Character Madness and Musings

A Strange Affinity by Rebecca Rook Publication date: March 26th 2024 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult A Strange Affinity is a hypnotizing cross between the television show Deadwood and Tamora Pierce’s renowned Tortall Universe. This young adult fantasy novel, set in an alternate nineteenth century American Wild West, will appeal to fans of Vengeance Road and Retribution Rails by Erin Bowman, Revenge and the Wild by Michelle Modesto, and Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey. In the Wild West, magic is real. When two strangers arrive in her small town, Gloriana Rue learns that she has the magical ability, or Affinity, to manipulate metal. She also learns that her mother was a renowned magical scholar but had abandoned the world of Affinities. Glory is desperate to know why her mother hid her past, and so agrees to attend an academy for magicians in the hopes of finding answers. Glory is soon immersed in magic and mystery when she stumbles upon a disturbing discovery: A killer is hunting ma...

    Illustrated by: Angel Neha Children's Book Date Published:   ‎ February 27, 2024 Publisher: ‎ Mindstir Media This short story is about a mother wanting balance for her children. She wants her children to spend more time outdoor exercising, running and having fun. One weekend mom encouraged her children to stop playing video games and streaming movies while sitting on the couch and spend some time in the local National Park. While at the park the children, Nathan and his sister, met a mythical and magical Gnome, named Gob. Gob the Gnome explained to the children what his role is at the National Park, and how to plant seeds to grow trees. I chose to add a Gnome as one of the main characters because since the 1400s, folklore has described Gnomes as guards of treasure and the protector of earth. Gnomes represents stability, growth and Good Luck. My six children books all revolve around a Gnome, the protector of a lo...

Invocation by Aileen Erin (Days of Iron and Clay, #1) Publication date: March 19th 2024 Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Young Adult From USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin comes an all-new action-packed, romance-filled paranormal series. There are three things I know without question. One: demons are real. Two: humans make awful mistakes that get them in demonic trouble more often than you’d think. And three: I’m the only one who can help them. I straddle the line between the mortal and spiritual realms every day. People might think they’re two different places, but they’re not. They lay on top of each other. It’s messy, and that’s why so many people need my help. Since I was little, I’ve been called all kinds of names—unusual, abnormal, even insane. Which is fitting, since they keep throwing me in to mental facilities. I’ve been in and out of them my entire life. But no matter what people say, no matter what I’m risking, I will always help those in need. Because there’s an endles...

    Book Details: Book Title: Squirrels in Antarctica by Sari Karplus Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 34 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Tip Top Story Shop Release date: Mar 2024 Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone. Book Description: This fantastical book of animals in unusual places will tickle your brain, leading readers of all ages imagining their own silly combos. You'll see a skiing seal in Switzerland, a pufferfish piloting an airplane, a sloth who runs a marathon (but isn't ever done), and so much more! With fun illustrations and an educational twist, this book encourages readers to embrace their limitless imagination, explore the world, and experience animals big and small in their not-so-natural habitats. Perfect for bedtime reading or as a classroom favorite, Squirrels in Antarctica sparks boundless imagination. So, come along on this epic journey and "Let your thoughts fly limitless like snails on shooting stars....

    Book Details: Book Title: Looking for a Leprechaun by Richard Lopez Category: Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7), 30 pages Genre: Children's Picture Book Publisher: Three Little Birds Publishing Release date: Apr 2023 Content Rating: G. Suitable for everyone. Book Description: Looking for a Leprechaun is the story of a boy named Rich who lives in a magical world, but everywhere he turns he hears people saying he doesn't belong. When a fairy tells him if he finds a Leprechaun it will help him find where he belongs, Rich sets out on an adventure. The search for a leprechaun is difficult. Close to giving up, Rich hears some words of wisdom. Will he be able to find what he is searching for? What if it's been inside him all along? Young children and their parents will be amazed by the positive story and exquisite illustrations of this Mom's Choice Awards Gold recipient. Looking for a Leprechaun has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and ...