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The Batboy and the Unbreakable Record
A young boy lands a dream job for the Cincinnati Reds where he becomes witness to a baseball record that is unbreakable. 12-year-old Richie Goodwin doesn't think life can get any worse. His highly competitive nature always makes it difficult for him to make friends and now he must get a job to help his struggling family. When Richie lands a dream job as batboy for the Cincinnati Reds, his troubles continue to brew when he must answer to a bossy Senior Batboy, obey strict rules, and convince the guys at school that he really did land the job. After carelessly disobeying a clubhouse rule, Richie gets fired and now his friends will think he is a liar and phony. Given a second chance Richie must learn to follow the rules as he gets to witness Johnny Vander Meer set a baseball record that might be unbreakable.
Sports
Ages: 9-12
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Links to Liberty
In this third book in the American Revolutionary War Adventures series, John and Ambrose Clark are hot on the trail of the spy who gave away the secret of their father’s mission, which ultimately led to him being shot by Redcoats. But when there is an attack on America’s new strategic defense on the Hudson River—the Great Chain at West Point—the twins must protect it. They soon discover things aren’t always as they seem and their friends have deadly connections. Discover how the boys’ faith in Providence and each other help the cause for Liberty!
Historical Fiction
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Patriots, Redcoats & Spies
When Revolutionary War Patriot Lamberton Clark is shot by British soldiers while on a mission for the Continental Army, he has only two hopes of getting the secret message he’s carrying to General George Washington: his 14-year-old twin boys John and Ambrose. Upon discovering that their father is a spy in the Culper Spy Ring, the boys accept their mission without a clue about what they may be up against. They set off from Connecticut to New Jersey to find General Washington, but the road to the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army is full of obstacles; including the man who shot their father who is hot on their trail.
Historical Fiction
Ages: 8+
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Submarines, Secrets & A Daring Rescue
Fifteen-year-old twins, Ambrose and John Clark, once again find themselves in the thick of things in service of the newly forming United States of America. Their new mission: help transport much-needed gunpowder to the patriots. When they end up in an even more dangerous situation—manning one of the first submarines—it seems the worst is behind them. Until they have to attempt a prison break to rescue one of their older brothers. Follow these brave young patriots as they continue to follow in their father’s footsteps and take even bigger leaps of faith.
Historical Fiction
Ages: 8+
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Something to Prove
In 1936, the New York Yankees wanted to test a hot prospect named Joe DiMaggio to see if he was ready for the big leagues. They knew just the ballplayer to call—Satchel Paige, the best pitcher anywhere, black or white.
Sports, Biography
Ages: 7-11
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Safe at Home
Tells the story of Trevor Mitchell, an 11-year-old boy, whose aged great-grandfather gives him a 1915 Babe Ruth rookie card valued at $50,000. Trevor's joy is threatened by the mysterious disappearance of the card and by his friends' skepticism about great-grandpa’s claim of being the only man in baseball history to steal home off Babe Ruth.
Sports
Ages: 8-13
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Hitting Glory
The heartwarming story about Lou Gibson, an eleven-year old boy who finds an old wooden baseball bat in his school’s basement. When Lou recalls that the most famous graduate of his school, Public School #132 in New York City , was Yankee great Lou Gehrig, he immediately sets off on a mission to prove that the bat once belonged to “The Pride of the Yankees.” Lou’s search sends him on a journey of triumph, tragedy and discovery.
Children, Sports
Ages: 8+
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Elves Can’t Dunk
Tells the story of Sebastian, a young basketball fan who decides to tryout for his favorite professional basketball team. Only there is a small problem - - Sebastian is an elf and ELVES CAN’T DUNK. To solve his dunking dilemma, Sebastian takes some of Santa’s special feed corn, the stuff that makes the reindeer fly, and heads for the tryout. This corn will give Sebastian more hang time than Michael Jordan on the moon! When Coach Frank Tanner finds out about the corn, he sets out on a mission to steal it from Santa Claus. Soon, its up to Sebastian and his friends to catch Coach Tanner and save Christmas!
Children
Ages: 8+
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Elves Can’t Tackle
Sebastian is back in this sequel to Elves Can’t Dunk. This time, Sebastian and the gang are on a mission to give Jack Fabulous, professional football’s most famous quarterback, a little Christmas spirit. In the process, Sebastian ends up on the team for the Christmas Eve “Sandwich Bowl” game. But there is a large problem; Sebastian is an elf – and ELVES CAN’T TACKLE!
Children
Ages: 8+
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Elves Can’t Kick
When U.S. cooking and craft queen Bertha Hayworth steals Mrs. Claus's famous baking recipes, it's up to Sebastian the elf and the gang to get them back. In this sequel to the cliffhanger Elves Can't Tackle, Sebastian and his friends Holly the elf and Ralphy the polar bear find themselves in New York City on the soccer field. In the true spirit of giving, they try to help a team experiencing a losing streak discover how to win, while helping the team's owner, Bertha Hayworth, learn that stealing is wrong.
Children
Ages: 8-13
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Mighty Mike Bounces Back
Mike has epilepsy and sometimes it’s hard to feel like a “real” kid. He is scared of letting other people know about his disease—or even worse, being seen having a seizure! He is often worried and afraid of what other people will think.
Children, Sports
Ages: 9-13
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The Turkey Bowl
The Turkey Bowl tells the story of Junior the turkey, who only days before the biggest football game of his life, witnesses his dad, Flyer, get sacked, trapped and “turkeynapped” by humans. Blaming himself for his father's dilemma, Junior goes on an adventure with two of the animal world’s super heroes, Super Buck and the Masked Wonder, hired to save Flyer from becoming Thanksgiving dinner and get him home in time for the big game.
Children
Ages: 6+
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To Inspire

My Goal My Purpose

I get ideas for stories. And I never know when one might hit me. I could be at a New Jersey Nets game, watching TV or looking at an old baseball bat. If the idea is good and big, I write it. And rewrite it. Again and again. Until it’s just right. I guess you could say generating story ideas and writing is my gift. I also love to inspire others to discover their gifts. Because when we use our gifts and talents to help others, purpose is born and life is fulfilled.

To inspire. That’s my goal… in my writing and speaking.

You can discover more about me, my books, author visits and other fun stuff on my site. Click around and enjoy.
When the imagination takes flight, amazing things happen.

I hope you feel inspired.
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Elves Series

Never Say Can't!

Elves can’t dunk. Elves can’t tackle. Elves can’t kick. We may be small, but we are determined.

They believe all things are possible… with a little Christmas magic, ingenuity and some help from friends.

So be like an elf—never quit and never say can’t. Big things will happen.


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