Heart of the Castle: A Ghost Story
Katie didn’t expect the most haunted castle in Europe to hold the answers to an incredible family secret. During a summer studying abroad in Transylvania, she finds herself at the gates of Bran Castle, the one time prison of medieval ruler, Vlad “The Impaler.” More recently, in life, Bran Castle was home to the King and Queen of Romania. In death, the castle was home to just the queen’s heart.
Now, along with 15-year-old Katie’s friends Cam, John, and new roommate Ruth, she uncovers a century-old mystery and a terrifying adventure. Will haunting spirits from the past lead her to safety and treasure, or push her into the hands of a deadly ex-secret policeman hunting for the same prize?
Interest Level: Teen to Adult, Reading Level: 4.0,, Lexile: 710L
ISBN13: 978-0-9886434-3-7 / 234-pgs. – pbk
ISBN13: 978-0-9886434-4-4 / ebook
Genre: Paranormal, YA
Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction
*suggested retail price $16.95 – pbk / $3.99 ebook
“A fast-paced and delightfully readable teen adventure set in vampire territory.” – Kirkus Reviews
$16.95 pbk / $3.99 ebook*
Faces in the Flames: A Ghost Story
SCUBA diving on a sunken WWII ship is dangerous, especially when it’s haunted! When Cameron enters a forbidden wreck after strangely being “called inside,” he finds a shiny keepsake. From the moment his fingers close around it, his life changes drastically, as well as the lives of people he’s yet to meet. Read the unique, “Faces in the Flames: A Ghost Story,” a fictional account inspired by the true harrowing tale of sailors who were forced to make life and death decisions to escape the burning inferno of the U.S.S. Mississinewa and some who never did escape.
“Faces in the Flames” also includes the bonus epilogue, “The True Story,” which tells the dramatic actual stories of both crewmen and rescuers at the sinking of USS Mississinewa. The “Miss” was an oil tanker sunk in the Imperial Japanese Navy’s first use of a suicide torpedo in WWII.
My dad was actually on the Mississinewa when it was sunk and I’ve been researching the ship for over 22 years. There are plenty of supenatural stories associated with the ship and I’ve used a few pieces of those stories in this book. Overall, the book is what I call, an “Easy Read” story, written at a 3rd grade reading level, but has been read, and appreciated by, MG, YA, and adult readers. Let yourself get swept up in the camaraderie of the Navy life, or the ties of family. Read Faces in the Flames: A Ghost Story.
Interest Level: Teen to Adult, Reading Level: 3.5,, Lexile: 525L
ISBN13: 9781939986238 / 248-pgs. – pbk. (OUT OF PRINT)
Genre: Paranormal, YA
Sub-Genre: Realistic Fiction
” . . . an engaging and educational supernatural tale.” Kirkus Reviews
Sorry, but this version is out of print. Check back in March 2025 for a revised and improved Second Edition
Limo For Two?
Limo for Two? is a story about twin brothers. One brother wins a ride in a limo to the school dance. Unfortunately, his brother did not win a ride in the limo. See what these two close brothers did to help each other get a limo ride to the dance.
Reading Level – 1.3, Reading Ease 99.4, 89-pages, Interest Level 5-8, Lexile – 290
(*Using Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and Flesch Reading Ease assessments)
“Easy Read”
$7.95 pbk / $2.99 ebook
Limo For Two? / Limo Para Dos?
This is a Middle Grade (MG) interest level book written at a 2nd-grade reading level to offer new and/or struggling readers a chapter book with a linear plot and simple vocabulary. The book contains 5-discussion questions. It is written in both English and Spanish.
ISBN-13: 978-0-463-32528-5. ebook
ISBN-13: 978-0-9886434-5-1. paperback
“Easy Read”
$2.99 eBook
$9.95 paperback at most book stores
Stink Bombs
April Fool’s Day gets out of hand and totally disrupts Ron and Bob’s school in Stink Bombs. Read how these twins help the principal with the smelly problem and the totally unexpected solution their principal comes up with.
Reading Level – 1.6, Reading Ease 99.0, 75-pages, Interest Level 5-8, Lexile – 290
(*Using Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and Flesch Reading Ease assessments)
“Easy Read”
$7.95 pbk / $2.99 ebook
The Tattoo
The Tattoo is a story about twin brothers, Ron and Bob, and their struggle with the decision whether or not to get a tattoo. Seems like everyone is getting one. Later, the boys see how the advice their grandpa gave them was right.
Reading Level – 1.4, Reading Ease 98.5, 82-pages, Interest Level 5-8, Lexile – 250
(*Using Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level and Flesch Reading Ease assessments)
“Easy Read”
$7.95 pbk / $2.99 ebook
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