Welcome to the home of Alex Dove

Alex Dove writes middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction for suspense & thriller novels focused on families torn by tragedy and the difficult struggles faced when that familial bond is threatened or broken. The Lost Demigod is published and Sleepwalkers is currently with his editor. The Bone Maiden is expected soon followed by Double Nickel Express.

Alex is the author of the young adult series, The Demigod Chronicles, featuring Hanna Steele. Experience Hanna and the hijinx antics of her friends in the six-book series The Lost Demigod, The Crimson Queen, The Royal Thief, The Shadow King, The Gate Keepers, and The Last Godstone.

Alex is a published author with an e-book available for pre-order on Amazon and a paperback launching March 2, 2026. If you are interested in learning more, then reach out at info@alexdove.com

If you’re interested in pulling-back the curtain and revealing the author behind the books, jump over to my media page.  There I share in-depth videos on behind-the-scene material on writing, my characters, how I create the worlds you love to read and more. You can also find me on social media channels such as: YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

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Link to: Sleepwalkers

“A brilliant novel that vividly captures a young man’s navigation through his new reality in a post-apocalyptic world. Striking surprises that kept me wondering what would happen next. 5 out of 5 stars. What a thrill!”

— Katie D.
Link to: Hanna Steele – The Lost Demigod

“This was a great read! This book captured my attention in a way that I did not expect! With exciting adventures and abrupt changes in storyline this book engages any kind of reader! 5 out of 5 stars.”

— Clarissa O.

Latest Blog Posts

My Stages of Writing and Editing

What are the different stages of writing and editing that my manuscripts go through before they're finally published? That’s a great question. I discussed in a podcast titled, First Drafts, many of the processes I use when writing a first…

Creating Character Names

How to come up with character names? I discussed in a podcast titled, How to Start Writing, how I come up with names for my characters. Sometimes it takes time to come up with the right name and the right physique to match the character I…

How to Ground Readers in a Story

How do you “ground” readers into your story and pull them in? I use three different but successful methods. The first method is the all important "hook". Through the course of the opening sentence, paragraph, or scene of your book, a…