Sandy S. Ayala

Sandy was born a Navy brat who in middle school won a "Best Short Story" award from the California School System. After serving in the US Army, she completed her BA at Augusta State University.

She has two children and two grandchildren. She devoted much of her career to advertising, marketing, and real estate but her true love is writing fiction. Children's stories, magical fantasies, and even a Sci-Fi Adventure novel.

Currently published; Bella's Ball. The current version of Riding Shotgun for Santa is under revision and will be released with a new name "Saving Christmas With Santa."

Just released: Greyson & The Gargoyles. A 60,000+ YA Magical Realism novel.

More than curiosity gets the best of twelve-year-old Greyson Wysz, when he seeks out the secrets of a forbidden mansion. Little does he know that his quest will lead him to befriend three gargoyle mentors and uncover the existence of magical creatures he once believed were pure fantasy.

Along the way, he finds that nothing and no one he thought he knew are what they appear to be. As Greyson dives deeper into the magical realm, he realizes he is of greater importance than he ever dreamed. To take his rightful place, Greyson must master the art of magic, deceive his family and friends, face unsurmountable challenges, and bring together age-old enemies. Together, they must navigate a web of deception and combat the great evil that threatens not only the magical realm but also our parallel world.

Join Greyson on this spellbinding expedition of courage, friendship, and revelation. His odyssey will keep you on the edge of your seat as he confronts the unexpected, defies the odds, and embraces the extraordinary.