About Rio Koviak: Rio Koviak was born in Los Angeles, California and eventually went to school at UCLA, where she earned a degree in Theater/Film. After graduation, Rio worked in the talent and casting departments for such companies as ABC, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures. Rio always had a fascination with animals, however, and chose to change her focus and career by obtaining a degree in Exotic Animal Training, Behavior, and Management at Moorpark College in California. Her goal was to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rio Koviak
The DANGER! Kids by Carlos Malbrew
CRM International Publishing proudly presents the Explosive Action-Adventure from author Carlos Malbrew, The Danger! Kids. Now available for kids of all ages and independent readers ages 8 to 12. What starts as a boring day turns into the adventure of a lifetime when Kevin and Mike join forces with 3 new friends to rescue Kevin’s mom from her villainous kidnapper Pierre. Can Kevin’s leadership, Army’s skill, Mike’s patience, Sal’s toughness, and Smooth’s raps save Kevin’s mom? Or will the … [Read more...] about The DANGER! Kids by Carlos Malbrew
The Balderdash Saga: The Underground Princess by J.W. Zulauf
Not all fairytales take place in rolling hills or along sparkling beaches. Some happen right below our very feet like the corpses they are.... Princess Scarlet is on a journey to find true love, but a malevolent force, Maleer, is in the process of dethroning her father, King Hurlock. Maleer intends to rule the underground kingdom of Balderdash, build an army, and break through the ground to invade the land of the living. As Scarlet runs out of options to save those that matter most, she is … [Read more...] about The Balderdash Saga: The Underground Princess by J.W. Zulauf
Interview with Author – J.W. Zulauf
About J.W. Zulauf: J.W. Zulauf wears many hats while walking the streets of the writing world. He started with a focus on the short story, first winning the Marjorie Flack Award for Fiction. Then he became one of the editors for Daylight Dims, which has grown into an adult annual anthology. He now works as an author at Evolved Publishing, creating the children’s series, The Balderdash Saga, beginning with The Underground Princess. What inspires you to write? I was actually a fairly troubled … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J.W. Zulauf
Introducing Super Sporty by Ellie Firestone
Sporty and her best friend, Harley, are two young horses who play basketball for Horsecitty's professional team called the Shorthorns. They're also superheroes. "Introducing Super Sporty" contains their first two adventures in one book. In "Super Sporty: Horses Might Fly," two new horses join the team, but Sporty is suspicious when they can't throw or catch. Sporty's superhero instincts prove correct when the new players kidnap the team's captain. Also included in this volume is "Super … [Read more...] about Introducing Super Sporty by Ellie Firestone
The Camp Conundrum (Twisted Oak Amateur Detectives #2) by Michael Scott Miller
When a series of unusual accidents threatens the survival of Camp Manahoac, the camp’s owners frantically call the police to investigate. Detective Johansson sends the Twisted Oak Amateur Detectives—Tubby, Tyler, Dontrelle, Amanda, and Melanie—under cover to find out what’s going on. Are the mishaps just a few unfortunate coincidences or is someone trying to sabotage the camp? Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 years old What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I have long desired to write a series … [Read more...] about The Camp Conundrum (Twisted Oak Amateur Detectives #2) by Michael Scott Miller
The Phony Farkleberry (Twisted Oak Amateur Detectives #1) by Michael Scott Miller
When a painting by legendary artist Thomas Farkleberry is stolen from the art gallery where Tyler’s mother works, Tyler’s mind races to the whispered conversation he overheard on the night of the big gala. But when his mother dismisses Tyler’s suspicions, he and his friends, Melanie, Amanda, Tubby, and Dontrelle, decide to take the investigation into their own hands. Can they crack the case before their parents discover what they are up to? Targeted Age Group:: 9-12 years old What Inspired … [Read more...] about The Phony Farkleberry (Twisted Oak Amateur Detectives #1) by Michael Scott Miller
Interview with Author – Hamilton C. Burger @HamiltonCBurger
Author Bio: I was born in 1960 and raised in the Midwest. I have always been a reader, finding escape in the pages of a good book. I inhaled books during my days of extensive world travel. Before the Nook and Kindle, even before laptops became the norm, I would pack six or eight paperbacks for an extended trip. I had never, ever considered writing until I contacted an author about a fabulous book of theirs. It was suggested that I should try my hand writing. Here I am! I can never thank this … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Hamilton C. Burger @HamiltonCBurger
Interview with Author – Sara Shafer @SSaraDaniel
Author Bio: When two squirrels moved into Sara Shafer's attic, she went on a quest to figure out what they were doing. She knocked on the ceiling, and they scratched back. Imagining what they thought and felt, she wrote The Bravest Squirrel Ever and then continued their adventures with The Bravest Squirrel in the Forest and The Bravest Squirrel in School. Although her attic is currently vacant, the squirrels outnumber the humans in her neighborhood and could decide to take over at any … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sara Shafer @SSaraDaniel
Audio Book: The Big Stinky City by Jason Deas
For as long as he can remember, eleven-year-old Mash has felt trapped in a city he despises. Mash feels like he is surrounded by a zillion people and noise at all times. The city is suffocating him. Unfortunately, life at home with his mother is even less tranquil. She’s always drinking her “special drinks” and acting a fool, prompting Mash to escape further into his obsession with all things aeronautical. If only he could fly away from it all…but not before the upcoming air show—the air … [Read more...] about Audio Book: The Big Stinky City by Jason Deas
Permafree eBook: Flotsam by Stephanie Skeem
Amy was cursed. There was no doubt about it. It happened the day her mother left her in an old Lost and Found box when she was only three. That day, she believed, was the day that she had been cursed with the uncanny ability to locate lost items, people and things, but never to be able to find things she had lost herself. Tossed around from home to home, because no one wants her around, Amy is placed under the care of an old German man named, Mr. Heckler. There Amy finds, a lost baby deer, a … [Read more...] about Permafree eBook: Flotsam by Stephanie Skeem
