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An Angel Among Us
How Far Is Heaven
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Mariah’s Revenge (Sequel to Hunting Mariah)
In A Second (Novel for 18+)
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Search for the Medallion Gateskin Chronicles Book 3 Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 1
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 2
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 3
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 4
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 5
Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6
Abby & Holly Series, Book 1, School Dance
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Abby & Holly Series, Book 3 Secrets of the Trunk
Abby & Holly Series, Book 4 The Hidden Stairway
Abby & Holly Series, Book 5: The Copper Key
Abby & Holly Series, Book 6 Faulty Timeline
Louey the Lazy Elephant
Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon – MOM’S CHOICE AWARD SILVER MEDAL RECIPIENT
Jerry the Crabby Crayfish
Lamby the Lonely Lamb
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear
Broose the Moose on the Loose
Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
Colby the Courageous Cat
Jeffrey the Jittery Giraffe
Clarence Henry the Hermit Crab
Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
The First Star – A Fairy Tale
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 1
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 2
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 3 Delbert Finds Himself
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 4: Delfina Solves A Problem
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 5: Drago Does A Good Deed
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series, Book 6: Dragana Helps a Fairy
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Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Book 1, The Case of the Missing Cell Phone
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Silver Medal – Authorsdb Cover Contest
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Finalist – Authorsdb First Lines Contest – Hunting Mariah
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Book Excellence Award Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series Book 6
Readers’ Favorite Book Award – Bronze Medal – Abby & Holly Book 1 School Dance
Book Excellence Award – Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6, The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal – Ricky the Rambunctious Raccoon
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Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards – Abby & Holly Series Book 4 The Hidden Stairway
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Readers’ Favorite Book Awards – Finalist – Davey & Derek Junior Detectives Series, Book 6: The Case of the Mystery of the Bells
PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER – Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey
Louey The Lazy Elephant Winner of Mom’s Choice Awards – Silver Medal
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Abby & Holly Book 5: The Copper Key – Winner of Pinnacle Book Achievement Award!
Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear – Winner of SILVER MEDAL – MOM’S CHOICE AWARDS!
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Abby & Holly Series Book 6: Faulty Timeline won a PINNACLE BOOK ACHIEVEMENT AWARD! – Purchase Link
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Lucy the Talented Toy Terrier
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The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2 - MAINCREST MEDIA AWARD! 
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Book Marketing Global Award – How Far Is Heaven – Video Award
Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Books 1-5 – Children’s Series Winner – Book Marketing Global Network
Abby & Holly Series Books 1-6 – MG/PT/YA Series Winners – Book Marketing Global Network
Mariah’s Revenge Book Trailer – Sequel to Hunting Mariah
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Books Read and Reviewed in July 2025!
Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of July of 2025. Here are the 8 books I read and reviewed for … Continue reading
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Books Read and Reviewed in June 2025!
Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of June of 2025. Here are the 8 books I read and reviewed for June. I … Continue reading
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Books Read and Reviewed in May 2025!
Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of May of 2025. Here are the 10 books I read and reviewed for May. I … Continue reading
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Books Read and Reviewed in April 2025!
Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of April of 2025. Here are the 9 books I read and reviewed for April I … Continue reading
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Books Read and Reviewed in July 2024!
Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of July of 2024. Here are the 6 books I read and reviewed for July. … Continue reading
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Books Read and Reviewed in April 2024!
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Books Read and Reviewed in February 2024!
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Books Read and Reviewed in January of 2024!
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Showcasing – Make Believe: Bedtime Stories for Children Series Book 1 – a Children’s Book for Ages 5-8!
This is Book 1 of the Bedtime Stories for Children Series. Make Believe is a short story collection for ages 5-8. This book is for early readers or children ages 5-8. The illustrations and cover were created by my husband, … Continue reading
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Books Read and Reviewed in December 2023!
Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of December of 2023. Here are the 6 books I read and reviewed for December. … Continue reading
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