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Friday, February 3, 2023

The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper by S.M. Morgan - Book Tour - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host S.M. Morgan and his new book, “The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper,” here on FAB!! For other stops on his Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a Kindle Paperwhite, a signed Hardback cover of the featured book, AND a featured character spot in our next Bud Wiper story!! Also, come back daily to interact with S.M. Morgan and to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper

by S.M. Morgan

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GENRE: Middle Grade Fiction

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BOOK BLURB:

"Help!! My head is being lowered into the swirling vortex of a toilet!”

My name is Teddy, and I’m in the 6th grade. It’s my first day at a different school, and so far, the only person I know is Zane, the school bully. I was just your everyday kid trying to stay off everyone’s radar, but when I met my new best friend, Bud Wiper, everything changed.

Bud is a 6th grade millionaire from 60 years ago.

Yep, that’s right, Bud Wiper is a treasure hunter from the 1940’s who left behind his journal full of life and adventure, and even though we’ve never met, I think he might be the only thing that gets me through the 6th grade alive.

The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper is a fantastic story of bravery and friendship, perfect for kids, middle school students, and adults.

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EXCERPT ONE:

Let me explain. The reason I was being shoved into the trash can in the boy’s bathroom at my new school was all my fault. Or at least, that’s what Zane kept telling me after he and his friends cornered me. He said there wasn’t enough time for a swirly, so the trash can would have to do.

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GUEST POST:

Uncovering a Library's Secret Treasure

One of my favorite library memories was when I was in the fifth grade. It sticks with me today, and it even inspired one of the major scenes in my newest middle-grade fiction book, the Lost Journals of Bud Wiper.

Our class took a field trip away from our school to go to the community library in order to do research for the science fair.

My best friend and I were grouped as partners and were assigned to create a project that had something to do with magnets. We split up and wandered around the library, looking for books that could help us with our project.

My friend stayed in the children’s section looking through the science books there, and I decided to take the elevator to the 3rd floor, where the adult research materials were.

I stepped out of the elevator and found myself in a quiet, dimly lit room with rows and rows of books. I remember feeling so grown up and excited to be exploring this new part of the library. I made my way down one of the aisles and stopped in front of a bookshelf. I looked at the spine of a book, and for some reason, I was drawn to it.

I pulled the book out of the shelf when something fluttered out of the book to the ground. I reached down to pick it up and saw that it was a torn and weathered piece of paper with the words “seek the treasure” written in beautiful handwritten cursive.

I stashed it in my pocket and finished looking for books about magnets. I grabbed a few books and hurried back down to meet the rest of the class when I saw my teachers in a panic looking for me. I got an earful that day from my teacher, but I don’t think I heard anything she said for all the thoughts of treasure swimming through my mind.

I don’t remember much about the science project from that year, but I will never forget that day in the 5th grade and finding a secret message to “seek the treasure.”

The real treasure I found that day was a taste for adventure that still finds its way into every story I write, like that of The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper, which is about a middle-schooler who finds the lost journal of a forgotten treasure hunter and goes on a fantastic adventure full of bravery and friendship.

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AUTHOR BIO:

S.M. Morgan is the author of The Lost Journals of Bud Wiper — A Middle Grade Adventure. He lives in East Texas with his wife, daughter, and son, and when not writing potty humor for kids, he is trying to get alone to read more mystery adventure stories.

When the real world calls him to be social, he can be found canoeing with his family or trying to convince his wife to watch action movies.

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CONNECT WITH S.M. MORGAN:

Website:

https://budwiper.com

Goodreads Author Page: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7076975.S_M_Morgan

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57936182-the-lost-journals-of-bud-wiper---a-middle-grade-adventure-kids-will-love

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3XSPz33

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3wSYK7N

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3HRW1BS

Amazon US Hardcover:

https://amzn.to/3wPOv42

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Lost-Journals-Bud-Wiper-Adventure-ebook/dp/B08YNJKFFD

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Lost-Journals-Bud-Wiper-Adventure/dp/0997733144

Amazon CA Hardcover:

https://www.amazon.ca/Lost-Journals-Bud-Wiper-Adventure/dp/0997733152

Apple Books eBook:

https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1583880148

Barnes and Noble NOOK eBook:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-lost-journals-of-bud-wiper-sm-morgan/1139735498

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

S.M. Morgan will be awarding a Kindle Paperwhite, a signed Hardback cover of the book and a featured character spot in our next Bud Wiper story to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

MacKenzie's Last Run by Gayle Rosengren - Book Tour - Blurb Blitz - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Gayle Rosengren and her new book, “MacKenzie’s Last Run,” here on FAB!! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $100 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!!! Also, come back daily to interact with Gayle and to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

MacKenzie's Last Run

by Gayle Rosengren

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GENRE: Middle Grade Fiction

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BLURB:

Thirteen-year-old MacKenzie (Mac) Lawrence secretly blames himself for his father’s death. In his grief and guilt, he has pulled away from everyone, even his twin sister Tessa. When their mother announces her plans to remarry barely 18 months after Dad’s death, Mac is furious and runs away in an attempt to force her to break off the engagement.

Unfortunately, nothing goes as Mac plans. He ends up seriously injured, miles from home, unable to reach out for help, while clues he inadvertently left behind suggest he’s been kidnapped—possibly by Mom’s fiancé—and set his twin sister Tessa on a desperate search to find him. But she’d better hurry, because the clock is ticking, and Mac is running out of time.

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EXCERPT ONE:

“We’re not keeping anything from you, Mrs. Lawrence,” Sergeant Hernandez said. “I promise. It’s just that Officer Borkowski has been concerned by some of the unusual circumstances surrounding MacKenzie’s disappearance.”

Mom’s forehead puckered. “Unusual circumstances?”

The sergeant nodded. “The fact that MacKenzie didn’t take any money with him, for example. That’s very unusual for a runaway. And he didn’t take his bike either. Again, this isn’t the norm. Taken together with the bloodstains on the carpet, well, there’s another possible explanation that we can’t entirely rule out.”

The back of Tessa’s neck prickled. What was Sergeant Hernandez getting at? She looked at her mother, who was frowning at the police woman, twisting her hands together. “I still don’t understand. What are you trying to say?”

Beside her, Simon’s eyebrows snapped together. “Surely you’re not suggesting what I think you are.” He pulled Mom closer.

Tessa’s throat tightened.

“What is it?” Mom’s eyes were huge green pools of panic.

“We need to investigate the possibility that your son may not have run away,” Sergeant Hernandez said. “Someone may have taken him.”

Mom shook her head like Tessa did to get water out of her ears after a dive. Her mouth sagged open and she slumped against Simon. “No.”

Tessa’s heart cannonballed into her stomach. They thought someone took Mac. They thought someone broke into his room and took him! But that was crazy. Why would anyone want to kidnap Mac?

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AUTHOR BIO:

As a girl, books were among Gayle’s best friends and inspired her dream of writing for children someday. It was a dream that only grew stronger over the years. Gayle majored in Creative Writing in college. Her first book, What the Moon Said (Putnam 2014) was a Jr. Library Guild selection and CCBC title, and her second, Cold War on Maplewood Street (Putnam 2015) won the Tofte-Wright Award for Children’s Literature. She has worked as an advertising copywriter, a pre-school teacher, a youth services assistant in her local public library; and a research assistant in the American Girl library. Gayle is a lover of stories whether she’s writing them or reading them.

Visit her website to learn more about Gayle and her books.

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CONNECT WITH GAYLE:

Website:

http://www.gaylerosengren.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/GayleRosengrenAuthor

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/gaylerosengren

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6886590.Gayle_Rosengren

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61818259-mackenzie-s-last-run

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3AX2G98

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3x9hWOW

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3d0NX56

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/MacKenzies-Last-Run-Gayle-Rosengren-ebook/dp/B0B83X5SR4

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/MacKenzies-Last-Run-Gayle-Rosengren/dp/1595989048

Barnes and Noble Paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mackenzies-last-run-gayle-rosengren/1142017743

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Gayle will be awarding a $100 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Harley James and the Peril of the Pirate's Curse by Leah Cupps - Book Tour - Blurb Blitz - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hey, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Leah Cupps and her new book, “Harley James and the Peril of the Pirate's Curse,” here on FAB!! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Leah and to increase your chances of winning!!

This eBook is on SALE for ONLY $0.99 during the book tour!! See below for more details.

Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Harley James and the Peril of the Pirate's Curse

by Leah Cupps

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GENRE: Middle Grade Fiction

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BLURB:

Will Harley find the magic pearl before Port Royal is destroyed?

Harley James, explorer and amateur cryptologist, has just arrived in Port Royal, Jamaica—home to the Caribbean’s famous sunken pirate city. Her latest mission? Prevent a mysterious, mythical blue pearl from being discovered and prevent city’s total destruction.

No sweat for an adventurer like Harley, right?

But just when Harley thinks she’s on the right track, everything she believes is turned upside-down. Her friends become enemies; her enemies become friends; and Harley isn’t sure who to trust—including the ghost who’s started following her around.

With time running out, Harley must rely on her codebreaking expertise to discover the truth, solve the riddles, and save the city from certain disaster!

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EXCERPT TWO:

Standing next to Dad was the captain of the ship, Tom. He was really tall—six foot something—and had teeth that lit up against his dark skin when he grinned.

I looked back toward the city of Port Royal, with all its boats and bustle. From where I stood, it was only about two inches tall on the horizon. Definitely far enough away that we weren’t going to crash into a wharf, especially with Captain Tom at the helm. Except for the fact that he was now standing next to me on the deck.

“Wait a minute,” I said, glancing at Tom. “If you’re here, who’s driving this thing?”

It’s bad enough being seasick, but being seasick on an out-of-control ship? That’s even worse, I thought.

“Oh, we’ll be fine for a bit,” Tom said. “This ship, she can almost steer herself.”

I clutched my stomach, not because I didn’t believe him but because another wave hit up against the ship, sending my guts into a nosedive.

Tom laughed. “You worried about your tummy? I have some tricks that may help. Walk with me.”

Dad nodded to me, signaling it was okay to follow. Dad is very overprotective of me, to the point where I get completely annoyed. Granted, I’m only eleven years old, but I am very capable of taking care of myself. In fact, last year, I saved the world from an army of Mayan zombies by stealing back a magical statue from a super bad guy.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Leah Cupps is an author, designer and entrepreneur. She came up with the idea for Harley James with her oldest daughter Savannah. Savannah had taken an interest in Mayan history and so the two of them worked together to come up with the idea for the first Harley James book; the Mystery of the Mayan Kings.

Leah lives in Indiana with her husband and three children. She is also the cofound of Vision Forty Press, a small family owned publishing company.

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CONNECT WITH LEAH:

Website:

https://harleyjamesadventures.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/harleyjamesadventures

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/harleyjamesadventures

BookBub Author Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/leah-cupps

BookBub Book Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/books/harley-james-the-peril-of-the-pirate-s-curse-a-mystery-adventure-book-for-kids-8-12-harley-james-adventures-2-by-leah-cupps

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17178076.Leah_Cupps

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61293719-harley-james-and-the-peril-of-the-pirate-s-curse

Amazon Author Page:

https://amzn.to/3GV6CtD

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AMAZON BOOK BUY LINKS & BOOK SALE INFO:

**The Harley James and the Peril of Pirate’s Curse eBook is on SALE for ONLY $0.99 during the book tour!!**

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3AtR3I8

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3NGSyFW

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Harley-James-Peril-Pirates-Curse-ebook/dp/B09XTKVR7L

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Harley-James-Peril-Pirates-Curse/dp/1734405538

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Leah will be awarding a $25 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Beyond the Birch by Torina Kingsley - Book Blast - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Torina Kingsley and her new book, “Beyond the Birch,” here on FAB!! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $10 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Torina and to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Beyond the Birch

Fractured & Fabled Book Series

by Torina Kingsley

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GENRE: Middle Grade Fiction (Fantasy)

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BLURB:

Eleven year old Macy dreams of action and adventure that will take her far beyond her family's farm. But what will happen when that adventure finds her?

Long ago, faeries were banished from the land after a legendary battle. So long ago that many wonder if faeries really exist or if the battle was just a tall tale. But one mysterious night, Macy's mother is attacked, and ever since, unusual things start happening. Missing items, changing moods, and most strange of all, the family's sheep start behaving unusually.

Her mother is suddenly determined to get rid of the sheep, and Macy suspects that the reason may be sinister. When Macy meets a boy her age, the aloof and sarcastic Jay, they embark on a journey to discover the truth and save her mother. In this twist on The Wonderful Birch, you won't find kings, queens, or evil stepmothers. Instead, you'll find two courageous pre-teens from the outskirts, ready to defend Odele from the magical forces that threaten it.

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EXCERPT TWO:

It wasn’t long before the sun disappeared behind a hill, leaving Laurel to wander in darkness. It’s no use, she thought, I’m not going to find him tonight. I’d best be getting back home. Maybe Macy can help me search in the morning.

She turned around searching for the lamplights that lined the Jensen farm. She could barely make them out in the distance. Steeling herself for the long walk back, she gathered her skirts once again.

SNAP! The sound of a twig snapping nearby alerted her that she may not be alone.

It was probably just an animal, Laurel told herself. The wind stopped suddenly—as if holding its breath too.

SNAP!

“Hello?” she called out. She whirled around frantically, her eyes searching for the source of the sound. “Is anyone there?”

A frail voice answered her, “I’m sorry, my dear. I didn’t mean to scare you.” An old woman peeked her head around the tree trunk. Upon seeing Laurel, the woman’s face relaxed a little, and she slowly hobbled over. “There are wolves in these woods, and I fear I don’t stand a chance if I run into one. Best I can do is hide and cross my fingers.”

Laurel squinted in the dark, trying to get a good look at her. Her clothes were worn, and her skin was paler than anyone from around these parts. “Are you traveling to Grimsby? You don’t look like you are from around here,” Laurel replied, eyeing the stranger.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Author Torina Kingsley masterfully creates a world where things aren't always as they seem. Beyond the Birch is an imaginative spin on an old folktale that reminds us all to hold our loved ones close and always believe in own our capabilities.

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CONNECT WITH TORINA:

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/fracturedandfabled

BookBub Author Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/torina-kingsley

BookBub Book Page:

https://www.bookbub.com/books/beyond-the-birch-fractured-fabled-by-torina-kingsley

Goodreads Author Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21141428.Torina_Kingsley

Goodreads Book Page:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57607683-beyond-the-birch

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BOOK BUY LINKS:

Amazon US Kindle eBook:

https://amzn.to/3PBZnKT

Amazon US Paperback:

https://amzn.to/3MCIKx2

Amazon CA Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Birch-Fractured-Torina-Kingsley-ebook/dp/B08WKRJZSV

Amazon CA Paperback:

https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Birch-Fractured-Torina-Kingsley/dp/1734906251

Amazon UK Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Birch-Fractured-Torina-Kingsley-ebook/dp/B08WKRJZSV

Amazon UK Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beyond-Birch-Fractured-Torina-Kingsley/dp/1734906251

Amazon AU Kindle eBook:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Beyond-Birch-Fractured-Torina-Kingsley-ebook/dp/B08WKRJZSV

Amazon AU Paperback:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Beyond-Birch-Fractured-Torina-Kingsley/dp/1734906251

Barnes and Noble Paperback:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beyond-the-birch-torina-kingsley/1138844311

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GIVEAWAY INFO:

Torina will be awarding a $10 Amazon OR Barnes and Noble Gift Card (Winner’s Choice!!!) to a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Monday, September 13, 2021

Trygg the Dinosaur by Paula Louise Salvador - Book Tour - Audiobook Sample - Upcoming Book Review - Guest Post - Giveaway - Enter Daily!

Hi, lovelies!! It gives me great pleasure today to host Paula Louise Salvador and her exciting new book, “Trygg the Dinosaur,” here on FAB!! For other stops on her Goddess Fish Promotions Book Tour, please click on the banner above or any of the images in this post.

Be sure to make it to the end of this post to enter to win a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble Gift Card!! Also, come back daily to interact with Paula and to increase your chances of winning!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Wishing you all lots of good luck in this fabulous giveaway!!

Trygg the Dinosaur

by Paula Louise Salvador

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GENRE: Middle Grade Fiction, YA

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BLURB:

Two young dinosaurs from opposite sides of the floodplain bump into each other by chance. He’s a small meat-eater, and she’s a big plant-eater. They’ve got no parents, no food, no friends. They’re supposed to be enemies, but they decide to stick together instead. It’s not easy. When she gets caught with him, she ends up banished from her herd. He faces a huge rival who could stomp him out with one back foot. They have to outsmart a gang of bullies with sharp teeth and long, curved claws. And they struggle to survive the natural disasters of drought, mudslides and a bubbling tar pit. Worst of all, when they lose contact with each other, they fear betrayal. What if their friendship has been broken?

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EXCERPT ONE:

He had to get out. There was no more room for him inside his egg. The top of the shell had a small crack, so he pushed his snout against it and made a large enough opening to finally poke his head free. He stopped to catch his breath, but his feathers were wet, and the air made him shiver. As soon as possible, he needed to get into the sun to warm up. He quickly smashed the bottom of the egg by scratching at it with his back claws, then he wiggled all the way out. What a relief it was to uncurl his legs and stretch out his tail.

Dark green eggs, just like his, filled the nest. So far, he was the only little dinosaur to hatch. But maybe there were others beyond the wall of his nest. He had to take a look. By reaching high with his hands, he was able to hook his fingers into the dried mud of the rim. His arms were so skinny he could see the shape of his bones under the skin, but he found the strength to pull himself up. His legs wobbled a bit, then they settled, and he stood for the very first time.

“Anybody there?” he called out.

No one answered. He was alone. And he was surrounded by water. His nest sat on an island in the middle of a shallow lake. At least it had been built on top of a mound of earth, so it seemed safe. All was quiet except for the rippling of the small waves.

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AUDIOBOOK SAMPLE:

Check out this short, but intriguing audiobook sample below:

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UPCOMING REVIEW!!!:

I am sooooo excited to share with you all that I will be hosting and reviewing this book next month!!! That’s right!!! Paula and our new beloved Dinosaur friends, Trygg and Alta, will be back here on FAB on Wednesday, October 13^th!!! Be sure to check out today’s exciting post with Paula sharing intriguing insider details about her book cover and how it all came together!!! And, of course, be sure to join us all back here on the following 13^th to hear more exciting book details and check out my review on Paula’s new book!!!

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GUEST POST:

Describe Your Book Cover and How it Came About

Our book cover drawing of “TRYGG THE DINOSAUR” was great fun for artist John Bindon. John is an immensely talented illustrator of dinosaurs and pre-historic creatures. He worked from drawings and photos of the real skeletons of Troödons, small two-legged meat-eating dinosaurs that lived 76 million years ago in North America. Trygg is a Troödon.

Earlier, I had produced a documentary, “DINOSAUR BABIES: THE NORTH AMERICAN STORY” The video is available for download from Amazon:

http://amzn.to/3nsehb9

Fortunately, I was able to keep in touch with the scientists that we interviewed during the filming, and they gave us advice for how our dinosaurs might look. Trygg was sort of bird-like, and made us think of an ostrich, but instead of wings, he had arms and hands with long claws. We knew that his teeth were small and pointed with little ridges along the side. Of course, Trygg is above all a character - one that kids have to care about. So John put a twinkle in Trygg’s eye. He had Trygg close his mouth for the illustration, so we wouldn’t see what were definitely meat-eater teeth. Besides, Trygg’s best friend is Alta, a plant-eater who is way bigger than him. We also didn’t want to give Trygg a scary look. I suggested that John add a smile to Trygg’s face. It worked. And I still melt every time I look at his cover portrait.

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AUTHOR BIO:

Paula Louise Salvador has had great adventures as a documentary film maker and writer. The scariest was when she stood under the ribs of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton – in the dark! The most fun was filming dinosaur dig-sites from a helicopter. On the dangerous side, she had to dodge alligators in Mississippi – and keep all fingers and toes out of the water.

Paula has met fascinating people, particularly jazz legend Oscar Peterson and composer Philip Glass, who performed in her show on electronic music.

In “BUILD GREEN” for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s “THE NATURE OF THINGS”, Paula and Dr. David Suzuki visited rock star Randy Bachman’s super sustainable house. (He played his guitar for us.)

Finally, it was a tiny dinosaur that captured Paula’s heart. For her documentary “DINOSAUR BABIES The North American Story”, Paula held the fossilized egg of a little Troödon. He was curled up inside, just about to hatch. (His leg bones looked like a chicken’s.) That’s where Paula’s story of Trygg begins.

Paula has a Masters in French Literature from l’Université de Provence, France and a Bachelor of Arts (including Children’s Literature) from McGill University, Canada.

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CONNECT WITH PAULA:

Website:

https://tryggthedinosaur.com

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/PSalProductions

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/paula.salvador.31521

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/paulalouisesalvador

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-louise-salvador-44b92711