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About this author

Award-Winning Author Crystal Marcos has been a storyteller her entire life. Being the oldest of five children, she had a lot of entertaining to do. She is a member of SCBWI. Crystal lives on the Kitsap Peninsula in Washington State with her husband and their daughter, Kaylee. BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale is her first book.


So honored! BELLYACHE receives the B.R.A.G. Medallion! BELLYACHE's other honors include, USA Best Book Awards as an Award-Winning Finalist in both categories of Children's Fiction & Children's Book Series, CYBILS 2010 Awards Nominee and Readers Favorite 2011 Silver Award Winner!

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Average rating: 4.48 · 85 ratings · 51 reviews · 2 distinct works · Similar authors
Bellyache: A Delicious Tale
4.47 of 5 stars 4.47 avg rating — 59 ratings — published 2010 — 3 editions
Headache: The Hair-Raising ...
4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions

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Children's Book Week! 2 Giveaway Hops!
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Crystal's Recent Updates

date: May 12, 2013 10:18PM
location: Blogosphere, Australia
description: Hi fellow Middle Grade Fiction enthusiasts.

A quick reminder, last chance to join in the book week fun and enter my "Return To Cardamom" Cover Reveal + ARC + $30 Gift Card Giveaway

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Life is sweet for Caramel and things are finally getting back to normal. Well, as normal as it can be for a telepathic elf who can train trees and control computers, but she soon finds life on Cardamom is not all cupcakes and apple cider. A saboteur is hiding in the...more

Crystal Marcos said "yes" to attending the event: * TWO Children's Book Week Giveaways *
date: May 17, 2013 01:00PM
location: Mother Daughter Book Reviews & Youth Literature Reviews, Canada
description: We are taking part in TWO Giveaway Hops this week.

In the KID LIT GIVEAWAY HOP, we are giving away 1 copy of the Goddess Girls #10, 1 copy of Heroes in Training #3 (both books by Julia Dweck & Suzanne Williams) PLUS a $10 Amazon gift card/PayPal cash. Open INT. Ends May 19.

In the CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK GIVEAWAY HOP, we are giving away a copy Betsy's Day at the Game by Greg Bancroft PLUS a $10 Amazon gift card/PayPal cash. Open US/CAN. Ends May 19.

FINALLY, our Monthly Book Giveaway has just been...more

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“You should listen to even the smallest voice, someday it could be the one that makes a difference.”
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Crystal Marcos Cheryl wrote: "Crystal, I've beeen working on a new book for quite some time so haven't been active. Hope things are going well with you.Cheryl"

Hi Cheryl,
Nice to see you back! Balancing writing a book and everything else can be quite challenging.


message 16: by Cheryl

Cheryl Price Crystal, I've beeen working on a new book for quite some time so haven't been active. Hope things are going well with you.Cheryl


message 15: by Crystal

Crystal Marcos Tricia wrote: "Thanks for the recommendation on Zoom and ReZoom. I have already put them on my wish list on Amazon. I have a collection of Wordless books which I used in my third grade classroom to promote idea..."

You are welcome. I really enjoy wordless picture books and I also collect them. Great idea for sparking the children's imaginations!


message 14: by Tricia

Tricia Douglas Thanks for the recommendation on Zoom and ReZoom. I have already put them on my wish list on Amazon. I have a collection of Wordless books which I used in my third grade classroom to promote ideas for story writing. Even 8 year olds love wordless books. Thanks for the info.


message 13: by Crystal

Crystal Marcos William wrote: "Hi Crystal - Thank you for your friendship!
Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date Marc..."


I will, thank you.


message 12: by William

William O'Brien Hi Crystal - Thank you for your friendship!
Please visit my website http://www.peteradarkenedfairytale.co.uk
to view a sample page and many other snippets about the book.
Expected release date March.
Best wishes, William


message 11: by Crystal

Crystal Marcos Donald James wrote: "Hi Crystal,
Thanks for the nice note. So do you live in/near Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton??? I lived in Tacoma/Puyallup area for over 25 years.
I'd love to recommend one of my book..."


Thank you Donald, I will send you a Goodreads email.


Donald James Parker Hi Crystal,
Thanks for the nice note. So do you live in/near Gig Harbor, Port Orchard, Bremerton??? I lived in Tacoma/Puyallup area for over 25 years.
I'd love to recommend one of my books. If you are interested in an ebook, give me your email address and I'll email you one for free.
Blessings!
Donald


Crystal Marcos Bradley wrote: "Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

Dreamsbane of Tamalor"
You are welcome!


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

Dreamsbane of Tamalor


Crystal Marcos For those interested The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid Chapter Sneak Peek! (Kindle Edition)
on Amazon right now for how long I do not know. http://www.amazon.com/Kane-Chronicles...


Crystal Marcos Just letting those of you who don't know that Rick Riordan will release new demigod generation book and we will see a little Percy Jackson http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76...


Crystal Marcos Ronyell wrote: "Thank you so much for the friend invitation! I hope we get to talk more about the beauty of children's books together!"

That would be great! I visited your site and I can tell you certainly have a passion for them.


Ronyell Thank you so much for the friend invitation! I hope we get to talk more about the beauty of children's books together!


Crystal Marcos Ann wrote: "Crystal, Have you read Hunger Games by Suzzanne Collins?
She is an excellant YA author. I love her works."


No I haven't but I will have to check it out! Thanks!


message 2: by Ann

Ann Gomez Crystal, Have you read Hunger Games by Suzzanne Collins?
She is an excellant YA author. I love her works.


Crystal Marcos Hi all! My Bellyache: A Delicious Tale video book trailer is up! I would appreciate if you would take a look! Thank you, Crystal Marcos


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