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Guest Post from Mark Morrison, Author of TwoSpells

4/16/2018

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Hello Everyone,
 
I'm Mark Morrison. I'm originally from a teeny-tiny town in Ohio called Salem. My father used to say that it was the armpit of the country. Peeuuw! I have seven brothers and sisters, a slew of nieces and nephews and a couple dozen great nieces and nephews. I now live in Florida with my loving wife, four children and two beautiful grand-babes. It's hot, but it's just a sticky, obnoxiously wet heat. Hahaha!
 
My father used to say that I was an uneducated genius. I'm not exactly sure what he meant by that. I suppose it was because I spent most of my time in school more involved in sports and art classes growing up than mathematics, history or science. I did, however, sneak in several elective credits as a librarian's assistant. That was a whole lot of fun and I was able to read a ton of awesome books.
 
As a boy I grew up reading things like The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew mysteries, and the classics, like Huckleberry Finn and Charlotte's Web. I also read some outstanding comics and MAD magazines. But as I got older my taste changed. I was big into Isaac Asimov, George Orwell and Edgar Allen Poe. I didn't just read. I watched a little Television as well. Star Trek, Dark Shadows, The Twilight Zone, Dr. Who, Andy Griffith, Mary Tyler Moore, the Brady Bunch and Gilligan's Island rounded out some dull afternoons.
 
As most folks with large families know, board games are an inexpensive way to entertain ourselves. We'd always get a batch of new games at Christmas along with a new pair of socks and underwear. On one particular low budget Christmas, my father introduced us to a game he claimed he'd invented called, “Uh!”
 
We'd all gather in the living room and one of us was elected to start. That person would have to create a totally fictitious story out of thin air. They'd pause mid-sentence and let the next player take over from there. This continued around the room until someone hesitated or said “uh”. That player was out and the game continued until only one person was left. The stories were creative and often incredibly strange, each of us attempting to make the next in line chuckle and fumble. It was an awesome game of improvisation and I credit my love of storytelling to that silly game.
 
Every night my mind is inundated with a fresh batch of unusual dreams and nightmares, always in outlandish worlds and dimensions fraught with bizarre characters who can do wondrous things. But through my writings I've allowed some of them to escape onto the freedom of the blank pages and into my first novel, Twospells. I'll pardon another batch of weird mind games and characters in future books.
 
TwoSpells is a magical tale about a set of teenage twins, Sarah and Jon, who find out that they're heirs to an ancient, magical realm containing an enchanted library that can transport a reader to anywhere or anytime the author has written into the story.
 
They're soon caught up in an inter-dimensional war between good and evil, both sides looking to claim the library's unique magical enchantment. Along the way, the twins meet astonishing and fascinating characters who can do amazing things, but not all are good. Some are of unspeakably horrific creation and are bent on one thing: destroying the two strange intruders who have entered and disrupted their sacred two-dimensional domain.
 
Sarah and Jon must leave behind their much simpler life as Regulars and embrace their new positions as successors to a very special kingdom designed for their kind only, the Irregulars. I truly believe you'll enjoy every moment of this story.
 
   I've attached a snapshot of me and my daughter Sarah, whom the phenomenal heroine of TwoSpells is based. She's beautiful, tough and clever.
 
 
   Here's a link to TwoSpells on Amazon:
 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079ZBBSPM
 
Thanks for listening,
 
Mark Morrison

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SYNOPSIS
Sarah and her twin brother Jon are heirs to an ancient magical realm and its most valuable treasure, an enchanted library. The library endows readers with the supernatural means of crossing into the uncharted inner-sanctum of the second dimension, inhabited with peculiar and sometimes perilous creatures. 

The children are emboldened with a wondrous mystical gift that no other being has ever possessed. But fate intervenes and triggers a disastrous inter-dimensional war that disrupts the fabric of time and space spanning multiple universes, tearing destiny a new and savage pathway. 

The two must rescue their world from a phantom hybrid alien race controlled by a demented dark-wizard, Jeremy Sermack. They will either assimilate or be exterminated. 

Will they be the saviors the prophets spoke of, or will they retreat to the perceived safety of their distant homeland?
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The Adventures of Blizzard                                 Author: Mark Cartwright

4/6/2018

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​​How many elements of sadness, from the running loose dog, a sad little boy, and a strong mother figure, can instantly come together to change everyones lives for the better?

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Puppy: 12 Months of Rhymes and Smiles              Author: Patricia Furstenberg

11/8/2017

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A puppy's first year is filled with findings, wiggles and laughter.
Puppies squirm in all the odd places, sniff all the strange objects, lick everything they can and find something to splash into even when we don't want them to!
This book of poems explores the first year of a puppy's life, going through an adventure after the other, one month at a time.
Puppy's first days, puppy's first weeks in a new home, puppy's encounters with snow and the school bag, puppy's duty to protect... What happens when puppy is full of good intentions, yet his actions go wrong?
Enjoy the stories and laugh with your little one.
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April: When a Puppy Is Born….

A little whimper, a lot of love.
Sleeping tight, drinking milk;
A bitsy tongue to taste the world,
A brand new puppy has been born

A toy, so small, with fur of silk.
A tiny ear; to flick and hear.
A tiny heart that beats so fast.
A mother’s cuddle is all he needs.

Hush, little puppy, sleep and dream
Of milk, your brothers and lots of love.
And games to play, places to explore,
Your life’s ahead of you, hush now.

And puppy sleeps and sucks and dreams,
He listens NOW, for one last time.
Soon he’ll explore his brand new life
And only listen when… fast asleep.

Why do we love the puppy so?
Because he’s soft and smells so sweet?
Because he trusts us so complete?
Puppies are miracles with fur.

Puppies are promise of new life,
They bring us laughter, they don’t bear grudge.
Puppies are perfect balls with tails,
Puppies love life and don’t ask much.





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Ronaldo: The Reindeer Flying Academy                 Author: Maxine Sylvester

11/2/2017

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"A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN" and the name is "Ronaldo”

Ronaldo is a young flying reindeer cadet who someday dreams of becoming one of Santa's reindeer, just like his hero, Vixen. With the love and support of his friends and family and the great advice of his grandpa he can face his greatest challenge yet, the Endurance Challenge. Ronaldo doesn't have a "traditional" reindeer name (like Dasher) so he faces some bullying from his peers. In the end this little underdog gets to be a big time hero. And despite all his slap-stick humor style clumsiness he gets to enjoy his success with pride.

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​You can read the first chapter of all three Ronaldo the Flying Reindeer books here -
https://www.ronaldotheflyingreindeer.com/first-chapters


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The Supernatural Pet Sitter: The Curse                   Author: Diane Moat

8/14/2017

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Pepper Neely is no stranger to dangerous situations. In The Supernatural Pet Sitter: The Magic Thief, the young gnome defeated an evil witch who was stealing magic from the Familiars that Pepper took care of. She wouldn’t have survived without the intervention of a pack of werewolves, who endured painful, fiery spells to save Pepper’s life.

Now Pepper is determined to repay the werewolves for their sacrifice, no matter what it takes. She decides to break the centuries-old curse that keeps them in wolf form. At first she keeps her plans a secret, but it’s not long before Pepper realizes she will need all the help she can get to end this curse. Magic is everywhere as enemy witches cast dangerous spells to stop Pepper.

Pepper and her family must trust the local witches and work together with them to fend off the deadly spells, find the curse, and break it—before the hostile witches get the best of them.


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Chatur The Laundry Man                                    Author: Subhash Kommuru

6/6/2017

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What can a business man, a lazy donkey, and an elephant teach kids about success and friendship? Read along to find out in this playful romp by the award-winning author of The Magic of Friendship!

Chatur the Laundry Man is a funny, lighthearted story with a subtle lesson. Chatur thinks of nothing but growing his business, but his friend Gadhu the donkey keeps telling him to take it easy. When Chatur has a bright idea to get more business, things seem to be going his way but take an unexpected turn. Will Chatur learn that sometimes success takes a little time and patience?

Praise for Chatur the Laundry Man:
"5 Star ... a humorous tale.. illustrations are comical.. highly recommended.." - Readers Favorite Review

".. kids will receive 3 fine messages the value of hard work, what happens when a push for profit supersedes quality of life, and how different approaches to work and play yield very singular results." - Midwest Book Review


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Leroy the Lizard    Author: Sophia Nelson - Doman

2/11/2017

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Leroy the lizard is very lazy. He spends most of his time in his tree. He never wants to play with the other lizards and never go and search for food to eat. This book is also for English as a Second Language learners to help with the pronunciation of the letter "L".

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The Little Old Man, the Little Old Woman, and the Little Red Hen    Author: David Roper

12/4/2016

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A little red hen takes pride in laying an egg each day for the little old man and the little old woman. But what happens when the couple tries different foods for breakfast? This easy-and-fun-to-read book explores the consequences of hurting the feelings of others and the need to keep relationships repaired. It can be enjoyed by all ages but is written with preschoolers through first grade in mind.

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AJs Wish                                                           Author: KS

11/19/2014

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From the Author: "A childrens book about a child with Cancer who simply wants to be normal. After a long talk with his mother he learns that his daily events make him so much stronger than the average child."
 
From Amazon: "After being diagnosed with a life threatening disease, AJ only wants the one thing that most children take for granted; a normal childhood. At a young age he is faced with more questions than answers. Instead of constantly asking why, he accepts his condition with the love and support of his family. Read all about AJ's wish and how he realizes that he was just like any other kid all along." 

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Lessons for the Little Girl                      Author: Jaime A. Gill

10/26/2014

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A celebration of childhood and an opportunity for other females to embrace their lives at every stage of development. Lessons of the Little Girl offers an inspirational view to tackle some of life's most difficult challenges. Passages for self-reflection at the close of each chapter serve as a tool to move forward, find acceptance, and possible create points of conversation between the generations. Jaime Gill has served as a certified life coach and radio show co-host of the L.O.V.E. PERSPECTIVE (LIVES OF VISION AND EMPOWERMENT) she is able to combine her passions and experience to deliver a message that will inspire, educate, and enlighten. 

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