About the author
Warren Stewart is the pen name of Warren S. Edis, a writer based in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley. He is developing The Third Orb, a middle grade science-fiction adventure shaped with feedback from beta readers in Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and beyond.
About the novel
Twelve-year-old Jeb has always trusted the safe, ordered world around him. But when a mysterious artifact raises questions no one seems willing to answer, Jeb and his brother begin uncovering things that challenge what they have been taught about their family, their society, and the world beyond it.
As their curiosity grows, so do the consequences, drawing the brothers deeper into mystery, discovery, and adventure.
The novel
The story began as a way to help Warren's son, who struggled with reading, become more engaged with books. That simple idea grew into a larger project shaped by family input and a desire to create an accessible, engaging story for young readers.
The perspective
Warren's background as an aircraft firefighter informs his approach to writing, bringing a practical understanding of risk, systems, and real-world consequences into his work.