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FICTION

All Books Mysterious and Scary

Unfinished Business - ISBN 1893302687  by Elizabeth Lucas-Taylor   
Adventure/Intrigue: Follow Lindsay and Griffin as they thwart political assassinations, 
and work to resolve some 'unfinished business' of their own. 

 Judith Woolcock Colombo, author of The Fablesinger and Night Crimes, an excellent psycho-thriller.

Her identity hijacked, framed for murder by a colleague, a lawyer fights to prove her innocence.

Rose Marie Wolf writes  paranormal werewolf books called The Moon Series. She also blogs at www.RoseMarieWolf.blogspot.com.

 

Discover secret of the true identify and motives of the Tennessee Bell Witch in the book called The Bell Witch Unveiled At Last! The True Story Of A Poltergeist by DJ Lyons. ISBN #1614744774

 

Midnight Hours - suspense/mystery/thriller by Vivian Gilbert Zabel. While struggling to recover from a debilitating gunshot wound, homicide lieutenant Martin Rogers discovers an on-line "interest" may be a serial killer. Martin must find this killer before he becomes the next victim. Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com .
 

Skeleton in the Attic by Jacque L. Graham. Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com .

All Things Romantic

Discover a novel by Cynthianna Appel and receive another e-book at no cost.

Science Fiction

Infinite Space, Infinite God, by Karina and Robert Fabian, editors: Fifteen stories that explore space and time, chimeras, genetically altered humans, aliens -- and the Catholic Church.

 

Flight of the Gryphon (ISBN-13:  978-1-55404-451-1) by Kathe Gogoleski. A time traveler falls in love with a woman from the past.

Story Collections

 3 a.m. (ISBN: 0595357865) by Dallas Woodburn.  Critics rave this collection of short stories "shines with both humor and poignancy" and "celebrates the beauty and humor of everyday life."  A portion of the proceeds go towards the Write On Scholarship Fund for young writers.

Secrets Fact or Fiction II, edited by Diane J. Newton is as the title suggests full of great secrets including a political secret and at least one from the deep South.

The Creative Writer: A Lucky Man & Shatter with other stories and poems. This collection of fiction and poetry has something for everyone whether it's drama, comedy, fantasy, horror, suspense or slice of life you crave!

A southern anthology, edited by Kathy Rhodes.  It includes 28 sotires, 28 poems, 28 writers, all collected from a Southern Journal, an online journal. 

 

 

 

 

MAINSTREAM FOR ALL AGES

Crushed (ISBN 13)  9780955367236 by Frances Lynn   This is an illustrated preteen fiction about a misfit non-identical twin. She lives with her eccentric family in London and thinks she's adopted. 

Reader Tip Mystic Sisters Bookstore in Monrovia, CA.,  is going online. Their brick and mortar store has always supported authors based on the content of their books. In other words, they don't judge a book by its cover or the press it is printed on. Find reading there and connect with authors, too!  Find at least one tip on writing, promotion or tech on every page of this website.

 

 

Frantic (ISBN 13)   9780955367229 by Frances Lynn  is a book set in th early '70s. It's nostalgia for survivors and their children, who want to know why their  hippy-hearted parents are still stuck in their flower-power time-warp.

 

Road Queens (ISBN 1932993304) by Catherine MacDonald. This is a multi-layered novel about four women who abandon their lives and take to the highways.

 

Coming Home (ISBN1-932993347) by Catherine MacDonald. From Boston to the countryside of the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, this is a novel of love, family relationships, and inner strength.

 

Janet Elaine Smith has written so many books it's beginning to be difficult to count them.  I liked Pampas.

A Mouth Full of Shell (ISBN 1-928973-44-2) by Connie Gotsch from is a main stream contemporary novel about a woman learning to fight for what she wants, and the life encounters that give her the information and courage to do what she wants to do.

Snap Me a Future (ISBN 193014-14-4) by Connie Gotsch is a psychological thriller about a woman rebuilding her life after a serious injury, and with her own resources and the help of friends, finding the courage to get out there and do what she wants.

Storm has arrived!  (ISBN 1932993746) by Joyce Anthony. Published by Star Publish.

 

 

 

 

The Kahills of Willow Walk (ISBN: 0-9769989-2-0) by S.K. Hamilton. Can the enduring love of family heal a heart gone astray and survive the insane, vindictive actions of one of its own?

 

 

 

 

 

Back to the Homestead by Mary Jean Kelso.

 

 

 

 

 

Sleep Before Evening by Magdalena Ball. This gritty, relentless story unfolds with the same cool detachment that motivates the central character to peel back the layers of her life and expose the painful scalding within. 

 

 

 

 

 

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An autographed copy of Wai-nani, High Chiefess of Hawaii-Her Epic Journey  by Linda Ballou maybe purchased on Linda’s site with free shipping anywhere in the world. www.lindaballouauthor.com.

 

TOLERANCE-FOCUSED LITERATURE

The Immigrants' Daughter (ISBN 978-1-59113-773-X) by Mary Terzian is a compendium of memoirs on growing up in Egypt, during World War II, in an Armenian community of escapees from genocide. The protagonist breaks gender and oppression barriers to pursue her dreams and take charge of her own destiny.

First the Raven by Leora Krygier is a novel with a voice all its own that examines the corrosive quality of bigotry that festers among those of with the same dreams, those of the same religion, those very souls who should support one another.
 

This Is the Place ISBN: 1588513521  AmErica House  By Carolyn Howard-Johnson. "When you live amidst beauty sometimes you don't recognize discrimination and, if you do, you prefer not to acknowledge it."  A young journalist realizes that because she is half Mormon and half Protestant she is not suitable material for love. She delves into her Mormon heritage and journals her way through prejudice into redemption. She learns to mend her own life when she finds she cannot mend her world. This novel, set in Salt Lake City in the 50s, reveals not only complexities of the heart but the secrets of what some consider a mysterious place and culture. "This is the Place" has won eight awards including the Critics' Choice award. Find more on this book on this site.

 

 

The Inspiring Story of Little Goody Two Shoes  (ISBN 978-0-9668069-9-1) by Michael Levy is a wonderful story and a best selling children’s book for two hundred year s... The theme of the book is to teach wisdom with learning and who can say they do not support that noble deed.

 

 

 

Click Here for Carolyn Howard-Johnson's essays and poetry related to tolerance, peace, Utah and more.

POETIC DISCOVERIES (Not Only Poetry)

Dreams of Grandeur, a book of poetry by Amber A. Whitman.

Tracings, A Chapbook of Poetry     ISBN: 1-59924-017-3    Finishing Line Press. Tracings touches chords--both major and minor--for readers interested in nostalgia, tolerance, culture and aging. The author traces her life's experiences and for her it feels like "a movie reel running backwards." Tracings was named to the Compulsive Readers' Ten Best Reads list.  Read more on this site.

Cherished Pulse is an e-chapbook of unconventional love poetry by Magdalena Ball and Carolyn Howard-Johnson. Read more about it on this site.

Quark Soup by Magdalena Ball uses the strange anti-matter world of astrophysics and quantum physics to capture the bonds that tie human beings together.

NONFICTION

June Casagrande's Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies  (Penguin) is a fun way to improve your grammar and feel comfortable doing it.

Live Your Road Trip Dream (ISBN 13) 9780975292808 by Phil & Carol White. Dream of that long, rambling trip?  This award-winning, "how-to" planning guide includes all the tools the serious road tripper needs to make their dreams a reality. 
 

HUGS, HOPE, and Peanut Butter: Finding Light Behind Life's Storm Clouds i by Marsha Jordan is a book of humorous, inspirational essays illustrated by critically ill children.  

 

Grab the Queen Power: Live Your Best Life! ISBN 1932993207. By Allyn Evans. Ready to get over yourself? Then grab the Queen's book and start living your best life now! 

 

Discover a true-life philosophy about making marriages last a lifetime in Choose Love for Life, by Joe and Edwina Roady.

Harkening: A Collection of Stories Remembered    ISBN: 1591295505     AmErica House.  Harkening explores the little white lies and solemn truths that one charming, idiosyncratic family loves to repeat. Each story is stitched to the next to become a saga of their sojourn from Michigan through a vanishing railroad town in New Mexico, then into Utah and finally (and happily), to a place where individuality can thrive. Harkening won three awards including Word Thunder's Excellence in Writing award. Read more on this site.

Walter Brasch's America's Unpatriotic Acts: The Federal Government's Violation of Constitutional and Civil Rights. ) is a look at the history and effects of the USA Patriot Act upon the erosion of our civil liberties and violations of at least five of the Bill of Rights. It has been endorsed by liberals and conservatives.

Do's and Don'ts for the First, Second and Third Wives by Juliet Gipson, MA. Required reading by a percentage of the population that is growing all the time.
 

Integrity: Do You Have It? (2nd edition) is authored by Dennis Aubuchon. "A much-needed book for these times." ~ CHJ

I Need to be SAFE:  I’m Worth It! by Janet Goliger. ISBN 13: 978-0-9768273-2-0. Empower your children with self-defense techniques that work; teach them to defend themselves in any threatening situation while learning in a non-threatening environment. The key to our children’s safety is to give them these specific survival tools so that they never enter that car, never grab that hand, and so they know how to get away before they are grabbed.

Successful Meetings: How to Plan, Prepare, and Execute Top-Notch business Meetings by Shri Henkel. ISBN 9780910627917. I am quoted in this book, so I'm a bit prejudice, but I feel safe in saying it is packed with practical tips for making meeting fruitful and keeping them from being a snooze. Authors can use this book to help plan their readings, seminars and classes.

Blended Families: An Anthology (ISBN-13: 978-0-9786066-0-2) edited by Valerie Coleman is a book of essays from biological and stepparents, children and other family members. The book expresses the anxiety and fulfillment of stepfamily life and concludes with snippets of lessons learned that are humorous, anecdotal and inspirational.


 

Biographies

Memoirs

The Dog Diet: A Memoir, What My Dog Taught Me About Shedding Pounds, Licking Stress, and Getting a New Leash On Life (ISBN O-7573-0394-3) by Patti Lawson  A touching and funny story how a little shelter dog transformed the author's life.  http://www.thedogdiet.com/

Down on the Farm:  One American Family's Dream  by Sue Glasco. ISBN: 1-4137-7727-9. A great book for picking-up and putting-down reading since each chapter contains several short complete segments. This memoir of a young farm family is enjoyed by both young parents who are rearing children now  and also by those older who like going down the 1960s memory lane.  The universal struggle of a family striving to achieve a dream brings chuckles and an occasional tear.

CHILDREN'S and YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

Flying Hugs and Kisses by Jewel Sample. How do you tell a child their baby brother or sister is not coming home from the hospital? How could this happen?  Where did the baby go?  Parents in the midst of their grief must come up with answers to their children's questions.  Flying Hugs and Kisses answers these questions with compassion and hope.  Available at Book stores in English and Spanish. ISBN  1-59879--119-2

 

Trockle is by Holly Jahangiri, ISBN 978-0-9797513-2-5 (listening ages 2 - 5; reading ages 6 - 8) by Holly Jahangiri, illustrated by Jordan M. Vinyard. Stephen is afraid of the monster under the bed. What he doesn't realize is Trockle, the little monster under the bed, is afraid of him, the big monster over the bed. Published by  www.4rvpublishingllc.com

 

Al - the- Gator and Freddy Frog by Doc Gater, ISBN 978-0-9797513-0-1 (listening ages 3 - 5; reading ages 6 - 10) by Doc Gator, illustrated by Randy Zabel. Al-the-Gator wonders how a slimy little frog could ever save his life. Learn More, at the back of the book, gives additional information about alligators and frogs. Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com .

Sad Sam and the Magic Cookies by Stacy Quest and edited by Jill Ronsley was First Runner Up at the 2007 New York Book Festival in the Children's Section.  

 

Lion in the Living Room by Coebach McKinna ISBN 978-0-9797513-4-9 (listening ages 2 - 5; reading ages 6 - 8) by Caelaach (Kelly) McKinna, illustrated by A.R. Stone. Sometimes the animals take over the house, starting with the lion in the living room.  Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com .

 

TATO: (ISBN 1-59088-564-3) by Kathe Gogolewski tells how a boy's magic gets him in and out of trouble. A children's fantasy adventure.

Zachary Goes Treasure Hunting by Robin Falls. With a little imagination, Zachary travels throughout the world in search of treasures. To Zachary's mother, a treasure is a bargain found at auctions; garage sales; flea markets; even on the side of the road in a trash pile. Will Zachary's lucky, Russian stone help them locate what they are looking for? Join the treasure hunt and find out.

An Odd Fable by Norma J. Sundberg with illustrations by Esther M. Leiper:  An Odd Fable is the story of a princess who solves a serious situation with a dilapidated drawbridge in the little round Kingdom of Odd. ISBN 13: 978-0-9776958-5-0

Case of the Missing Coach - ISBN 978-0-9797513-1-8 (young adult/juvenile, ages 10 - 14) by V. Gilbert Zabel. Someone wants to Jonesville Chargers not to win the championship and threatens the team. When the team doesn't lose or forfeit, their coach is kidnapped. Will the team find the coach in time, or will their dreams be dashed, perhaps forever? Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com .

Bubba and Giganto: Odds Against Us  - ISBN 978-0-9797513-6-3 (young adult/juvenile ages 10 - 13) by Lea Schizas. Bubba arrives at a new school, expecting to be bullied as usual because of his name. The first day he literally runs into the biggest kid there, who becomes his best friend. Two young men, used to being the brunt of bullying, band together to beat the odds against them. Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com .

State of Wilderness - ISBN 978-0-9797513-5-6 (young adult/juvenile, ages 10 - 12) by Elysabeth Eldering, illustrated by Aidana WillowRaven. Friends play a game and are given clues to discover the correct state. State of Wilderness is the first in the series of 50 books, one for each state. As the members of the Geography Detective Squad work their way through the fifty United States of America in the series, they accumulate bonus clues that will reveal five territories that are joined to or are part of the United States.Published by www.4rvpublishingllc.com .

 

Seasonal

Christmas Cookies Are for Giving is a celebration of family, friends and the joy of giving. Stories, recipes, tips and more...
Smells of cinnamon...cookie cutters...rolling and baking...eating dough....By Kristin Johnson and Mimi Cummins.

BOOK FAIRS:  

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This list includes personal recommendations and input from those fairs I've visited, or participated in.

WRITERS WHO SERVE READERS

Kristin Johnson writes poems, toasts, and invitations for your celebrations--from weddings to roasts.

REVIEW SITES:  These Judge Books Not by Their Covers or the Presses They Are Printed on but by Their Quality

Find reviews on every kind of book imaginable here. Be sure to visit Susie Housley's "Have You Heard" page for reader contests and more.

Author interviews and reviews in Writer Advice.  E-mail.

The Compulsive Reader reviews books. Find interviews, literary news, criticism, a no-cost e-zine, and more. 

The Reading Tub is a charity that promotes family and children's literacy and is also a great place to find children's book reviews.

Book Exclusives! Find insider news from authors, publishers, agents, editors and others involved in the book biz. Read excerpts, interviews and get in on the latest in promotions, sales and contests.

Allbooks Review is a site that occasionally posts my reviews as a guest reviewer.  Editor Shirley Roe keeps the reviews rolling!

WOW! Women on Writing is a site where women readers and women writers hang out. Get interviews, reviews and more. 

Click here for Carolyn's first person essay, "Beating Time at Its Own Game."

Purchase THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER as a thick, full-size e-book priced to accommodate the budgets of starving students and authors at Star Publish. Purchase THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER and THE FRUGAL EDITOR in trade paperback at Amazon. The Amazon Short, THE GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION BOOK PROPOSAL, too! Purchase THIS IS THE PLACE, HARKENING and TRACINGS at Amazon. Purchase CHERISHED PULSE at the Compulsive Reader. Purchase and find all the audios for writers at Double Dragon Publishing.   "Careers that are not fed die as readily as any living organism given no sustenance." ~ Carolyn Howard-Johnson       This author is founder and a proud member of Authors' Coalition.     (Directors: Joyce Faulkner) Studio photography by Uriah Carr Logo by Lloyd King      Future Plans for How To Do It Frugally Series:    The Frugal Amazon  Promoter,  The Frugal Retailer Promotes,   The Frugal Author Builds an Agent-Friendly Package    Books and Audios on Writing Carolyn has Written,   Edited or Contributed to: Buy Carolyn's Books on Amazon:

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