John Allen Royce

John Allen Royce, Jr. is an American author and horseman. His debut title, Eclipsed by Shadow, won national honors including the 2009 Eric Hoffer Book Award for Best Young Adult Fiction.

Mr. Royce has lived ‘from sea to shining sea’ in his native America, and now resides in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Royce’s 20+ years experience in competitive riding combined with a passion for history to spark the award-winning trilogy “The Legend of the Great Horse.”

Other writing honors include the Mom’s Choice Award (Gold Recipient) for best family-friendly Young Adult Fantasy, and a featured excerpt in the literary anthology, Best New Writing. Currently Mr. Royce is working to complete the final book of his trilogy adventure, to be released June 2012.