Santa Steals Christmas by Eve Nairn-Magnante illustrated by Nicholas Child
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Genre: YA – Children’s Fiction
Age: 4 – 10
Pages 32
BACK OF THE BOOK
A witty and surprising Christmas mystery!
It’s Christmas Eve and a mysterious-looking Santa is stealing all the presents that Santa has just delivered! How could this be?! Santa, Rudolph and the other reindeer must beat the ticking clock to unmask the naughty imposter. Will Rudolph and the elves be able to save Christmas before all the girls and boys wake up?
Originally by six-year-old Eve, this is a magical Christmas story written by a child for children everywhere!
A fun-filled mystery that will hook in young readers in the hunt for Santa clues
An action-packed adventure, this is the perfect holiday storytime read-aloud
Set in a typeface designed by a dyslexic for people with dyslexia
Delightful, detailed, colourful illustrations capture the humour and magic of Santa’s world
Highlights the meaning of presents and the true spirit of Christmas – a time for friends and family to gather together
5% of sales donated to Dyslexia Scotland
5% of sales donated to Scottish Autism
About Eve Nairn-Magnante:
Eve, at just 13, has shown an incredible knack for storytelling. A believer in inclusivity, her works reflect her ethos, ensuring no child is left behind in the world of literature. Recognised by Young Writers for her contributions, Eve continues to inspire and innovate.
Fifteen-year-old Mary Donahue of suburban Chicago is a kid on the cusp of failure during the brutal blizzard winter of 1978-79, the end of a hard luck, hard rock era sunk in the cynical aftermath of the Vietnam War.
Though a smart, beautiful kid, she’s a motherless girl raised by an uneducated, alcoholic father within an extended family of alcoholics and addicts. Aware that she’s sinking, she’s desperate to save herself and so reaches out to an unlikely source, Kathleen, a nice, normal kid from English class.
But when the real storm hits, the full force of a harsh adult world almost buries Mary. Only then does she learn that the only difference between life and death is knowing when to grasp an extended hand.
Ralphy’s Rules for Feelings by Talar Herculian Coursey
Genre: Children
Pages: 36
Publisher: Purple Butterfly Press
BACK OF THE BOOK
We have big feelings!
Sometimes we don’t know what to do with them or how to change our thoughts that cause these feelings. The first day of school can be scary, but Furrapist Jackson Johnson and cute pup Ralphyof Ralphy’s Rules for the Good Life, are committed to helping a busload of kids understand and manage their big feelings. During the ride to school, Furrapist Jackson Johnson teaches the children that they can choose their emotions and decide how to respond to them. Ralphy and Jackson make the complicated subject of emotional intelligence accessible for kids to understand and more importantly, implement in their everyday lives.
So hop on the bus with us and lets learn about how taking charge of our feelings can change our day!
“All feelings are valid but we can choose our feelings based on our thoughts. Change your thoughts and you can change your feelings. Like with all things, it will take practice but start them young and they will be Jedi masters in no time”. Talar Herculian Coursey
REVIEW:
Ralphy’s Rules for Feelings is a great book to help children learn about the various types of feelings they may feel in their life along with a clear skill on how to help stop the feelings affecting them in their daily lives.
The story has children on a bus journey to school with each child experience a different feeling but with the key message of you can set those feelings down and not let them control you.
Definitely recommend as a fun educational tool for younger kids.
AUTHOR BIO:
Talar Herculian Coursey is a lawyer by day and a children’s book author, Life Coach and philanthropist by night (more like mornings).
She has been a General Counsel since 2011 and recently joined ComplyAuto, a privacy/cybersecurity Saas company. Before going in-house, she was a file clerk, associate and partner at the national labor and employment law firm, Fisher Phillips LLP.
Talar is a co-author of both #Networked: How 20 Women Lawyers Overcamethe Confines of COVID-19 Social Distancing to Create Connections, CultivateCommunity, & Build Businesses in the Midst of a Global Pandemic and Women In Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success.
Her first children’s book, Ralphy’s Rules for Living the Good Life, was published in 2021 and the second book Ralphy’s Rules for Feelings in 2023.
Talar has served as the President of the Salt Lake City Chapter for the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (“SOAR”) since 2015. SOAR, founded in 2005, supports orphanages in Syria, Lebanon and Armenia.
She runs the Salt Lake City Half Marathon every year to raise money for SOAR in memory of her father. Net proceeds from her children’s books also go to SOAR.
In addition to being a mother, wife, lawyer, life coach and philanthropist, she is also a runner, yogi and Jesus, Ekhart Tolle, Peloton and Brandon Flowers groupie.
You can find Talar on LinkedIn most days @TalarEsq or on her website www.TalarEsq.com.
When an attempt is made on the life of Ashara, Keeper of Yurr, his young, hapless advisor Edvar must uncover and stop those behind it.
With enemies in the capital city and the belligerent Tesh, Keeper of neighbouring nation Karrabar stirring trouble in the Borderlands, can Edvar hold together Ashara’s brittle reign?
The troubles ripple throughout Yurr, affecting an ancient race of people known as the Amast, who in their time of utmost need, turn to pariah Isy for salvation. Rejected by society, kith and kin, can Isy guide the Amast to safety during the greatest turmoil Yurr has known since the War of the Damned?
Pariah’s Lament will take you on a rollercoaster of an adventure ‘that will keep you spellbound as you traverse the world alongside Isy and Edvar’ (Books Behind The Title). And along the way you’ll experience ‘intense fighting scenes, a little romance and flawed characters’ (Sarah Lillian Books).
If you love to explore fantasy worlds, this book won’t disappoint. Part of a shared universe populated by other authors, the setting in Pariah’s Lament has proven a huge hit with readers, with some praising the ‘insane level of detail’ (The Book Suite) and vividness of its descriptions.
Can love be found amidst broken hearts and unexpected loss?
Determined to heal her broken heart, Charlotte Eliason visits her aunts in Prune Creek, Wyoming. What should be a time of peace and calm becomes one of chaos and unwelcome surprises when she discovers her longtime foe, Tobias Hallman, is the new blacksmith. To make matters worse, her two meddlesome aunts are constantly inviting him to supper and encouraging friendship between the two sworn enemies.
Tobias Hallman has always wanted to be a blacksmith, so when an opportunity arises to own his own shop in Prune Creek, he seizes it. However, he doesn’t expect to cross paths with his childhood nemesis, the annoying Charlotte Eliason.
When tragedy strikes, close proximity soon forces two reluctant hearts to become allies in a quest to rescue Tobias’s orphaned niece. Can Charlotte and Tobias put aside their preconceived disdain for each other and find love in the midst of challenging circumstances? Does God have a plan for them and for a young girl grieving the untimely loss of her parents?
A woman with a broken heart. A man struggling with the loss of his brother and the subsequent care of his young niece. And two silly aunts who discover it’s never too late for true love.
AUTHOR BIO:
Penny Zeller is known for her heartfelt stories of faith and her passion to impact lives for Christ through fiction. While she has had a love for writing since childhood, she began her adult writing career penning articles for national and regional publications on a wide variety of topics.
Today Penny is the author of nearly two dozen books. She is also a homeschool mom and a group fitness instructor. Her desire is to assist and nurture women into a closer relationship with Christ.
When Penny is not dreaming up new characters, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and camping, hiking, canoeing, bicycling/cycling, reading, running, gardening, and playing volleyball.
She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and loves to hear from her readers at her website, blog, and on Facebook.
A journey that will nourish the soul, touch the heart, uplift the spirit, and inspire the mind.
After the fairy tale of Happily Ever After ends in heartbreak, what then? From award-winning author River Faire comes an inspiring account of second chances, healing, inexplicable magic, and following the soul’s compass.
River, an alternative healer and Paris-trained chef – a decidedly reluctant mystic – returns to England from America to help his ex-partner, back from the brink of death. Stepping into a London life he left behind, haunted by ghosts, he finds himself on an unanticipated journey of the heart. When the two men relocate to the English countryside, he discovers more than a charming pastoral landscape, he unexpectedly glimpses the fabric of life itself.
With disarming honesty and a searching, lyrical voice, Where Two Worlds Touch is a soul-stirring narrative about navigating the intricacies of the human heart, no matter whom we love. An invitation to say yes to uncertainty and vulnerability, to trust the unknowable mystery of life, while seeking the place we belong and what is uniquely ours to bring. A genre-defying memoir – one part love story, one part celebration of the table, one part ode to nature, and one part soul guide – woven as an indelible offering that lingers long past the final page.
EXCERPT
I don’t eat on flights, and twelve hours have elapsed since my last meal, making me wobbly both from blood-sugar blues and the electromagnetic scramble of hurtling through the globe’s atmosphere. My stomach grumbles like a bear emerging from its winter den, and a decent coffee will be necessary before the long cab ride to the house.
At the counter, my ear struggles slightly to catch and decipher the inflections of the Polish national working at the till, and I fumble in a pocket for the wad of newly exchanged currency. The blonde girl, boredom inscribed across her angular features, hands me the monetary change as well as a number placard to take to my seat. Staring at the once familiar British coins in my palm, I reacquaint with their respective shapes and values. White ceramic cup perched on saucer, weaving around customers to an empty table, luggage parked beside me, I loosen the dark grey cashmere scarf around my neck. A hubbub of voices and clinking of coffee cups surrounds me.
AUTHOR BIO:
River Faire is a multi-award–winning author, body-centered therapist, and Paris-trained chef-turned-holistic-wellness coach. In addition, he hosts the video podcast, Radical Being with River Faire. Formerly known as L.R. Heartsong, his eloquent, lyrical books invite readers on a journey that will nourish the soul, touch the heart, uplift the spirit, and inspire the mind. Discover his various offerings (books, podcast, blog, coaching, and more) at RiverFaire.com
“The time of the angels may have passed for now, but they will return.”
The Archangel Michael defeated the Devil in Helston and cast him into Hell forever. This legend is retold every spring at Helston’s Flora Day. But the legend is about to become a reality.
Underground in the rocks and sea-caves of Cornwall, Lucifer is stirring. Soon he will wake and break free. And this time he will prevail against his old adversary Michael.
Verity is entranced by a beautiful stranger she meets on the cliffs. The young man cannot tell her who he is or where he is from. Unbeknown to her, Lucifer is bringing her under his spell. Verity’s friends fall away from her, frightened by her obsession, and she finds herself alone when a cosmic battle is fought in the skies of Cornwall.
The future of all mankind is at stake.
Author Bio:
Lucinda Hart grew up in Cornwall and has been writing fiction since the age of three. She has a BA in Fine Art and Creative Writing and an MA in Creative Writing, both from Bath Spa University. The themes in Lucinda’s books are often of great relevance to her. Place is also important; she uses her favourite locations in novels and hopes they will interest the reader as much as they have inspired her. She lives in Cornwall with her two daughters.
Can love be found amidst broken hearts and unexpected loss?
Determined to heal her broken heart, Charlotte Eliason visits her aunts in Prune Creek, Wyoming. What should be a time of peace and calm becomes one of chaos and unwelcome surprises when she discovers her longtime foe, Tobias Hallman, is the new blacksmith. To make matters worse, her two meddlesome aunts are constantly inviting him to supper and encouraging friendship between the two sworn enemies.
Tobias Hallman has always wanted to be a blacksmith, so when an opportunity arises to own his own shop in Prune Creek, he seizes it. However, he doesn’t expect to cross paths with his childhood nemesis, the annoying Charlotte Eliason.
When tragedy strikes, close proximity soon forces two reluctant hearts to become allies in a quest to rescue Tobias’s orphaned niece. Can Charlotte and Tobias put aside their preconceived disdain for each other and find love in the midst of challenging circumstances? Does God have a plan for them and for a young girl grieving the untimely loss of her parents?
A woman with a broken heart. A man struggling with the loss of his brother and the subsequent care of his young niece. And two silly aunts who discover it’s never too late for true love.
Author Bio:
Penny Zeller is known for her heartfelt stories of faith and her passion to impact lives for Christ through fiction. While she has had a love for writing since childhood, she began her adult writing career penning articles for national and regional publications on a wide variety of topics.
Today Penny is the author of nearly two dozen books. She is also a homeschool mom and a group fitness instructor. Her desire is to assist and nurture women into a closer relationship with Christ.
When Penny is not dreaming up new characters, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and camping, hiking, canoeing, bicycling/cycling, reading, running, gardening, and playing volleyball.
She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and loves to hear from her readers at her website, blog, and on Facebook.
Are you struggling to feel a deep connection with God amidst the busyness of your life? Even though you know God is always present and all-knowing, do you find it difficult to feel His presence when you need it the most? If you have ever experienced these feelings, “Out of Oblivion” is the book for you.
In this book, author Cathy shares her personal journey of feeling lost and disconnected from God. She discusses the obstacles she faced and the lessons she learned about the importance of recognising and addressing the barriers that can prevent us from having an intimate relationship with God.
Out of Oblivion is an easy-to-read and practical book that offers a transformative path towards discovering the power of intimacy with God and the freedom and authority that comes through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The book includes various Bible translations, reflection questions, and practical exercises to help you connect with God and experience His presence intimately.
No matter where you are in life, you can experience a fulfilling and enriching journey with God. How? God is aware of every aspect of your life and invites you to step Out of Oblivion and embrace a profound Awareness of the Abiding Presence of God in Your Everyday!
Author Bio:
Cathy Nortey believes pursuing intimacy with God is the key to fulfilment. I have a positive outlook and love speaking positivity into people’s lives. She is passionate about seeing God’s children free from sin and experiencing breakthroughs. She is currently a part of GCSSM, an online school that shaped her identity and sparked a passion for animation and writing. Her prayer is for every child of God to experience His grace, love, joy, and peace. She is married to Ebenezer Nortey, and they use their spiritual gifts to bless others. Their three children have witnessed the work of God in our lives.
BLISS ROAD is the story of a neurotypical daughter of an undiagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder parent. Sometimes funny, often devastating, Martha Engber’s honest and moving memoir illuminates the parent-child challenge presented by a neurological condition that affects over 75 million people worldwide.
A hybrid of poetry and essays, Ms. Engber uses personal anecdotes, coupled with historical research and current statistics, to explain the emergence of autism over the last hundred years. She includes the birth of Asperger’s, or high-functioning autism, as a formal diagnosis in 1994, the year her young nephew’s condition was determined.
After describing the psychological, emotional and social challenges she faced as a child, then as an adult and parent, she explains the method by which she changed her thinking and behavior to both celebrate her parents and heal. She ends by encouraging others to chase down the source of their family angst to reach a more blissful future.
A fascinating and encouraging journey of discovering the seemingly undiscoverable, Bliss Road combines the intimacy and warmth of Tuesday With Morrie and the empowerment demonstrated by Shonda Rhimes in Year of Yes!
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