You're NOT Gonna Wanna Miss This!

Hello faithful fans, and welcome to all of you who are visiting the JLB Creatives Blog for the first time.

This post holds noteworthy news that many of you have been waiting to hear!

This week is a mile stone in the progress of bringing my epic fantasy novel 

Hidden Earth Volume 1 Maycly: Parts 1 -2 - and 3 to publication!

For more details on this awesome news, I'd like to personally invite you to watch the video...

This amazing eight year journey has taken Janet places she never dreamed she would go, had the opportunity to meet outstanding people along the way with whom she's developed great friendships, and learned the craft of fantasy writing thanks to Gothom Writers Workshop online schooling.

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Maycly Synopsis:

HIDDEN EARTH Series Volume 1 Maycly:

Maycly is a world everyone longs to experience, but for Iona, left alone to fend for herself, Maycly has become a fading dream. After years of endless searching for her missing family, she had all but given up hope. But the Grand Wizard, SUL, had a plan.

An epic tale of Good versus Evil, Maycly is filled with adventure, trials, love, and epic battles, along with fantastic flora, creative creatures, and characters that come to life. Will Iona discover her true destiny? Will she ever find her missing family? Is Maycly bound to an existence of Evil for eternity? What will happen to Earth? Only the tales of HIDDN EARTH hold the answers.

Your epic journey begins with Volume 1, Maycly.

Maycly has:

744 Pages ~ 10 Maps ~ 70+ Illustrations

Family Trees ~ 3 Teaser Recipes

Game Rules to a popular game played on Maycly

Level Descriptions for Youth Organization on Maycly

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Pre-Orders:

Pre-order a personally autographed copy of Maycly between now and February 25th, 2012. 

Pre-order an Autographed Copy of Maycly

Visit the new Hidden Earth Series Website

This paperback edition will be a collectors item. There are 744 pages chock full of 70+ illustrations, maps, family trees, and more! Three teaser recipes from select restaurants found on Maycly, rules to a popular game played on Maycly, and descriptions of the different levels of a youth organization on Maycly are also included in this outstanding novel. 

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Read Reviews for Maycly:
Visit the Hidden Earth Series Maycly Reviews page on the new website and see what you think. You'll notice there are "share" buttons for FB, Twitter, and so much more. If you like the reviews why not help Janet spread the word? Select your favorite places you like to hang on your social network and let your peeps in on the best news in a while!

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When & Where's the Release Party? Online...where else? Find Out More/Click Here!
The celebration of the actual book launch will take place on February 26, 2012 - Janet's birthday! How's that for a present? Janet couldn't be more excited, and instead of you giving her presents...she'll be giving away an autographed copy to one lucky winner on that day! So, be sure to stop back here at the JLB Creatives Blog on February 26 for details on how to enter for your chance to win, or visit the JLB Creatives Facebook Page. 

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Invite Your Friends to the Online Gala Event Taking Place February 26, 2012!
How? It's simple. Visit the JLB Creatives Event Page at: Janet's Novel Release Party on Facebook. While you're there, you'll notice it's a Public Event. That makes it a snap for you to invite everyone on your Facebook Friends lists! 

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Want to be an interactive part when it comes to Maycly? Read on and see if there is something that sparks your interest in helping Janet get the word out about her upcoming epic fantasy novel. Tweeters, Bloggers, Facebook Fanatics - there's a little something for everyone who loves social networking!

Are You a Super Tweeter?
If so, here are some tweets you are free to copy, paste, and tweet time and again to help Janet promote this awesome news!

Just released – the beginning to an epic fantasy series that has the potential of becoming a box office success.  http://bit.ly/ApjQLL #maycly

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This one has been compared to Harry Potter-LOTR-and The Wizard of Oz. What am I tweeting about? http://bit.ly/ApjQLL #maycly

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Just released! See what advanced reviewers are saying about HIDDEN EARTH Series – Volume 1 Maycly: Reviews http://bit.ly/AuqDhf  #maycly

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Attention Readers – have I got an epic fantasy for you! HIDDEN EARTH Volume 1 Maycly releasing 2/26. http://bit.ly/ApjQLL #maycly

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This author was tired of waiting for someone else to create a fresh new epic fantasy, so she completed the task herself! http://bit.ly/A12D7D #maycly

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Who knew you could tie epic fantasy to gourmet dog treats? Author Janet Beasley…that’s who: http://bit.ly/y9iugV #maycly

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This author is one to watch…she doesn’t just write her novels, she brings them to life with creative ideas: http://bit.ly/A12D7D #maycly

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When someone says epic novels – I think of the sister team: Janet Beasley & Dar Bagby. http://bit.ly/yQ2uai #maycly

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You’re gonna wanna be a fan of this page: http://on.fb.me/xNHUgp  A new epic fantasy worth reading! #maycly

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Paperback collectors~add this to your library. The interior of this novel, story included, is a masterpiece! http://bit.ly/ApjQLL #maycly

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Epic fantasy fans: I’ve got my collector’s copy – get yours now! http://bit.ly/ApjQLL #maycly

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Gramma Hilda’s Doggie Delights™ - the favored treat from the just released epic fantasy Maycly! http://bit.ly/y9iugV #maycly

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Attention Bloggers! Help Share the Excitement...

If you love to blog, and would enjoy sharing the excitement of Janet's novel release on your blog; below are 3 short "guest posts" that Janet has written. Feel free to copy and paste onto your blogs! If you'd like photos to use, please feel free to copy any that appear on this post.

=Blog Post Choice A:

Author Janet Beasley is proud to announce the release of her first epic fantasy novel: HIDDEN EARTH Volume 1 Maycly / Parts 1-2-and 3.

  

Janet has been working on the first volume of this amazing series for eight years. The novel is currently available for personally autographed pre-orders through February 25, with a release date of February 26 - Janet’s birthday!

  

Janet says, “I couldn’t have asked for a better present! At my age you don’t really need more presents to unwrap. I much prefer cards or visits from family and friends. That’s what makes my birthdays special to me now. But I must admit, getting the news that Maycly would be releasing on my birthday brought tears of joy to my eyes. I was overwhelmed, humbled, and nearly numb from the surreal moment.”

You may purchase Maycly from this link: Hidden Earth Series Volume 1 Maycly Parts 1-2-and 3

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What is the best present you’ve ever gotten? For epic fantasy author Janet Beasley it's the release date for her novel HIDDEN EARTH Volume 1 Maycly would be February 26, her birthday.

  

Janet has been working eight years on bringing about this fairy tale, suitable for all ages. Young ones will enjoy having Maycly read to them. Middle grade readers will find it entertaining yet a bit challenging with a few of the word choices. Young adults and beyond will simply appreciate the fact that Maycly is a world to which they may escape and get lost at the end of the day.

HIDDEN EARTH Volume 1 Maycly is currently available in paperback with ebooks coming soon. The paperback is a masterpiece with its over 70 illustrations, and professional design layout and pagination. Janet says once word gets out, it will become a collector’s item without a doubt.

Synopsis for HIDDEN EARTH Volume 1 Maycly:

  

Maycly is a world everyone longs to experience, but for Iona, left alone to fend for herself, Maycly has become a fading dream. After years of endless searching for her missing family, she had all but given up hope. But the Grand Wizard, SUL, had a plan.

An epic tale of Good versus Evil, Maycly is filled with adventure, trials, love, and epic battles, along with fantastic flora, creative creatures, and characters that come to life. Will Iona discover her true destiny? Will she ever find her missing family? Is Maycly bound to an existence of Evil for eternity? What will happen to Earth? Only the tales of HIDDEN EARTH hold the answers.

And if that’s not enough to intrigue you, you may want to check out the Hidden Earth Volume 1 Maylcy incredible book trailer. You’ll find it on Janet’s JLB Creatives YouTube Channel

To discover more of Janet’s creativity and keep up with the progression of the next five novels in the Hidden Earth Series simply visit www.HiddenEarthSeries.com

To purchase your collectors paperback copy of Hidden Earth Volume 1 Maycly you may visit Volume 1 Maycly to make your secure purchase.

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As if becoming an epic fantasy author right out of the gate into the writing world wasn’t enough work in itself, author Janet Beasley has upped the bar by pulling together an entire. . .well . . .epic package!

Let’s start at the beginning. . .Janet was always the one in class staring out of the window, daydreaming, and crafting in her mind what land she could be princess of when she got home. Now you may think that we’re talking during grade school, but Janet informed us it lasted all through her college days, and long into present day in her early 50s. Between her fantastical imagination and spending 30+ years in the live event and production arena she knows how to “put on a show.”

Along with the release of her novel, Hidden Earth Volume 1 Maycly, there will be two companion books: a full color – full size illustration book complete with detailed descriptions of the animals, plants, and select characters. In addition she is nearing completion on a full scale cookbook which will boast several recipes from the restaurants found on Maycly. There will also be a history for each of the restaurant owners. But wait, there’s more! She has spent the last several months putting together an online shop filled with Maycly  Paraphernalia such as T-shirts, hats, mugs, jewelry, and other cool stuff with readers favorite characters, animals, and plants. And to top it off she’s struck a deal with Debbie’s Pet Treats and People Sweets to become the sole baker and distributor of the favored treat on Maycly; Gramma Hilda’s Doggie Delights™.

HIDDEN EARTH Volume 1 Maycly is currently available in paperback with ebooks coming soon. The paperback is a masterpiece with its over 70 illustrations, and professional design layout and pagination. Janet says once word gets out, it will become a collector’s item without a doubt.

To purchase a paperback copy simply visit Hidden Earth Series.com where you are able to make a secure purchase.

For more information regarding Author Janet Beasley you may visit her website at: www.HiddenEarthSeries.com or become a follower of the JLB Creatives Blog.

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Ebooks Coming Soon!

Shortly after the release of the collectors edition paperback you'll be able to find Maycly in ebook form. Each part will be a separate ebook. Janet hopes to put Part 1 into the Kindle Select Program, making it available through the Kindle Lending Library for Prime Members.

Here's a sneak peek for JLB Creatives Blog fans of the upcoming ebook covers.

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THANK YOU!!!!!

I just want to thank all of you for your shared enthusiasm and continued support. It's because of fans like you, I continue to write my stories. My goals are simple: 1) To provide an escape for adults through a clean tale of good vs. evil while remaining safe for the young ones to enjoy 2) To bring a smile to someone in need , and 3) To encourage all of you to follow your dreams.

And just a reminder: You only have until Feb 25 to pre-order a personally autographed copy. Here's the best link to use to make your purchase...

Pre-order an Autographed Copy of Maycly

744 Pages ~ 10 Maps ~ 70+ Illustrations

Family Trees ~ 3 Teaser Recipes

Game Rules to a popular game played on Maycly

Level Descriptions for Youth Organization on Maycly

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We'll see you next week when author Pauline Barclay joins us for an Author Splash - one you won't want to miss. In the meantime...

...stay casual - live life to the fullest - and have a piece of chocolate for me.  

Your Blog Host:

Epic Fantasy Author

Janet Beasley

Author Splash with Vik Rubenfeld

Welcome fans and followers.

It's great to have you here.

If you've not already gotten the news, I'll be glad to break it to you...

Hidden Earth Volume 1 Maycly is slated for release on

February 26! And to top it off...that's my birthday.

Best present I ever got.

A three part epic fantasy novel
written by Janet Beasley
illustrated by Dar Bagby

For more information regarding Maycly and the release

please visit www.HiddenEarthSeries.com 

You'll find reviews, videos, and much more!

But enough about me...on with the Splash.

This week I'm proud to introduce to you author

Vik Rubenfeld.

Want to know what it feels like to be a rock star?

Reid Taylor started out with nothing and became part of one of the biggest bands in the world. Now he wants to tell you about the hard struggle every step of the way, fame, the craziness of being on the road, the groupies, and how he found real love that meant more to him than all the groupies in the world. And he wants to tell you about the conflict he had with one of the members of his own band, that threatened everything the band ever hoped to achieve.

Bass player Reid Taylor is trying to hold his band together, but he fears that brilliant drummer Clay Hicks is a danger to himself and everyone around him. Is Reid right? Or will Reid himself be the one to wreck everything, by being so bent out of shape about Clay?

Click "Look inside the book" to read a sample now!

Excerpts:

"So I was lying there in that bed, surrounded by those hotel room walls that are strange because they show no trace of anyone's life. When Kristy and I had been in the hotel in Los Angeles, it had felt like it had all the warmth of a dearly loved home, because I had her to hold. But this room just felt strange and empty. I felt like it barely had me in it."

"And it hit me - I mean it hit me so hard I felt like I'd been knocked backwards, and I leaned back against a tree and just looked up at it - it hit me that what I was doing this all for was to marry Kristy and build a family with her that was going to be as packed full of real love and caring as I could find it in my heart to fill it up with."

"By the time the place was packed, we were feeling like rowers who had just slid over a ledge into steep rapids, and were caught in the grip of a powerful current that we had even set out to find on purpose. It was so much fun I could hardly believe it. The crowd was jumping to what we were doing and the whole hall was vibrating for us."

About the Author

Vik Rubenfeld created the hit CBS TV series, "Early Edition," starring Kyle Chandler, about a man who receives tomorrow's newspaper today, and uses it to save people.

He is married and lives in Los Angeles.

Vik is available for interviews, via email, telephone, podcast, etc.

·      Smashwords link ­ 

·      Amazon link

·      Nook link

·      Paperback link

Connect with Me Online

·      Twitter: @VikRubenfeld

·      Author Blog: vikrubenfeld.com

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That wraps it up for this week's post.

Please be sure and join us next week

when Orangeberry Publishing

makes their debut with the release

of their first publication:

Every Child Is Entitled to Innocence

A book devoted to raising awareness

regarding child abuse.

See our Orangeberry Group Page

right here on the JLB Creatives Blog.

Until next week...

Stay casual - live life to the fullest - 

and have a piece of chocolate for me.

Your Blog Host
Epic Fantasy Author and Scenic Nature Photographer
Janet Beasley

Author Splash - with Joseph Rinaldo

Hello fans! Welcome back, and a huge HELLO to those of you visiting us for the first time.

The JLB Creatives Blog is hosted by epic fantasy author and scenic nature photographer Janet Beasley.

Be sure to check out the HIDDEN EARTH page of this blog to be

in-the-know regarding Janet's epic fantasy series HIDDEN EARTH.

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This week we're bringing you another Author Splash!

Joseph Rinaldo will be rippling the waters with his

stellar books. Please be advised that Joe does have a 

disclaimer on his work that is it for audiences 18+ in age.

So let's get to it!

Please welcome 

Author Joseph Rinaldo

Introduction Video:

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And now...heeeeeeeeeere's Joseph!

I am originally from Kentucky, but moved to the Nashville, Tennessee area in 2004 to find work. I am married, have a wonderful adult daughter with Down syndrome, and work as a Credit/Finance manager for
an HVAC distributor. I have written nine novels, and I am releasing each on Amazon as I can get them professionally edited. I began writing during a period of unemployment, inspired by the fact that Nicholas Sparks received a million-dollar advance for one of his books! I figured if he could do that, so could I.

My hobbies are jogging, sports (specifically Ohio State University football and basketball, Tennessee Titans football, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and Predators hockey), fishing, boating, reading, and spending time with my family, not necessarily in that order.

Favorite food - hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, well I guess I'd have to say anything made with chocolate! Oh, yeah!

We have two cats who order us around (as cats will always do), we live out in the country, but not that far from Nashville, we boat all summer, and I love to fish (well, actually, I sort of feed the fish more than I catch them, but...). This summer we went to Gulf Shores on vacation and went deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, parasailing, and kayaking. It was awesome! We also saw the largest "school" of jellyfish ever in the water off Gulf Shores! It was amazing, and my wife actually got stung by one.

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Joseph's Blog

Find Joseph on Facebook

Join Joseph's Network on LinkedIn

Follow Joseph on Twitter @jmrinaldo

Joseph is a proud member of Authors Den, Independent Writers, International Book Cafe, Kindle Boards, Library Thing, Shelfari,Tumblr, StumbleUpon, Wattpad, The Writers Forum, and Writers & Readers of Distinctive Fiction.

Joseph let us know that he flinches when asked what genre his books are, because he dislikes being

boxed in that way, but when forced to choose, he would call them

contemporary fiction. "That is broad enough, I think, to encompass all

their best qualities without pinning them down too much. In my

opinion, other than a division between fiction and nonfiction, there

should be NO genres."

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REVIEWS

Modern Shakespearean Tragedy, October 31, 2011
By Pandorasecho "echo"
This review is from: HAZARDOUS CHOICES (Kindle Edition)
    If you don't like violence, or if you live for happy endings,
this is not the book for you. However, It rings of some of the great
Shakespearean tragedies in a very modern setting and involved me in
caring for characters who were obviously busily living up to the title
of the novel. There is a family with a young, down syndrome boy who
struggles to communicate but has mastered the social skills of caring
and making friends. There are a football team and the coaches involved
in learning how to come together after a losing year, contrasted with
the street gang trying simply to survive in a world where no choice is
anything but hazardous. There is young love, and parental love and
teenage rebellion and angst and gang hatred, all interwoven smoothly
to keep you hoping for that elusive happy ending for the characters
you care about.
    If you love an emotional rollercoaster, and college football, if
you have ever wanted to see a believable character with down syndrome,
if you wonder about the hazard's of gang life, then I strongly
recommend Hazardous Choices.

MORE STELLAR REVIEWS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON AT: JOSEPH RINALDO'S BIO

Please be advised that Joseph's books are rated for a reading audience of 18 and over

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Well, there you have it - another great author making a splash at the JLB Creatives Blog!

Please be sure to check out Joseph's links, Like his FB page, follow him on Twitter, 

and best of all - pick up a copy of each of his books!

You're the best fans on the planet!

Thanks so much for stopping by.

We'll catch up with you next week.

In the meantime...

Stay casual - live life to the fullest - and have a piece of chocolate for me!

Your blog host:

Epic Fantasy Author

Janet Beasley

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Author Splash - with C.V. Smith

Hello great peeps! Thanks so much for stopping by the

JLB Creatives Blog. 


If you've not visited the new HIDDEN EARTH Series website
be sure to check it out...Maycly's final book cover has been 
posted there along with advance copy reviews and so much more!


But enough about me. We're still on a roll 

with our Author Splashes...so many great authors out there!

This week we're featuring C.V. Smith

author of Nettie Parker's Backyard

C.V. is a master at mystical writing,

but don't take my word for it...

check her out for yourself!

Introduction Video

for author

C.V. Smith

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Here's a little bit about C.V. Smith to help get you acquainted...

I'll start with my favorite food, I figure we all have something in common when it comes to food. I'd love to list my favorites, but listing my least favorite foods would be much simpler!!  I usually like most everything, and am always on a quest to find the ‘perfect burger’!  I definitely prefer vanilla to chocolate, and love flavored coffees.  I also prefer savory, homey comfort foods to desserts.

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Secondly, let's see if we connect regarding hobbies.

My hobbies are reading, going to the theater (I love innovative, unique plays), I love classical and Latin music, and I also love nature:  trees, flowers, rocks, streams, and all landscapes, sometimes with houses in them.  I love watching HGTV and all the Food programs.

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When it comes to seeing new places, I'm always ready!

I have been very fortunate in having traveled all over the world:  Alaska, British Columbia, Seattle, many places in central and southern California as I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I've been to Mazatlan, Guadalajara, Mexico City, the Yucatan Peninsula, Peru and down the Amazon River. I've discovered Machu Picchu, New Orleans, Orlando, Hilton Head, Charleston, Savannah, Memphis, Chicago, New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto, the Caribbean, Egypt, Italy, Greece, France, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, St. Petersburg, China, and Australia.

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Family? Absolutely! I've got one of the best ones around! 

I have 2 grown children, a son and a daughter.  My son is not yet married, but my daughter has given me 2 wonderful granddaughters, Keira age 5 ½ and Daphne, age 2.  I love being with them several times a week as we live close by.  To the left is their most recent photo, 

(you know us grandparents just have to brag!)

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And finally, life in general.

I have been a teacher and para-educator for over 30 years, most of which were spent in classrooms where students were just beginning to think for themselves and about themselves.  The book is written for ages 9-13, the time when youth questions everything.  Adolescence is starting and many children feel insecure about themselves, their relationships with peers, or even their own families and homelife.  These insecurities manifest themselves in various behaviors; some children withdraw into themselves, while some overcompensate for their fears by bullying others.  I have witnessed that when bullying begins, even if innocently meant with only an off-handed word or two, prejudice often follows not far behind.  I wrote this novel hoping to illustrate to children that bullying and intolerance toward race, religion, or the physically challenged have no place in our world.  Certainly, with tools such as the internet, facebook, twitter, etc., the world is becoming smaller in many ways, and so the ill-effects of prejudice are felt even more strongly today than in the past.  I believe that my book inspires readers to see that what matters is the "core" of each person, and that acceptance of others and their differences truly means enriching themselves.  I further believe that more must be done to inhibit bullying; not doing so only enables the passing of prejudice from one generation to the next.

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Now, on to my book! The idea for Nettie Parker's Backyard came to me in a very vivid dream, and whereas most of my dreams go unremembered, this one was definitely unique.  Its powerful detail and message ended with a revelation that has affected my own personal beliefs, further compelling me to write the book.  My research took me down some fascinating avenues as I discovered such things as the Gullah language in the Sea Islands, the Kindertransport, sand fly fever, and the role African-American soldiers played in WWII.  Nettie's character was based on that of my granddaughters; thus, some of her best virtues are those of trust, love, and friendship.

And finally - a stunning review!

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT HISTORICAL FICTION NOVEL
May 15, 2011
By GRADY HARP, AMAZON TOP 10 REVIEWER 

C.V. Smith manages to gather more in one book than most authors attempt to place in a series. In NETTIE PARKER'S BACKYARD she packs in information about the history of slavery, African culture (including a fascinating explanation of the Gullah language, a means of communicating among slaves form all parts of Africa who needed to communicate for survival, and thus created a 'universal' means of speaking), the subject of World War II and the Final Solution Hitler devised for the Jews, including the 'kindertransport', the role African-American soldiers played in a country still prejudiced about race, the mysticism of learned ones, and the meaning and importance of history. Smith relates all of these in story form as Halley, from Greengrow, South Carolina, visits her beloved Aunt Nettie, shares her with her school as a teacher of the past, and participates in the little miracles that surround the main character, the multifaceted and mysterious Aunt Nettie.

But the magic in CV Smith's writing is not confined to developing an interesting story that she directs to the age group of 9-13. It is the quality of writing and creating palpable characters, balanced with the technique of ending each chapter with a suspenseful moment that keeps the reader fascinated and eager for more. And in addition to that, Smith's entire book is devoted to teaching young vulnerable minds the graces of self-acceptance as well as acceptance of others, the beauty of differences, and the concomitant importance of respect for all people, races and religions, including other differences such as physical and mental disabilities. In other words, by creating Aunt Nettie as the source of knowledge and container of love, understanding, and experience, she has established a role model to fight prejudice. There is a universality to this book that will benefit not only the intended reading group for whom the book was written, but also for the parents and extended families of the children who share this treasurable book.

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C.V's  Web Presence...

Direct link to buy my ebook/paperback at Barnes & Noble   

Direct link to buy my ebook/paperback at Amazon  

Webpage:  www.nettieparkersbackyard.com

Email:  nettie.halley@gmail.com

Twitter:  @c_v_s_

Facebook:  (under the name of Cindy Smith)

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And there you have it! The wonderful splash of C.V. Smith.

I certainly hope you enjoyed this week's author, and will

check out Nettie Parker's Backyard.

Have a super rest of the week!

Please be sure and share this Author Splash 

with your friends and family. 

Simply select any of the buttons at the top right hand side of the page

to Tweet, FB it, and much more!

Until we meet again...

Stay casual - live life to the fullest - and have a piece of chocolate for me!

Your blog host:

Epic Fantasy Author

Janet Beasley