Two Women. One Ship. A Treasure Worth Betrayal.
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What if the most infamous treasure hunt in literature had been led by women all along?
Andy Hawkins has spent fifteen years living as a boy—her father’s insurance policy against a world he doesn’t trust with daughters. Now, disguised as a cabin boy aboard the Hispaniola, she’s done playing it safe. Captain Flint’s legendary treasure means one thing to her: the freedom to finally live as herself. And she’ll risk everything to claim it.
But Andy isn’t the only woman with secrets aboard this ship.
Chen, the ship’s cook with a silver tongue and a dangerous past, has her own claim on that gold. A young woman who’s fought and bled for every scrap she’s ever had, Chen walks the knife’s edge between survival and ambition—and she’s not about to let anyone, including some idealistic cabin boy, stand between her and what she deserves.
As the Hispaniola sails toward Treasure Island, these two women must navigate treacherous waters that run far deeper than the ocean beneath them. With mutiny brewing, loyalties fracturing like rotted wood, and enough gold to remake their lives—or destroy them—Andy and Chen will discover that the deadliest betrayals aren’t always the ones you see coming.
Awards and Reviews
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ “If you love pirate stories, Daughter of the Black Flag needs to be on your list. A Treasure Island reimagining centered on fierce women, Chinese mythology, magical creatures, and one absolutely unforgettable heroine. Chen’s journey from maid to captain is the kind of story you didn’t know you were missing.” -Readers’ Favorite (Read the complete review here)
Contest
2nd place – NM Press Women Communications Contest (Part 1) “I’m not even a fan of pirate lore! Bringing the Chinese custom of foot binding into the narrative as both an event that happened, as well as a metaphor for the protagonist was definitely an element that sets the story apart.” – NM Press Women Judge
Review
“I love this author, she writes really great stories that really capture your attention!” – Crystal Westerfield
Some storms can only be weathered by those brave enough to sail into them.
Daughter of the Black Flag reimagines Treasure Island through the eyes of two unforgettable women who refuse to let men write their stories. It’s the adventure you thought you knew—with the compass finally in the right hands.
Perfect for readers who love stories like Pirates of the Caribbean!
Tucson Festival of Books 2026!
I was accepted into the Indie Author Experience at the Tucson Festival of Books! What does this mean? I submitted part one of the novel and they used it to judge my story and I won a highly competitive spot!
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