Toni is the author of Talisman Gifts of the Shavtal Book 1.
Talisman Gifts of the Shavtal Book 1 is a Young Adult Fantasy, coming of age book featuring magical realism .
Bibliobean Books : Tells us a little bit about this book
Toni : In Talisman Gifts of the Shavtal Book 1, Gina gets to the bottom of the black cloud aura wrapped around her StepDad’s neck and it has to do with her best friend’s parents
Bibliobean Books : What inspired this story?
Toni : I’ve always wanted powers my protagonist has and the good I could do helping others in a bind.
Bibliobean Books : Can you describe your writing vibes in three words?
Toni : Dark, deep, hopeful
Bibliobean Books : Give us a fun fact about your writing process.
Toni : I receive so much inspiration by the marina while drinking coffee.
Bibliobean Books : What are you currently reading?
Toni : Historical fiction with a fantasy twist.
Bibliobean Books : That’s an interesting combo! Do you have anything new that you are working on?
Toni : Dark Comedy Vampire story
Bibliobean Books : Oh, we love a good Vampire story! Do you have anything you’d like to say to your current readers?
Toni : Book 2 The Otherworld – Gifts of the Shavtal will be available Spring 2026