Character Madness and Musings

  Children’s Book, Middle Grade Date Published: September 30, 2023 Come along with Sitou on a magical journey of emotional discovery! Are you ready for a magical trip through a beautiful autumn forest, where you'll learn lessons on joy, sadness, anger and fear and meet some wonderful friends? We're excited to tell you about "Sitou’s Journey into the World of Emotions," a captivating children's book that takes kids over seven and older on a trip of emotional discovery that changes them. The Journey Starts with the main character Sitou, a young and sensitive girl. Sitou makes friends with a scared, talking hedgehog. As they go on a journey together, Sitou learns that even the smallest animals have their own emotions and feelings. Sitou wants to learn more about fear, sadness, joy and anger and she does.  Sitou learns to recognize and understand her own feelings and those of others as she meets different animal...

  A Kids' Court Whodunit #6   Middle-Grade / Mystery Date Published: 09-29-2023   A missing ladder. A relentless bully. Can the junior lawyer uncover the truth before chaos erupts? Luana Porcello has discovered a new love: volunteering at the community dog pound. Still, as much as she enjoys working with animals, law remains her true passion. So, when the local bully accuses his neighbor of theft, she happily resumes her attorney role, confident of her client’s innocence. But as Luana gets to work, a formidable wall of evidence stands against her client, from physical proof linking him to the alleged crime scene to an eyewitness who insists he saw the accused commit the deed. Undeterred by the odds stacked against her, Luana is relentless in her quest to vindicate her client. Will her determination be enough to tip the scales of justice in their favor? EXCERPT CHAPTER  1 Bully for You! ...

City of a Thousand Tears by Pamela Hart (Beauty From Ashes) Publication date: September 5th 2023 Genres: Dystopian, Science Fiction, Young Adult Beulah is a city divided by privilege and poverty, and seventeen-year-old Ellio lives in the poorest district of all—the Downs. Assigned there at birth, even his extraordinary gift with machines isn’t enough to escape Beulah’s rigid class structure. But the boundaries of his world start to crumble the night he encounters a mysterious young woman. Kaya is stubborn, impulsive, and volatile. His opposite in every way. Worse, she’s from Aurea, the city’s golden district, and beneath her hardened exterior lies a web of secrets tangled around Retiarius, the city’s elite fighting guild. How did she wind up in the Downs that night? And what’s her connection to Retiarius? As Ellio and Kaya’s relationship deepens, they defy the boundaries of Beulah’s class system, risking everything to continue meeting in secret. When their forbidden love is put to th...

  Children’s Fiction Date Published: Sep 22, 2023 Publisher: Acorn Publishing Mom Wombat says, “Make friends, not war!” “Try to get along and don't keep score… It doesn't matter who has more toys, just have fun, my girls and boys. Don’t YOU be a bully, not even now and then, not even to a foe or friend.” Known as Mombat to her kids, she has plenty of ideas on how everyone can learn to get along with others and have fun. Using her wit and insightful wisdom, Mombat aims to make the world a better place by teaching positive communication skills and the importance of friendship.   About the Author Phyllis Schwartz is a married mother of two, who, after a highly successful career in the TV news business, finally has the time to indulge in and focus on her “civilian” writing. Even as a kid, she kept a diary and wrote little stories and poems, a creative release that continued well into adulthood. She wrote...

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the NETHER AFTER by Jodi L. Cox Blog Tour hosted by  Rockstar Book Tours .   I'm sorry the giveaway is over, but I held up the post awaiting Brandy's interview. About The Book: Title:   NETHER AFTER Author:  Jodi L. Cox Pub. Date:  August 19, 2023 Publisher:  Spirit Gate Studio Formats:  Hardcover, Paperback, eBook Pages:  216 Find it:   Goodreads ,  https://books2read.com/NETHER-AFTER In a world of darkness and danger, where secrets lurk in every shadow , one young necromancer is determined to uncover the truth and rescue his lost mother. Meet Faust Thaed, a courageous 15-year-old trapped in the treacherous realm of the Nether After. Haunted by the memory of his beloved mother, taken captive by the enigmatic Leiche Guard, Faust's journey becomes a relentless quest for answers. As he navigates the eerie landscapes, he finds solace in the company of ghosts, drawing upon their arcane...

    Adventure of Making Friends Children's Book Date Published: August 17, 2023 Journey into the charming town of Minglewood with Anjita (Anji) Jain's debut children's book, Leo and the Magic Telescope. A vibrant and heartwarming tale, this story is a must-have addition to any child's library. Jain masterfully weaves a narrative that teaches valuable life lessons, while keeping young readers engaged with whimsical illustrations and enchanting storytelling. The story centers around Leo, a little lion who discovers a magic telescope that provides him with enlightening insights into his friends' fears and feelings. Through his journey, Leo learns about empathy, understanding, and the power of being uniquely himself. Inspired by her own kids' experiences in navigating friendships, Jain's story delicately addresses the challenges children often face in forming relationships, providing them with gentle g...

  This is my stop during the book blitz for Adventures of Takuan from Koto by Ryu Zhong . Adventures of Takuan from Koto is about the whimsical adventures of a young trickster: from petty tricks to god-given missions. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 11 till 15 September. See the tour schedule here . Discount! Adventures of Takuan from Koto is discounted to 99 cents for the duration of this blitz, you can grab your copy here .   Adventures of Takuan from Koto By Ryu Zhong Genre: Fantasy Adventure Age category: Middle Grade/ Young Adult Release Date: 6 August 2023 Whimsical adventures of a young trickster: from clever exploits to a god-given mission. A stone marten, in pursuit of the sun, climbs to the very Heavens and causes quite a commotion. Both the stubborn gods and the ordinary people have a hard time when weredemons break free. Even the Lord of the Underworld turns out to be powerless. But sometimes even a m...