Chicago, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/20/2015 -- Since the rise of the cherished hashtag, everyone from stay-at-home moms to hostages in some of the world's most remote locations have come to realize and embrace the power they harness. But, for the protagonist in J. Steven Young's new fantasy series, a simple hashtag can have insurmountable consequences.

In 'Hashtag Magic', Colby Stevens finds his ability to manipulate and use magic through the internet. It's a series unlike anything written before and rapidly brings the fantasy genre up to the cutting-edge of modern society.

Synopses of first two volumes:

'Blue Screen of Death: Volume 1' - Colby Stevens was only six when his magic was hobbled, though he had no idea he always pretended he was a magical being. The imagination of a child can never be contained. When he turned sixteen however, all the memories he had from his early childhood began to make sense. He got his magic back and in a way he never imagined magic could be real. He couldn't control magic, he couldn't understand magic, but he could create a special mobile APP to help him perform magic.

While Colby explores his new abilities and the strange little blue man who assigns himself teacher and guide, an old war begins anew. Magic came to this Earth before man recorded his history, and the bringers of that magic want nothing more than to regain access to it, by whatever means necessary.

Together Colby and his friends are beginning the exploration of a lifetime. They are rediscovering a magic that has been waiting for eons to be released. But the magic is not the only thing that has been waiting.

Colby begins to learn about his family line and the twisted history that has thrust him into the center of a battle born of hatred and ignorance, something he knows all too well. He will fight the power, fight the bullies, and most of all…fight himself.

'Control ALT Delete: Volume 2' - Although Colby has Hashtag Magic, he still has issues with self-doubt and emotional baggage that prevents him from reaching his full potential. Without a firm grasp on his natural gifts and the rules of magic, Colby has to rely on his magic app. But now that app has become unstable and he is forced to adapt, developing a new side to his natural gift.

Current bonds of friendship and loyalty are tested, while new ones form in the most unexpected people. Colby and his friends finally take the first step in discovering where magic comes from and why they are so special, but the evil forces are growing stronger and more bold.

While tracing the source of the blue screen of death, the kids discover a connection that is close to home. If they are to prevail, Colby must face a deeper side of himself and learn who to trust and who is the enemy. With a new source of answers held within a magical journal and the growing powers inside him, Colby follows the path his father left behind. A path that Colby must follow if he wishes to find and rescue his long-missing father.

Stories change over the eons. Truth wraps itself in myth and legend until there is no definitive line between what is real and what is fantasy. The truths that are believed by one could be the lies spread by another for their own benefit. Man's history was mottled. That included everything that he was taught from school, his parents, even the bible. It was all written by men and form uninformed biased points of view. The truth was likely so blinding, that none would dare chance to see it for what it was. Colby knew one thing for certain, He needed to seek the truth for himself.

First he must face the enemy…

"This series marks the first time that magic has been used in literature with such congruence to modern technology," explains Young, a prolific writer. "Colby knows he is different to his peers, although he has no idea just how much power he actually has over the world. Join him as he discovers his abilities and uses them to take readers on an adventure they won't be forgetting any time soon. There's bold characters, monsters and a strong undercurrent of technology that perfectly mirrors the modern world."

Continuing, "But Colby's coming-of-age story also has many important life-lessons for readers. At its heart, the narrative proves that anyone can find their calling, overcome any obstacles and pursue it with gusto. Colby's self-worth allows him to triumph over his bullies and use his self-belief to accomplish anything he turns his hands to. Readers can easily do the same!"

Both volumes in the 'Hashtag Magic' series, from Tasicas-Young Publishing, are available now:
'Blue Screen of Death: Volume 1' - http://amzn.to/1CsxUSw

'Control ALT Delete: Volume 2' - http://amzn.to/19zictR

For more information, visit the author's official website: http://www.jstevenyoung.com

About J. Steven Young
J. Steven Young is a freelance author and self-publisher of fantasy e-books. He thinks of himself as a dreamer and loves to let his imagination run wild. He has appeared at a number of conferences, speaking about Enterprise technology and software over his extensive IT career. Writing fantasy stories has become a passion to let his creative side out and a welcome change from technical writing. His first fantasy series, Chronicles of Aurderia, is available on Kindle with the first book, The Balance.

He hopes his passion for day dreaming and love for adventure will allow readers to escape from the real world if only for a short time.