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Meet Eva The Not So Evil
Allow me to introduce the star of my fourth novel, Eva, daughter of Margar. Eva is a small, tan, and white loatron who lives on the magical island of Enda. She is thirteen years old when the story begins. Wait. What if you're new to the Tales Of Enda book series and...
10 SONGS TO INSPIRE STRUGGLING WRITERS
Deadline looming, I struggle to rewrite the same chapter for the twelfth time. It's late, and I'm just so tired. Giving up, I head to YouTube to listen to some of my favorite oldie but goodie tunes. I come upon the Chicago song "25 or 6 to 4". This was never my...
HEROES OF ENDA-BOOK 1
This ragtag team of unlikely heroes has been chosen to defend Enda from a rampaging dragon. Sure, they're not adults, but who says kids can't save the world? Especially mythical youngsters. I'd like to introduce you to the characters of Sargon the Not So Great, who...
Christmas Gifts For Kids Who Love To Read
Toys And Trips To Pair With Books Books make great gifts. They are easy to wrap or ship, and readers love them. To make them even more special, consider giving a child a fun gift or a trip to accompany the adventure story they are reading. For example, give a child...
10 Fantasy Books With A Reluctant Hero Trope
Are you looking for books to read this summer? Do you like a story where the main character doesn't want to be the main character? Where she is forced to step up, be the hero, and save everyone? Maybe you are looking for stories with a reluctant hero trope. What is a...
Valentine Cards From Enda
It's February, and since Groundhog Day is over, it's time to move on to Valentine's Day. Ah, Valentine's Day. It is a day of showing our loved ones how much we appreciate them. A day of chocolate, flowers, a dinner I don't have to cook, and more chocolate. I'm a...