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A Writer’s Life: A Glimpse into a Writer’s Career During the Pandemic- Summer 2021

ByMichael Thal

During the pandemic I learned how to self-publish a book, and believe me, it’s not easy. Since August, 2020 I self-published The Abduction of Joshua Bloom, The Legend of Koolura, Koolura and the Mystery at Camp Saddleback, and finally, Koolura and the Mayans. All five books have new covers.  I’m not an artist and when it comes to drawing,…

2021 Summer Reading List for Tweens, Teens, and Adults
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2021 Summer Reading List for Tweens, Teens, and Adults

ByMichael Thal

Over the hot summer months, when you want to relax, there’s nothing better than a good book. Check out the seven books shown here that you are guaranteed to enjoy.

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The Shelby McDougall Mysteries

ByMichael Thal

The Shelby McDougall Mysteries, a three-book series, features Shelby McDougall, an amateur sleuth. The character grows throughout the three novels to become a licensed private detective working for Kathleen Bennette, PI. When Kathleen retires, Shelby buys her practice.  The theme for the series revolves around surrogate mothers, biologically altered humans, and human trafficking. In book…

Dr. Martin Luther King: Civil Rights Leader
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Dr. Martin Luther King: Civil Rights Leader

ByMichael Thal

This biography about Dr. Martin Luther King is a great springboard for students beginning to study about the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.