The Winner of the KINDLE FIRE is Cordelia F. Whoo! Hoo! Congrats Cordelia and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
I will be sending you an e-mail shortly please reply with your snail mail address so I can get your prize to you!
Thanks to all the participating authors and the contestants! I had a lot of fun during this giveaway and I hope you did too! 🙂
*******THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW OVER. THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY! :)***************
Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Super Spies Halloween Party! We’re giving away a KINDLE FIRE by playing a game called “Bobbing for Books” and here’s how you enter to win!
The first way to enter is by tweeting and Facebook sharing about the event and posting the tweet or share in the comment section below. Each tweet or share counts as one entry. So, the more tweets you do the more entries you have. 🙂
The second way to enter is by purchasing one of the participating authors books and posting the title and confirmation code in a comment below. This purchase counts as two entries, so if a contestant buys two books, they are entered four times in the giveaway. 🙂
The winner will be announced on October 30th. I will send them an e-mail and also post on Facebook and Twitter. 🙂
****Please be aware that the KINDLE FIRE will be gifted from Amazon and sent directly from there. Therefore, if the winner receives a damaged prize, myself and the participating authors are not held liable for any damages. The winner must work with Amazon to get a replacement.
Now let the tweeting and sharing begin! Good luck to all of you! This is going to be a fun party! And please scroll down and check out all the books! There’s something here for everyone! Romance, Young Adult, and even self help! All good clean reads! 🙂
Here are the participating authors books and buylinks and if you don’t see something interesting here stop by their blog and check out their other books! 🙂
“The Super Spies and the Cat Lady Killer”
By: Lisa Orchard
An innocent game of Truth or Dare spins out of control when Sarah Cole discovers the dead body of the Cat Lady and what’s worse? The lead detective believes they’re responsible for the old woman’s death. Sarah realizes it’s up to The Super Spies to snare the Cat Lady Killer…or die trying.. A great Halloween read!
Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=10078468
Amazon:Â http://www.amazon.com/Super-Spies-Lady-Killer-ebook/dp/B007JZH61K
Barnes and Noble: Â http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-super-spies-and-the-cat-lady-killer-lisa-orchard/1109518725?ean=2940014338202
“Hauntings of the Heart”
By Joselyn Vaughn
When lost love shows up on your doorstep, what do you do? Minnie Schultz slams the door in his face. With the help of some paranormal investigators, an Elvis impersonator and a couple of nosey friends, can Minnie and Gordon find the future they were meant to have?
Astraea Press: http://astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=7355585
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hauntings-of-the-heart-joselyn-vaughn/1106922258?ean=2940013221796&itm=2&usri=hauntings+of+the+heart
Find more of Joselyn’s books here: http://joselynvaughn.com
“Abiding Echoes”
By: Kay Springsteen
Love is family…
Love is endless…
Love is timeless…
Love is abiding…
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/abiding-echoes-kay-springsteen/1112162718?ean=2940014969529
Find more of Kay’s books here: http://kayspringsteen.wordpress.com/
“Vala Appointed”
By: J. F. Jenkins
Identical twins Anj and Zes Willam have always been considered odd, even in a world where myth is real. Their magic is powerful and intense, as well as their secrets. None more so than Anj, who has the biggest secret of them all.
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/j.f.-jenkins
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/J.F.-enkins/e/B004P3HB6O/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_3
“Key to Love”
By: Meg Mims
When an artist finds a small metal object – a piece of a key- and uses it in a new collage, will it unlock her future happiness?
“Cruel Justice”
By: Mel Comley
The headless body of a wealthy widow is discovered decomposing in Chelling Forest. Detective Inspector Lorne Simpkins and her partner, DS Pete Childs are assigned to the case. A few days later another victim, this time a young girl, is discovered. Who could the killer be and what’s the connection between the two victims?
Amazon/ US: http://www.amazon.com/Cruel-Justice-Book-one-ebook/dp/B005QOY4FM
Amazon/UK:Â http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cruel-Justice-Book-one-ebook/dp/B005QOY4FM
Find more of Mel’s books here: http://melcomley.blogspot.fr/
“Moonlight on the Palms”
By: Lisa Greer
When professor Astrid Kent’s estranged mother dies, she returns to her childhood home of La Casa De La Luz to set things right. But secrets, murder, and her mother’s ex-husband—Astrid’s former fiance before she fled Texas in shame—threaten to entangle her at every turn, even as another man vies for her heart.
Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=3906042
Barnes and Noble:Â http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/moonlight-on-the-palms-lisa-greer/1103861118
Find more of Lisa’s books here: http://www.lisalgreer.com/
“Prepare to Receive More”
By: Benecia Ponder
A Step-by-Step Guide to Forming Your Prosperity Partnership with God.
“The Trouble with Charlie”
By: Catherine Bennett
Love. Desire. A psycho bent on revenge. But can Charlie Reynolds recognize the most dangerous of the three?
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00849AM9I
Barnes and Noble:Â http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-trouble-with-charlie-catherine-bennett/1110924132?ean=2940014458948
Astraea Press:Â http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=10046834
“At What Cost”
By: J. Andersen
When sixteen year old Maggie Reynolds discovers she’s pregnant at the beginning of Junior year, she’s scared to death to tell her parents for fear of what they’ll do. Luckily, her boyfriend suggests another alternative: abortion, but will it really solve all her problems like she hopes it will?
Amazon:Â http://www.amazon.com/At-What-Cost-ebook/dp/B008BEDPPO
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/at-what-cost-j-andersen/1111557851?ean=2940014771320
Astraea Press:Â http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=12328251
“The Legacy”
By: Patricia Kiyono
A family finds and embraces its samurai heritage. The Legacy introduces the Tanaka family, whose story begins in The Samurai’s Garden, available beginning November 6 from your favorite ebook distributor!
http://www.amazon.com/Patricia-Kiyono/e/B0067PSM5C/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1348917923&sr=1-2-ent
“The Last Time Keepers”
By: Sharon Ledwith
When Amanda Sault and her four classmates are caught in a major food fight at school, they are given the choice of suspension or yard duty. It was a no-brainer. A two-week crash course in landscaping leads the kids to discover a weathered stone arch buried in an overgrown backyard. Instead of a forgotten lawn ornament, it turns out to be an ancient time portal from the lost continent of Atlantis.
Musa Publishing: http://musapublishing.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=277
Amazon:Â http://www.amazon.com/Last-Timekeepers-Arch-Atlantis-ebook/dp/B0084AKSP0
Barnes and Noble:Â http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-last-timekeepers-and-the-arch-of-atlantis-x2019-sharon-ledwith/1111074347?ean=2940014363952
“There your Heart will be Also”
By: Felicia Rogers
The Renaissance Hearts Series – Begin the adventure with Sarra and Cedric.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/There-Heart-Renaissance-Series-ebook/dp/B005XSEQ7C
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/there-your-heart-will-be-also-felicia-rogers/1106848770?ean=2940013291041
Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=5907188
Find more of Felicia’s books here: http://feliciarogersauthor.weebly.com/
“A Collie Rescue”
By: Lindsay Downs
Former Army Sergeant Sandi Charleston, diagnosed with PTSD and homeless barely survives day to day. By a miracle of fate she meets Taz, a uniquely special collie, who helps turn her life around.
Astraea Press http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=13897850
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Collie-Rescue-Emily-Dahill-ebook/dp/B008V4JP6C
Barnes and Noble:Â http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-collie-rescue-lindsay-downs/1112437116?ean=2940014828376
Find more of Lindsay Downs books here: www.murdersandmysteries.wordpress.com
“A New Dream”
By: Elaine Cantrell
Former NFL player Matt McCallum and baker Violet Emerson find a common dream for their lives, but a loose end from Matt’s past returns to jeopardize their future. Will love be enough to save their new dream before it turns into a nightmare?
Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=2676585
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/A-New-Dream-ebook/dp/B004TAWHO4
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/new-dream-elaine-cantrell/1102710733?ean=2940012395245
“Psychic”
By: John Warnock
What if you awoke one day and discovered you had ESP? Would you feel blessed? Or would you feel cursed?
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Psychic-ebook/dp/B001ECQLCE
Barnes and Noble:Â http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/psychic-john-warnock/1101224535?ean=2940011111563
Find more of John’s books here: http://www.johnwarnock.info/
“Secrets of Catalpa Hall”
By: Lori Lapekes
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Secrets-of-Catalpa-Hall-ebook/dp/B007WYPIGS
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/secrets-of-catalpa-hall-lori-lapekes/1110362265?ean=2940014565875
Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=11343670
Find more of Lori’s books here: http://lorilapekes.com/
“No Job for a Woman”
By: Sherry Gloag
Circumstances demand Julian and Deborah learn to work together and Julian dares to dream that he might gain the love of the only person he’s ever given his heart to.
But will Deborah live long enough to discover that by releasing everything she values, she will gain everything her heart desires?
Amazon:Â http://www.amazon.com/No-Job-Woman-ebook/dp/B0095II45G
Barnes and Noble:Â http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/no-job-for-a-woman-sherry-gloag/1112754572?ean=2940015111361
Find more of Sherry’s books here: http://www.sherrygloag.com/
“Crossing the Deep”
By: Kelly Martin
Sixteen year old Rachel Harker expects the hiking trip in the mountains to be short and painless. Four days later, injured and scared, she just prays to make it home alive.
Astraea Press: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:mode=product&product=15502342
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Crossing-The-Deep-ebook/dp/B009NWGMMQ
Barnes and Noble:Â http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crossing-the-deep-kelly-martin/1113215706?ean=2940015565096
“Persephone”
By Kaitlin Bevins
There are worse things than death, worse people too.
The “talk” was bad enough, but how many teens get told that they’re a goddess? When her mom tells her, Persephone is sure her mother has lost her mind. It isn’t until Boreas, the god of winter, tries to abduct her that she realizes her mother was telling the truth. Hades rescues her, and in order to safely bring Persephone to the Underworld he marks her as his bride. But Boreas will stop at nothing to get Persephone. Despite her growing feelings for Hades, Persephone wants to return to the living realm. Persephone must find a way to defeat Boreas and reclaim her life.
Amazon:Â http://www.amazon.com/Persephone-ebook/dp/B008HYPD58
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/persephone-kaitlin-bevis/1111973897?ean=2940014686051
Find more of Kaitlin’s books here: http://kaitlinbevis.com/
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you! I’ve got Kimberly Kinrade here today and she’s answering some questions and talking about her new release! Check it out!
What inspired you to write your Book?
Years ago, I dreamed of a girl named Sam who could read minds and was rented out to the rich as a spy. I jotted the idea down and went back to sleep. Last fall, while preparing two other books for launch, I wanted to put out a short story and remembered this dream. Well, turned out it wasn’t a short story, it was a trilogy that is now becoming a saga, with more than 40 spin-off books now planned in this world, though the world becomes so much bigger than Forbidden Mind.
Who is your favorite character and why?
I’d have to say Lucy is my favorite in Forbidden Mind, though Hunter Riley is my favorite by the third book, Forbidden Life. Lucy is spunky, brave and irreverent at times, and she just has a great energy that I love about her. She’s also a martial arts expert, can tell when people are lying, and can hack into anything.
Why should readers read your book?
If they love a fast paced romantic adventure, super powers, and stories with lots of unexpected twists, I think they’ll love the Forbidden Trilogy. It’s been compared to X-Men meets Dark Angel and Alias.
Tell us a little bit about your writing process.
I’ve been learning how to plot better, because the outlining process has always been hard for me, but with so many books now set in the same world, and so many spin off trilogies, I just have to be more organized in my writing. So I come up with an idea, then I flesh it out. Once I’m ready, I’ll do a rough outline, just a synopsis of the story, then start breaking it down into chapters until I have a detailed outline with which to begin writing the prose. This helps me avoid any major plot hole issues and allows me to focus on the writing.
I usually average anywhere from 3,000 to 6,000 words a day once I’m heavily involved in a project, though I’ve been known to do 10,000 to 15,000 in a day when on deadline. (And then I crash for a week, having lost all ability to form words.)
What’s next for Kimberly Kinrade the author?
On November 26th, I’m launching The Forbidden Trilogy, which will have all three books from the Forbidden series that are now available (Forbidden Mind, Forbidden Fire and Forbidden Life) plus some major bonus content including interlude scenes between books, character profiles, a question and answer, and a book club discussion guide.
I also have another Three Lost Kids children’s chapter book coming out on that day.
On January 15th, 2013, my husband, Dmytry Karpov, and I are releasing a romance called Sunrise & Nightfall and I’m ridiculously excited about this book! He’ll risk everything to save her life. She’ll sacrifice it all to save his soul.
And in May, 2013, we are launching a complete trilogy, The Fallen Trilogy–Blood of the Fallen, Tears of the Fallen and Flight of the Fallen. This is a spin-off series from Forbidden Trilogy and stars Luke and Lucy. I think fans will really enjoy it.
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Fun questions:
Tell us something that no one else knows about you.
Well, my husband and best friend pretty much know everything there is to know about me, but let’s see… most people don’t know that I was one signature away from joining the military out of high school. I skipped a grade, then was recruited by all the branches after I scored really high on my ASVAB. They wanted me for military intelligence. Just think, I could have been a real spy!
What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
I love paranormal YA, thrillers, epic fantasy, dark fantasy, romance, paranormal romance… I have a wide range of likes.
Who’s your favorite author?
Do I have to just pick one? C.S. Lewis, Neil Gaiman, Patti Larsen, Dmytry Karpov, Lane Diamond… just to name a few.
What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?
Chocolate!
If you could interview one celebrity who would it be and why?
 Neil Gaiman. I adore his work and he’s been such an inspiration to me.
Below is the Cover and some info on Kimberly’s book! Check it out!
Forbidden Mind Tour Info
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Author: Kimberly Kinrade
Title of book: Forbidden Mind (Forbidden Trilogy, #1)
Publisher: Evolved Publisher
Original: September 7, 2011,
New edition launch: June 26, 2012
Length of book: 248 pages
YA paranormal romance/thriller
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Forbidden Mind Book Trailer
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Forbidden Mind Blurb
49% of Americans believe their government officials are honest. I don’t know these officials, or their supporters, but I know their secrets, and 49% of Americans are wrong.
My employers pay me well to be right, to know things others can’t. But I don’t know why they brought that boy in, strapped to a stretcher, barely conscious. He asked me for help when I could give none.
I’m a wealthy spy, a talented artist, a martial arts black belt, and a prisoner. They tell me that on my eighteenth birthday, I will be released, free to go to the college of my dreams. It’s my eighteenth birthday, and a man in black is at my door. I know he’s not here to free me.
IÂ know, because I can read minds.
My name is Sam, and this is my story.
So begins the tale of Sam and Drake–from the time they link minds, forging a bond that leads to an unconventional romance–to their fight for survival against the corrupt, twisted organization known as ‘Rent-A-Kid.’Â
“…a thrilling, dark and deeply romantic read that had me sitting on the edge of my seat and eagerly awaiting the next installment.” ~ Refracted Light Young Adult Book Reviews
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“The plot is very ALIAS and DARK ANGEL-like with X-MEN as its backdrop (awesome combo!). Forbidden Mind BLEW my mind!” ~Sour Skittles Book Blog
Winner of 2011 Forward National Literature Award
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Forbidden Mind is the first book in the Forbidden Trilogy by Kimberly Kinrade. Check out Forbidden Fire (Book 2 in the Forbidden Trilogy) and get it on Amazon here. http://amzn.to/ISOH5P . Forbidden Life the third and final book in the trilogy will be available in October on Amazon!
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Author Bio:
Kimberly Kinrade was born with ink in her veins and magic in her heart. She writes fantasy and paranormal stories for children, YA and adults and still believes in magic worlds. Check out her YA paranormal novels Forbidden Mind, Forbidden Fire and Forbidden Life and her illustrated children’s fantasy chapter books Lexie World, Bella World, and Maddie World all on Amazon.
She lives with her three little girls who think they’re ninja princesses with super powers, her two dogs who think they’re humans, her two cats who think they’re gods, and her husband, also known as the sexy Russian Prince, who is the love of her life and writing partner.
For a list of her books, check out: http://Amazon.com/author/kimberlykinrade
Website: http://KimberlyKinrade.com
For a fun fan experience, join the team at I.P.I. at http://IPIAcademy.com
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Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you! I’m back today talking about another issue that rears its ugly head during the early teen years. That issue is Bulimia and it’s scary!
Bulimia is estimated to affect about three percent of all women in the United States at some point in their lives. Experts believe that approximately six percent of teen girls and five percent of college aged girls suffer from Bulimia.
So what is Bulimia?
Bulimia is an eating disorder much like Anorexia Nervosa. It’s characterized by episodes of excessive eating (bingeing) followed by inappropriate methods of weight control like self-induced vomiting (purging), abuse of laxatives and diuretics, or excessive exercise.
It is a psychological disorder and the cycle of eating and vomiting can become an obsession. Â In fact, Bulimics are also susceptible to other compulsions or affective disorders.
What causes this disorder?
Doctors say that there are no known causes of Bulimia. However, it’s generally felt to begin with dissatisfaction with one’s body. A fact that I found extremely interesting is that Binge eating is not triggered by intense hunger. It is a response to depression or stress or other feelings related to body weight, shape, or food.
The young teen may be underweight but when she looks in the mirror she sees a distorted body image and fell heavier than she actually is.
Organic causes are being investigated. Experts have found evidence that Bulimia and other eating disorders may be related to abnormalities in the level of chemical messengers within the brain, specifically the neurotransmitter serotonin.
Other studies have found alterations in metabolic rate, decreased perceptions of satiety, and abnormal neuroendocrine regulation (The process by which the nervous system interacts with production of hormones and hormone-like substances).
How is Bulimia diagnosed?
As with Anorexia denial and secrecy complicate the diagnosis of Bulimia but there are five basic criteria to look for. They’re listed below:
What are the signs of this disease?
How can Bulimia be treated?
There are many physical complications as a result of this disease, so these complications must be addressed. For the physical complications that are a result of this disorder, click here http://www.medicinenet.com/bulimia/page4.htm .
The psychological effects are treated with therapy and anti-depressants.
While researching this eating disorder I have found that many teens hide their binge eating, and are able to hide it for years. The damage done to the body by this type of behavior can be life threatening, so it’s important to catch it as soon as possible.
Thanks for stopping by today, and if you’ve had any experience with Bulimia please feel free to share. 🙂
I’d like to thank http://www.medicinenet.com   for providing the information for this post. To find out more details about Bulimia go to http://www.medicinenet.com/bulimia/article.htm .
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you today! I’ve got fellow Astraea Press author Liz Botts here and she’s going to tell us about writing for the Young Adult Genre and about her new release “Curtain Call”.
Take it away Liz!
I never read young adult books as a teen. Instead I read classics and romance novels. By college I had transitioned to a lot of nonfiction reading as a history major. My younger sister (ten years younger) started reading young adult books, and once in awhile I would pick them up. From there I started to explore the genre. Since then I have consistently found my love of young adult books growing each year.
I love the risks young adult authors take, and the topics they are willing to tackle. As an adult reading young adult books, I find that there are always elements I can relate to from my own teen years. Plus I find that there is a lot of phenomenal writing in the young adult genre that many people over look simply because of the intended audience.
Why I write young adult fiction is another topic altogether. Part of it does stem from my love of the genre, but there’s more to it than that. Several years ago I worked as a youth director at a church. One of the programming activities I ran was a Wednesday night gathering where the teens in the youth group could come to hang out and de-stress from a busy week. The group that came loved being together and the hilarity that ensued often sparked story ideas.
Most of the youth group kids were in theater, something I had done in high school, as well, so many of the story ideas came from there. Having gone to the same high school as most of the kids, I could easily relate to a lot of the crazy things that went on in the theater department as almost nothing had changed in the ten years since I had graduated.
Another aspect of the stories that gave me a lot of material was the relationship drama inherent in any teen group. While none of the teens’ relationships have ever made it into my books, the general inspiration is everywhere.
One year I decided to take a story idea and create a book for NaNoWriMo. Eventually that story became my first published novel, In the Spotlight. Writing about teens proved a fun challenge, one that I have continued to enjoy. My latest release, Curtain Call, follows the story begun during, In the Spotlight. I hope you’ll check it out.
Blurb for Curtain Call:
Five years after their success in High School Theater, Josh and Hannah are still together. However, life has made things complicated, and Josh and Hannah have made some decisions that don’t sit too well with Hannah. During their final semester in college, Hannah begins questioning everything in her life. She decides that her relationship with Josh needs a break. Josh is heart-broken by this turn of events, but he remains steadfast in his love.
As their final semester in college progresses, Josh and Hannah find their way back to each other through school choices, family problems, and slightly meddling friends. Josh rediscovers his love of acting when he gets cast as the lead in Hannah’s senior project. And Hannah discovers that the things she wants in life might not have changed all that much after all.
Buy Links:
Astraea: http://www.astraeapress.com/#ecwid:category=662245&mode=product&product=13928801
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Curtain-Call-ebook/dp/B009GBDEEI
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/curtain-call-liz-botts/1113013420?ean=2940015607888
To find out more about me: http://lizbotts.com/
Thanks for stopping by Liz and I appreciate you taking the time to be here today!
Feel free to leave a comment for Liz and let her know what you think about her new release! 🙂
Hello Everyone! I hope all is well with you today. Usually, my posts consist of issues that effect our young teens of today. However, due to the fact that I have a presentation  to prepare, and can’t invest a lot of time in to research, I’ve decided to touch on the special considerations that an author must think about when writing for the Young Adult market.
How is writing for the young adult market different than writing for the adult market? That is a very good question. First of all, when I write for this market my lead character should act as a role model for my readers. So, I have to make sure that she doesn’t condone bad behavior. I know what you’re thinking…how would I get someone to read my stories if they were high-brow moralistic dribble? That my friend is the question, how do I get someone interested in my story to read it, teach them a lesson and entertain them at the same time? A tough job for sure! Especially in today’s world, teens are looking for edgy books that reflect the issues that they’re facing today.
The way that I do this is by putting my characters in situations where they must make decisions. Sometimes they make good decisions and sometimes they don’t. When they don’t, I show the consequences of those decisions.  By doing this, I’m hoping the reader learns the life lessons that are being illustrated right along with the characters.
I also hope that I’m showing young readers that they can survive a bad decision. I want them to know mistakes are actually valuable lessons that can be overcome. Everyone makes them, but not everyone learns from them.
So, how do I do the above and make the story one that my readers will want to read? I turn it into a suspenseful thriller that will have them on the edge of their seats. My stories have twists and turns that keep the young reader guessing. Below is a direct quote from one reader.
“The Super Spies are like Nancy Drew of the twenty first century but MORE FABULOUS! A must read for all ages.” A review from Paige.
As you can tell she really enjoyed the story, I think any tween/teen would. Right now I’ve got two available. The covers and blurbs are below. Check them out and let me know what you think! I’d love to hear your comments.
This book opens in a small town in Michigan where fifteen-year-old Sarah Cole is stuck spending the summer at her Aunt and Uncle’s with her sister, Lacey. She’s not happy with the situation until she befriends a girl named Jackie. The three girls stumble upon the ruthless murder of a reclusive neighborhood woman. One of the officers investigating the crime believes the girls are responsible for her death. Fearing that this officer will frame them for the murder, the girls organize their own detective squad. They become the Super Spies and start their own fact-finding mission. The Super Spies can’t understand why anyone would want to murder the “Cat Lady” until they start digging into her past and discover a horrible crime that happened thirty years ago. They uncover a connection between the two crimes and attempt to bring this information to the police, only to be reprimanded for meddling in the inquest. Not only are the girls upset by the admonition, but they also struggle with the fact that their exuberant investigating could provide a legal loophole allowing the killer to go free. To make matters worse, the police don’t even believe them. Frustrated by this turn of events, the Super Spies realize it’s up to them to snare the Cat Lady killer, or die trying…
This book opens in a small town in Michigan where Sarah and her sister Lacey are now living with their Aunt and Uncle. Still reeling from the fact her parents have disappeared, Sarah starts the school year with her new friend Jackie Jenkins. When Sarah learns the school has been bombed, she’s filled with dread. Uncle Walt is a teacher, and he was in the school when the bomb exploded. Taking matters into her own hands, Sarah decides to search for him. The rest of the Super Spies are right behind her. When a fireman chases them away from the school, Sarah becomes suspicious. She decides to investigate. The FBI arrives on the scene. Sarah realizes this bombing could have even bigger implications. Searching for the bombers, Sarah is introduced to the world of terrorism. She fears that the bombing and her parents’ disappearance are connected and terrorists are involved. To make matters worse, the bombers are determined to finish the job. Can the Super Spies find the bombers before it’s too late?
Thanks for stopping by today! I appreciate your interest and next week I’ll be back discussing the issues our teenagers face today!
