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Kathleen’s 2025 Year in Books
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Kathleen J. Shields
Goodreads Author
Born
in Houston, The United States
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April 2012
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How to Write, Market and Sell Children's Books, A Comprehensive Guide: Just About Everything You Should Know & Consider
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2024
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The Creation of Kaitlyn Jones (Kaitlyn Jones Trilogy Book 1)
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2003
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Dandy Lion: A Legend of Love & Loss
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2013
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The Immortal Explorer, Kyrea’s Quest for Knowledge
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The First Unibear
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Ghost Dogs: Seeing is Believing
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Ally Cat, A Tale of Survival
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2013
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Kaitlyn Jones, Surviving Death (Kaitlyn Jones Trilogy Book 2)
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2010
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Hamilton Troll Meets Pink Light Sprite
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2012
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Why I’m Writing Cozy Fantasy for Kids (and Why the World Needs It)
Up until now, I’ve been writing children’s books — and when I find time to read, I read the same kinds of stories I write. Not for inspiration or style ideas, but simply to stay grounded in the world of my readers. When I write early chapter books, I read early chapter books. It’s how I stay connected.
Now I’m stepping into a new space: middle grade fantasy. Cozy fantasy for middle grade readers.
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The full planned series addresses these various issues as Kyrea's story develops and answers get found. Then a twist i ...more " |
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"I felt like I came into this book in the middle without any context. Given this feeling, the whole time I was reading it I felt like I had missing puzzle pieces and it made it more difficult to connect with the main character. I understand that her b"
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"A fantastic story of friendship and adventure , a super refreshing book that makes me excited for the whole series . A solid 5 star book ."
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2013 has been a very busy year for me. Having completed 6 Hamilton Troll books; my illustrators decided to take a couple months off, I was left with some spare free time. So what did I do? I finished up a few of my novels that I had been working on for years. Now besides the children's series, I have Dandy Lion, a Christian story, Rainbow of Thanks, a children's chapter book, the re-release of the Kaitlyn Jones Trilogy, Ally Cat, a fun tale for all ages and coming soon... Her Guarded Desire (and yes, it is exactly what the title insinuates). 2014 may be boring after this!
The fourth book of the Hamilton Troll educational children's book series is now available! Read it now! www.HamiltonTroll.com
I have a new childrens book series coming out. The first book is "Hamilton Troll meets Pink Light Sprite" learn more about it at http://www.HamiltonTroll.com or watch the book trailer at http://youtu.be/9Ux5iUbSjvo And please rate my commercial, review my book or email me with anything!
