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Is there a little one in your life?  Along with all the Easter candy give them a gift that will spur that child's imagination! 



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How many times have you given your children, nieces or nephews, grandchildren, or any other child in your life, toys for Christmas that ended up thrown in the corner within the week?

This Christmas, why not buy them a gift that can last forever.   A picture book that you can share with them or they can read by themselves.

Below are a few stories that will let your child's imagination soar.







Have You Seen My Tail? is a story about little Sammy bear who wants to tag along with Tommy, his older brother.  Tommy tells him he has lost his tail and he better go find it before Mommy bear finds out. Sammy runs through the woods asking some of the animals for their help.  Unfortunately they haven’t seen the lost tail, but they all invite him to stay and have a bite to eat.  As it turns out every snack that is offered is his absolute favorite. 
The sun is setting and Sammy is still in the woods.  Who will help him find his tail so he can go home?

Not only is this a great story for parents and children to read together, but at the end of Have You Seen My Tail?  are four of Sammy’s favorite “Bug” recipes.  Fool your friends or enjoy with the entire family.
https://www.amazon.com/Have-You-Seen-My-Tail/dp/1511982586 

The City of Ho Hum is a magical place. Only the luckiest of children are able to find their way to Ho Hum. Will you be one of the lucky ones? The things you see will make your eyes POP! Take your own trip to Ho Hum and have the adventure of a lifetime! Shut your eyes, take a deep breath, open this book, and you are on your way!
https://www.amazon.com/City-Ho-Hum-Penny-Estelle/dp/1544845677


Five-year old Ethan is in Ms. Johnson’s Kindergarten class.  He is new to the school and has not made any friends. 
Ethan and Timmy, a boy in his class, get in a fight over a soccer ball and both boys are sent to talk to the principal, Mr. Glumb.
There are stories about this principal – scary stories!  Are they true?  Ethan and Timmy are about to find out!

https://www.amazon.com/Red-Eyed-Mr-Glumb/dp/1512112364


Barbara Poor's Books!



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Madeleine McLaughlin's Books





Madeleine McLaughlin is a writer living in Ottawa. She also writes middle-grade and horror. One MG was a finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards, while The Devil' Witches was a silver award winner in Dan Poynter's Global E-book Awards.

My picture books are meant to amuse and entertain.
https://www.amazon.com/Hippopotamus-Madeleine-McLaughlin/dp/1544845502/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1543445853&sr=1-6&keywords=madeleine+mclaughlin

 Elizabeth Eichelberger

The illustrator for most of these stories is the extremely talented, Elizabeth Eichelberger! It has been an amazing journey working with this wonderful artist!  Take a look at what she has to offer.



Where to purchase:http://www.lulu.com/shop/elizabeth-eichelberger/alysathenas-favorites-the-art-of-elizabeth-eichelberger/hardcover/product-23872049.htmlMy Website:http://www.alysathena.com/

The Unexpected Wife:  Children of Empire Series Book 3



The Duke of Murnane expects work to heal him. He doesn’t expect to face his past and find his future in China



Genre Historical romance
Heat rating3 out of 5 flames, sensual, brief mostly closed door sexual contentOther Some explicit description of opium withdrawal
GiveawayTo celebrate the launch, Caroline will give a copy of any of her books to one randomly selected person who comments. They can choose from the books found here:http://www.carolinewarfield.com/books...

  Her traitorous heart yearns for the one man she can’t have.
Charles Wheatly doesn’t expect to find his great love when he accepts an unofficial fact-finding mission to Canton on behalf of the queen. He certainly doesn’t expect to confront his wreck of a marriage in such an exotic locale. Zambak Hayden follows her brother to China to escape pressure to make a suitable marriage. She finds the brother drawn into the world of greed, smuggling, drugs, and corruption and resolves to both sort out the truth and protect her brother from becoming prey to all of it—if only she could stop yearning for the one man she can’t have. 


Children of Empire SeriesThree cousins, driven apart by a deceitful woman rebuild their lives in the far corners of the Empire. Love will bring them home, if only they have the courage to embrace it.


Renegade Wife - FREE July 24-26
A desperate woman on the run with her children finds shelter with a reclusive businessman in the Canadian wilderness. Can he save them all?https://www.amazon.com/Renegade-Wife-Children-Empire-Book-ebook/dp/B01LY7IRT6/



Author bioAward winning author Caroline Warfield has been many things: traveler, librarian, poet, raiser of children, bird watcher, Internet and Web services manager, conference speaker, indexer, tech writer, genealogist—even a nun. She reckons she is on at least her third act, happily working in an office surrounded by windows where she lets her characters lead her to adventures in England and the far-flung corners of the British Empire. She nudges them to explore the riskiest territory of all, the human heart. Link
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A Dangerous Nativity, a novella prequel to both Children of Empire and the Dangerous Series (and in which Charles first appears) is available for free at:Barnes&Noble   Kobo   Amazon  Smashwords

Adventure! Mystery! Romance! Nine award-winning and bestselling authors present sweet western historical stories to ignite your imagination and feed your passion for reading. Let us sweep you away from your daily cares and entertain you with our sigh-worthy novellas set between 1865 and 1900. What a line-up we have for you! UNDER A MULBERRY MOON is a bargain! Preorder at only 99 cents before price goes up to $2.99 sometime after release!

Better hurry—this anthology is available for a limited time only. The following books are included:
Millwright's Daughter by Zina Abbott
Worth the Wait by Patricia PacJac Carroll
Ada and the Texas Cavalryman (Brides of Texas Code) by Carra Copelin
A Family For Merry by Caroline Clemmons
A Family For Polly by Jacquie Rogers
Comes A Specter by Keta Diablo
The Widow Buys A Groom by P.A. Estelle
Matthew's Freedom by Cissie Patterson
The Lady Lassoes an Outlaw by Charlene Raddon










The year is eighteen sixty-eight. Like every state in America, the Civil War has taken its toll. Mass casualties leave women to survive on their own, raise children without fathers, and run ranches, homes and businesses without help. Meadow Creek, Kansas is no different.
Reverend Strong strives to find a solution for his town. He contacts clergymen in other states and discovers women aren’t the only ones devastated by war. The men fortunate enough to make it home soon realize they've lost everything and must start new lives.    Katherine Parnell owns Maggie’s Baked Goods. Ever since her husband was forced to fight for the Confederacy, she and her son, Timmy, have been fighting their own battles. She might need a man, but has no intention of marrying again. She informs the good Reverend of that in no uncertain terms. .Jim Sutton has demons of his own and comes to Meadow Creek to start over. He has no desire to get married either. On more than one occasion, he comes to Katherine’s aid and finds himself smiling around her and the boy, something he hasn’t done in years. When Jim lands in jail, the woman whose green eyes haunt his dreams at night is the only one who can help him.
Can Katherine and Jim find love again or will ghosts from their pasts keep happiness at bay?

Excerpt     “Am I gonna get any vittles or are you two just gonna keep exercising your jaws?” 
     “Who are your guests?” Becky asked getting the food out of the basket.
     “Don’t know the one in the far cell.  Says his name is Jim Sutton. Kinda hated to arrest him cause he beat the tar out of my other guest.”  Nathan’s smile faded. “Huck Parnell’s brother, Chester.”  
     Every ounce of playfulness disappeared when Becky slowly turned to look at the cells.  Jim was laying down on the cot with his hat over his face.  Chester stood at the front of the cell with his arms through the bars.  One of his eyes was almost swollen shut and his lip was cut.  Dried blood was on his filthy shirt.  Becky picked up the tin bowl that she used to serve prisoners and slowly walked  to stand a foot away from him.  “Bout time,” he grumbled.
     Becky took that bowl and with as much muscle as she could, threw that bowl at the bars.  Grits covered Chester’s face.  Globs of the mush clung to his greasy hair, dropping onto his shoulders.
     Chester jumped back in surprise, his bloodshot eyes wide.  Snarling he pushed his arms threw the bars again, trying to reach her. She didn’t flinch even though his fingers were inches from her face. He called her every name he could think.  
     “That’s enough, Parnell,” Nathan said. “You shut your mouth, or I’ll shut it for you.”  Chester glared at the marshal, his chest pumping hard. “Hopefully it will take some of the stink off of you.”
     Becky’s eyes were glued on Chester. Hate dripping from her voice, she asked, “Do you think nobody knew what happened to my friend while visiting your place outside of Cottonwood Falls? Did you simple minded men think Katherine wouldn’t tell her closest friends about her little vacation with you?”


Get all nine novellas while you can for 99 cents!  
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Mulberry-Moon-Caroline-Clemmons-ebook/dp/B07DF3G465

Give the gift of imagination!

 The Fairy Teller

The Fairy Teller tells the story of Princess Isabella and her life-long friend Evelyn, who unexpectedly embark on an adventure that leads them to discover the true story behind the name of their village, a wonderful kingdom called Fairyland. A hidden world of beautiful, powerful fairies is revealed to them; and along with their new friend Sam, the children meet the kind creator of Fairyland, King Amos. Known by many as “The Fairy Teller,” King Amos shows Princess Isabella that she is no ordinary girl, but is in fact a fairy with magical powers. As Isabella, Evelyn, and Sam spend time exploring Fairyland and learning of the fairy powers they each possess, the children soon discover the king has very little time to live, as Fairyland’s evil witch has stolen the magic potion that keeps his power strong. Together, they bravely face the challenge of finding the magic potion to save King Amos—but will they be able to save him in time?
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/194808001X
 
The City of Ho Hum
 
The City of Ho Hum is a magical place. Only the luckiest of children are able to find their way to Ho Hum. Will you be one of the lucky ones? The things you see will make your eyes POP! Take your own trip to Ho Hum and have the adventure of a lifetime! Shut your eyes, take a deep breath, open this book, and you are on your way!
https://www.amazon.com/City-Ho-Hum-Penny-Estelle/dp/1544845677

Have You Seen My Tale 


Have You Seen My Tail? is a story about little Sammy bear who wants to tag along with Tommy, his older brother. Tommy tells him he has lost his tail and he better go find it before Mommy bear finds out. Sammy runs through the woods asking some of the animals for their help. Unfortunately they haven’t seen the lost tail, but they all invite him to stay and have a bite to eat. As it turns out every snack that is offered is his absolute favorite. As the sun is setting, and the lost tail still isn’t found. The sun is setting and Sammy is still in the woods. Who will help him find his tail so he can go home? At the end of Have You Seen My Tail? Be sure and make your own bug recipes to share with your friends! 
https://www.amazon.com/Have-You-Seen-My-Tail/dp/1511982586 

DIVINE GAMBLE, a gritty, sensual American historical western romance available on Amazon for pre-order now. $.99 until release on August 20.


The Preacher never meant to become a gunman. Sometimes life interferes and forces a man down a path he doesn’t care to follow. Always alone, always hunted, he dreams of all he’s been denied—peace, family, love.
The moment Maisy and The Preacher meet, their lives change once more. United in battle against a powerful enemy, they fight side by side, but can they beat the odds they face? Is love worth the biggest gamble man has ever known?

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Excerpt:

https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Gamble-Charlene-Raddon-ebook/dp/B074P686Q5
 

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An avid reader, Charlene Raddon never planned to be a writer. A vivid dream changed that. She dragged out a portable typewriter and began to put her dream on paper. Originally published by Kensington Books, Charlene is now an Indie author. All her books have received high accolades, contest wins, and awards. When not writing, she designs historical book covers at her site, http://silversagebookcovers.com where she specializes in westerns.
Charlene’s website: http://charleneraddon.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/CharleneRaddon
Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/Charlene-Raddon/e/B000APG1P8/

Somebody is going to win ALL these Christmas stories.It could easily be you!Remember - you can't win if you don't play! 


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~~ More Beginnings ~~ by Iris Blobel
AMAZON US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071F7FPQ9/
AMAZON UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B071F7FPQ9/
AMAZON AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B071F7FPQ9/

♥♦♥ BLURB ♥♦♥

Zach Taylor, an escort in Sydney, living in Hobart, enlists the help of Natasha Peterson when his teenage friend, Mia, runs away. He soon finds out that the ‘dragon’ is really more of a kitten. And although Natasha, Mia’s teacher, is attracted to him as well, she has her own problems to deal with, not to mention her initial reaction to Zach’s occupation.

Will Zach’s job keep him from a chance to be with Natasha?

Life is good for teenager Mia Levesque. But when Darren Schuster shows up in Hobart, she knows something is up once Sophie and Mark cut their weekend away short and rush home in the middle of the night. When Sophie won’t answer Mia’s questions, emotions run high, and Zach confirms Darren’s identity to Mia. Disappointed, angry, and feeling alone, Mia runs away.

Will life settle back into a routine for Mia once she finds out about the stranger in her life?

 New Beginnings have given the Levesque girls a new start in life, will More Beginnings be another chance for them?


♥♦♥ EXCERPT ♥♦♥
Zach Taylor’s young neighbour, Mia, let out a long sigh as she joined him on his front porch and sat next to him on the swing. Enjoying a cool lemonade, he invited her to grab a soft drink from the fridge as well. It was a warm summer day, and the air showed no sign of cooling down. A lot of people in Hobart were weary of the unusual hot spell for the very southern Australian city.With another hefty sigh, Mia raked through her long, blond hair and stared into the distance. “Honestly, Zach, she’s a dragon. I’m sure she does it on purpose. She doesn’t like me. She thinks I’m spoilt.”The dragon in question was Miss Peterson, Mia’s high school English teacher. There was no doubt that Mia liked school, and she enjoyed her classes. And even though English wasn’t her worst subject, it certainly was the toughest one, with Miss Peterson piling on homework one after the other.Zach took a sip of his drink before he replied, “Hey, pumpkin, settle down. What’s that supposed to mean you’re ‘spoilt’?”She lifted her shoulder in a slight shrug. “You know!”Raising his brows, he replied, “Actually I don’t know! Isn’t she Sophie’s good friend?”Another shrug. “Kind of, I suppose. They used to do the boxing stuff together, and since Soph’s carrying a baby, they go and enjoy coffee and cake instead every once in a while.”Ignoring his chuckle, she went inside and helped herself to cold lemonade. She opened the can with a simple click as she returned outside and took a long sip.

♥♦♥ MEET THE AUTHOR ♥♦♥
  IRIS BLOBEL
Iris Blobel was born and raised in Germany and only immigrated to Australia in the late 1990s. Having had the travel bug most of her life, Iris spent quite some time living in Scotland, London as well as Canada where she met her husband. Her love for putting her stories onto paper has only emerged recently, but now her laptop is a constant companion.
Iris resides west of Melbourne with her husband and her two beautiful daughters.
Next to her job at a private school, she also presents a German Program at the local Community Radio.

Social Media Links:Click here to subscribe to Iris’ Newsletter Facebook
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Lindsay, Nick, Chris, Amy and Paul are just a few of the kids in the neighborhood that enjoy each other’s company and like to hang out together.   From the usual antics that preteens enjoy, like playing in the graveyard, trick or treating, and celebrating birthdays, the kids find themselves in some unique situations that lead to unexpected ending twists.  




Spooky Twisties I offers 13 tales of terror that will grab you from the start, and leave you with chilling surprise endings.  Adventures are speckled with humorous dialogue to frightening calls for help in working through their series of unusual encounters.  Even though the chapters have individual story lines, many are intertwined with characters that are not so likable.  For instance, Creepy Guy and Dan the Security Guard seem to have a ‘fixation’ for Lindsay and Amy who are best friends.  Then there is old Mrs. Miller who has seemed to live on the street forever, but has found a secret to anti-aging.  ‘Easter eggs’ or ‘hidden references’ mesh, and just when you think you’re headed towards a ‘fairy-tale’ ending, a strange unforeseen chilling conclusion occurs leaving the reader saying, “I didn’t see that happening!” No happily ever after endings here. 



About Me:   I’ve lived my entire life in western PA and the majority of my working years were as a Systems Engineer for a large corporation.  When my sons were born, I took a hiatus from work, and tutored math and reading and substituted in local schools.  I returned to the workforce and retired a few years ago.
Except for writing a little poetry in college, I am a new writer who started writing seriously a few years ago. 
Spooky Twisties I began with one story about a group of kids that go out to play their annual game of ghosts in the graveyard.  This story eventually led to others and became the Spooky Twisties Series.
Links to buy: Print copy can be pre-ordered now before May 20.

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In honor of Mother's Day all twelve books inGrandma's Wedding Quilts will be reduced to
NINETY-NINE CENTS 

https://www.amazon.com/Grandmas-Wedding-Quilts/e/B01N0SW5XR