Character Madness and Musings

The Adventures of Nicky and Charlie Through the Sprinkler by Charlie (Sarah Grace) Genre: Children's Fantasy Picture Book This book is the first in the series about two young brothers who beat the heat on a lazy summer day by using their imaginations to travel to different lands by transporting through a magic sprinkler. The pictures are meant to look like one of the boys drew them to help make the book more relatable to children and inspire imagination. **Get it on Sale Now and get FREE stickers and bookmarks!** Amazon * B&N * Website * WalMart * Goodreads Sarah Grace enjoys a variety of writing. Sarah is a mother of 3, and has worked in multiple careers. Sarah has a Master's Degree from National Louis University and she loves music, traveling and her family and friends. This story is based on games from her childhood. This story is special because it transports adults back to the free and innocent play of their childhoods. Parents can enjoy it with their children and...

Isle of Dragons Isle of Dragons Book 1 by L.A. Thompson Genre: YA Fantasy Now with all new scenes! Watch steampunk technology and high fantasy witchcraft clash in this heroine’s fast-paced, epic journey to rescue her father and reveal the secrets of the noble court. On the run from the royal army in a giant mechanical centipede, sixteen-year-old Jade Sol embarks on a dangerous adventure to help her father escape from the Isle of Dragons—a land of untamed magic that some believe only exists in myth. When Jade is cornered by soldiers, a mysterious witch named Miria Atkins rescues her, calling on ancient spirits from a magical realm to channel their mystical energy into light and matter. Jade begs Miria and the sorceress’s mechanist brother, Dan, to join her quest. The siblings resist at first, but their hearts soften when they hear of her father’s fate. Their own parents had attempted an expedition from Vansh to the Isle of Dragons years ago and never returned. Together, the trio journey...

The First Dark Sorcerer by Abby Arthur (Whisper Court) Publication date: August 25th 2022 Genres: Fantasy, Steampunk, Young Adult An awkward wizard. An aspiring ballerina. And a dark god with a wicked vendetta. Clyde Blitzkurr is devastated. Rejected by every reputable magic academy in the realm, this seventeen-year-old aspiring wizard resolves to make his sister’s dream come true. But things take a turn when a demon tries to kill him. Aylee Blitzkurr’s deepest desire is at hand. Accepted to the most prestigious dance academy, this sixteen-year-old ballerina is a breath away from becoming a principal dancer. But when her brother’s life is threatened, and ghosts start leaving cryptic messages, fighting for Clyde’s wellbeing takes precedence. The siblings begin to uncover dangerous secrets connecting them to a vengeful god. Neither is safe. Clyde must grasp the untapped power he possesses. Aylee must discover the courage to face her darkest fears. If they do not, they will lose more...

Purloined Poinsettia Motts Cold Case Mystery Book 4 by Dahlia Donovan Genre: Cozy Mystery Murder comes knocking when a killer hunts for budding amateur detective Pineapple “Motts” Mottley in the fourth novel of the Motts Cold Case Mystery series. The past and present collide for Motts when two serial killer brothers barge into her plans for Christmas in London. Her desire to solve her childhood friend’s murder brings her ever closer to danger. She finds herself one fall away from the grave herself. When one of her former primary school teachers winds up dead in her burning house, Motts realizes the mystery is far more twisted than she ever imagined. Is she running out of time to catch not one but two killers? What sort of macabre gift will Motts find wrapped under the tree? Amazon * Books2Read * Bookbub * Goodreads **Don't miss the rest of the series here!** Poisoned Primrose Motts Cold Case Mystery Book 1 **On Sale for Only .99cents Aug 1st-26th!!** Amazon ...

Sounds Like Love by Laura Ford Genre: YA Fiction, Coming Of Age Wendy is a bright spark who wants to find love and travel the world, but she questions how her dreams can become a reality as her world changes around her. When Wendy arrives at her beloved grandmother’s house to collect a box of keepsakes, she picks up more than she bargained for - a green-eyed tabby cat with amazing qualities. This is just the start of a high-speed adventure, leading Wendy towards bright new horizons… if only she’ll give the cat a chance… Reviews:  A wonderful story . . .  Author Laura Ford does a fantastic job of creating a story that flows well and keeps the reader captivated from beginning to end.’  -SAN FRANCISCO BOOK REVIEW  ‘ A tender, engaging narrative intended to inspire positivity in the face of adversity.’ -KIRKUS REVIEWS   Sounds Like Love  offers readers an engaging story of a cat that holds unexpectedly special abilities, a grandchild learning to care fo...

A Heartbeat Away from You by Ann M. Miller Publication date: August 16th 2022 Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Sports, Young Adult After a daredevil play on the baseball field leads to a four-minute long cardiac arrest, seventeen-year-old Ali Benton is lucky to be alive. Now she wants to make the most of her second chance-and she’s not going to let a pesky little pacemaker, or her helicopter dad, slow her down. Between chairing multiple school clubs and working two jobs to help his single mother pay the bills, Max Delaney has got every second of every day planned. His childhood nemesis, Ali, doesn’t figure into any of them. But when her overprotective father offers him cash to keep an eye on her and steer her away from baseball, his plans change. Ali can’t figure out why Max, the condescending know-it-all, is sticking to her side like Krazy Glue, and Max can barely tolerate headstrong Ali. But opposites attract, and before long, fighting turns to kissing. Even as sparks fly, the secr...