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A Psychological Fantasy Mixed with Magical Realism

ByMichael Thal

Brandon Chambers experiences visions foretelling future events. Shortly after witnessing a rabbit scurrying by his window wearing a gas mask, his father, Captain Matt Chamber, is implicated in a tragic explosion at his Tacoma, Washington military base. Once the story goes public, the Chamber name joins the list of historical traitors like Benedict Arnold, Nidal…

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A Child’s Picture Book about Kid Rats is a Fun Read

ByMichael Thal

  Tuesday mornings at 10:46 am rat children meet up at Rat Park for fun and games. The big rats think they are so tough and prove it in contests of stamina and strength. But such challenges become old and new ideas are a must to keep Tuesdays special. Brock had the idea that won…

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K My Name is Kendra: A YA Character Interview

ByMichael Thal

  About the Book Title: K My Name is Kendra Author: Kamichi Jackson Genre: Young Adult Fifteen-year-old Kendra James’ life begins to spiral out of control with the return of her long-lost runaway sister Meisha, and the visit of a young celebrity uncle with questionable intentions. Things take a particular turn for the worse when…

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Teen Girl Travels Back in Time to Save Boyfriend

ByMichael Thal

The last day of spring break Anna (aka Annabelle) and younger brother Eric have the opportunity to go out for dinner with their parents. Eric wants Italian and Anna craves sushi. Mom tosses a coin, Anna picks heads, and pizza wins. Lucky for them! The following morning the news reported an outbreak of food poisoning…

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Camping Trip Novel Set in Boundary Waters Minnesota

ByMichael Thal

Employer Alexander and Levy mandates weird requests of its top executives. One year the crew had to meet on the corporate office rooftop for calisthenics. The next the board of directors decided everyone take up the vegetarian lifestyle, and on another occasion they were given transcendental meditation breaks. This year CEO Vincent Alexander gives his top…

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Solomon’s Bell: A YA Fantasy Release Blitz

ByMichael Thal

About the Book Title: Solomon’s Bell Author: Michelle Lowery Combs Genre: YA Fantasy To save her family, Ginn uses her newfound genie powers to transport herself and her friends to 16th century Prague. Only one thing there remains the same as at home: she can’t let anyone know what she really is. The Emperor of…

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Fanning the Flames- A YA Fantasy Release Blitz

ByMichael Thal

  Fanning the Flames by Chris Cannon A Going Down in Flames novel RELEASE BLITZ 3/6/17 Bryn McKenna has it all, including her smoking-hot knight turned live-in boyfriend, Valmont. Even though she’s a hybrid dragon, she’s finally fitting into the new shape-shifting dragon world that’s become her own. But her grandparents want to ruin everything…

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The Joys of Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

ByMichael Thal

I was at the American Airlines baggage claim waiting for Rico, an exchange student from a suburb of Zurich, Switzerland, to deplane. I checked my phone and noticed this text, “I’m here! Where are you?” Oops! I didn’t know American had two terminals at LAX. When I finally reached the newest one, Rico, age 16,…

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Special Basketball Stars: Special Macabees vs Special Olympics

ByMichael Thal

The Greeks expected people with special needs to be put away in some dark hidden place. Sixteenth Century Christians, like Martin Luther and John Calvin, believed people with disabilities to be possessed by evil spirits. During the third decade of the Twentieth Century the Nazis blatantly exterminated them. The Jewish Community Center on Olympic Blvd….

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My Clueless Broken Heart: Free Giveaway

ByMichael Thal

Title: My Clueless Broken Heart Author: Jennifer DiGiovanni Genre: YA Romance Becca Thornton is clueless when it comes to love. Why else would she break up with Will Gamen, a boy at the top of the hottie short list for every other girl? Because, if she’s being totally honest, Becca will admit the truth. Her…