Bookings and Bookmarks. I’m gearing up for my first school visit of the new year, hoping to inspire future authors. Since I write books, I know a thing or two about the stuff of stories. There’ll be a fair amount of stuff and nonsense, wit and world-building, and maybe even a pinch of pixie dust. All in all, I’m looking forward to a good day. And something I’m really excited to share: the brand new Byways bookmarks that arrived from the printer! Continue reading CHIT-CHAT: Byways Bookmark
Byways is listed on GoodReads! Now’s the perfect time to add these titles to your virtual shelves. Also see what I’ve been reading lately by following C.J. Milbrandt.
On Your Marks: The Adventure Begins
Aboard the Train: A Ewan Johns Adventure
Over the Bridge: A Zane Johns Adventure
Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure
Every Byways book is a story, but it’s also a game. There’s an educational element to this series of kids chapter books. Details in each story are borrowed from its assigned state. (As in the United States of America.) Byways will work through all fifty in order of ratification, so Book #1 covers our first state—Delaware. Sharp-eyed readers will spot cities and towns, icons and emblems, famous firsts and claims to fame. Hide and seek. Search and find. Fun and learning. Continue reading BYWAYS: Delaware
The newcomer had a neat beard and auburn hair clipped close to his head. His green tunic was notched at the bottom, and a sword hung at his side. Ganix perked up when he noticed the golden stars decorating the man’s cloak pin. “You’re a ranger!”
“True!” he replied with a bow. “Warner Robins, at your service.”
Rangers were sort of like knights. They upheld the laws of Liberty and helped people in need. The freckle-faced boy thrust out his hand and said, “Hi! I’m Ganix!”
—excerpted from Byways #4, Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure
Rangers. Liberty’s law enforcement is given over to an order of brave and honorable folk Continue reading BYWAYS: Rangers
Who’s Who. Now that we’re through the individual introductions, I’m unveiling an index of characters. You’ll find new details about the cast on the Byways Cast Page, so Continue reading FOLKS: Byways Cast Page
Three brothers take sibling rivalry to new lengths as they race across their homeland. Three new books in the Byways series are ready for readers! You can purchase them now from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo. Continue reading BYWAYS: Release Day
Pointing to the map, Uncle Vanek said, “North through the forests and mountains. South through rolling hills and rocky coves. Or the central route across the plains and desert. Which path will you choose?”
—excerpted from Byways, Book #1, On Your Marks: The Adventure Begins
FAQ. When it comes to Frequently Asked Questions, the one I’m asked the most lately is … “Three books? Why are you releasing three?” Continue reading BYWAYS: Three Ways
Byways, Book #4 • Up the Mountain: A Ganix Johns Adventure
ISBN: 978-1-63123-006-6 (e-book)
Releases: October 20, 2014
State by State: Georgia [learn more]
Continue reading COVER REVEAL: Up the Mountain
Byways, Book #3 • Over the Bridge: A Zane Johns Adventure
ISBN: 978-1-63123-005-9 (e-book)
Releases: October 20, 2014
State by State: New Jersey [learn more]
Continue reading COVER REVEAL: Over the Bridge
Byways, Book #2 • Aboard the Train: A Ewan Johns Adventure
ISBN: 978-1-63123-004-2 (e-book)
Releases: October 20, 2014
State by State: Pennsylvania [learn more]
Continue reading COVER REVEAL: Aboard the Train
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