That's How It Was by Hazel Pacheco Get ready to be transported to a simpler time and place, where the rolling fields of a farm hold untold possibilities. Sarah never imagined that a question to her grandmother would lead her on a quest. But when her grandma reveals the existence of a long-lost book written by her father about his adventures on the farm as a child, Sarah decides to find it. As she reads through the pages, she experiences his childhood through his own words and discovers the … [Read more...] about That’s How It Was by Hazel Pacheco
That’s How It Was by Hazel Pacheco
That's How It Was by Hazel Pacheco A slyly funny and heart-warming tribute to childhood before technology. . . . Childhood adventures on the family farm come alive in That's How It Was. On the last day of a family trip to grandma's house, Sarah discovers a bit of family treasure - her dad's letter diaries from many years ago. Through his musings on animals, faith, and career choices, readers join ten-year-old Randy Ray on a journey of exploration and discovery as he contemplates whimsical … [Read more...] about That’s How It Was by Hazel Pacheco
FEATURED BOOK: Nascent Witch by Melissa Bobe
Sela Glaser is hurrying to one of her many temp jobs when she nearly runs over a talking cat named Sable. He reveals that Sela is a soon-to-be witch and he’s going to be her familiar. For a twenty-seven-year-old failed artist with heaps of student debt and no career prospects, this is pretty ground-breaking news. As Sable prepares Sela for her Nascent Eve, a witch’s ritual initiation, she finds herself dreaming of witches she’s never met before. Then, Sela meets what very well might be the man … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Nascent Witch by Melissa Bobe
Interview with Author – Terence Victor Barnes
About Terence Victor Barnes: I really enjoyed my childhood, even school! I was given so much freedom to do as I wanted. I was never a child that liked to be stuck indoors, that's probably why I didn't do well academically. I would always be outside, playing football and tennis on local parks, fishing and unlike the normal cliché/fashionable thing to say, I wasn't rubbish at all sports, I was good!!! I was, and to some degree still am, a shy person. This introvert persona changed … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Terence Victor Barnes
Body: or, How Hope Confronts Her Shadow and Calls the Flutter Girl to Flight by Sean Coons
Body: or, How Hope Confronts Her Shadow and Calls the Flutter Girl to Flight by Sean Coons Hope hates her body. She always has. The fact that she’s a graphic artist who manipulates images of women’s bodies for a living only makes matters worse. Hope’s teenage niece, Lana, has a physique Photoshop can’t touch. But in her dance world, finesse in motion requires mastery of body, which, for Lana, spirals into obsession. Looking into the mirror, Hope and Lana have in mind a continually … [Read more...] about Body: or, How Hope Confronts Her Shadow and Calls the Flutter Girl to Flight by Sean Coons
…Before You Leap by Les Lynam
A teenaged time-traveler from the 23rd Century visits 1995 to study high school life in the late 20th Century. Things become complicated when one of the students in the study is a great-great-great-great-great Grandparent. Targeted Age Group:: 16+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I've always been fascinated by time-travel, watching any TV, movie, or reading any book on the subject. I decided it was time to put my spin on the genre. … [Read more...] about …Before You Leap by Les Lynam
Interview with Author – Paul James
About Paul James: Paul James is an engineer with a life-long interest in books and writing. Originally from England, he's lived with his family near Toronto, Canada, for many years and where he walks, runs and takes wildlife photos whenever the weather will let him. In his writing, he likes to capture the humorous side of life even when sometimes the world doesn't seem to warrant it. What inspires you to write? Mainly to have the stories in my head go out to the world. And not … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Paul James
Interview with Author – Stevie Turner
About Stevie Turner: I am a full time British author, who lives in the East of England. I am married with 2 sons and 4 grandchildren. I prefer to write books (sometimes humorous) about relationships, which appeal mostly to women. So far I have won a New Apple Book Award in 2014 for my novel 'A House Without Windows', which also gained a Readers' Favorite 5 star seal of approval. Another of my novels, 'The Daughter-in-law Syndrome', recently won 49th place on the ReadFree.ly's list of the 50 … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Stevie Turner
Moore Zombies: Blood Moon by Wendy Knuth
When Broheimer tells his siblings there is going to be a blood moon, they are excited. Gothina decides to make a picnic out of it, but finds they don’t have enough tomatoes. With Baby Zom and Kamper tagging along, the kids take the Moorevette out for a ride. What follows is a fun adventure including a quest for tomatoes, an encounter with a scarecrow, and an empty campsite which might belong to zombie hunters. Thanks to Broheimer, the kids come to understand how and why the blood moon occurs. … [Read more...] about Moore Zombies: Blood Moon by Wendy Knuth
Moore Zombies: Gimme Noodle! by Wendy Knuth
Baby Zom is hungry! When the Moore zombies go see their Mombie about dinner plans, she suggests they take the Moorevette out for some noodle. Broheimer, Gothina and Kamper drive their little sister out for an adventure through the countryside. The kids have to make a quick stop along the way, where they are seen by humans. Baby Zom is afraid, but her siblings know just what to do. Grab a bottle of ketchup and see what ends up on the dinner table!! Targeted Age Group:: 2-7 What Inspired You … [Read more...] about Moore Zombies: Gimme Noodle! by Wendy Knuth
THE PEACOCK AND THE ROOSTER by Story By Beverley Snider Illustrations by Laurie May Redmond
A delightful children’s story book about friendship and differences. A story to teach a child to respect someone else’s ways and differences Targeted Age Group:: 3 to 10 years What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My friend who is very different from me … [Read more...] about THE PEACOCK AND THE ROOSTER by Story By Beverley Snider Illustrations by Laurie May Redmond
Bargain Book: Grammy’s Rockin’ Color Rap-a-licous Rap ~ Teaching Kids Colors by Rhonda Paglia
Silly Grammy! She's teaching kids colors to a Rockin' Color RAP-a-licious Rap. Kids can clap and stomp their feet, to a boom-shee-boom-boom, rockin' beat! This rollicking rhyme / rap has colorful illustrations by Nicole Resele and includes 6 extended learning activity pages in the back of the book. Kids will use the rhyming words, rhythmic beat, pictures and colors, to read this fun, funny little "Color Rap!" A resource for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers. Also available in paperback. … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Grammy’s Rockin’ Color Rap-a-licous Rap ~ Teaching Kids Colors by Rhonda Paglia
