About Michael D. Young: Michael is a graduate of Brigham Young University and Western Governors University with degrees in German Teaching, Music, Educational Leadership and Instructional Design. Though he grew up traveling the world with his military father, he now lives in Utah with his wife, Jen, and their three children, where he creates online curriculum for BYU. He enjoys acting in community theater, playing and writing music and spending time with his family. He played for several years … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michael D. Young
Interview with Author – Dan O’Mahony
About Dan O'Mahony: I've self-published four books so far, and as of this interview will be releasing two more. I write mostly middle-grade fantasy, but one the books I'll soon be releasing, Death's Fair Maiden, will be my first attempt at young adult, not to mention my first fantasy-romance. I grew up in California, mostly in So Cal. Currently, I live in Phoenix, Arizona but have plans on moving back to Cali' in the near future. Oh, and I am the proud father of two … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dan O’Mahony
Peter Polo and the White Elephant of Lan Xang by Craig Bradley
In "Peter Polo and the White Elephant of Lan Xang," Peter Polo, Marco Polo’s younger brother, and his friends, Tariq and Beki, are sent on a mission to the remote Southeast Asian kingdom of Lan Xang by the Great Kublai Khan, Emperor of China. Their mission: to stop a war between Lan Xang and the neighboring kingdom of Lan Na. The two erstwhile allies are on the verge of fighting all because of a baby white elephant. The friends are guided on their journey to the warzone by the crown prince … [Read more...] about Peter Polo and the White Elephant of Lan Xang by Craig Bradley
Believe by Angie Bailey
Believe is an utterly captivating opening to a story that will lead you on an irresistible journey into the magical world of Believers and Never-Believers. Abigale Johnson was born a Never-Believer, in a world full of greyness: no Christmases, no birthdays, no smiling and most definitely, no magic. That all changes with a fateful train journey when Abigale is catapulted into the world of the Believer Fae. A crazy, holographic professor, an enchanted train, and new magical best friends, combined … [Read more...] about Believe by Angie Bailey
The Princelings of the East Books 1-3 by Jemima Pett
The Princelings of the East Books 1-3 by Jemima Pett A time tunnel, a pirate king, a lost city. In three separate adventures, Princelings Fred and George set out to solve trifling problems, and uncover dangerous and sometimes desperate foes, each with his or her own agenda, threatening the peace of the Realms. The Princelings of the East: the saga starts with Fred and George leaving their cosy Castle in the Marsh. They encounter the mysterious cola vendor Hugo, the playboy Prince Lupin, and … [Read more...] about The Princelings of the East Books 1-3 by Jemima Pett
Featured PermaFree eBook: Drokes Book 1 by Randy Kaufman
About the Book When her undersea world is threatened with destruction, and her mother disappears, fifteen-year-old Rev starts a series of events in a quest that changes lives on two planets. But with Razor, the ruthless invader hot on her heels, Rev must be braver and smarter than ever before to ensure her survival. Download book here … [Read more...] about Featured PermaFree eBook: Drokes Book 1 by Randy Kaufman
The Chronicle Gate Vol. 2: Alphine by N. Lang
What if what once was beliefe... is now truth? Sinya and Taylinn go off into space in search of Taylinn’s father, Jasper, and Sinya’s home world Earth. Along the way they meet new friends and explore new worlds by way of The Chronicle Gate but when Taylinn’s sister and friends from Ethereal get pulled into the battle of Mer-Dragons they all must learn to do the one thing they were taught was against the Fay Goddess law: Fight! Or Ethereal may be doomed to destruction. In order to learn to fight … [Read more...] about The Chronicle Gate Vol. 2: Alphine by N. Lang
The Goblin Pitcher by Paul Lonardo
The one thing eleven-year-old Jake Lupo loves more than anything else is baseball. However, despite his father being a professional pitcher, Jake's fear of failing has kept him from competing against children his own age. When his father, who has recovered from a serious arm injury, is invited to pitch for an independent team, Jake and his parents move to Pine Barrows, a far-flung forested mountain outpost. Jake is excited about his father's chance at a comeback, but he soon learns that he is … [Read more...] about The Goblin Pitcher by Paul Lonardo
Interview with Author – Tonya Duncan Ellis
About Tonya Duncan Ellis: Tonya Duncan Ellis has had her nose in a book since she learned to read, so it’s no surprise that she’d one day become a writer. She is author of the bestselling Sophie Washington children’s book series, a former journalist, and a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Authors Guild, and the Brown Bookshelf’s Highlights Foundation-sponsored, Amplify Black Stories storyteller cohort. In 2021, she won the Austin SCBWI Cynthia … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tonya Duncan Ellis
Interview with Author – Darlene Foster
About Darlene Foster: Darlene Foster is a Canadian author who has written the popular Amanda Travels series, featuring a spunky twelve-year-old who loves to travel to unique places where she encounters mystery and adventure while learning about another culture. Readers of all ages enjoy travelling with Amanda as she unravels one mystery after another in various countries. Darlene has won prizes for her short stories and a number of them have been published in anthologies. Darlene grew up on … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Darlene Foster
Jimmy Crikey’s Adventures in the Sky Islands by Wallace Briggs
Jimmy Crikey's Adventures in the Sky Islands by Wallace Briggs Jimmy Crikey's Adventures in the Sky Islands This stand-alone story is the second in the series of Jimmy Crikey's adventures. Jimmy Crikey is the orphan alien brought up by a loving lady who lived on the edge of the forest close to Esh Village. Once bullied beyond endurance because of his strange appearance, Jimmy ran away, searching for a place where he could fit in. He found himself in the town of Roombelow, where Jimmy … [Read more...] about Jimmy Crikey’s Adventures in the Sky Islands by Wallace Briggs
Interview with Author – Alan J. Hesse
About Alan J. Hesse: Based in biodiversity-rich Ecuador, Alan wears several hats: he is an author-illustrator, an educator and a conservation biologist. Alan’s work is inspired by the majesty and fragility of nature and the need to do everything we can to protect it. Alan combines his artistic creativity with his technical experience and knowledge to create scientifically accurate, educational children’s books full of quirky, comic humour and fun action, and usually bearing a message about … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alan J. Hesse
