Ernesto Joked by Hazel Pacheco Unlock your imagination, venture to a land of enchantment, and hobnob with the gregarious quails of the Southwest! In this nail-biting episode, Ernesto’s talent for making others laugh is put to the ultimate test. When a cantankerous coyote invades the bosque and threatens the quails, it’s no time for jokes—or is it? Coyote demands a funny story . . . or else. With his whole covey counting on him, will Ernesto think of a story funny enough to make Coyote howl … [Read more...] about Ernesto Joked by Hazel Pacheco
Leo James and the Magical Fenix Feather by Jordan K. Nightsage
“Remember, Leo, true courage isn’t about not having fear. It’s about facing what scares us.” – Grandpa Victor There is always a little magic in Grandpa Victor’s stories, but when Grandpa’s most fantastic tale transports his grandson, a helpful 8-year-old boy named Leo, to the magical and whimsical parallel world of Alpha Dimension, they could never foresee the adventure and new experiences awaiting the slightly nervous young hero. In a beautiful land of pink sparkling mountains and three huge, … [Read more...] about Leo James and the Magical Fenix Feather by Jordan K. Nightsage
Illusional Reality by Karina Kantas
Illusional Reality by Karina Kantas Becky Jones is as independent as they come, a marketing executive determined to succeed on her own terms. But her career plan goes sideways when two men try to kill her – and her rescuer whisks her away to an enchanted realm. Her realm. In Tsinia she is Thya, heir to the throne and gifted with magical abilities, destined to fulfil an ancient prophecy. Her people are kind and peaceful, desperate to forget the evil that looms over them. When she refuses a … [Read more...] about Illusional Reality by Karina Kantas
Miracles and Foolishness by Safiya Reynolds
Growing up is a challenge for everyone. Transitioning from a child to a teen to a young adult comes with many surprising and unsettling revelations - that parents aren't perfect, sometimes you will lose your way, and the Disney channel might have overgeneralized those life lessons a little. The process of becoming mature can sometimes feel like an adventure, a great series of personal triumphs. It can also feel like an endless spiral of crippling disorientation. It is undoubtably one of the most … [Read more...] about Miracles and Foolishness by Safiya Reynolds
Interview with Author – Safiya Reynolds
About Safiya Reynolds: I have a lot of brothers and sisters (and heart-brothers & sisters) - that's the most important thing anyone can know about me. I call my siblings "my A game" - they are the very best parts of who I am. If you ever meet them, everything about me that seems completely random - my zest for learning languages (I'm working on ASL, Spanish, Italian and Scottish Gaelic right now), my inability to settle on what I want to be when I grow up (I've been a teacher for 8 years … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Safiya Reynolds
Interview with Author – Deborah Blake Dempsey
About Deborah Blake Dempsey: Deborah Blake Dempsey is a New Yorker by birth, a Floridian by the number of years raised there, and a New Englander by choice. She loves good books, belly laughs, fabulous shoes, and travel. She has a twisted sense of humor and truly believes laughter is the elixir of life. Deborah currently lives in New Hampshire with her husband Joe. The Hoppernots is her debut novel. What inspires you to write? I am inspired by possibility. Writing allows you to delve into … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Deborah Blake Dempsey
Interview with Author – Tom Canan
About Tom Canan: Tom Canan was born and grew up in the small town of Kimberly, Wisconsin. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and the University of Minnesota Law School. He is a former small business owner and currently works as legal counsel for Olmsted County, Minnesota. He is married to Elizabeth and is the father of Katherine and Will Canan. Will was diagnosed with a brain tumor at the age of 6 in 2004. He bravely battled cancer for over 8 years before he left us … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tom Canan
