Anni Sawyer joined the volunteer rescue squad looking for redemption but she wasn’t counting on meeting Jesse McCray, a classmate and fellow crew member. The crew quickly become a second family providing Anni with much needed support as she deals with a distant relationship with her mother. The harsh realities of emergency response weigh heavily…
How do homeschoolers find wholesome books?
Homeschooling is experiencing a boom in North America. There is a whole new generation of parents taking on the task of educating their children but where do they find curriculum? There are many ways to homeschool kids as well as established curriculum providers for different styles of home education. New homeschooling families may find there…
Reader’s Favorite
Reader’s Favorite has given The Gatekeeper’s Daughter five stars! Reviews like this help readers find books to enjoy. I hope many more kids discover the mystery, adventure and inspiration in The Gatekeeper’s Daughter!
It’s Release Day!
The Gatekeeper’s Daughter: Cavern of Light releases today! Get 20% off until Dec. 3rd with code HolidayDeal24CSB at Chicken Scratch Books! https://chickenscratchbooks.com
A beacon of hope for children’s literature
Have you noticed the change in childrens’ books? Does it alarm you? It should. Over the last two generations, we have seen a massive slide in the morality portrayed in kids’ books. These kinds of books have infiltrated our schools and libraries pushing aside books with traditional values in favour of following the trends in…
Author spotlight: Abbi Lee
Ghost Town Treasure Hunt by Abbi Lee Today, I’m excited to post an interview with the author of this fun middle-grade adventure. How long have you been writing? In school, I was good at writing and I did well at assignments, but I was motivated by grades so I never gave myself the time to…
The Gatekeeper’s Daughter: an update
Photo by Daniel Torobekov for Pexels.com It has been a while since I last updated the progress on my middle grade novel The Gatekeeper’s Daughter. We are now in the production phase where more decisions have to be made. Things such as formatting, cover design and back cover copy. More than anything else, the cover…
Penelope: the launch
Inspired by an otherworldly fable from the legendary land of Nethervale, Penelope is going after what she wants no matter who tries to stand in her way. As a young woman with Down syndrome, Penelope has grown up in a loving family surrounded by a supportive community. And now she is ready. Ready to pursue…
Jeff Pennant’s Field Guide to Raising Happy Parents
Every time Jeff tries to make his parents happy, disaster inevitably follows so he decides to turn his life into a science experiment. The results aren’t exactly what he hopes for but along the way he learns a lot and discovers even parents sometimes make mistakes. Available now from Chicken Scratch Books, Jeff Pennant’s Field…
Strawberry Tea: Back to School Special Price
Strawberry Tea, a picture book about sharing, available now for a limited time for the back to school special price of $15 plus $5 shipping. Comment below to reserve your copy!
