About Brian Kindall: Brian Kindall writes books – some for kids, some for grown-ups – brimming with the absurdity, beauty, and mystery of life. He crafts his stories to join the finest qualities of literature with large doses of adventure, peopling them with one-of-a-kind characters you won’t soon forget. He is a master at playing humor against pathos, and fairytales against reality, all for the sake of a good (and sometimes quirky) read. He loves mountain climbing and free-diving and his wife … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Fiona Ingram
About Fiona Ingram: I come from a background of theatre studies and journalism. My studies and love of travel have combined because after university I spent a year in London at drama school and a year in Paris studying mime. After a few years working in grassroots and community-based theater, I began to write more and gradually moved into journalism. Becoming a children’s author happened by complete accident after I went on a family trip to Egypt with my mother and two young nephews. By the … [Read more...]
The Ravenstone: The Secret of Ninham Mountain by Diane Solomon & Mark Carey
Imagine a raven appearing out of thin air and guiding you to an exquisitely carved icon that glows with ancient light and pulses with shamanic power. This is how the adventure begins for Nadia and Aidan Shaw, 13-year-old twins, who live in idyllic Cold Spring, New York. Armed with the power of the Ravenstone and their own special gifts, they embark on a harrowing quest across centuries, at the bidding of a mysterious old shaman. They must depend on their courage, their faith in their friends, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Diane Solomon
About Diane Solomon: Diane Solomon enjoyed a wonderfully diverse career path that included her own variety show on BBC TV in England and major tours with Glen Campbell and Kenny Rogers. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome then laid waste to her performing career, and she suffered for more than seven years in a kind of half-life. Her almost miraculous recovery, via a homeopathic remedy, is in itself the basis for a book. Now she is a full-time author and writer. This is the first novel written with her … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Erika Kathryn
About Erika Kathryn: ERIKA KATHRYN graduated with honors from Wing Camp where she earned her Halo and her spirited set of wings. She now heads the Angel Dispatch Department in Heaven. She frequents Unicorn Island, the Fairy Forest, and the Sorcery Sire. You can find her most days taking a dip with the mermaid tribe, drinking from the Fountain of Youth, walking along the sandy beach of the Good Soul State, or playing with her pet clouds. In addition to THE ANGEL ARCHIVES TRILOGY she is … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Leah Sanders
About Leah Sanders: LEAH SANDERS makes her home in Idaho with her husband and four children. By day she teaches English at a local community college and drives the volleyball carpool. By night, she writes, edits, and designs cover art from her favorite seat on the couch. What inspires you to write? I get my inspiration from a variety of places: my kids, discussions with friends, but most of all I just love to write. Tell us about your writing process. I'm a complete seat of the pants … [Read more...]
Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of Shadow Hills by Carrie Cross @Carrie_Skylar
Thirteen-year-old sleuth Skylar Robbins plans to become a private detective like her grandfather. Stuck at her bullying cousin Gwendolyn’s Malibu estate for the summer, Skylar brings her detective kit, portable spy tools, and her journal for taking notes in secret code. She had no idea how dangerous the summer would prove to be. On the first day of summer school an odd classmate named Kat passes a note in backward writing, introducing Skylar to the secret world of witchcraft. Practical Skylar … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Jeff Bilman
Author Bio: Jeff Bilman has dabbled in cartooning and illustration, film and writing for many years. This has included: writing and illustrating cards for a major greeting card company, awards for his short films, and a couple feature-writing assignments for producers in Hollywood. Since having his two boys, Jeff’s focus has switched to writing books for children. He loves humor, and the tradition of storytelling to demonstrate concepts that may help children traverse some of life's … [Read more...]
