End of the Year and New Year Adventures

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Well, it has been an up an down year for me. Looking forward to 2014. I ended the year with a wonderful surprise. My second book Helga Returns was awarded best children books 9-12 age group from Turning Pages https://www.facebook.com/TurningThePageBookNews and in their recent January addition of ISSUU http://issuu.com/turning_the_pages_book/docs/january_edition_053642fce0cc36

Pretty excited. The best news is I will be able to attend the Book Signing and Award Ceremony Event in Orlando, FL April 26th. I can’t wait. Come see me if you are in Orlando.

The Book Signing and Awards Ceremony will be held at: http://turningthepagesbooks.blogspot.com/p/book-signing-and-awards-ceremony.html

The Florida Hotel and Conference Center

1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809

My other news is I am being featured this week on Kidtales on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales Very nice adventure going on. Every week they will be featuring a new children author.

I am working on a new blog with my friend Candice it is all about kids books. http://kidtalesadventuresinreading.blogspot.com

Writing has been going well. My 4th James and Syvok adventure is with the editor at Anchor Group Publishing and my illustrator told me she loved the story and is working on the illustrations. I finally hit the 20,000 mark on my WIP. My imaginary friend Blaze who is a main character in my Urban Fantasy I am writing has been visiting me most evenings, we keep busy at the New Moon Brethren. Hope 2014 is going well for all of you. Enjoy the Adventure, WB

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Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads Adventure!

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Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland

I have been asked by many to do a post about the yule lads of Iceland. This was my favorite folktale while living in Akureyri, Iceland. When we moved back my kids remembered it and we were lucky the Yule Lads magically came to the U.S to fill my kids boots. My story adds a little twist as they one by one come down from the mountain starting December 12th. After meeting my young James and his mishap caused by the evil yule cat, that led James to thier evil mother Gryla aka Old Hag while their father watched Leppaludi aka Ragamuffin. Thank goodness James pals save him from Old Hags pot. The yule lads decide to stay in James’ room while they drop off a gift for every well behaved child and have fun creating some havoc and tomfoolery along the way for the town and James. One Yule lad almost does not make appearance but Matthias the dragon is ready to assist. This book has lots of action, adventure and fun on every page. I tell people it has three stories in one book. It introduces some of Iceland’s Yuletide season traditions. Iceland is full of magic and beauty.

“More fun than 10 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed crossed with the excitement of Night Before Chrismas “Children’s Author PJ LaRue”

I will introduce all the characters starting with the yule lads or Icelandic santas, depending on who is translating.

The 13 Icelandic Yule Lads:

December 12: Stekkjastaur—Stiffy Legs , his legs are stiff so he uses a cane but finds it difficult to milk lambs his favorite drink.

December 13: Giljagaur—Gully Jumper, jumps gullys where cows hang out to frighten them and loves the cream on top of fresh milk.

December 14: Stúfur—Stubby, the shortest of all the lads enjoys eating the flaky crust left on frying pans.

December 15: Þvörusleikir—Spoon Licker, loves licking wooden spoons left out

December 16: Pottasleikir—Pot Licker – Picks up soup pans will stick his head in the pan to clean up the leftovers

December 17: Askasleikir—Bowl Licker – He likes to lick bowls clean and is discovered under James bed with a noodle hanging down from his mouth.

December 18: Hurðaskellir—Door Slammer – He likes to slam doors and wakes James and his family up early in the morning.

December 19: Skyrgámur—Yogurt Gobbler – He likes yogurt and drops some on James cheek.

December 20: Bjúgnakrækir—Sausage Swiper – He likes sausage and the sausage hits James in the head.

December 21: Gluggagægir—Window Peeper – Likes to look at the lights inside windows, his glasses are rather surprising.

December 22: Gáttaþefur—Door Sniffer – He has a large nose which helps him sniff fresh bread in doorways.

December 23: Ketkrókur—Meat Hook – He swings his hook to pick up meat that may be left out.

December 24: Kertasníkir—Candle Beggar – He almost did not make it into town. He likes to steal candles from children and chew on them.

Grýla—Old Hag, their Mother, is hungry and likes to eat children, but her sons never bring any back from their travels down the mountain.

Leppalúði—Ragamuffin, the lads’ father, who is lazy and naps a lot.

Jólakötturinni—The Christmas Cat or Yule Cat. It is mean, looks for scraps, and will scratch or bite just because it wants to.

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule lads of Iceland is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble Amazon purchase link for Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland

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If you enjoyed Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland I am sure you will enjoy my other books in this series James Saves the Moon and Helga Returns.

Merry Christmas and enjoy the entire Yuletide Season, Enjoy the Adventure, WB

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Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland Release Adventure!

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Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland

I am happy to announce the release of Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland.

Who likes to have fun during the holidays? Well Iceland has fun for 26 days. The Yuletide season starts December 12th with the first of 13 Yule Lads to visit and drop off a treat for well behaved children and cause some mischief while in town. Just click on the picture and it will take you to Amazon purchase links. This is the third adventure for James and Syvok. And as always Matthias the Dragon is always there to help out on the adventure. Join the event we will have fun and prizes and a Rafflecopter with some great books and prizes from me and some of my wonderful friends.

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Tomfoolery 13 Yule Lads Of Iceland and what do you get? A lot of Tomfoolery and Fun I’ll bet! The Thirteen Yule Lads of Iceland are much different than the Santa Clause we know. They are mischievous, troublesome, funny, and full of curiosity. Much like James, so when James visits them in their home with Syvok, almost gets eaten by their mother and is taunted by the Christmas Cat, they know right where they are going to come when they visit town the 13 days of Christmas. James finds out that the Yule Lads make the noisiest house guests ever when they come to stay. They clang pots, slam doors, and even bring their own lamb. However amidst all the ruckus what they create most of all is joy and fun for the holidays.

This is a book you and your kids will want to read all the time and at Christmas Time. It was my favorite story when we lived in Iceland. I add a different spin to the old legend.

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If you wish to order the book signed just drop me an email at wendysbookcase@gmail.com or If you purchase it some where else online email me with proof of purchase and I will gladly send you an signed bookplate you can place inside.

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James Saves the Moon and pals busy Summer West Branch, MI Adventure.

James Saves the Moon and pals busy Summer West Branch, MI Adventure..

Tomfoolery Local Release Adventure

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Wow, what a fantastic year so far. A few months ago I was picking some of my favorite Kilwins Sea Salt Chocolates my secret stash. I pick up a small box about every two weeks my favorite is the milk chocolate caramels. I digress and my mouth is watering.

I started chatting with the owner Carlleen Rose, of The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium/Kilwins of Big Rapids about my new book coming out in July and I am thinking of a Christmas in July event online.

She said release it at my store. I was so excited. Well the time has finally come. My official release of Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland, will July 19th at The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium/Kilwins of Big Rapids, 11 am to 2pm.. Check it out. Down Town Big Rapids, MI is happening on Fridays. Sales, Music, Restaruants, Farmers Market and me and my books will be available.

My books are also available E-Book on Amazon and B&N. My first two Adventures James Saves the Moon and Helga Returns are currently only $0.99 E-Book also available on sale in other markets for a limited time.

James Saves the Moon on Amazon

James Saves the Moon on B&N

Helga Returns on Amazon

Helga Returns on B&N

If you cannot stop in to see me Downtown Friday July 19th you can always order online and I can send you a signed book plate for free to adhere inside the cover just PM on facebook or email me at wendysbookcase@gmail.com

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Check out my facebook page Wendysbookcase for giveaways on Friday too!

Have a grand adventure today! WB

I really need to blog more often adventure!

Good Day Folks,

Thought I would let you know my first two books are on sale.

These books are grand adventures that will open up a new world of adventure and imagination for your child. Bonus a dragon is on every illustration.

James Saves the Moon Amazon

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Helga Returns on amazon

Helga Returns on B&N

On Sale
$0.99
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My other news is my third book released in print for Christmas in July. The reason for print first is I am having a release signing event in my local

small city here in Michigan. It will be out soon in eBook as well. Amazon has quite the sale going on in print below $7.

Just click Tomfoolery’s cover to check it out on Amazon. Already have two nice reviews. It is a wild adventure for James and his pals during the 26 days of Christmas Holiday in Iceland. This is my favorite story.

If you are looking for a little Christmas in July grab it now.

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland

Why Christmas in July. Well my dear friend Chris, a couple of years ago told me at lunch one day. One side of her family celebrates Christmas in July. I of course asked why and said really! Do any of you celebrate Christmas during the summer months except for the southern hemisphere?

Well it is the only time the family can all get together. They meet I believe at their family lake home. They go all out. Decorate, dress, exchange gifts and eat and have fun. I said to her I am going to release my third book in July and have Christmas in July. Fun huh! I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer adventure. Enjoy the Adventure WB

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Blog Radio Adventure

I am so excited Jamie Hope the author of many great books children and young adult Jaimie Hope books on Amazon

Jaimie has a blog radio show called “This is How We Roll” This is How We Roll/ spotlight Wendy Nystrom

Guess who is going to be her guest. I am so excited. It should get interesting. Join us April 22nd at Noon EST.

Don’t for get my books are still on sale for .99 on Amazon James Saves the Moon and Helga Returns

Thanks for reading and have a grand adventure every day, WB

Wonderous Wednesday Lil Anchor Books and Event Adventure

Good Day Folks,

I would like to introduce to you some Lil Anchor Titles. These are the current Children Books Released by Anchor Group Publishing

Feel free to check all of Anchor Group Books they are all good reads.

Now Lil Anchors Street team Made of authors Wendy Nystrom, Cindy Springsteen and Jodi Stone with the assistance of Ruthi Kight and MaryAnn Inabit at R&M Fab Book Reviews

Cindy, Jodi and I will be posting each a little Christmas Story on our blogs and other blogs will be posting too. Today’s blog host is Bawaka’s Book Fair

Hope you enjoy our tour and check out the event page. There will be daily prize giveaway and the rafflecopter too. Lil Anchors Magical Sleigh Ride Event

Enjoy the adventure, WB

Thursday Thriller Adventure! More than Magic indeed!

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Today I have a Thursday Thriller Adventure for you. More than Magic: Semester Abroad by Elizabeth Kirke

More than Magic: Semester Abroad

Well this is quite the thriller and more. Jen is excited about her summer abroad on a cruise ship and traveling to new places and meeting new people. Boy did she meet some new characters for sure! Then the unexpected happens and she is thrust into a new world of magic and magical beings. Her life has changed for ever. Will she live her life as it has been or will she embrace the world of magical beings living amongst us mere mortals. Or will she have no choice? More than Magic indeed! I loved this story. You will have to read to find out what happens to this gal The visuals were spectacular. Quite the cruise. Full of wit, new friends,enemies, adventure, live changing, excitement and magic. I wish my cruise was this much fun. I find them boring and mostly filled with boring people. I highly recommend this read. Look forward to second one in the series.

A little about the Author Elizabeth Kirke ~

Elizabeth Kirke wanted to be an author before she even knew what an author was. She used to say that she wanted to be an artist, but that was only because she was too young to write and had to tell stories with pictures instead. She hasn’t stopped writing since she learned how. It wasn’t long before she dreamed of becoming an author and couldn’t be happier now that that dream is a reality.

If she isn’t writing…well, let’s be honest; if she isn’t writing she’s probably on Facebook thinking that she should start writing. But, if she isn’t writing or on Facebook, she’s probably doing something involving books, baking, gardening, or yarn. In an ideal world, she’d be reading and knitting while something from the garden is in the oven. Then again, in an ideal world, she’d have a flock of ducks and a couple of goats.

Like most slightly-nosy, avid readers, Elizabeth can’t resist trying to catch a peek at books she sees people reading when out in public to see if she can figure out what it is. While doing just that one day, she realized that it would probably be the coolest-thing-ever if she caught a complete stranger reading one of her books. That’s her new dream.

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Enjoy the magical adventure! WB

James and the Magic Carousel Adventure at Anchor Group Halloween Funhouse

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I am the middle child in our crossover Lil Anchor’s blog short stories tour. I hope you enjoy my story. Read the story and join me for games later at the Anchor Group Halloween Funhouse Event.

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Flying with Ease

James was on holiday back in the states. His parents dragged him to a circus. All he could think of was how much he missed his dear friends at home. He sluggishly walked to the kid’s tent and looked in. What he saw was quite a sight. Three pretty girls dressed in pink, screeching and awing over some ballerina bears. While James watched the spectacle unfold, his thoughts traveled to his friends at home in Iceland. Oh the screeching he would hear if Matt the dragon and Syvok appeared. James looked again then jumped on the carousel. His stone necklace was all aglow. How strange! His stone was warm and was glowing which usually meant Matt and Syvok were near. He waved to the girls and dancing bears. The carousel spun in circles and started to twirl faster and faster. All of a sudden they were all swirling in the air above the carousal. He was spinning faster and screaming in fear. As they reached the top of the big tent, he covered his ears with his hands to deaden the high pitched screech of the girls. They all seemed to come to a stop and he reached out to grab the top of the tent. He could not reach it. All was quiet as he looked to the ground. Why this was it, he was sure, he would be a heap on the ground all covered in pink. What a horrible way to end, he was sure. He closed his eyes in fear, when all of a sudden something grabbed the back of his shirt. His stomach groaned as he hit the top of the striped tent and girls were screeching again. He opened eyes to a wonderful sight. He saw the blue blur of Matt the dragon. Matt caught him has he began to fall and Syvok was there to help grab the girls. Matt zoomed around with all of us in tow before gently landing next to the carousel. The girls and bears jumped off to watch the show as Matt hopped one, two, and three back in the air. He zoomed all through the tent gliding by the girls and they smiled and giggled with glee. The three bears danced away and jumped on the still hidden carousel again. Matt, the glittering blue dragon, flew up and Syvok, my fairy friend, was tossing his fairy dust. It was quite the sight. He jumped off of Matt and grabbed the swinging trapeze. Matt flies around again. Syvok grabbed James’s arms. They were swinging back and forth above the carousel. It was so much fun. James came up to the platform and jumped off, waiting for Syvok to swing back. The girls were laughing and squealing with joy. Syvok swung back and had his arms held out. James was ready to jump and swing some more. James heard “Jump!” and jump he did. He was swinging through the air. Syvok said “Trust me! We are going to give them the greatest show on earth.”

He flipped me and let go of my arms. James heard the sweet laughter of Matt, the blue dragon, as he landed perfectly on his back. James grabbed the rope around Matt’s neck. He stood tall and waved as Matt flapped his wings and flew in circles. James looked over and Syvok was standing on the swing. He jumped off and was a green blur as he did a triple spin. Matt said hold on and they zoomed like a blue missile towards the green spinning haze. Syvok missed, of course. James turned to look behind and he was bouncing up and down holding on to Matt’s tail. James laughed so hard his stomach hurt. Matt flipped his tail as Syvok landed behind James. Matt the dragon flew to the ground and James jumped to safety. He took off in a blue blur up to the center of the tent and tipped his wings to say good night. ”

Have a grand holiday James”, bellowed Matt. Syvok tossed up his glittering fairy dust and off they went, out to the new center opening of the tent. James and the girls watched as the dust floated down and sparkled around.

James heard him say, “Syvok and I must leave, so jump back on the magic carousel, it will spin and spin, and there will be a surprise again.”

The End or is it……. Check out Cindy’s Springsteen’s Post Monday on her blog for the finale.

Don’t forget to put your name in the drawing at Anchor Groups Rafflecopter for the huge basket of goodies the winner will be announced on Halloween. a Rafflecopter giveaway

A huge thank you to Ruthi Kight for helping with last minute much needed edits. Check out what is happening on her FB page at R&M Fab Book Reviews. Ruthi and MaryAnn have some fun stuff going on their page, blog and spooktacular party event

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As always Enjoy the adventure, WB

Wendy Nystrom’s, Recently published her short story New Moon Brethren Blaze- Changeling in the Anthology “Paranormal Gone Awry” Available on Amazon.

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Her Kids Book “James Saves the Moon” will be released in November.

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