 9-12 Fantasy: Supernatural Fiction Giveaways Novels for Kids and Teens Teens: Young Adults
    Promotional banner for a virtual book tour: Orion Fire Storm cover art with dragons and adventurers, plus host Rick Williams Sr.
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    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.

    Two fantasy book covers: Star Life Keepers (Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles) and Orion Fire Storm (Book 2) with dragons, warriors, and glowing swords on dark backgrounds.

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

    Dragon & Dinosaur Chronicles Giveaway

    About the Books

    Star Life Keepers book cover

    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: Book Cover

    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/.

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    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!

    What to Read Next:

    1. Orion Fire Storm, by Rick Williams Sr. | Dedicated Review
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    3. The Constitution Kids, by Gary Gabel | Awareness Tour
    4. On Emerald Wings, by Jesse Whipple | Dedicated Review

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    11 Comments

    1. DREAMA VILLA on May 5, 2026 1:51 am

      We love books!

      Reply
    2. Heather Swanson on May 5, 2026 8:06 am

      I would like to have a dragon as an ally.

      Reply
    3. Art on May 5, 2026 9:07 am

      Who knew that Orion’s Belt contained cosmic portals? Wow! I would probably enjoy this book, as would my grandnieces. 🙂

      Reply
    4. bernardina sims on May 5, 2026 9:08 am

      The story and illustrations sound so interesting and fun!

      Reply
    5. Linda Gawthrop on May 5, 2026 11:52 am

      Dinosaurs and dragons – my favorite pairing!

      Reply
    6. Jodi Hunter on May 5, 2026 3:58 pm

      I really want to win this for my daughter.

      Reply
    7. bn100 on May 5, 2026 4:06 pm

      dragon, looks fun

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    8. Terrie on May 5, 2026 4:38 pm

      My Grandswould love this book!

      Reply
    9. Amy Tolley on May 7, 2026 8:54 am

      I’d rather have a dragon!! They’re pretty cool!!

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    10. April Reitnauer on May 7, 2026 9:22 am

      My students love dragons! They will be so excited to read these.

      Reply
    11. Bridgette Shippy on May 7, 2026 4:34 pm

      I would like to win the kindle paperwhite

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