Tag Archives: Series: Byways

Everything isn’t quite ready for the release of the next three Byways books, so I’m giving myself (and my illustrator and my editors) a small extension. The trio of titles will come out next month instead. I’ll keep you posted! ~CJ

SKETCH: Down the Stairs [Byways #8]

October 7, 2015PreviewArt: Book Covers, Book 08: Down the Stairs, Series: BywaysC. J. Milbrandt

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Gently turning the knob, Ewan opened the door to a gush of steam. He squinted into a walled room that was open to the stars. A burble-slurp brought his attention to its pool. The black water rippled as if something had ducked under.

—excerpted from Byways #8, Down the Stairs: A Ewan Johns Adventure

Local Legend. Ewan Johns takes a wrong turn, and a spring storm strands him on a mountain that’s wrapped in steam and strange stories. Continue reading SKETCH: Down the Stairs [Byways #8] →

COMING SOON: Byways 8-10

October 5, 2015Book NewsBook 08: Down the Stairs, Book 09: Through the Notches, Book 10: Back on Track, COMING SOON, Series: BywaysC. J. Milbrandt

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Three New Stories! We’re zooming closer to the release of another trio of Byways Books. Ewan takes a wrong turn. Zane follows his nose. And Ganix comes out of hiding. Over the next few weeks, Continue reading COMING SOON: Byways 8-10 →

BYWAYS: September Sale [Up the Mountain]

September 4, 2015Book NewsBook 04: Up the Mountain, Character: Ganix Johns, Series: BywaysC. J. Milbrandt

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Best for Last. (Well, that’d be Ganix’s opinion.) Today’s the final day to catch a free e-book in my September Sale. You’re invited to add Byways Book #4, Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure to your virtual bookshelves. Mountains and mischief, grits and griffins! Continue reading BYWAYS: September Sale [Up the Mountain] →

BYWAYS: September Sale [Over the Bridge]

September 3, 2015Book NewsBook 03: Over the Bridge, Series: BywaysC. J. Milbrandt

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Today’s Free Book. Another day, another reminder that I have a sale underway. Today, you can catch the e-book for Byways Book #3, Over the Bridge: A Zane Johns Adventure for free! Continue reading BYWAYS: September Sale [Over the Bridge] →

BYWAYS: September Sale

September 1, 2015Book NewsBook 01: On Your Marks, Book 02: Aboard the Train, Book 03: Over the Bridge, Book 04: Up the Mountain, Series: BywaysC. J. Milbrandt

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Free Days! I was one of those bookish kids who couldn’t wait for September and back-to-school time. So to celebrate one of my favorite times of year, I’m kicking off some FREE days for the Byways Books. Continue reading BYWAYS: September Sale →

WAYPOINT LOG: Stamp In

August 19, 2015Show & TellSeries: Byways, Waypoint LogC. J. Milbrandt

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Magic isn’t the only legacy Mr. Ian Johns wants for his bickering sons. The Postmaster hoped the boys would bond during a family trip, but they twist his vacation plans into a race. Ewan, Zane, and Ganix soon find themselves far from home, facing choices that are far from easy. Three routes stretch from coast to coast. The rules: each brother—and his two companions—must check in at post offices along their route. At these waypoints, they stamp in with their personal seal and report their progress by postcard. —excerpted from the series summary that’s printed in the front of new Byways books

This blog’s Waypoint Log is inspired by the Byways Books, in which Ewan, Zane, and Ganix have to stop at post offices and stamp in. Their postcards home keep them in touch with Mr. and Mrs. Johns. Our log is more like a guest book, and it’s simple to stamp in. Continue reading WAYPOINT LOG: Stamp In →

FREE DAYS: Up the Mountain [Byways #4]

August 19, 2015Book NewsBook 04: Up the Mountain, Series: BywaysC. J. Milbrandt

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Free Day! Just a quick note to let you know that one of the Byways e-books is currently FREE! This series tells the stories of three brothers who take sibling rivalry to new lengths by racing each other across their homeland. Geared for young readers, the books are full of the sorts of things I enjoy: mythical creatures, quirky folks, kind deeds, loyal friends, and a touch of magic. If you homeschool (like we do), you’ll also appreciate the educational twist. Each book is tied to a state, and I make a game of weaving people, places, icons, and claims to fame from that state throughout the story.

Today, you can nab Byways Book #4, which is tied to the fourth state to be ratified—Georgia! Continue reading FREE DAYS: Up the Mountain [Byways #4] →

MAILBAG: Gonzales, Texas

August 18, 2015Postcards & NotecardsHometown Challenge, Series: BywaysC. J. Milbrandt

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One of the reasons I issued the Byways Hometown Challenge was so I could get a peek at the different corners of the world where readers are from. Every place is special for one reason or another. And many towns have a claim to fame. Lately, my post office box has been bursting with good things. And so today, I’ll show you the lovely pile of postcards sent from Megan in Gonzales, Texas. Continue reading MAILBAG: Gonzales, Texas →

MAILBAG: Stone Mountain, GA

July 27, 2015Postcards & NotecardsBook 04: Up the Mountain, Series: BywaysC. J. Milbrandt

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I love getting postcards from readers, especially when they come from places featured in the Byways books. Yesterday, I came home to a pile of mail from several different states. (I’ll share more about that later.) And I wanted to feature one that figures prominently into Byways, Book #4 Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure. Continue reading MAILBAG: Stone Mountain, GA →