This week starts a free Kindle giveaway for "The Stone of Mordim," Book 2 of the Fantasticademy Series! 2/22/2021 to 2/25/2021. Easy gift for kids and
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Monster Problems is a story that will satisfy readers of Middle Grade fantasy/adventure fiction, along with the bonus of having emotional depth. Not only does it trace the fun adventures of a boy and his magic pen that accidentally creates a quirky yMonster Problems is a story that will satisfy readers of Middle Grade fantasy/adventure fiction, along with the bonus of having emotional depth. Not only does it trace the fun adventures of a boy and his magic pen that accidentally creates a quirky yet potentially malevolent monster, it touches on more serious topics such as the power of friendship and the realities of sibling jealousy. Best of all, its conclusion leaves the door open for further adventures! Great voice, likable characters, surprising plot. Terrific read!...more
Monster Problems is a story that will satisfy readers of Middle Grade fantasy/adventure fiction, along with the bonus of having emotional depth. Not only does it trace the fun adventures of a boy and his magic pen that accidentally creates a quirky yMonster Problems is a story that will satisfy readers of Middle Grade fantasy/adventure fiction, along with the bonus of having emotional depth. Not only does it trace the fun adventures of a boy and his magic pen that accidentally creates a quirky yet potentially malevolent monster, it touches on more serious topics such as the power of friendship and the realities of sibling jealousy. Best of all, its conclusion leaves the door open for further adventures! Great voice, likable characters, surprising plot. Terrific read!...more
Original in premise, the Blue Rat follows a mysterious and morally complex protagonist, The Tour Guide (a.k.a. El Buscador), who crusades against the befouling of New York City by a narcissistic developer, Timothy Terrence Tolland. The novel, while qOriginal in premise, the Blue Rat follows a mysterious and morally complex protagonist, The Tour Guide (a.k.a. El Buscador), who crusades against the befouling of New York City by a narcissistic developer, Timothy Terrence Tolland. The novel, while quickly paced, is lushly detailed and poetically rendered, elements often lacking in mystery/journalist thrillers. The quirky and colorful supporting characters are also often morally dubious, adding a further richness to the interactions within the intriguing world of the city. If you like a highly original vision of the underbelly of New York with a mix of poetic noir, The Blue Rat fulfills on every level....more