About Holly Schindler: I'm an author of books for readers of all ages--the young in years and young at heart! My previous works for children have received starred reviews from Booklist and Publishers Weekly, appeared on Booklist’s Best First Novels for Youth, PW Picks, School Library Journal’s What’s Hot in YA, and B&N’s 2016 YA Books with Irresistible Concepts and Most Anticipated May 2016 YA Books. My YA work has also won a Silver Medal in ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year and a Gold … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Holly Schindler
The Undead: Playing for Keeps by Elsie Elmore
When an undead woman with serious de-comp issues stalks sixteen-year-old Lyla Grimm, her hope of rescuing her rock-bottom reputation takes a back seat. Especially once Lyla’s new talent of resurrecting the dead draws the attention of Eric, a Grim Reaper with a guitar and a chip on his shoulder. While Lyla navigates the gossip-ridden halls, Eric works to gain her trust and discover why Death’s clients aren’t staying down. If she passes on her gift, his death-messenger destiny might be altered. … [Read more...] about The Undead: Playing for Keeps by Elsie Elmore
Interview with Author – Elizabeth Lavine
About Elizabeth Lavine: Most of my childhood was spent sitting on someone's lap and being read to, or the reverse, sitting with and reading to a younger sibling. Since there were six younger siblings, this went on without interruption right into an early marriage and having three children by age 21. Lots of lap time! Lots of reading! Tons of storybooks! Years later, I wrote my first Children's Picture Book as an after thought, following a three-day story-telling intensive with a young … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elizabeth Lavine
Bargain Book for 11/20/2014: A Hidden Element by Donna Galanti
This book is bargain priced from 11/20/2014 until 11/27/2014 Evil lurks within… When Caleb Madroc is used against his will as part of his father’s plan to breed a secret alien community and infiltrate society with their unique powers, he vows to save his oppressed people and the two children kept from him.Seven years later, Laura and Ben Fieldstone’s son is abducted, and they are forced to trust a madman’s son who puts his life on the line to save them all. The enemy’s desire to own … [Read more...] about Bargain Book for 11/20/2014: A Hidden Element by Donna Galanti
Dark Waters by L.L. Bartlett
For Jeff Resnick, the trouble starts with a near-death experience. Brenda's family comes to visit and one of them reminds Jeff of the thugs who mugged him. His brother has taken possession of an expensive boat. The yacht holds a deadly secret, one destined to turn his world upside down. Will Jeff solve the puzzle before his vision of near death becomes a reality? Targeted Age Group:: Adults What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I'm fascinated by boats and the water. I wondered what my … [Read more...] about Dark Waters by L.L. Bartlett
Juliette and the Monday ManDates by Becky Doughty
Juliette Gustafson is heart-broken after waiting nearly ten years for a proposal from her boyfriend that never came. Having determined she isn’t “getting over Mike” quickly enough, her three younger sisters devise The Monday ManDates; an intervention plan requiring Juliette to endure what turns out to be a series of remarkably disastrous blind dates. Between TheraPaul, Frisky Frank, TAZ the rock star, and the stoic Tim Larsen, the Monday ManDates are doomed from the start. Then there’s Victor … [Read more...] about Juliette and the Monday ManDates by Becky Doughty
For Nicky, A Torey Hope Novel Book 1 by A.D. Ellis @ADEllisAuthor
Elizabeth Decker views herself as shy, totally average, and pretty much insignificant. She’s nothing special, at least not compared to her little sister, Audrey. Elizabeth is content with her plain and lonely future; she’s too insecure to contemplate a relationship thanks to her sister. Audrey is a bombshell and uses this to get what she wants. She’s a girl who will stop at nothing to control anyone and everything around her. She craves power and doesn’t care if she has to hurt Elizabeth to get … [Read more...] about For Nicky, A Torey Hope Novel Book 1 by A.D. Ellis @ADEllisAuthor
Zet and the Egyptian Amulet Mystery (Zet Mystery Book 2) by Scott Peters
Zet and Kat are back. When the Nile town of Thebes is threatened by a scarab-amulet eating ghost, Zet is determined to uncover the truth. Is the ghost real? Meanwhile Zet's best friend, a jeweler's apprentice, is in trouble. Could the ghost and his best friend's ominous master be connected somehow? As if he didn't have enough trouble to deal with, special orders have gone missing at Zet's family pottery stall. With angry customers on his hands, his family reputation is going downhill fast. … [Read more...] about Zet and the Egyptian Amulet Mystery (Zet Mystery Book 2) by Scott Peters
Top 10 Gardening tips by Nicola Furlong
Ideal for the beginning gardener or anyone who wishes to toil less and enjoy more! Gardening doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive or time-consuming. This fun and helpful booklet, written by a professional gardener and author, identifies the Top 10 Gardening Tips recommended by the Sweet Shepherd Nursery. Don’t be fooled by price or length. The Top 10 Gardening Tips is designed to be brief, enjoyable, understandable and practical. It provides ten tried and true, simple and easy … [Read more...] about Top 10 Gardening tips by Nicola Furlong
Heartsong, Sisterhood of Shepherds by Nicola Furlong
Some families have hope. Others have faith. The Shepherds of rural Oregon have Faith, Hope and Charly, three quirky sisters whose lives change forever when they reluctantly answer a personal calling to help others make amends. Thirty-something single parent Charly Shepherd is satisfied with her life raising two children and thousands of plants in her family-owned Sweet Shepherd Nursery. Then tragedy strikes. As she and her siblings struggle to keep the nursery going, Charly begins to believe … [Read more...] about Heartsong, Sisterhood of Shepherds by Nicola Furlong
Interview with Author – Donna Childree
Author Bio: Originally from the deep south, Donna Childree lives happily in the Midwest writing, making art, and enjoying family. The Wayward Gifted - Broken Point is Donna's first novel, a project she co-authored with her son, Mike Hopper. What inspires you to write? I work with a writing partner, my adult son, Mike L. Hopper. We have several weekly lunch meetings where we talk about the story, the characters, and how things are going. We also take artist trips, choosing a museum, or even … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Donna Childree
Excerpt From The Beadaker by Jessica Hemingway @jessicahemingwy
About your Book: Unable to cope with her abusive family any longer, sixteen year old Georgie runs away. Two decades later, her grandfather is dying. Now a successful artist living in Hawaii, Gina Glass returns to the North of England for the first time. Back in the family home she must face her demons and reassess her relationships with her grieving relatives. Whilst dealing with her past she meets Dariel Varik, a young Parisian art dealer who offers her a foothold into the future. Will … [Read more...] about Excerpt From The Beadaker by Jessica Hemingway @jessicahemingwy
