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Print: $11.99 "Aye, 'tis a hard luck life, that o' the buccaneer. What a man speak on open water, away fro' his mo'her's care, he'd best mean... for the seadog be a hard one, an' not prone to dilly-dallyin'. The prattler lettin' the cat out o' the bag meets Davey Jones quicker'n his hammock at turn-in. 'Tis best to keep hatches battened, an' the tail o' the eye on the dooty at hand. Many a swaggert hast kicked at the way o' things, an' lost his soul in the brine for it all. Fish food. Ach! Look lively now! The Master looms!"
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Print: $11.95 ALWAYS AFTER THIEVES WATCH
Stories of Childhood & Other Fantasies
Skadi meic Beorh
WHEN THE WORLD QUIETENS DOWN, MAGIC ABOUNDS!
"PUMP-KIN! CAR-VER! PUMP-KIN! CAR-VER! Doo-doo-doo-dooo-dooooo-dooooooo!" he would jolt out gleefully, his lungs ravaged by the seven-mile run, his nose burning with fire and frost. He, Sherwin Burgsittendan McPhrasten the Fifth, had been indeed mystically picked to be harbinger of this year's ominous appearance of THE PUMPKIN CARVER! Picked maybe like King Arthur! Picked out to do the job by the wind itself! The Spirit of Autumn! Why else would Halloween also be his birthday? No other reason.
From "Pumpkin Carver of Mercantile Square"
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Print: $11.99 Download: $4.99 By Diane Payne.
Growing up can be tough. Especially with a punk-rock radio host for a mom. And without a dad around.
I listen to NPR and imagine how my life would be different if my mother hosted a show for them instead of our community radio station. I never know what she’ll say on the air. She’ll talk about her period, strange dates, weird people at bowling alleys, anything. Everyday I worry she’ll talk about my acne or something personal about me. She’d be more careful about what she says if she worked for a respectable station. On school days, I set my radio alarm to NPR. The first time she heard the radio click on in the morning, she came to my room and said, “NPR! I knew you’d be rebellious one day, but NPR! You’re fourteen and enjoy NPR. That is so weird.” I could hear her saying “NPR” over and over until her coffee was finally ready. Then she calmed down. Somewhat. If only she knew who was really weird.
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Print: $13.00 Download: $4.99 Tower Falls . . .
One saw a murder, or did he?
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Print: $9.99 Download: $2.99 By Kristen Bailey
Before fur traders or missionaries touched the Pacific Northwest . . . . The River People flourished. River-Song lives in a valley of meandering streams that give them salmon and trout to eat. Oak trees abound in the valley. A forest of cedar and fir surround them, making a canopy and giving them planks for their long houses, canoes, and totem poles. River-Song’s father, Chief Sits-and-Thinks, is growing old and sick, but he trusts in her to lead their people. Her best friend has become her rival as they compete to marry the same man. She must use her gift of words when a wandering band of braves seek a new home with them. River-Song feels pulled to their leader. Can this young girl hold her tribe together when hostile warriors attack?
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Print: $9.99 Download: $2.99 Poetry and Prose from The Beach Poet, Sheryl Hamilon Chaney. Personal, emotional poems linked to nature and spirituality. Short stories that pull you in, making you think and wonder after putting the book down.
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Print: $6.95 Download: FREE Issue three contains a collection from each of five authors: Alex Wire, Gale Martin, Frank Roger, Allen McGill, and Randall Barfield. All great stories that reflect the different sides of human nature. Edited by Kristen Bailey.
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Print: $7.99 Download: $1.99 These are stories about loving, fitting in, and healing. A collection of emotional stories from the author of The River People (from Brilliant Book Press) and A Cowboy For Christmas (http://www.lulu.com/content/1386104 from Midnight Showcase.) visit the author's website at www.kristen-bailey.com to read previews for her work.
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Sheryl Hamilton Chaney......beachpoet.com
Diane Payne.................http://home.earthlink.net/~dianepayne/
Kristen Bailey..............kristen-bailey.com
Skadi meic Beorh............http://www.freewebs.com/beorh
jKathleen Love..............www.jkathleenlove.com
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Review for The River People by Kristen Bailey:
"A nicely told tale that discusses American Indians from a different perspective. It combines history with romance, with a hint of early women's liberation and a larger dose of Indian culture." Herald and News, 1-27-06
What readers are saying about A New Kind of Music by Diane Payne:
"A New Kind of Music is an easy, enjoyable read that perfectly caputures the uncertainty, longing, beauty, and awkwardness of early adolescence thorugh the eyes of 14 year old Layla. She and her friends struggle with fitting in, finding themselves, family issues, relationships, and making a difference in the world. This book could be a good springboard for parents in discussing tough issues with their teenager. I recommend this book!"
"I really enjoyed reading an upbeat book about a teenager and her mom. I wanted to have dinner with these people and their friends."
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Praise for ALWAYS AFTER THIEVES WATCH:
I have recently had the pleasure of reading Skadi meic Beorh's published work, Always After Thieves Watch. This mixture of mysticism and fantasy, centering largely around tales of Hallowe'en, was a joy to peruse and I am so taken with it that I have ordered a second copy as a gift for my future stepdaughter. She is twelve years of age and I think it will be an ideal addition to her library. (As well as mine; my being 40 years of age makes no difference whatsoever!) I recommend his work to anybody with a sense of wonderment and fun, regardless of age.
Sue Linley, Liverpool , UK
September 2007
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Just got your book this morning, which I have anxiously awaiting. Couldn't wait to read your dedication. That was so sweet. I've never read anyone thank their mother for teaching them to read. It made my eyes swim. Then, of course, I had to thumb through to try to find my name. Starting from the back, like a magazine, I leafed through and just so happened I'm featured in the last story. All I want to do is get in my bed and read the rest of the stories. Just can't wait to read more. It is very well written and entertaining.
Dori Lyn Ard, New Orleans
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I am not scared... as creeping me out... just creeped about old tales of childhood. Like the one with the vet on the house... and the three kids and mom inside. I had three guys come to our house once, with me, my sister and my mom inside. They did not fly away, though! They were bad guys. Tried to shake the door open. My mom was on the phone with the police. Our dogs were going nuts.
And "The Very Big House Up On Waterstone Street"... there was, maybe still is, an old barn-house... red, falling apart, next my parent's house where I grew up. All us kids dared each other to go, but we never got inside, just close enough to feel the bad energy of the house. I wonder if it's still there?
Ang Azur, Children's Writer, Pittsburgh
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