Hello Diamond Miners! I'm thrilled to announce to you my newest book, Off the Grid. When the first book in The Bomb Squad series was released, I was over the moon with excitement. Book two in the series, Off the Grid, was released in September on the exact date as the first. They share a publication birthday. What an exciting autumn season! Off the Grid finds the boys camping in the woods in their newest adventure. This middle grade chapter book has fans from ages nine to twelve and even older.
Bryan and his friends in The Bomb Squad begin their camping trip with hopes of exploring the woods behind Josh’s new house. At first, rain keeps them huddled in the tent, but the boys can’t resist the chance for adventure when Josh shows them a mysterious map he discovered in his room. Despite the bad weather, the boys hunt to find things on the map. A flash flood blocks the path for the boys to return to their campsite. Just as their cell phones die, they find themselves off the grid. More trouble strikes when Shorty falls down a cave passage and can’t walk. The boys must pull together to stay safe and return home. Can the Bomb Squad make it back on their own? Will they know what to do if they’re off the grid?
Why did I write this series and who is my inspiration?
Since I have two daughters, it does seem funny to write about four boys. As a former teacher and grandmother, the characters in The Bomb Squad series are patterned after former students and my grandsons.
The next big question from my young fans "Will there be another book in the series?"
Yes! Bryan and his friends will head to the beach in Seaside SOS. While in Florida the Squad once again finds adventure. Will they be able to solve the mystery and stay out of troubled waters? This book is till in the preliminary stages so release date will be determined later.
Why do you write children's books is another question I receive.
My desire is to create stories filled with adventure, friendship, and fun! Meanwhile, showing children they can look to God to help them when they face challenges. Both books in the series highlight what it means to be a friend and neighbor.
People notice I have a dog on the cover of the books. Do I have an inspiration for him?
Max is named after a loving pet my mother had for many years. His rambunctious spirit is patterned after my own dog, Indy. Both dogs were tremendous inspirations for Bryan's dog, Max. Every boy needs a pet, maybe not one that gets into so much trouble though!
If you'd like to learn some Woofs of Wisdom from Indy, jump over to my website and check it out at Indy's Ruff Ruff Reality page.
Visit my page, The Write Place at the Write Time or head straight to my blog, Quips From My Quill.
Both books are available on Amazon, and make great stocking stuffers for children ages 9-12 years.
Click here for The Bomb Squad.
Click here if you'd like book two, Off the Grid.
The holidays seem just around the corner and I can't wait. If you're like me, your shopping list never ends. If you'd like to win a copy of Off the Grid, enter below.
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