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December 25, 2019
Unicorn Book Feature – The Detective and the Unicorn by Michael Angel
Unicorns! How we love them. . .Luckily for all of us unicorn lovers there are hundreds of unicorn books available for all age groups. I have gathered information about as many as I can find and have placed them here for you on my blog.You can also find many more for all ages at Sybrina’s Blue Unicorn Book Store.
Today’s Unicorn Book Feature is
The Detective & The Unicorn
By Michael Angel
LAPD Detective Derek Ridder has a new partner…one with cloven hooves, a palomino coat, and a spiral horn! Three years ago, the President welcomed a pegasus, a dryad, and a pair of griffins to the White House. Their arrival became a cultural touchstone like the Kennedy assassination, the moon landing, or 9-11. Between the somber blue-black suits of the President’s cabinet and the Renaissance Faire medievalism of the creatures from the ‘Morning Land’, it was Norman Rockwell meets the cast of Narnia.
All creatures from the Morning Land seem peaceful enough… Until an evil wizard from that magical realm murders Ridder’s friend in cold blood right before the police detective’s eyes. Devastated, Ridder thinks he’ll be taken off the LAPD’s Homicide detail until he’s given unexpected news. He’s put on the wizard’s trail and given a new partner: a brash, driven unicorn filly named Tavia, the Daughter of the Warder of Cavilad.
The unicorn’s on a desperate mission of her own. Tavia identifies Ridder’s murderer as the wizard who nearly destroyed the realms of the unicorns, dryads, and pegasi in a horrific act of war: Sir William Teach. And she’s pledged her very life to capture or kill this magic-using war criminal at all cost!
Together, Derek and Tavia race to stop the wizard’s demonic plans. Their path takes them through the gritty underside of Los Angeles and deep into the fantasy realm of Tavia’s magical homeworld. Along the way, they encounter the wizard’s world-destroying allies, learn how a police detective can learn magic, and discover whether one really needs to be virgin-pure in order to touch a unicorn mare.
Warlord and wizard, ally to demon and hellhound… William Teach isn’t about to be taken down without a fight. But even with the help of a diplomat pegasus, an Amazonian tribe of dryads, and a SWAT-team’s worth of cops and agents from the Secret Service, the odds are long at best.
And both detective and unicorn know that if they fail, both of their worlds will be destroyed!
Included with this story are preview chapters of Book One in Michael Angel’s ‘Fantasy & Forensics’ series: Centaur of the Crime.
“This clever, humorous fantasy springs to life from page one…”
— Publisher’s Weekly
“Fast-paced action and sly wit make Angel’s writing irresistible fun.” — Rebecca Moesta, NYT Bestselling co-author of Young Jedi Knights
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December 24, 2019
Unicorn Reader Tee Shirt Collection – Unicorn Reader
What is a Unicorn Reader?
It is someone who relishes reading anything that sends the mind soaring to new realms. It is someone who dives so deeply into their books that they imagine themselves the main character of every fantasy they read – whether they’re flying with dragons, riding unicorn steeds or sailing through the cosmos in gleaming quantum ships. Are you a unicorn reader?
Unicorn Reader
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December 21, 2019
Sybrina’s Blue Unicorn Book Store – Unicorn Mug
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December 19, 2019
Unicorn Reader Tee Shirt Collection – Right To Read
What is a Unicorn Reader?
It is someone who relishes reading anything that sends the mind soaring to new realms. It is someone who dives so deeply into their books that they imagine themselves the main character of every fantasy they read – whether they’re flying with dragons, riding unicorn steeds or sailing through the cosmos in gleaming quantum ships. Are you a unicorn reader?
This Unicorn Will Fiercely Defend Your Right To Read
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December 16, 2019
Sybrina’s Blue Unicorn Book Store – Unicorn Sleep Masks
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December 15, 2019
Pump Up Your Book Blog Tour – Spirits of the Western Wild by D. Schaub and R. Vizard
* Spirits of the western wild *
* David Schaub & Roger Vizard *
* Adventure/Mystery/Comedy *
Title: Spirits of the Western Wild
Authors: David Schaub & Roger Vizard
Publisher: Independent
Genre: Adventure / Mystery / Comedy
This mystical adventure follows a young adventure-seeker named Luther McCleron on a westward journey to learn more about his Grandfather. A series of fateful missteps take Luther far
from his destination to a disheveled little town under the tyranny of a crooked sheriff named Big Willie. It’s here that Luther comes face-to-face with the legendary ghost of Monty: a curmudgeonly ghost who refuses to believe he’s dead. Luther just wants to get back to his quest, but Monty thwarts his plans by using Luther to take out his vengeance on Big Willie.
Through a catastrophic string of events, Luther and Monty find themselves hopelessly entangled in a combative partnership that escalates to the breaking point. Only by reconciling their differences
are they able to uncover the profound connections that weave their fates together.
A mysterious book of premonitions, an ominous crow, and ancient Indian drive the mystical tone of this world; conjuring spiritual forces to help steer Luther on his journey through this western “twilight zone.”
All the loose ends resolve in a satisfying story of redemption, loyalty and ascension while exploring the mysterious nature of fate and destiny. Was all of this a coincidence? Or are we guided by ancient
“spirits on the wind” that nudge and steer us along our path to assure that we arrive safely at our intended destination in the end?
5 out of 5 stars
A fantastic and Immersive adventure for everyone.
What a wonderful audio book and what a pleasure it was to be on this journey. Not only the adventure was captivating but also everything around it. The sounds effect and voices really bring it all together, you almost feel like you are right there witnessing all this first hand. The production quality is something I have never heard before. Very well done and I highly recommend it.
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TEASER
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EXCERPT
It’s eerily quiet here, aside from the monotonous sound of a squeaking windmill, long detached from the rusted pump that feeds the wooden water
tower.
Dilapidated wooden structures are mixed with colonial Spanish architecture. Ominous religious relics are awash in the orange glow of twilight — home of the classic Spaghetti Western.
Jasper leads the way, mumbling nonsensical gibberish to himself.
Luther tags along cautiously — unaware of a stoic old Indian watching from the shadows of the abandoned post office.
This is Kickapoo — eyes barely discernible inside the ancient crevices of his face. From under his poncho, Kickapoo radiates the calm tranquility of an ancient spirit. All-knowing — silent and still — moving only as much as required to breathe.
A small flourish twists overhead — a remnant of the storm — and a page from Luther’s lost book swirls in and settles at Kickapoo’s feet.
PUSH IN on the header: “CHAPTER 2: THE DELIVERANCE.”
Kickapoo gives an appreciative nod skyward. The plan is unfolding…
CHARACTER INTERVIEW
With Monty (the Ghost)
Now for something new and exciting…an interview with someone who knows Luther very well. Enjoy!
Can you tell us your name and a bit about your background?
What… you too? You know… there was a time when everybody knew exactly who I was around here. The name’s Montague Montgomery – listed in the books if you go back and look it up. But around here, everyone just called me Monty – strong arm of the law that every man, woman and child counted on for their preservation and good safekeepings. Hard to believe there was a time when I was cherished and adorned by all of ‘em.
So what happened?
Well, I got this gap in my recollection, so I can’t really say. Last thing I remember is Big Willie waltzing into town… struttin’ his stuff like he owned the place. Next thing you know, he’s calling himself “sheriff,” and that was it. After that, nobody talked at me no more.
Can you believe it? Top of the hog-pile one day, and next thing you know, I’m just taken for granite around here.
For Granted…?
Right… GRANITE. And for some reason, no one sees through that crooked old weasel for what he really is… just a high-falutin’, fast-talkin’ carpetbagger pulling the wool over their eyes. He’s just a wolf in cheap clothing, is what I say. But it don’t matter what I say. ’Whole town acts like I’m not even there when I talk at ‘em. Anyhow, I figure it’s better to be an old “has-been” than a “never-was.” So I rest my pieces.
So Willie must be the villain… and how are you related to the main character?
Luther…? Oh, well that’s a whole ’nother story.
So I was propped up in the corner of the saloon here – not in the happiest frame of moods… just ruminating on the backwash at the bottom of this empty glass. Then in comes this funny looking kid calling himself Luther. He comes right over and commences talking at me like no one’s talked at me in a long time… Finally! Somebody’s paying me attention!
I took a liking to him for a minute there… ‘till he started getting up into my business. ’Said he thinks no one is talking at me ‘cause no one can SEE ME. He thinks I’m some kind of mis-embodied spirit, or some lopsided hogwash like that…
A GHOST?! REALLY?
Right! Can you believe it?! I swear… kids these days got nothing but misrespect – interfering in people’s privates all the time…
So… I’m confused. Why does he think you’re a ghost if he can SEE you?
Well now, that’s the crutch of the matter, right there. You’re gonna be surprised as I was, see… WHA–?
Hold on a sec –
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The authors say I can’t be giving away the spoils. They want you to read about all that. I’m not much for reading myself, though… I like pictures the best. And the book is full of pictures.
Better still – they set it up so you can LISTEN without reading a stitch! They’re calling it a movie for your ear-holes – featuring yours truly and a full cast of characters.
So how did you finally connect with Luther?
Well… he has a way of inviting trouble. So before you know it, he gets in a tangle with Willie. They tore the whole place apart, the two of ’em. And when it was all over, I’m the one that had to bust him out of jail.
Don’t ask me why… I just got this strange feeling I gotta keep him around. Besides, he’s the only one talking back at me, so I figure he can help me get to the bottom of this ghost-nonsense.
So the two of you are on this adventure TOGETHER? Is that it?
Yup, we’re on the run from Willie now. They’re calling it a BUDDY picture. BUDDIES, ugh. This kid would have expired by now if I wasn’t looking after him. I had to show him there’s a whole lot more to riding a horse than just sittin’ in the saddle and lettin’ your feet hang down.
But I figure I can use this kid to do my dirty deeds back at Willie… if only these writers would stop gumming up the works.
What riders?
WRIT-ERS… Come on! The guys that concocted this whole mess. They keep talking about how “funny” it would be to make my prevailing situation even more troublesome. Can you believe that? They want to make my life a living hell for their own laughing matter!
Every time I get one step ahead, they throw me another hot mess.
So with all due regrets, I gotta go now. I gotta stay ten paces ahead of these troublemakers, or I may not get out of this one alive.
– Monty
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ABOUT THE AUTHORs
David Schaub is a writer and Academy Award ® nominated Animation Supervisor working in the film industry for more than 25 years. In 2019 he produced and directed the audio adaptation of
SPIRITS OF THE WESTERN WILD. He also developed STORY COMPASS® smartphone app for screenwriters (www.moviemethods.com) in 2017.
Schaub received Oscar nomination for animation in Tim Burton’s ALICE IN WONDERLAND (Disney), along with nominations for BAFTA Award, Saturn Award and Critic’s Choice Award, and won the Golden Satellite Award for Best Visual Effects for his team’s work on the film.
HEAD ANIMATION on Sony Picture’s SURFS UP – recognized with two Annie Awards among its ten nominations including Academy Award nomination and four Visual Effects Society (VES) award nominations.
ANIMATION DIRECTOR on AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2 (2014), CHRONICLES OF NARNIA (Disney), I AM LEGEND (Warner Bros.) and LEAD ANIMATOR on STUART LITTLE 1 & 2, EVOLUTION, CAST AWAY, GODZILLA, PATCH ADAMS and more.
ANIMATION DIRECTOR – Universal’s award-winning JURASSIC WORLD EXPEDITION (2019) VR EXPERIENCE. Exploring cinematic potential of virtual reality.
website & Social links
Website → https://www.dschaub2.com/
https://www.dschaub2.com/other-projects
Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/dschaub2writer
Goodreads → https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19662596.David_Schaub
Roger Vizard is a writer and self-taught artist. He was accepted into the animation program at Sheridan College in1987, then worked at Sullivan Bluth Studios in Ireland, then as an animation apprentice on “WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT” at Richard Williams’ studio in London. He later became Williams’ assistant animator on “THIEF AND THE COBBLER.”
After several years working in Europe at studios like Gerhard Hahn in Germany and A-films in Denmark, he moved to Los Angeles in 1993 to work as a story board artist on the first season of Sonic the Hedgehog, then rolled back into animation again after that. He successfully made the
transition to from 2D to CGI on “STUART LITTLE 2” in 2001, and since that time have worked non-stop at animation/VFX studios in Los Angeles.
website
Website → https://www.rvizard.com/
December 14, 2019
Unicorn Reader Tee Shirt Collection – Fantasy Books
What is a Unicorn Reader?
It is someone who relishes reading anything that sends the mind soaring to new realms. It is someone who dives so deeply into their books that they imagine themselves the main character of every fantasy they read – whether they’re flying with dragons, riding unicorn steeds or sailing through the cosmos in gleaming quantum ships. Are you a unicorn reader?
Unicorn Readers Love Fantasy Books
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December 11, 2019
Sybrina's Blue Unicorn Book Store – Unicorn Snow Globe
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Sybrina’s Blue Unicorn Book Store – Unicorn Snow Globe
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December 10, 2019
Unicorn Book Feature – Celestia by Yumoyori Wilson
Unicorns! How we love them. . .Luckily for all of us unicorn lovers there are hundreds of unicorn books available for all age groups. I have gathered information about as many as I can find and have placed them here for you on my blog.You can also find many more for all ages at Sybrina’s Blue Unicorn Book Store.
Today’s Unicorn Book Feature is
Celestia
Unicorn Blessed Chronicles
By Yumoyori Wilson
What do you get when your father’s a centaur and your mother’s a powerful magician? A unicorn shifter…
You’d think being the only known unicorn shifter in the world would have a few benefits. Like, people treating you kindly or getting special treatment from the council. Not in my case. I’d be lucky to get a piece of bread thrown at me.
My name is Celestia Rainbow, and yes, my last name is fucking Rainbow.
Shifters assume that I’m kind by nature, but trust me: I’m fierce, short-tempered and have the mouth of a sailor. Add in my stealthy fighting skills, advanced magic casting, and swift movement, I’m someone you wouldn’t want to mess with. But everyone looks at my shifter side – my ditzy, peaceful half, sprinkling magic dust, and on a mission to end world hunger.
Regardless of my dual personality, I’ve sworn to become a huntress at Aslan Academy. Now that I’m of age–my lucky twenty-fifth birthday just happens to coincide with the entrance exams–I’m ready to prove my worth.
Too bad I’m grouped up with six sinful looking men.
Time to prove to my community, classmates and this attractive bunch of weirdos that unicorns can kick ass too.
CELESTIA is a new REVERSE HAREM, paranormal series. Recommended for 18+ audiences, containing mature sexual content, violence and strong language.
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