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February 28, 2017
BYWAYS: Audio Editions
Let me tell you a story. We’re making steady progress with recording audio editions of the Byways Books. Book #3, Over the Bridge: A Zane Johns Adventure has been uploaded, and we’ve already recorded Book #4, Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure. Watch for these titles (and more) as they appear in the catalogs at Audible, iTunes, and Amazon!
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February 27, 2017
Can you hunt?” asked Tupper. “Do Pred have claws?” Aurel...
Can you hunt?” asked Tupper.
“Do Pred have claws?” Aurelius returned tartly.
“Yes. And pointy teeth.”
With a put-upon sigh, he said, “That was a rhetorical question. For your information, we’re taught to hunt and fish from the time we’re weaned.”
—MEADOWSWEET by C.J. Milbrandt
February 25, 2017
#amreading: Sidekicked
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While superhero tales aren’t exactly my preferred genre (that would be a meld of magic/fantasy/mystery/adventure), it’s definitely on a neighboring shelf. I grew up watching caped crusaders and dynamic duos on Saturday morning cartoons, so when I was in the mood for something different … I nabbed Sidekicked by John David Anderson. From the very start, I was smiling because the story is quirky with a side of snide. Our “hero” is Andrew Bean, a.k.a. the Sensationalist, whose Super is mostly MI...
February 24, 2017
Byways Portraits
Meet Laurel Johns, mother (and stepmother) of the three Byways brothers. Ganix inherited her freckles and curls.
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You’ll find more cast portraits and
gossipy tidbits on the Byways Cast page.
February 3, 2017
YouTube: Two of Me
CJMK Books. If you don’t already subscribe to my YouTube channel, be sure to turn on those notifications. We’ve been adding new videos every week. They give me the chance to chat about my writing, answer questions, introduce you to characters, and tell a story or two.
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In the latest video, I explain why I use two pennames. Watch it now >>
February 2, 2017
Byways: Audio Editions
Byways Narrated. I’m here with a quick update on progress on the Byways audiobooks! This past week, Book #1, On Your Marks: The Adventure Begins showed up in online bookstores — Audible, iTunes, and Amazon. And we just finished production of Book #2, Aboard the Train: A Ewan Johns Adventure, so that title should show up in a couple of weeks.
Are you an audiobook reader?
January 31, 2017
The Pred radiated self-assurance as he poised upon a flat...
The Pred radiated self-assurance as he poised upon a flat stone mid-stream, clad in nothing but breeches and bronzed skin. Tupper had never seen someone with so many weapons—matched daggers, gleaming spear, and all those claws. Squatting on the broad, pebbled bank, the boy watched with undisguised awe.
—MEADOWSWEET by C.J. Milbrandt
January 29, 2017
San Diego Public Library
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Every year, writers in San Diego county are invited to contribute one title to the downtown library’s impressive collection. Choosing only one can be tough. This year, I picked Ewan for my 2016 title. So during yesterday’s kickoff of the SDPL’s 51st Annual Local Author Exhibit, I poked through the stacks to find Down the Stairs: A Ewan Johns Adventure.
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Several more of CJ’s titles are shelved downtown. Be sure to request the Byways Books at your local library. I’d love to give young readers...
January 16, 2017
Byways Portraits
Meet Ian Johns, Postmaster of Liberty and father to the three boys who are caught up in an epic race across their homeland.
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You’ll find more cast portraits and
gossipy tidbits on the Byways Cast page.
BYWAYS: Audio Editions
Something new (and slightly crazy) happened this past week … in the safety of CJ’s closet.
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Being “indie” clearly runs in the family. Our household is a one-stop shop for everything from deciphering ancient languages to music composition. So we applied our diverse talents to a new project for 2017: audio book production. Byways Book #1, On Your Marks: The Adventure Begins will soon be available for purchase from Audible, iTunes, and Amazon.
We’ll be adding new titles every month, so watch for...
