Nearly two months since my last post adventure!

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WendyBookcaseLogo (2)Good Day Folks !

I certainly hope most people are doing well. I am improving every day.

I am going to start with what is happening now then talk what has been going on in my life. First my PA Candice is going to be making some changes to the blog look. Always need to update things once in a while.  I want to thank Candice Simpson for updating my social media for me.

1524720_243755422452734_247398926_nI should be at Turning The Page Signing/Award Event. My second adventure Helga Returns was awarded best children’s book ages 9 to 12. The event is in Orlando and I have made all my arrangements just need to have my vision issues improve by April 25th.  http://www.turningthepagesllc.com/  FB https://www.facebook.com/turning.pages.33

 

Helga Returns

Helga Returns

 

Just click on cover for Amazon link Kindle is only 99 cents until April 21.

 

 

 

 

We have had wicked storms in my area which knocked our power for a while. We were lucky so far at my house. Many of my friends, neighbors are still without power and water since April 12th. Some other had trees or other objects damage their homes or property. And some are having flooding issues. Now we are getting cold again and may get a little snow.

I have anothecover whiter book releasing in May. Been through the editing phase just waiting on the last 6 or so illustrations. It is my best work. 4th in the James and Syvok Adventure. Most of my characters from previous books are involved and a new character has been introduced. What could possibly be inside an iridescent cloud. Lots of action and magic in this adventure.

 

 

 

 

Late February and March were troublesome for me. I turned 50 February 19th. I had a wonderful night out with friends then a couple of days later I became ill thinking I had the flu. Went to the ER thinking they would give me some fluids to get better but instead they put me on an ambulance and sent me down to a hospital in the big city an hour south of us. Two days later I had brain surgery. I had two bleeding aneurisms one on each side. I always have to be equal I guess.  Now my brain has gone platinum. I have platinum coils that have stopped the bleeding. It will be 5 weeks since the surgery. I was lucky I was able to go home to recover. I still have double vision issues and my eyes are improving every day. I sometimes forget the words I was thinking when I was to speak. Otherwise I am walking now most days up to 3 blocks on Sunday. Yesterday when I woke up my vision was single vision for about 2 seconds. If I turn my head a little to the left I have single vision. So my left eye is slowly moving back in place. Neurologists said it should correct itself and recovery varies per individual. My last Cscan was good. The second group of words are just off a little nearly lined up as one.  My novel has not been touched,  writing has been challenge. Blaze has begun visiting me again in my dreams. She just brought me back home last night. She flew me to her and Carolyn’s mountain retreat. It was so wonderful to get some rest and have good company. We had lovely conversations, played cards, went out on the mountain lake behind the home, read, and relaxed in the interior hot spring pool. I got to know their brownies who are wonderful creatures who take care of the place. They became part of Carolyn’s family when she lived in Scotland. They are like sprites or nymphs who live in the woods and will take care of things you did not get done during the day if you treat them nice. So I should be back working on the New Moon

I am hoping to have my vision back or close to normal this week.  Yep I wrote this seeing everything in double. Pretty good huh…….. LOL

I have been having quite the adventure these last two months. Thanks for Visiting Enjoy the Adventure! WB    WendyBookcaseLogo (2)

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End of the Year and New Year Adventures

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WendyBookcaseLogo (2)Good Day Folks,

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

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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

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland Release Adventure!

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WendyBookcaseLogo (2)                         Good Day Folks,  

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland

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.

Tomfoolery Release Event on FB 
a Rafflecopter giveaway

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.

Enjoy the Adventure, WB

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Halloween Adventure!

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WendyBookcaseLogo (2)   Good Day Folks,

 Halloween is nearly here and I have wonderful books kids would love to read on Halloween.  We have fun at my house on Halloween. I live in a neighborhood with sidewalks so I have an annual party every year at my house.  I load up the kids and drop them off and they walk back to my house for chili , snacks and warm cider. We get at least 500+ kids a year.

Do your kids go our trick or treating?

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You can order them on Amazon Amazon Link

You can order signed books from as well. I have an order form on my website . You can also email me or private message me on face book. Links list below.

You can pay with paypal, check or cash.

Wendy Nystrom Information

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Enjoy the adventures, WB

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Reveiw adventures!

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 Good Day Folks,

  487958_10152105377558056_470157528_n First I want to let you all know my ebooks are all on sale The sale ends October 1. Links are below. I thought I would share something I have discovered about authors. When most of submit us our books to reviewers, we all of sudden become nervous wrecks. I do. While I wait all of sudden I am insecure about my writing. It does not matter how many say I love your books, or my kids love your books. It does not matter we are waiting for that one review that will crush us for a little while. These are the emotions I go through.

They will hate, the story is to long, they catch some grammatical error,  etc.  This will be the one where a nice reviewer emails me and says I really do not like your story so will not review instead of posting a 1 star review.Then I  try to convince myself it I can only learn from this and do better. These are the thoughts I have and I know many others do. Authors are a insecure bunch.  But this is good, it makes us better writers.

Well so far I have be very blessed. None of these images in my head have come true.  My reviews have been outstanding and criticisms have been very helpful. I want to thank all who take the time to review, share and spread the word that children will love my stories and hopefully let them explore the adventure.

“The color of the illustrations by Jim Weidman and the very well-written story by Wendy Nystrom make “James Saves the Moon” a rare treasure for a children’s picture book.

The biggest advantage of adventure stories is that they encourage children to think and be imaginative. It gives them the freedom to dream, experiment, think differently, and create their own characters. I found the little trolls and dragonets very interesting and they add to the whimsical quality of the story.”

Read the full reviews at these two links if you wish

James Saves the Moon Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers’ Favorite and Helga Returns Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers’ Favorite

All my books are on sale for $0.99 ebook on Amazon and B&N

http://www.amazon.com/James-Saves-the-Moon-ebook/dp/B00A3W9MKY

http://www.amazon.com/Helga-Returns-James-Adventure-ebook/dp/B00B40AI70

http://www.amazon.com/Tomfoolery-Iceland-James-Syvok-ebook/dp/B00DYB75SC

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/james-saves-the-moon-wendy-nystrom/1100223253

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/helga-returns-wendy-nystrom/1107929598

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tomfoolery-and-13-yule-tide-lads-of-iceland-wendy-nystrom/1116055499

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Good day and enjoy the adventure, WB         WendyBookcaseLogo (2)

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!

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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 

James Saves the Moon on B&N

Helga Returns on amazon

Helga Returns on B&N

On Sale  $0.99  £0.77

On Sale
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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

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

You can always keep up with me on my authors page on facebook https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

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Check Anchor group publishing pages for the latest releases, news, and sales.  https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing and https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

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Sale Adventure

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Barnes and Noble link

 Good Day Folks,

 My first books is on sale for a few more days.  Your kids will love the adventure. Here is a review

This review is from: James Saves the Moon (Paperback)

Just read the coolest kids book….its called “James Saves The Moon” by Wendy Nystrom.

Wendy’s book starts in Iceland, and her son saw something-remarkable. But-at the same time, he wonders, could it really be? So what does he want to do-explore of course, after all, he is a little boy with a great imagination! James sets out on an adventure inspired by his mom and supported by his family. Along the way he makes a new best friend, and other friends. He finds out some fables of Iceland, and explores things around-but most of all, he experiences a journey of a lifetime with his new friends. Really, this book is one that will spark your child’s imagination, set them off in wonder, and give them something to aspire for! Wendy’s illustrations will give you the feel of another land, an adventure in itself-great job to her illustrator! Her writing makes each image pop together, and form almost a movie in your mind. Such a fun book to enjoy!

My 9 year old has become a “mega fan” and reads the book daily! It is one of his newest favorites! He talks about it, shows people the book, and explains it to his brothers–that is a book that has truly captured a child—phenomenal.

Enjoy and have a grand adventure today. WB

Blog Radio Adventure

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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 RollThis 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

Helga Returns Cover Reveal Adventure

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Helga Returns

Helga Returns

       Today Anchor Group Publishing gave me permission to reveal my cover for the Second book in my Series “Helga Returns”. James, Syvok and Matthias are off on another adventure. This time  they will encounter trolls and twomore dragons will be introduced.  Helga Returns will be released within the next few weeks.

If you have not read James Saves the Moon book one in this series, you may want to pick it up now and your children will love the adventure James embarks on traveling up the mountain to touch the moon. Links listed below for James Saves the Moon

 

    

James Saves the Moon

James Saves the Moon

  Amazon E-book link

Amazon- Print Link

Barnes and Noble Link

You can keep up with my adventures at  https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

You can enjoy other children’s books from Anchor Group updates on https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

Enjoy your adventures! WB