Support your local Indie Bookstores . . . and here’s another we support! A HUGE thank you to Schuler Books in Grand Rapids and Okemo, Michigan for adding Suddenly Rural Girl to their inventory! If you live in the area or know folks who do, please stop by this great little Indie Bookstore! Suddenly RuralContinue reading “SRG is now available in Michigan at Schuler Books!”
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SRG is now available in West Fargo at Ferguson Books!
A HUGE thank you to Ferguson Books in West Fargo for adding Suddenly Rural Girl to their inventory! If you live in the area or know folks who do, please stop by this great little Indie Bookstore! (We gotta support all local businesses–including those Indie Bookstores.) Suddenly Rural Girl is available lots of places, includingContinue reading “SRG is now available in West Fargo at Ferguson Books!”
“One of the quirkiest premises I’ve read for a young adult novel, and I’m all for it!”
As a a new author, I’ve begun to see the value of the review. Lots of people are reading Suddenly Rural Girl…and we want to give a HUGE thanks to those who are taking the time to add a review on Amazon, GoodReads, Barnes & Noble, Christianbooks.com, and more. It means a lot! Here’s anotherContinue reading ““One of the quirkiest premises I’ve read for a young adult novel, and I’m all for it!””
“…predilection for little fur hats.”
Describing characters in a clear and memorable way can be a challenge. Adams’ protagonist is a traveller, and the characters frequently get a succinct but satisfying description. Genghis Kahn arouses thoughts of miltary strength and brutality. Few recall a pot belly or little fur hats, and yet this works. Love the shift away from ourContinue reading ““…predilection for little fur hats.””
“…his voice tells of vulnerability.”
I spent a good chunk of my career on stage or in front or behind a camera. The best characters (in my opinion) are both confident and vulnerable, two traits required to elicit emotional responses–both laughter and tears–from the audience. CJ Simone captures those characteristics for her protagonist in one sentence. The Manic Mission isContinue reading ““…his voice tells of vulnerability.””
“…forgot about it for six years.”
As an author or creative, how do you hold on to those brilliant ideas? I used to keep a small notebook with me to jot them down. Nowadays, I tend to email or text myself–and those messages promptly get buried beneath piles of other texts and emails… I’ve been looking for some funny books ofContinue reading ““…forgot about it for six years.””
“The first chapter is absolutely riveting, could not put the book down…”
As a a new author, I’ve begun to see the value of the review. Lots of people are reading Suddenly Rural Girl…and we want to give a HUGE thanks to those who are taking the time to add a review on Amazon, GoodReads, Barnes & Noble, Christianbooks.com, and more. It means a lot! Here’s anotherContinue reading ““The first chapter is absolutely riveting, could not put the book down…””
Now Available in Littleton, New Hampshire
From Minnesota to Alaska to New Hampshire, Suddenly Rural Girl is making its way in to homes and bookstores! A HUGE thanks to Little Village Toy and Bookshop in Littleton, NH for adding our novel to their inventory! If live in the area or know folks who do, please stop by this great little IndieContinue reading “Now Available in Littleton, New Hampshire”
“A breeze would have been louder.” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken
“Barely audible” is an adequate description. I enjoyed that VanRyken took it one step further, because I immediately understood how quiet a breeze is, and how nearly-silent the whisper was. A good and effective description. The Red Texts Club digs deeply and creatively into the teenage mind—more specifically the minds of teens dealing with depression.Continue reading ““A breeze would have been louder.” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken”
“Humanities only hope” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken
I chuckled at this line, a glimmer of humor while facing a difficult battle. The Red Texts Club digs deeply and creatively into the teenage mind—more specifically the minds of teens dealing with depression. I struggled a little with some repetitive descriptive phrases, but overall enjoyed the read. Andrea VanRyken creates a diverse cast ofContinue reading ““Humanities only hope” from The Red Texts Club, by Andrea VanRyken”
“This book is perfect for teenagers…”
As a new author, I’ve begun to see the value of the review. Lots of people are reading Suddenly Rural Girl…and we want to give a HUGE thanks to those who are taking the time to add a review on Amazon, GoodReads, Barnes & Noble, Christianbooks.com, and more. It means a lot! Here’s another one:Continue reading ““This book is perfect for teenagers…””
Author Talk This Wednesday!
Kennedy and I are looking forward to our author talk this Wednesday in Hastings–and we’d love to have you spread the word about this fantastic Christian Fiction novel and talk! (Plus, if you order a copy of Suddenly Rural Girl from our website, we can deliver a signed copy to you or yours at theContinue reading “Author Talk This Wednesday!”