I'm always suggesting books for you. So, now, turnabout! What Are YOU Reading?

I'm going to be getting on a plane soon for a literary trip to England. I'll be shadowing the footsteps of some great authors like C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Austen and ... Beatrix Potter! Sadly, I will have to bypass A.A. Milne's place, where the shadow of little Christopher Robin still lives in the Hundred Acre Wood. But I will check out the haunts of the Bronte sisters and of course Charles Dickens. For an English major like me, this is a dream come true!

In fact, we Just came back from a little jaunt to Hannibal, MO, where we slept in the same room that a number of times had held a visiting Mark Twain.

All that to say, I just wondered if you had any suggestions for my e-reader on the airplane? Say, some enjoyable kidlit for example? What have you read and liked lately? Reply to this email and tell me! And, keep reading for some super suggestions from me!

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News on My Forthcoming Book

Return of the Cave Lion, the fourth and last in my Guardians of Time series, was just recently named a finalist in the Cascade Christian Writers' contest. It 's slated to publish July 15.

I have to share a glowing review this book has received from Diane Donovan at Midwest Book Review, a library journal.

"Writing more than a time-travel adventure, Wheeler encourages all ages to consider God’s mandates, purpose, and mystery while placing the young characters in positions where they must make important decisions while staying true to moral values.

"These elements make Return of the Cave Lion especially attractive reading, inviting attention from leisure readers while gifting the added value of spiritual reflection during the process of vivid action and discoveries. All these elements translate to exquisite adventure reading."

Cool, huh?

Alas, my illustrator has had all kinds of things come up, and she's running six weeks late. So, please pray with me that she gets her act together and we can publish on time! Meanwhile, you can preorder the ebook for just 99 cents: on sale for the time being! The price will go up!

And, if you want to join my launch team to review the book for Amazon, please reply to this email. In fact, pretty please! And if you're already on the launch team, thank you thank you!

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For Kids! from Christian author Susan K. Marlow

Author Susan K. Marlow and her publisher, Kregel Publications, are excited to host a multi-media contest for ages 8-14 in a month-long opportunity for writing and art creations. All you have to do is answer a prompt with either a writing activity or an original piece of artwork.

Three levels of prizes will be awarded in both the Writing Category and the Artwork Category: GOLD, SILVER, and BRONZE. Autographed books plus a whole bunch of other fun prizes await the winners.

You can see the prizes here: https://circlecbooks.com/step-three-win-prizes/

Click the image or this link to read the rules and the prompt, learn when the deadline is, and learn how to submit your entry.

https://circlecbooks.com/writing-art-contest/

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Janet Ashmore, Christian Kidlit Author, Recommends These Books for Kids!

Janet has gathered a selection of books she recommends to you. You'll find some choice books here, maybe even your family's new favorite author!

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For the YA Reader in Your Family:

Noblebright, a talented Christian author group I belong to, has some new releases for you to consider.

Forget-Me-Not by J.F. Rogers, a Snow Queen fairytale retelling:

https://books2read.com/u/b5G7x7

Inheritance by J.A. Webb, a dystopian tale.

https://www.amazon.com/Inheritance-Dystopian-Supernatural-Suspense-Seekers-ebook/dp/B0DZ3RZ496/

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And, Two More Piles of Kidlit Books!

This month I've got TWO piles of books for you to look through. Maybe you'll find your new favorite kidlit author! But be sure to carefully check them out, because I haven't.

Middle Grade May and YA: https://books.bookfunnel.com/middlegrademay/ikakq8iovm

Free Middle Grade Fantasy:

https://books.bookfunnel.com/middlegradefantasy/k3it7g8u2h

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As a reader of my newsletter, you should have downloaded The Grandfather Clock, the special prequel short story for my Guardians of Time series. But in case you didn't, here's the link:

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/it349xftj2

I hope and pray that your life is full of joy. Keep in touch!

Phyllis

Phyllis Wheeler, Author

phylliswheeler@phylliswheeler.com