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Gaddelpo the Christmas Elf

December 25, 2012
Gaddelpo the Christmas Elf

Gaddelpo has graduated Elf College and now must find a special way to keep Christmas spirit alive in the heart of his assigned child, Allyson, who isn’t sure if Santa really exists. Whimsical artwork and easy language make this picture book fun and enjoyable for all ages. Based on a true story Kindle Edition Exclusive

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Sparky and the ‘Cuda

December 21, 2012
Sparky and the ‘Cuda

An unexpected encounter with a young couple changes the Churchill’s lives forever… again. Kindle Edition Exclusive  

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Family

September 13, 2012
Family

I ran across this blog the other day. And I realized it was mine. “Wow,” I say to myself, “I remember this blog.” When did I quit putting anything on it that wasn’t related to books? When did I become so one-dimensional? People are going to think the only thing I care about are books – mine, yours, the library’s,…

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From My Window

August 29, 2012
From My Window

Synopsis for From My Window. When a boy moves in next door, Ellie can’t help but notice. But it’s when he notices her that Ellie’s emotions run away with her.…

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Review: A Small Fortune

August 14, 2012
Review: A Small Fortune

A Small Fortune by Audrey Braun My rating: 4 of 5 stars Gilion Williams leaves her daughter, Celia, a family legacy. But at the time of Gilion’s death, Celia doesn’t…

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My Prior Life

July 22, 2012
My Prior Life

Synopsis for my first novel. After Tom Brown loses his business to an economic downturn and his home to foreclosure, he convinces his wife, Kate, and daughter, Stacie, to move…

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Review: The Second Virgin Birth

February 9, 2012
Review: The Second Virgin Birth

The Second Virgin Birth by Tommy Taylor My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Second Virgin Birth was unique. The premise of a virgin giving birth to another Jesus Christ…

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2011: A Life Review (Since it’s not a book)

February 1, 2012
2011: A Life Review (Since it’s not a book)

A lot of people consider making New Year’s resolutions. I’m not one of them. It’s a nice idea, but I really think I’d just be setting myself up for failure…

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Camel Lot: A Misplaced Adventure

February 1, 2012
Camel Lot: A Misplaced Adventure

My very first (why do people say very first, if it’s the first, how does the word very make it any more the first) children’s book, Camel Lot, is a…

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Bermuda’s Triangle: A Misplaced Adventure

February 1, 2012
Bermuda’s Triangle: A Misplaced Adventure

My second children’s book, Bermuda’s Triangle, is a Kindle Edition Exclusive. Synopsis: Screeching violins, rasping clarinets, and drums beaten to death were just the beginning. Bermuda longed to be part of…

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Area 50 Juan: A Misplaced Adventure

February 1, 2012
Area 50 Juan: A Misplaced Adventure

My third children’s book, Area 50 Juan, is a Kindle Edition Exclusive. Synopsis: Juan’s goal to save the aliens on Jade Island is threatened by a military search for the…

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Santa Monica: A Misplaced Adventure

January 29, 2012
Santa Monica: A Misplaced Adventure

Santa Monica, my fourth children’s book in the Misplaced Adventure series, is a Kindle Edition Exclusive. Santa Monica is a fantasy adventure for bedtime or anytime. Written to be read aloud…

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Review: V is for Vengeance

January 26, 2012
Review: V is for Vengeance

V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton My rating: 5 of 5 stars There’s nothing I enjoy more (okay, a few things, but this isn’t the place for that kind…

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Review: Mercury Rises

November 5, 2011
Review: Mercury Rises

Mercury Rises by Robert Kroese My rating: 5 of 5 stars A sequel to the hilarious Mercury Falls, Mercury Rises gives readers a insightful backstory on Mercury and his relationship…

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Review: The Deception of the Emerald Ring

October 23, 2011
Review: The Deception of the Emerald Ring

The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig My rating: 5 of 5 stars Who doesn’t enjoy a little deception? The third book in the Pink Carnation series was…

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Review: Alexander Death

October 23, 2011
Review: Alexander Death

Alexander Death by J.L. Bryan My rating: 5 of 5 stars The final installment in the Pox series is pure torment. You can’t stop yourself from turning the pages as…

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Funny Who You Run Into Over Coffee

October 15, 2011
Funny Who You Run Into Over Coffee

Took Allyson to Hobknobb Coffee Shop to make homework more palatable. I’d barely finished my pumpkin spice latte when I heard, “Karen!?” It was a friend I hadn’t seen in…

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Area 50 Juan for Kindle

October 15, 2011
Area 50 Juan for Kindle

Area 50 Juan is finally on the virtual shelves. I’m very excited about my third children’s book. There are more illustrations and they’re full-color full-page. Kindle Edition Exclusive

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Review: Tommy Nightmare

September 30, 2011
Review: Tommy Nightmare

Tommy Nightmare by J.L. Bryan My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Pox thickens… The second installment in the Jenny Pox series, Tommy Nightmare, is a wonderful dream come true.…

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FREE Books & Spaceships

September 30, 2011
FREE Books & Spaceships

I use a service called eReaderIQ to watch Kindle books for a price-drop or FREE offering. I usually get an email daily and scan it for books on my to-read list or…

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Review: Jenny Pox

September 16, 2011
Review: Jenny Pox

Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’m totally infected with Jenny Pox. I began this book by reading the first chapter as an excerpt at…

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Gaddelpo the Christmas Elf

Sparky and the ‘Cuda

From My Window

Bermuda’s Triangle