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January 13, 2017
Brand New Book
The sequel to Joachim's Magic is called Joachim: The Heretic. It will be coming out this year. Please look for it as I will post it as soon as it's available.
It got a glowing review from School Library Journal, which called it "SUPERB HISTORICAL FICTION."
It got a glowing review from School Library Journal, which called it "SUPERB HISTORICAL FICTION."
November 2, 2016
New Price for Joachim's Magic
The price for Joachim's Magic has been reduced from $16.95 to $12.95, making it more
accessible for readers.
It is hoped by the publisher that more readers will wish to order it. The Kindle price remains the same. Please consider this new price. Available on Amazon.com and Kindle. Thanks.
accessible for readers.
It is hoped by the publisher that more readers will wish to order it. The Kindle price remains the same. Please consider this new price. Available on Amazon.com and Kindle. Thanks.
October 29, 2016
Joachim's Magic
Sign up for a chance to win a free copy of Joachim's Magic, which has received some rave reviews, including a starred review from Kirkus.
Then you can look for the sequel, Joachim: The Heretic to come out in 2017. The sequel continues the story of Joachim Gans after he returns to England and is tried for blasphemy, first in Bristol then by the Privy Council of Elizabeth I. This is a rare look into a very private and relatively unknown explorer and scientist. Told from the point of view of his young apprentice. Full of action and adventure.
Then you can look for the sequel, Joachim: The Heretic to come out in 2017. The sequel continues the story of Joachim Gans after he returns to England and is tried for blasphemy, first in Bristol then by the Privy Council of Elizabeth I. This is a rare look into a very private and relatively unknown explorer and scientist. Told from the point of view of his young apprentice. Full of action and adventure.
August 15, 2016
The Lyon Saga Books
Hi folks,
Please note again that the second book in the Lyon Saga series, The Lyon's Cub, has had 2 printings and is sold out in hard copy form. It's only available on Amazon's Kindle, where it can be downloaded and read.
All the rest of the Lyon books are available in hard copy and ALSO, on Amazon's Kindle.
HAPPY READING!
Please note again that the second book in the Lyon Saga series, The Lyon's Cub, has had 2 printings and is sold out in hard copy form. It's only available on Amazon's Kindle, where it can be downloaded and read.
All the rest of the Lyon books are available in hard copy and ALSO, on Amazon's Kindle.
HAPPY READING!
June 13, 2016
A New Giveaway
Another new giveaway for Joachim's Magic, which is receiving rave reviews.
Latest review from Readers' Favorite:
Reviewed By Gisela Dixon for Readers’ Favorite
Joachim's Magic by M.L. Stainer is a young adult novel set during that early period of American history when the colonists were arriving from England to settle the New World. Joachim's Magic is primarily about the life and story of Reis Courtney, a young boy in his early teens, and the master to whom he is apprenticed, Joachim Gans. The story starts off with a glimpse into the hard life of an apprentice as they learn the trade. Reis’ lot is better than some of his contemporaries who work under laborious and, at times, abusive conditions. Joachim is a strict but fair teacher, a famous metallurgist, and also the first known Jew in the New World. As they start on a mining expedition in search of gold, silver, and copper in present day Virginia and North Carolina, they encounter many perils including the Indians who fight against them. When they get kidnapped by the Indian chief, Pemisapan, Joachim has to weigh the odds, decide if the time has come to use “magic,” and find the best outcome for all.
Joachim's Magic by M.L. Stainer is an engaging read and I was immediately drawn into it from page one. Although the book is fiction, the setting and some of the characters are taken from real life people. The book moves at a good pace and, along with having all the elements of a good adventure story, it also imparts some life lessons along the way. Reis’ character is very well portrayed as a young but mature boy who comes into his own on his path to manhood. All in all, this is a great adventure and I would recommend it to readers of all ages.
Latest review from Readers' Favorite:
Reviewed By Gisela Dixon for Readers’ Favorite
Joachim's Magic by M.L. Stainer is a young adult novel set during that early period of American history when the colonists were arriving from England to settle the New World. Joachim's Magic is primarily about the life and story of Reis Courtney, a young boy in his early teens, and the master to whom he is apprenticed, Joachim Gans. The story starts off with a glimpse into the hard life of an apprentice as they learn the trade. Reis’ lot is better than some of his contemporaries who work under laborious and, at times, abusive conditions. Joachim is a strict but fair teacher, a famous metallurgist, and also the first known Jew in the New World. As they start on a mining expedition in search of gold, silver, and copper in present day Virginia and North Carolina, they encounter many perils including the Indians who fight against them. When they get kidnapped by the Indian chief, Pemisapan, Joachim has to weigh the odds, decide if the time has come to use “magic,” and find the best outcome for all.
Joachim's Magic by M.L. Stainer is an engaging read and I was immediately drawn into it from page one. Although the book is fiction, the setting and some of the characters are taken from real life people. The book moves at a good pace and, along with having all the elements of a good adventure story, it also imparts some life lessons along the way. Reis’ character is very well portrayed as a young but mature boy who comes into his own on his path to manhood. All in all, this is a great adventure and I would recommend it to readers of all ages.
May 22, 2016
Brand New Giveaway
A new giveaway begins tomorrow, May 23, for 5 Lyon's Roar. Be sure to enter!
May 13, 2016
Giveaways
My latest giveaway ends tomorrow, Sat. May 14. I will be issuing another very soon. Please read Joachim's Magic and if you like, write a review for me.
Many thanks,
Margaret
(M. L. Stainer)
Many thanks,
Margaret
(M. L. Stainer)
April 28, 2016
April 26, 2016
The Lyon's Roar
Congratulations to the two people who won a copy of The Lyon's Roar. I hope you like it. I'll be having many other giveaways to offer the book to all.
The second book in the series of five, The Lyon's Cub, is only available on Amazon's Kindle. We ran out after the second printing. We hope to do a third printing soon.
If you like the book, please consider a review. Many thanks in advance because reviews, as you know, help sell a book. On May 7, we'll have another giveaway for Joachim's Magic for our UK, Canadian and Australian readers.
Also, you're invited to visit my website:
www.chickensouppress.com
The second book in the series of five, The Lyon's Cub, is only available on Amazon's Kindle. We ran out after the second printing. We hope to do a third printing soon.
If you like the book, please consider a review. Many thanks in advance because reviews, as you know, help sell a book. On May 7, we'll have another giveaway for Joachim's Magic for our UK, Canadian and Australian readers.
Also, you're invited to visit my website:
www.chickensouppress.com
April 19, 2016
Happy News!
Happy news! Kirkus Reviews has just listed Joachim's Magic as one of their Indie Books of the Month.,
This is a high honor and I'm thrilled.
This is a high honor and I'm thrilled.
