I thought I would update on my lucky 13 post.
I won. It was only $9 dollars. It is fun once in a while to win.
It is rather funny because I have not won a dollar when I buy lotto. My husband has more luck than I and we have to maintain the balance so I have buy lotto once in a while.
Not much else, Enjoy your adventures.
WB
13 is a number I like. Always been a good and lucky number for me. Its odd like me. 
My girls started out Friday the 13th by petting Fred the Black cat. Poor Fred they mauled him as he was trying to get in from outside. He was delayed taking his early morning nap in the basement. He looked at them as if they were insane. When they were done he zoomed down to the basement to sleep in the saucer chair he likes facing the stairs.
Two of my Books have 13 illustrations. James Saves the Moon has 13 including the cover.
Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland has 13 illustrations, 13 yule lads and 13 chapters.
I should have paid more attention to Helga Returns and made sure there were 13 illustrations in that book too. Hindsight is 20/20.
All three of my kids books will be released late June or early July in e book and print. Pretty excited about that! 
My novel I am working on New Moon Brethren probably will have 13 in there somewhere.Maybe I will have the wolf child become the leader and will unite the packs on Friday the 13th under the new moon that the New Moon Brethren have been raising and protecting since his parent died.
All if all on this Friday the 13th I have having a grand day.
I purchased 13 potted flowers today. 10 went to the front of the local elementary. 3 in a pot in the front of my house.
A student at the university contacted me and wanted my opinions for an essay she is writing about children’s literature. This is a honor. A professor to send her my direction. I just happen to have written a couple of children’s books I would not consider myself an expert on the subject. I answered the questions and enjoyed myself. I always like being in touch with the students.
I have been reading many submissions and enjoying this too.
All and all I would say Friday the 13th is a very good day for me and I petted Fred the Black Cat too. I of course waited until he was done with his nap and demanded attention by jumping on my desk and sticking his head over the top of my monitor.
Don’t forget to check out Aprils Edition of Supporting Authors One Read At A Time Magazine. Some real good articles. http://www.wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com/
I am off to buy 13 lotto tickets.
Enjoy 13 things and 13 adventures today. WB
Good Day Folks,
Pretty Excited our Website went live today. I think it looks great!
Congrats to Carrie Beeson owner and Mary Duke Marketing Director looking forward to sharing the adventure!
http://www.xchylerpublishing.com/index.html
https://www.facebook.com/XchylerPublishing.page (Give us a like please)
Nice work Carolyn Gill owner of CG Graphic Design!
Looking forward to reading submissions. Some great authors out there. I look forward to see the new look my books will have. We are just about to move to the next stage and offer contracts. Just waiting for some legal documents from our attorney. The entire staff have been working editing reading and preparing for when we launch with some some fab authors.
Other News:
My husband was granted Tenure today. Woo Hoo. Its the first time in the states. He was granted Tenure when he taught/researched at the University in Akureryi, Iceland. When we moved back he had to start the Tenure Process all over again. My husband’s paper was accepted at a conference in the Netherlands. So we are going together and celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary. Should be fun.
Walked in to the Elementary school this morning and it was like walking into a cabin, with a campfire and camping chairs in the lobby for kids to get their books out and read by the camp fire. So Cool. Our Theme this Year is “Rock Your Reading With Outdoor Adventure” First Author Visit is Buck Wilder http://www.buckwilder.com/
While I was writing this I finally came up with the name of my new Series, Introduced by Blaze the Dragon “New Moon Brethren” at the New Moon Bookstore
Well It has been a wonderful adventure today.
Enjoy Your Adventure, WB
Happy Friday All,
I really enjoyed reading Princess Stories by Jodi Stone. This book has two sweet stories that girls ages 5 to 8 would love to read or have read to them. They would also be good stories to read to our little princesses before bed.
The first book is called Confessions of a Pre-Teen Beauty Queen about a little girl who wakes up with a crown on her head. The second book is called Ballerina Princess about a little girl who is nervous about her ballet try outs.
Both books are delightful, they both rhyme and flow just like little girls enjoy doing while the main characters Brook and Grace solve their dilemmas. It is a quick fun read. The books make you feel like you are there with them in the room. The illustrations are fun and my girls enjoyed reading and looking at the pictures. I highly recommend this book. This book is available at amazon.com and solsticepublishing.com as are other stories written by Jodi Stone. Collect them all
http://www.amazon.com/Princess-Stories-ebook/dp/B004ZZSLGG/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1327872655&sr=8-9
http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/Princess-Stories%252d%252dPDF-EBOOK.html
Tidbits
Supporting Authors One Read at a Time February’s blog Magazine is out and there are some wonderful articles This months featured Author’s are. Emerald Barnes and Michael Rivers. Check it out their books, might be just what you want to read this weekend.
Xchyler Publishing Update Are you a fan of Dragons or Steampunk. Check out guidelines in notes at Xchyler Publishing Anthology on facebook. Give the page a like too.
https://www.facebook.com/XchylerPublishing.page
Also would like to add a HUGE GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOUR Adventure to one of my Best Friends in the whole world son Jesse Good Luck in Florida and Congratulations on your adventure at Disney World. Look forward to seeing you the next time we visit the Magic Kingdom. Can’t tell how happy I am for you! Hope it all goes very well for you. Tina you are the best Mom I know. “Hot diggity dog! See you real soon”
Enjoy Your Adventures, WB
For a year now since my first contract was offered and signed from Solstice publishing of my first book I have been spending lots of time on how to connect with readers, authors, reviewers, blogs and folks that are willing to help me understand all the new jargon, social media and just about anything out there in the aether that connects us via internet. You ask anyone who really knows me I am a information Junky. I love it when something really catches my eye. I came upon this page by accident in December. And now part of the group. I clicked on the link and loved the style of the site. Its like being in your living room next to a cozy fire and enjoying a good read. I love bookshelves. I also enjoy being part of this group. Many other authors have the same questions and concerns I do and we help each other.
http://www.wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com
Eri Nelson author of Dearhart Clan series available on amazon,created a Monthly Blog Magazine Called, Wonderful Read of the Month, Supporting Authors One Read At a Time!
I think this blog magazine is a must read for authors, reviewers, aspiring authors and most importantly readers. In the monthly issues there are featured authors, reviews, book promos, good articles, lists of good sites to gain information whats happening out there in writing world. It is a nice combination for all. After enjoying the good articles is other featured books and reviews of books. Don’t take my word for it. Grab yourself a cup of coffee and a nice treat. Sit in your favorite chair and Enjoy the magazine and the rest of the offerings on the blog every month with out having to put it in the recycle bin after you are done. Just check out the link for yourself and enjoy the magazine and the rest of the site.
January’s issue features two Authors they are
Madeline Stone and Matthew Wood and his web series The Day the Sun Stopped Shinning at http://sunstoppedshining.wordpress.com/ .
Interesting articles on reviewer methods, WLC WoMen’s Literary Cafe, reviews and more.
Check out the blog http://www.wonderfulreadofthemonth.blogspot.com
Enjoy your adventures. Bye for now in Icelandic, Bles, WB
Wendy Nystrom books are
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Besides having a wonderful Christmas in Orlando. James Saves the moon received a fab review. Here is the link. http://thereforyoumelissa.blogspot.com/2011/12/review-of-james-saves-moon-by-wendy.html
Merry Christmas everyone, Bless, WB
James Saves the Moon
http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/James-Saves-the-Moon%252d%252d%252d-PDF-EBOOK.html , or http://www.amazon.com/James-Saves-Moon-Wendy-Nystrom/dp/1461078806/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323567049&sr=1-1
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I am going to be very busy for the Yuletide Season so I wanted post before it got to hectic.
I have had the best 2011 having three books published, and I have met some fabulous people this year. I am looking forward to 2012 !
I had a wonderful time being interviewed at our Local Paper The Pioneer by Lauren Fitch.Found out she has a book on amazon. So cool. The interview should be published some time between Christmas and the New Year.
I would like to wish everyone a Spectacular Christmas and Enjoy the New Adventures starting in 2012., Bless WB
My threes children’s books should come out in 2012 in print. So excited.
Right now you can down load my Books at Solstice Publishing and Amazon.com
http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/Tomfoolery-And-13-Yule-Lads-Of-iceland.html or http://www.amazon.com/Tomfoolery-Yule-Lads-Iceland-ebook/dp/B006OF3AGG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1324479066&sr=8-6
http://http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/Helga-Returns-%252d%252d-PDF-EBOOK.html or http://www.amazon.com/Helga-Returns-James-Adventure-ebook/dp/B006HBIDLY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323566688&sr=1-1
http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/James-Saves-the-Moon%252d%252d%252d-PDF-EBOOK.html , or http://www.amazon.com/James-Saves-Moon-Wendy-Nystrom/dp/1461078806/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1323567049&sr=1-1
The Key, by Felicia Rogers
I found this story intriguing. I am not a young adult. A young adult I am sure would like this story. Looking back to feelings many of us have when we young wondering why we have such strange feelings. Or we wonder all the time why do things happen to us and we seem confused by the choices we make or are forced to make. Then our parents or guardians want to keep secrets from us and that confuses us as well. This book does a good job of describing the confusion we feel as a young adult about to embark on what we hope our future will be. When we are young, we are impatient and want to know now, what is our destiny and purpose is on this earth. This story starts out with a young lady named Madelyn at her new school after a tragedy. More confusing to her is the two men introduced to her at the new school. One obsessed the other protective why? You have to read the story to find out. I liked the buildup to discover what the characters purposes are. Who really is evil. I liked the confusion of Doran/Dougal to discover his real purpose.
I like the paranormal use of Gryphons. It is different creature for our human to learn about. Bravo on introducing this creature.
As you read along the purpose of the key is revealed and the importance of the key. I like the idea of quickly having to decide what actions the characters have to decide. Then realizing they need to fix errors in their judgment and are allowed a second chance. I have always been a believer that when we make errors we do have the ability to fix most errors. This book lets the young reader learn this, that one bad action or choice can later be corrected while enjoying a good tale.
I do feel that these books should have more detail, research on Gryphon, about the history and relationship of the Gryphons and humans from the past. I would have enjoyed some historical background or would have like more detailed descriptions of the action scenes, surroundings, magic, expressions and looks of all the key characters to feel like I was more an active participate in the story. As a short quick read it is a good story. But it could be a great story if more details and historically information about the characters was revealed. Many authors write like this where you start in a certain time and then have prequels or other stories that are in the realm of fantasy writing. I think this author has great potential and should build a series on the Gryphons and human realms. I recommend this book it is exciting once you get past the first few chapters. I would like to read a prequel to the book. It would be interesting to know what happened 100 years ago and how the tower was erected, what magical abilities Madelyn’s Grandmother really can use to help. I would have liked having a brief introduction or first chapter either describing how her parents died. Such as a winged creature starting a fire to rid the world of the key, and then move into the story of Madelyn at school.
Best Regards, Wendy Nystrom
The Key is available at:
http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/The-Key-%252d%252d%252d-PDF-EBOOK.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004GKMJTK/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img
Hi Folks,
The book signing was fun at Great Lakes Books and Supply. Great Lakes Books and Supply is our biggest bookstore in town. It across from Ferris State University. I love the store.
Thanks to all who came and bought a book. My Dear Friend Tracy took some pictures for me so I am going to share.
I had a nice slide show going as I talked. Folks asked good questions. Hope their are many more. Tracy said I did good. Once I finish the Yule Lads I will be devoting some time to getting book signings. Still waiting on a date for my second book Helga Returns release.
My book is available at Great Lakes Books and Supply and The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium here in Big Rapids.
Thanks and Have a great day. WB
Also Available online at
http://www.schulerbooks.com/book/9781461078807
http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/James-Saves-the-Moon%252d%252d%252d-PDF-EBOOK.htmlhttp:
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Good Evening Folks,
I would like to introduce Gary Peterson. He is a author of two mystery books and a lovely tale of a nine year old family struggles and imagination allows them to forget the struggles for a while, published by Solstice Publishing. His books are riveting and a must read. Enjoy getting to know Gary’s books and the Author. Enjoy the Adventure WB
Gary Peterson Guest Post
Who is Gary Peterson?
While he was still in high school in the early sixties his family moved in an old house out in the country. The walls creaked and dark shadows abounded. This was the inspiration for his novel.
He currently lives near the small community of Yakima, Washington with his wife and dog. He has a B. A. Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. He acquired much of his knowledge about court procedures while working as a child protective services worker for many years. His hobbies include hiking, bowling, and reading a good mystery novel.
His books?
Gary has three books, The Old Miller Place, Return to Painters Island, and The Kidnapping of Olivia Hammond.
The Old Miller Place **** 
In 1961 George Peabody struggles for months to find employment. When he is about ready to give up he lands a job with a small newspaper. He likes the area and talks his wife, Elizabeth; into buying an old rundown house. Objects start moving by themselves and an icy presence permeates the entire house. Is he and his family safe? He researches the old house’s history and learns of grisly murders that had taken place there. An attorney is bludgeoned to death and a woman turns up dead in the back of his truck. He is accused of both murders and is on trial for his life. Has he been framed for their murders by a crooked cop, Detective Strausser, or is it someone else? Are the murders of the past somehow connected to what is currently going on? Suddenly he is abducted by the real killer. It becomes a race against time as a retired police detective, Gary Wise, and his ex-partner, Detective Thayer, search for clues to find him.
Buy ebook on Solstice http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/The-Old-Miller-Place%252d%252d%252dPDF-EBOOK.html Amazon http://www.amazon.com/The-Old-Miller-Place-ebook/dp/B004R1Q4ZI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1320428853&sr=8-5
Buy paperback from Createspace https://www.createspace.com/3581160 , Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Old-Miller-Place-Gary-Peterson/dp/1461008085/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320428853&sr=8-1
Return to Painters Island
“It is in the 1950’s and Jim, who is almost nine years old, helps his mom support the family because his dad is too sick to work. He sometimes is allowed to escape to “Painter’s Island”, a magical place where he can be a kid again. Follow him as he jumps off sawdust piles, digs up buried treasure, has sword fights with his friends, and tries to fly.”
Buy Return to painters island e-book on solstice http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/Return-to-Painter%27s-Island%252d%252dPDF-EBOOK.html Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Return-to-Painters-Island-ebook/dp/B0057XUQR2/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1320429185&sr=1-1
The Kidnapping of Olivia Hammond
With Blood trickling down her face and chained to a basement wall, Olivia Hammond tries to figure out why she was kidnapped. It couldn’t be for ransom because she has no money or rich family. Revenge is not a motive either because she is at peace with everyone and always tried to be a good neighbor. Her only hope is that her brother will discover the truth, but with no food or water, will he find her in time?
Buy The Kidnapping of Olivia Hammond e-book Solstice Publishing-http://www.solsticepublishing.com/products/The-Kidnapping-Of-Olivia-Hammond-%252d%252d%252d%252d-PDF-EBOOK.html Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Kidnapping-Olivia-Hammond-ebook/dp/B0062QCM4S/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1320429519&sr=1-1
Where can you find Gary?
Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mystery-Writer-Gary-Peterson/120481094720732
Twitter- http://twitter.com/#!/oldmillerplace
Blog- http://garypeterson32.blogspot.com/
Website- http://mysterywritergarypeterson.webs.com/
*If you would like to be a guest on Gary’s blog just email xchylerconn@gmail.com *
Wendy Nystrom 