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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 15, 2023 · 5:00 am

Leo and the Magic Telescope Blitz

Adventure of Making Friends

Children’s Book

Date Published: August 17, 2023

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Journey into the charming town of Minglewood with Anjita (Anji) Jain’s
debut children’s book, Leo and the Magic Telescope. A vibrant and
heartwarming tale, this story is a must-have addition to any child’s
library.

Jain masterfully weaves a narrative that teaches valuable life lessons,
while keeping young readers engaged with whimsical illustrations and
enchanting storytelling. The story centers around Leo, a little lion who
discovers a magic telescope that provides him with enlightening insights
into his friends’ fears and feelings. Through his journey, Leo learns about
empathy, understanding, and the power of being uniquely himself.

Inspired by her own kids’ experiences in navigating friendships, Jain’s
story delicately addresses the challenges children often face in forming
relationships, providing them with gentle guidance and reassurance. She
transforms a relatable struggle into a magical and empowering adventure that
not only entertains but also encourages young readers to understand and
appreciate their own unique qualities and those of others around them.

Perfect for ages 4-8, this book serves as an essential tool for parents and
educators alike, initiating important conversations about friendship,
empathy, and self-esteem. Leo’s story will captivate young hearts while
fostering emotional growth, confidence, and understanding.

Leo and the Magic Telescope: The Adventure of Making Friends is a magical
journey of friendship and self-discovery, where young readers learn that,
just like the boundless cosmos, they too are full of endless possibilities
and magic. This book will surely become a treasured bedtime favorite,
inspiring children to be kind, understanding, and beautifully
themselves.

Join Leo in his heartwarming adventure and discover the magic that unfolds
when we view the world through a lens of empathy and understanding. Order
your copy today and embark on a magical journey with your young
reader!

About the Author

IT Professional by day and penning whimsical worlds by night, Anjita Jain
(Anji) masterfully bridges the realms of technology and tales. A mother of
two and a lover of nature’s wonders, her life is a tapestry of tech
insights, vibrant stories, and the simple joys of family and pets. Dive into
her journey, where modernity meets imagination, and every chapter unfolds a
new adventure.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 14, 2023 · 5:00 am

Dolphin Song Virtual Book Tour

Fiction / Romance / Adventure

Date Published: January 2021

Publisher: Storylines Entertainment Ltd

Bostonian Dawn McCarthy’s life is shattered following a profound
double tragedy. Michael, her Irish husband, drowns in a fiery boating
accident off the southwest coast of Ireland. Their only child, Jason, who
has witnessed his father’s death, is diagnosed with traumatic mutism
and no longer speaks. Following a series of failed therapies, Dawn believes
her son will never talk again.

Rejecting the doctor’s advice, Dawn returns with Jason to the remote
Irish fishing village of Kilcastle where her husband had lived and died.
There, along the rugged Irish Atlantic coastline, she hopes to find a cure
for her son. But it is not an easy return for Dawn. She faces daily
reminders of what might have been.

The sudden appearance of a wild dolphin delivers newfound hope. In the days
that follow, Dawn witnesses a powerful bond grow between Jason and the
dolphin as the boy takes his first small steps toward healing. It is only
then that she suspects the enigmatic mammal is much more than she had at
first supposed.

Dolphin Song is a tale of terrifying tragedy, magical Irish legends and
eternal love. Dawn’s voyage takes readers on an unforgettable journey
where those we have loved and lost are not gone forever. Instead, we need
only take a leap of faith to find them again.

Praise for Dolphin Song

“It’s a beautiful story and had me tearing up through the final
pages. …”

-Willow

“I truly enjoyed this uplifting story.”

-Kathy Vazquez

“I was enthralled! The story is so engagin and life
affirming.”

-Linda W. Scribner

About the Author

Tom Richards, based both in Ireland and in the United States, has been
writing novels since 1993. His first novel for young adults, The Lost
Scrolls of Newgrange, went to No 3 in the Irish Times bestsellers
list. His second YA novel, Hotfoot!, went to No 1. Since 2010, Tom has
been writing full time from his home in Eyeries, Beara Peninsula, Ireland.
His other novels and screenplays for feature film include Dolphin Song,
Always Come Home, Lost Lovers, Sue the Two-Headed Roo, Happiness &
Heartbreak, and many others. He has just finished UnBaptized and the
Dazzling Helen Fox, which will be published soon. Two of the above novels
are already in pre-production for Feature Film: Dolphin Song and Lost
Lovers.

Currently, Tom is working with Cinema d’Auteur, a film production
company based in the Philippines, and SGK Animation, based in Delhi, India,
to bring the world those two films.

He is now working on his first stage play, based on the Irish and Scots
legend of the Selkie, which he should deliver by the end of 2023.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 13, 2023 · 5:00 am

Heart of the Storm Release Blitz

Demon Storm, Book 4

YA Fantasy

Date Published: 09-13-2023

Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing

More than night terrors keep Kari awake at night. Ari languishes beside
her, broken by the horrors Raven bestowed upon him.

She hopes he heals, and soon.

When a familiar presence and an unexplainable human with magic happen upon
their doorstep, Kari and Ari make a decision: leave Raziac Village in search
of answers and a new home.

But the heart eater waits for them.

About the Author

Valerie Storm was raised in Tucson, Arizona. Growing up, she fell in love
with everything fantasy. When she wasn’t playing video games, she was
writing. By age ten, she began to write her own stories as a way to escape
reality. When these stories became a full-length series, she considered the
path to sharing with other children & children-at/heart looking for a
place to call home.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | September 12, 2023 · 5:00 am

Crime Paradise Reveal

Boise Montague, Book 3

Noir Crime/Murder Mystery

Date Published: December 12, 2023

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

After his girlfriend ditches him at a concert, private investigator Boise
Montague makes the latest bad mistake in a long line of them. Only this
time, instead of waking up with a hangover and some woman he doesn’t
know, he wakes up with a hangover on a Caribbean beach, along with three
women. All of whom are dead. With the dead women’s blood all over his
clothes, no memory of what happened, and no way for Boise to explain it, the
cops and the prosecutors think it’s a slam dunk. Boise knows he
didn’t do it, but no one’s willing to listen—so
he’ll have to find the killer himself. But whoever said the truth will
set you free never saw anything like this. The people behind it are
powerful, careful…and they want Boise out of the picture for good.
Soon, Boise will face not only present danger, but past pain, because the
deeper he digs, the more skeletons he finds. And some of those skeletons are
his own. But will he finally bury them—and the past—or will
those skeletons bury him instead?

Perfect for lovers of Agatha Christi, Michael Connelly, and Richard Stark,
bestselling author Gene Desrochers’ third book in the hardboiled Boise
Montague mystery noir series will take you on an adventure into the dark
side of crime, the darker side of memory, and the danger that comes to
anyone who ventures into a Crime Paradise. Get your copy now!

About the Author

Growing up in an 18-room guesthouse/wartime hospital in the Caribbean
isn’t for everyone, but it proved just the right atmosphere for
bestselling author Gene Desrochers to hone a sense of story, mystery, and
scene that would prove critical in his writing career. Born on a tiny dot
called “St. Thomas” (somewhere in the Caribbean), Desrochers
migrated steadily west over the years until he found a home – with a
wife who loves him, kids who are young enough to still think he’s
pretty cool, and a cat who tolerates him – in the continental United
States. He also found the time to earn a JD and become a practicing lawyer,
run a tennis club, and publish award-winning short fiction in publications
across the US and beyond. Now settled in the mysterious and exotic land
known as Los Angeles, Desrochers splits his time between the loves of his
life: his family, his writing, his tennis, and his ability to impress
strangers with his St. Thomian accent. Find out more about him – and
the worlds he creates – at his website, GeneDesrochers.com

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | · 5:00 am

The Damned Teaser Tuesday

Anthology Stories Include:

The Drain, The Enforcers, The Fog, On a Spring Day, and The Trial.

Flash Fiction, Horror

Date To Be Published: September 23, 2023

Bite-sized horror stories are brought to you by thirteen authors. From
creepy crawlies to the seemingly normal pets. From hideous monsters lurking
in the dark to charismatic people showing their true colors.

Each tale is precisely 100 words and leaves a long-lasting chilling effect.
Some will make you question the security of the world around you, and
what’s more terrifying than that?

Featuring drabbles from Storm Lomax, Jonathan Reddoch, Zari Hunt, Kellee
Kranendonk, Andreas Flögel, Simon Clarke, Jacek Wilkos, Ferenc K.
Zoltán, Vanessa Bane, C.L. Hart, Natascha Eschweiler, Angela
Zimmerman, and J.E. Feldman.

Excerpt

The Drain

Professor Vladimir Reed-Field wished he had never taken the job at
Miskatonic University. He’d never had problems like this when he was
teaching at the University of Hawaii. A volcanic eruption would be a
welcome change over the sound coming from that damn kitchen sink.

The plumber from Blizzard Pipeworks could find nothing wrong with the
drain. She’d scoped it, snaked it, and performed a full flush. She
said that sometimes the plumbing in Arkham’s old houses just made odd
noises.

The problem wasn’t the pipes themselves. It was the thing inside the
pipes that kept whispering the professor’s name.

Purchase Your Copy Today

About the Author

C. L. Hart, the owner and sole employee of Naughty Netherworld Press, is
spoken of in hushed tones. She is described as The Mad Scribe of the
Northeastern Colorado Plains, The Terrible Old Woman, and The Author That
Should Not Be.

When not penning sanity-destroying works of dystopian fiction, Lovecraftian
fantasy, or old-school horror with the occasional sweet romance thrown in to
upset the cosmic apple cart, Ms. Hart enjoys creating baked goods she hopes
will be considered palatable.

Ms. Hart shares a home in a remote rural town of 134 souls with her adult
son and three cats. Her sense of fashion is best described as Early
Twenty-First Century Unmade Bed. This disabled former nurse can usually be
found arguing with herself about subplots or rehabilitating eldritch
horrors.

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