Imagine being one of a 7-man team in the middle of a jungle where any person you might encounter will try to kill you. This is enemy territory, inhabited by an unknown number of enemy combatants. You might encounter 1 or 2 of the Viet Cong or North Vietnamese Army or just as easily 50 or more. In addition, there is the danger of man-eating tigers and poisonous snakes! Your mission is to find the enemy without them finding you. You are to report their position so that artillery batteries, … [Read more...] about Swift, Silent and Deadly: Recon Marines in Vietnam by Michael J. Schneider
Interview with Author – Sarah and Steven Mostyn @mostynbooks
Author Bio: Sarah and Steven Mostyn are the authors of "The Blue Baboon in the Big Balloon". The authors were born and raised in Canada. Their family of five recently relocated to Texas. They have developed their storytelling craft through the inspiration of their three young children: Jonah, Kayla and Daniel. They often sit together as a family brainstorming new, creative ideas for books, and enjoy retelling stories from their large collection of self-created family favorites. What inspires … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sarah and Steven Mostyn @mostynbooks
A Zoo In the Castle by Andrea Carrera @Azoointhecastle
This book is bargain priced from 05/08/2014 until 05/11/2022 Princess Mia loves animals. She has a zoo inside her castle and one of the animals have escape. You need to help her know which one it is. Targeted Age Group: 3-7 Book Price: $2.99 Link To Buy Bargain Book … [Read more...] about A Zoo In the Castle by Andrea Carrera @Azoointhecastle
Fearless Five and the Missing Baby Birds by Steve Johnson @thefearlessfive
Where are all the baby birds and why did they go missing? What are Dr. Dome and the rest of the Swarm up to? The Fearless Five are determined to get to the bottom of this mystery and bring the baby birdies back home. The Fearless Five are an adorable team of young children spending their free time using their imaginations to be superheroes. The five-part picture book series offers world-class artwork with fun & exciting storylines for your reading 6 to 9 year old, and your 3 to 5 year old … [Read more...] about Fearless Five and the Missing Baby Birds by Steve Johnson @thefearlessfive
Fearless Five and the Big Mess by Steve Johnson @thefearlessfive
Where is Phenom? The Fearless Five must find out what happened to their friend and leader of their team. Are Dr. Dome and the Swarm up to their usual antics? The team have to clean up this mess quick! The Fearless Five are an adorable team of young children spending their free time using their imaginations to be superheroes. The five-part picture book series offers world-class artwork with fun & exciting storylines for your reading 6 to 9 year old, and your 3 to 5 year old will love the … [Read more...] about Fearless Five and the Big Mess by Steve Johnson @thefearlessfive
Fearless Five and the Really Hot Day by Steve Johnson @thefearlessfive
The Fearless Five are on a mission to find out why it has been so hot and dry. Is it just the weather or could Dr. Dome and the Swarm be up to something else sinister and diabolical? The team has their work cut out for them this time. The Fearless Five are an adorable team of young children spending their free time using their imaginations to be superheroes. The five-part picture book series offers world-class artwork with fun & exciting storylines for your reading 6 to 9 year old, and … [Read more...] about Fearless Five and the Really Hot Day by Steve Johnson @thefearlessfive
Fearless Five and the Total Blackout by Steve Johnson @thefearlessfive
What happened to the power? The Fearless Five have to get to the bottom of the mystery behind why power is out all over the city. What are Dr. Dome and the rest of Swarm up to now? The team has to shed some light on this in a hurry! The Fearless Five are an adorable team of young children spending their free time using their imaginations to be superheroes. The five-part picture book series offers world-class artwork with fun & exciting storylines for your reading 6 to 9 year old, and your … [Read more...] about Fearless Five and the Total Blackout by Steve Johnson @thefearlessfive
A New Take on ABCs – S is for Smiling Sunrise by Vick Wadhwa
This book is bargain priced from 04/13/2014 until 04/19/2014 A fresh new ABC book to support vocabulary, language, and character development. For children, parents and teachers who are bored with (or done with) "A for Apple, B for Ball" etc. "A wonderful educator's tool with a creative, compassionate twist." -- Children's Bookwatch In this beautifully produced book, a father shares sing-along rhymes written lovingly for his child. The focus is on positive words and concepts that are … [Read more...] about A New Take on ABCs – S is for Smiling Sunrise by Vick Wadhwa
Interview with Author – Gary M Nelson @gazzaconsulting
Author Bio: I am passionate about sharing knowledge and making Project Management concepts more accessible, particularly to new and aspiring Project Managers (of all ages). Said another way, I like to tell stories to help convey complex concepts in a way that helps the concepts "stick". Who says learning shouldn't be fun? I am thrilled that my blog, podcast and books are being used to support Project Management education, and I hope you gain some useful tips, or at least some food for … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Gary M Nelson @gazzaconsulting
Interview with Author – Robyn Collins @RobynCollins11
Author Bio: Robyn Collins is an author and avid reader living in Brisbane, Australia. She has been writing since she was a child, and has published many works on educational topics, as well as a series of ebooks on bullying and strategic planning. In her non-writing life she has been a teacher of English literature, a school principal and a leadership and strategic planning consultant. The Niello Necklace Mystery is her first children’s book, and the first in a series. What inspires you … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Robyn Collins @RobynCollins11
Creating a Detailed Back Story for my Main Characters – Guest Post by Ann Streetman @AnnStreetman
Character development for novels entails creating a detailed back story for the lead characters. For me, it is important to create the back story for the main characters before I start the plot. I may know in general where the story is going and how it will end, but for detailed plotting I must know what these particular characters would and would not do. For the female lead, I want to have in writing when and where she was born; a little information about her parents; where she lived before … [Read more...] about Creating a Detailed Back Story for my Main Characters – Guest Post by Ann Streetman @AnnStreetman
Diggle Dog & The Devious Dustbin by Jack Penn
Diggle is a disaster-prone dog who has the great fortune of living with Mr Bun at Fun Buns Bakery but his passion for cakes leads him into all sorts of sticky, smelly situations. In this, the first of the Diggle series, an incident with some cinnamon scones takes a very nasty turn and Diggle is nearly separated from Mr Bun forever. Targeted Age Group: 5-10 How is Writing In Your Genre Different from Others? Well, I am actually writing a book for my own age group, or at least I was when … [Read more...] about Diggle Dog & The Devious Dustbin by Jack Penn