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Mike Kalmbach

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Science Fiction & Fantasy, Nonfiction, Children's

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May 2011

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Mike Kalmbach grew up in a forest near Lake Michigan. Spending his summers chasing wizards and battling evil ogres, Mike has always had a creative mind. He'll often share stories from his past, and some of them are even true.

After time dragged him from childhood, Mike moved into freelance editing, helping other authors improve dozens of stories. During the daylight hours, he writes software to help with genetics research. He leads the Rochester MN Writing group and often speaks on topics from writing and editing to engineering and robotics.

Luckily, Mike now has two sons, so he has plenty of excuses to set down the pen and play. He lives in Minnesota where he, his family, and a band of pirates can still be found battling ogres, dust bunnies, ...more

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Average rating: 4.3 · 305 ratings · 113 reviews · 10 distinct works

	Poop by A.J. Cosmo (Goodreads Author), Mike Kalmbach (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 4.31 avg rating — 96 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Caldarian Conflict 4.14 avg rating — 70 ratings — published 2011 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Writing Advice for Teens: Creating Stories 4.38 avg rating — 48 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Revenge of the Dust Bunnies (Spooky Snacks, #1) by Mike Kalmbach (Goodreads Author), Christopher Osman (Illustrator) 4.08 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Shark at the Park by Mike Kalmbach (Goodreads Author), Alexander Kalmbach (Contributor), Nicole Cardiff (Illustrator) 4.44 avg rating — 34 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Soaked by A.J. Cosmo (Goodreads Author), Mike Kalmbach (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Angela Pearson (Editor) 4.46 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Teddy to the Rescue by A.J. Cosmo (Goodreads Author), Mike Kalmbach (Goodreads Author) (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Writing Advice for Teens: Editing Fiction it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Kid's Guide to Magic Buttons: An interactive storybook for parents and kids by Mike Kalmbach (Goodreads Author), Alexander Kalmbach (Contributor), Nathaniel Kalmbach (Contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jeva the Snowgirl: Perfectly Made by Tracy Kennedy, Mike Kalmbach (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Nicole Cardiff (Illustrations) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2014	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Book Blitz: Edge of Nowhere by CH Armstrong

One of my friends, CH Armstrong, is releasing her debut novel today. Check out her guest post and see whether it’s a good fit for your next read!

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SYNOPSIS

The year is 1992 and Victoria Hastings Harrison Greene—reviled matriarch of a sprawling family—is dying.

After surviving the Oklahoma Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, Victoria refuses to leave this earth

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Eye Spy (Sojourning Souls, #2)

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The Indie Author Revolution: An Insider's Guide to Self-Publishing

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Leah and the Jackhammer

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“Even good men can preform evil deeds.”
― Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

tags: evil, good-men

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“I'm fine with death. I've dealt out more than my share. It's the act of dyin' that bothers me.”
― Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

tags: death-and-dying

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“A life's meaning comes not from the manner in which one dies, but in the manner in which one lives.”
― Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

tags: dying, life-s-meaning, living

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“There is a crucifix, a few cloves of garlic, a wooden stake, a hammer, a blob of Silly Putty, and a pocketknife. “You do realize these people aren’t vampires, right?” I say when Sam walks back in. “Yeah, but you never know. They’re probably crazy, like you said.” “And even if we were hunting vampires, what the hell is the Silly Putty for?” He shrugs. “Just want to be prepared.”
― Pittacus Lore, I Am Number Four

tags: humor

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“Harry!" said Fred, elbowing Percy out of the way and bowing deeply. "Simply splendid to see you, old boy-"
"Marvelous," said George, pushing Fred aside and seizing Harry's hand in turn. "Absolutely spiffing."
Percy scowled.
"That's enough, now," said Mrs. Weasley.
"Mum!" said Fred as though he'd only just spotted her and seizing her hand too. "How really corking to see you-”
― J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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“I'm fine with death. I've dealt out more than my share. It's the act of dyin' that bothers me.”
― Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

tags: death-and-dying

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“Even good men can preform evil deeds.”
― Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

tags: evil, good-men

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“A life's meaning comes not from the manner in which one dies, but in the manner in which one lives.”
― Mike Kalmbach, The Caldarian Conflict

tags: dying, life-s-meaning, living

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