Life is unfair for twelve-year-old Alyssa McCarthy. She lost her parents at age seven and her aunt at nine. She has known nothing but her uncle’s harsh rules enforced on her and her cousin, Hailey, for three years. But everything changes when Alyssa discovers something shocking—magic. Strange incidents occur, hinting at a sorcerer about to kidnap Alyssa. And that warlock takes her away from her New Jersey home. Alyssa is trapped on the enchanted Fiji island of Yanowic. Unless she can defeat the … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: From Frights to Flaws, 2nd Edition by Sunayna Prasad
Interview with Author – Anna Luciano
About Anna Luciano: I am 36 years old, married and have a little girl by the name of Jessica. Ever since Jess was born I have enjoyed watching her grow into the beautiful (if not cheeky) 4 year old she has become. Jess was and is my inspiration and the reason I decided to write a children's book, 'Jess and the Pirate Hat' I have always believed that there is nothing more wonderful than a child's imagination and Jess never ceases to amaze me with hers. Writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anna Luciano
Interview with Author – Sherman Lau
About Sherman Lau: Sherman Lau is an award winning filmmaker and television producer. His work has appeared on MTV, VH1, Discovery Channel, TLC, TruTV, History Channel, Bravo, National Geographic, PBS, Netflix and Nickelodeon. This is his first childrens book. He lives with his wife and two sons in New York. What inspires you to write? My inspiration is my family. I am always looking to develop stories and characters I feel would be good models for my children. Tell us about your writing … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sherman Lau
Interview with Author – Jason Kondrath
About Jason Kondrath: I am new to childrens books, really these are just tales that my parents told to me when I was a child, and I had never heard them before, so I wanted to pass them on. I tried to write down as much of the story as I heard it and then illustrated it with what I thought of as it was being told to me. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it. What inspires you to write? Childhood memories. Tell us about your writing process. Just stories I was told … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jason Kondrath
Interview with Author – Lenita Sheridan
About Lenita Sheridan: Lenita Sheridan was inspired by the forest she played in as she grew up in the beautiful Goldstream Valley outside of Fairbanks, Alaska. At age eleven she made two major decisions: to become a Christian and to become a writer. She wanted to be like her grandfather, Max Sheridan, who published in science fiction and worked with Ray Bradbury As she became an adult she began reading and writing fantasy. She entered graduate school at the University of Washington with her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lenita Sheridan
Interview with Author – Heidi Herman
About Heidi Herman: Heidi Herman was born in Illinois but embraces a rich Scandinavian heritage. Her mother is a native of Iceland, who met and married a US serviceman who was stationed in Reykjavik during WWII. Heidi grew up with stories of brave fishermen, mischievous trolls and adventurous Vikings. She once insisted to her elementary teacher that Leif Ericsson, not Christopher Columbus discovered America and that the history books were wrong. After a 30-year career in business, Heidi … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Heidi Herman
Interview with Author – Reece Pocock
About Reece Pocock: Reece Pocock is from Adelaide, South Australia. He writes crime/thrillers, historical fiction, children’s stories, short stories, personal development books, screenplays and stage plays. After years in the Army, Reece enjoyed a business career in sales and management. He was instrumental in introducing the Bobcat skid steer loader to the South Australian market—this was one of the highlights of this career. He studied from 2000 to 2003 to obtain his Advanced Diploma of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Reece Pocock
Interview with Author – JB Michaels
About JB Michaels: J. B. Michaels, a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, has written stories since he was in fourth grade. He is a history teacher and department chair who loves his job. Married and with a son, Michaels has a great love of family. He has two sequels recounting the further adventures of the Tannenbaum Tailors ready for publication. The Order of St. Michael: A Bud Hutchins Thriller is JB's Young Adult book. What inspires you to write? "If you … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – JB Michaels
Interview with Author – Carmen Andersen
About carmen andersen: Carmen Andersen is the founder of CSB Innovations and the creator of Theatre Books, a new and innovative way to illustrate children’s books. “For every crazy idea my family wished I had never had,” reads the dedication written on CSB’s first book. Carmen has always had the spirit of an entrepreneur, and this idea is just one of many. “What if” and “wouldn’t it be cool if” are common phrases for her. It took 40 years for one of those “What if’s” to come to life. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Carmen Andersen
Interview with Author – G. Brian Benson
About G. Brian Benson: G. Brian Benson is a writer, filmmaker, actor, TEDx speaker, multiple award-winning self-help author, poet, children’s author, radio personality, finisher of over 50 triathlons (including 4 Ironman distance races), cross-country bicyclist and someone that believes in waking people up! <p>Brian has authored "Brian’s List – 26 1/2 Easy To Use Ideas on How to Live A Fun, Balanced, Healthy Life!" Which was the winner of a 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Award in the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – G. Brian Benson
Interview with Author – Hamish Adourian
About Hamish Adourian: I was born in Dundee, some of my earliest memories being of the windswept, rainy beaches off the east coast of Scotland. I grew up mainly in the ‘oil town’ of Grangemouth on the Firth of Forth, with brief spells in London and Oxford, and a couple of years in Florence, Italy. I moved down to London with my family in my mid-teens and have lived here ever since, though I of course regularly travel back to Scotland and enjoy exploring the different regions of Italy. I … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Hamish Adourian
Interview with Author – Karen and Kathy Sills
About Karen and Kathy Sills: Karen and Kathy are identical twin sisters. They were born in Holland Michigan, but raised in Mississippi. They love to write and cook. Karen and Kathy write children's books, but one day they hope to have a novel published. Karen and Kathy also dabble in writing Poetry. The Twins have a dream of being a best seller with their books. Also, they would love to own their own bakery or food truck one day. Growing up they always had a vivid imagination, and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Karen and Kathy Sills
