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JD Holiday talks with author Dellani Oakes!  Lone Wolf~The year is 3032 and mankind has expanded far beyond Earth’s galaxy. Matilda Dulac is a member of the Galactic Mining Guild. With her lover, Marc Slatterly, she works in a small mining ship in deep space. Their well ordered life if suddenly thrown into chaos when one miner arrives with a load of Trimagnite, a highly toxic liquid ore. Enter the Lone Wolf. Wil VanLipsig, known as the Lone Wolf, arrives to take the Trigmagnite off their hands. Is it a coincidence for him to show up on Marc’s ship years after Marc thought he’d killed Wil? Or is this the beginning of something far more insidious? www.amazon.com/Lone-Wolf-Dellani-Oakes/dp/193517150X/ Shakazan ~Beginning where Lone Wolf left off, Wil VanLipsig and Matilda Dulac continue their epic sci-fi adventure. John Riley is gone. He disappeared using an ancient transportation device. They hope he's dead, but can't count on it. He's far too dangerous.  They trek across the galaxy, venturing further into deep space. They arrive at a long forgotten planet–Shakazhan. www.amazon.com/Shakazhan-Lone-Wolf-Dellani-Oakes/dp/1938101316 Find  Dellani Oakes at: dellanioakes.wordpress.com JD&Show's sites: jdholiday.blogspot.com & theauthorswordswithjdholiday.blogspot.com/

On Halo Kids Tales with JD Holiday: Kurt, Gert, Jazmine, and Bagel by Irene Dolnick  & Princess Nevaeh by Paulette Harper. ~ Kurt, Gert, Jazmine, and Bagel~ Jazmine is feeling cold, hungry and lonely. Her two friends, Kurt and Gert, in the warm, cozy house, she also feels a bit jealous! But she soon meet a black and brown beagle named Bagel, who knows what it’s like to be alone.  www.amazon.com/Kurt-Jazmine-Bagel-Irene-Dolnick/dp/1478709669  kurtgertjazmineandbagel.blogspot.com/ & Princess Nevaeh~ Six year old Nevaeh wants to be something she already is. She will soon learn that her wish to be a princess takes a little bit more than just asking. Lessons on self-discovery are taught by her Mimi who makes her understand that being a princess takes work. www.amazon.com/Princess-Nevaeh-Paulette-Harper/dp/0989969126  pauletteharper.com/  JD and show halokidstales.blogspot.com/

On It's Story Time' Halloween show: Pinkaboos: Bitterly and the Giant Problem by Jake and Laura Gosselin  & The Scare: A Halloween Story by Kirstin Lenane. Plus Book Picks with Agy Wilson! Pinkaboos: Bitterly and the Giant  Problem: This is going to be the best year ever for best friends Bitterly, Abyssma and Belladonna as they are starting a new school year at Fright School! As young frights they'll learn how to chase aware the fears of little human girls by entering their dreams and teaching them how to overcome nightmares. Buy: www.amazon.com/The-Pinkaboos-Bitterly-Giant-Problem-ebook/dp/B00KM55JHW Jake & Laura Gosselin's site: www.pinkaboos.com/                         & The Scare: A Halloween Story~  Simon loves everything about Halloween: the candy, the costumes... but what he loves most is scaring others. Last year, he invited Jim to his house for a Halloween party, but before Jim even arrived, Simon had scared him away. This year, Jim has invited Simon to his house for a party. Everything appears very un-scary, but he has some tricks up his sleeve. BUY: www.amazon.com/Scare-Halloween-Story-Kirstin-Lenane-ebook/dp/B00KDOGUUC/ Kirst BOOK PICKS WITH Agy Wilson: Frankie Stein by Lola M. Schaeffer, illustrated by Kevan Atteberry BUY: www.amazon.com/Frankie-Stein-Lola-M-Schaefer/dp/0761456082 Agy Wilson's site: www.agywilson.com/ JD's site: jdholiday.blogspot.com  

On Halo Kids Tales: Nonnie, What’s God? by Linda L. Lile & Seventh Dimension: The Door by Lorilyn Roberts ~Nonnie, What’s God?~ Abby and her grandma, Nonnie,  have a very special afternoon together. When you’re just three years old, you’re learning so much and Abby is no different; asking questions and learning from her Nonnie’s wise words. When Abby asks about God, the two have a loving and meaningful conversation that opens Abby’s eyes and heart to the Heavenly Father. Buy: www.amazon.com/Nonnie-Whats-God-Linda-Lile/dp/0981709206  Linda L. Lile's site: www.a-lupublishing.com/ & The Door ~ Cursed because of a secret, Shale Snyder shrouds her with insecurity and fear. Suspend from school, Shale's best friend isn't allowed to see her anymore. When a stray dog befriends her, she follows it into the woods. There she discovers a door that leads to another world. Buy: www.amazon.com/Seventh-Dimension-Young-Christian-Fantasy/dp/0989142604/ Lorilyn Robert's site: LorilynRoberts.com 

JD Holiday talks with author Janet McLaughlin about her Get Psyched Series,  GET PSYCHED and PSYCHED OUT.  Writer, editor, and teacher, Janet McLaughlin has been involved in the communication field most of her life.The third of the series, FIREWORKS, will be out this summer. GET PSYCHED ~ There’s more at stakes at this year’s two-day National Cheerleading Competition than taking first place. Lives will be changed and possibly even lost if 15-year-old Zoey Christopher doesn’t take action. She knows she’ll need help, but who to trust is the problem. No one knows about Zoey’s gift and she wants to keep it that way. PSYCHED OUT~ When Zoey Christopher is invited to a week’s vacation on the Caribbean Island of St. Anthony’s, she’s thrilled. Sun, sand, and absolutely nothing to do are exactly what Zoey needs. But what she gets is something totally opposite. There’s Tempy, a pesky ghost who won’t leave her alone; Chris, a boyfriend wannabe she can’t shake; and Enid and Doris, two sisters who seem determined to make her vacation miserable. Buy GET PSYCHED at: www.amazon.com/Get-Psyched-1/dp/1494330075 Buy PSYCHED OUT at: www.amazon.com/Psyched-Out-Get-Series-Volume/dp/1494855992 Find Janet McLaughlin at: www.facebook.com/GetPsychedSeriesByJanetMcLaughlin JD and Show's sites: jdholiday.blogspot.com

on IT'S Story Time ~Mish The Mushroom Man by Cheryl Johnson & Trial by Walkabout by Margot Finke. Plus Book Picks with Agy Wilson! ~~ Mish The Mushroom Man is story for young children about self worth and what we think of ourselves, regardless of what others may think of us.  BUY: www.amazon.com/Mish-The-Mushroom-Cheryl-Johnson-ebook/dp/B00FI5PEUI  Cheryl Johnson's site: www.artistcheryljohnson.com & Trial by Walkabout~ Sibling rivalry boils over when Josh and his older brother are left alone on Coorparoo Cattle Station. The Aussie outback and the Medicine Man try to destroy them both, while tribal lore and the Dreamtime take them far into the ancient past. BUY: www.amazon.com/Trial-Walkabout-Margot-Finke/dp/1616334509  Margot Finke's site: www.margotfinke.com/ PICK PICKS WITH Agy Wilson:  www.agywilson.com/   JD's site: jdholiday.blogspot.com  

Author JD Holiday talks with author Barbara Ehrentreu~ Barbara is a retired teacher with a Masters degree in Reading and Writing K-12 and seventeen years of teaching experience. If I Could Be Like Jennifer Taylor, Barbara’s first YA novel, was published by MuseItUp Publishing. This novel won 2nd place in the Preditors & Editors Poll for the Best Young Adult Book of 2011. Her second YA novel, When My Life Changed is scheduled to be released by MuseItUp Publishing this summer or fall. In addition, Barbara has a story in the anthology, Lavender Dreams, also by the same publisher. All proceeds from this anthology go to cancer research. Barbara's Meanderings ~ barbaraehrentreu.blogspot.com/ www.amazon.com/Could-Like-Jennifer-Taylor-ebook/dp/B005NWRLL6/ JD Holiday's Site: http://jdholiday.blogspot.com/

On Halo Kids Tales: RAPHA by William L. Wilkinson & Rose Girl Adventure by Tina N. Wade  ~Rapha, a story about a guardian angel who delivers a message from God to a child in need of healing. This book teaches children how to pray and ask God for healing and trust in Him to do it. There is no ailment that God can’t handle, if you have faith.Buy: www.amazon.com/Rapha-William-L-Wilkinson-III/dp/1630680036 William L. Wilkinson's site: www.angelsofagape.com/ & Rose Girl Adventure ~ Once upon a time, there lived two girls in a regular city, on a regular street and in a regular house. Those they were anything but regular and is had something to do with their Guardian Angel! Tina Wade's site: www.herosebooks.com/ JD Holiday & show site:http://jdholiday.blogspot.com/

On It's Story Time, When The Monsters are Quiet by Alicia Lloyd & The Legend of Lizard Lick by Karen Matthews. Plus Book Picks with Agy Wilson! ~When The Monsters are Quiet is a fun way children can start to become proficient readers by reading about one of their biggest worries- bedtime! This book is a reminder to never be afraid of your monsters and has helpful hints for parents to help their children by exploring with early reading strategies at home. Find out more about Alicia Lloyd at: storiesforchildren.tripod.com/worldofinknetwork/alicia-lloyd-jan-14.html Buy at: www.amazon.com/When-Monsters-Quiet-Alicia-Lloyd/dp/1612442196 The Legend of Lizard Lick: A North Carolina Folktale, is a whimsical children's picture book starring a charming cast of frogs and lizards is a "made for children" fictional tale about the origin of the community of Lizard Lick in North Carolina. Your child will love these reptiles and amphibians! Karen Marie Matthews' site: karenmatthewsauthor.wordpress.com Buy at: www.amazon.com/The-Legend-Lizard-Lick-Carolina/dp/1479382477 on PICK PICKS WITH Agy Wilson: www.agywilson.com/ JD's Site:http://jdholiday.blogspot.com/

On 2-11-14, 1PM Est OR Listen on Demand:  For Black History month on It's Story Time Duke Day For Annie by Agy Wilson PLUS The Great Snowball Escapade by J.D. Holiday Duke Day For Annie ~Young Annie prepares for a famous guest. We see the summertime temptations as she whisks through her day's preparations with flair and fun. Based on true events, Duke Day for Annie is set in Old Orchard Beach, Maine circa 1937, as Ann Cummings Searcy readies for her friend Duke Ellington. Large Print. Buy at: www.amazon.com/Duke-Day-Annie-Agy-Wilson-ebook/dp/B00IBGMN0K/ Agy Wilson's site: www.agywilson.com/ The Great Snowball Escapade ~Wilhemena Brooks' cousin, Bud Dunphry come to live with her family. Bud doesn't like anybody and he doesn't like girls! Her mother told her to be nice to Bud and to treat him like she would like to be treated. If Wil treats Bud nicely does that change anything for her? Buy at: www.amazon.com/The-Great-Snowball-Escapade-Holiday/dp/0981861423 JD's site: http://jdholiday.blogspot.com/

JD Holiday talks with Linda Lee, author of the ANDY SMITHSON FANTASY ADVENTURE SERIES, a middle grade fantasy adventure series-grades 4 to 7. ~in Andy Smithson: Blast of the Dragon's Fury, Book 1 ~From the After Life, ten-year-old Andy Smithson’s relatives initiated a curse 500 years ago. Now they no longer agree it should continue and one is willing to sacrifice Andy. Unaware of the disagreement, Andy is unexpectedly transported from his home. Facing mortal danger he seeks to find a scale from a rare red dragon, the most ferocious of dragon species to save his life. www.amazon.com/Andy-Smithson-Blast-Dragons-Fury/dp/1482312646   ~Andy Smithson: Venom of the Serpent's Cunning, Book 2 ~ Andy returns to Oomaldee to break a 500-year-old curse enacted to punish the current ruler for murdering his older sister when she was 15. Imogenia’s spirit is bent on thwarting Andy to preserve the curse. Andy is forced to make a choice. ~ www.amazon.com/Andy-Smithson-Venom-Serpents-Cunning/dp/1494730162  ~Linda Lee's Site: www.lrwlee.com/     JD: http://jdholiday.blogspot.com/

On 1-24-14, 1PM Est OR Listen on Demand:  SNOW! SNOW! SNOW! by Lee Harper & The Glimmers Starring Ruby Shroo by Robert Agnello Plus Book Picks with Agy Wilson In SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!~ One night the wind howled, and the snow fell and fell and fell and fell...  Buy: www.amazon.com/Snow-Lee-Harper/dp/1416984542 Lee Harper's site: www.leeharperart.com/ & The Glimmers Starring Ruby Shroo~ The Glimmers are little beings of light. They live on truth, respect,joy and more.The Glimmers teach values, build personal character traits and establish a social consciousness.  Buy: www.amazon.com/Glimmers-Starring-Ruby-Shroo-ebook/dp/B0097DP2MW Robert Agnello's site: onthelambproductions.com Plus Book Picks with Agy Wilson ~ Train by Elisha Cooper  www.amazon.com/Train-Elisha-Cooper/dp/0545384958  www.agywilson.com  JS's & Show site: http://jdholiday.blogspot.com/  

On 1-14-14, 1PM Est OR Listen on Demand:  WINSTON THE DUCK AND HIS BIG ORANGE BILL by Kristina Wolf Dreisbach & My Daddy is a Star by Linda Black   WINSTON THE DUCK AND HIS BIG ORANGE BILL by Kristina Wolf Dreisbach ~  When Winston is born, he has a big orange bill that makes him different. Winston knows God made him different for a reason and is determined to find out why. Winston and his friends get into trouble and Winston prays to God for the strength to save his friend.  Kristina Wolf Dreisbach's site: sbpra.com/kristinawolfdreisbach Buy: www.amazon.com/Winston-Duck-His-Orange-Bill/dp/1622128974/ &  My Daddy is a Star by Linda Black ~ How does one explain the unthinkable to a young child? What does one say? Read how one mom explained it to her young daughter in a very unconventional way. Buy at: www.amazon.com/My-Daddy-Star-Linda-Black/dp/1494779382Linda Black's site: lindawriteright.blogspot.com/ Show's links: http://jdholiday.blogspot.com/

Join JD Holiday Listen on Demand!~ Toofs by Jennifer R. Poulter and Estelle A. Poulter, THE SEA CAT DREAMS by Jennifer R. Poulter & Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind by Margot Finke PLUS Book Picks with Agy Wilson~ In Toofs, Beware! Biting baby! Just how do you cope? A tale of teeth to help everyone else through teething time!  THE SEA CAT DREAMS ~ The Sea Cat's life sees many changes. The Sea Cat adapts to many changes, treasures the happy memories and comforts those around him and ease their journey through the changes that have affected them all. www.tatepublishing.com TOOFS will be released soon - for news: www.jenniferrpoulter.weebly.com & Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind by Margot Finke Moving far from friends and familiar places made Ruthie miserable. She sassed her parents and disobeyed all the rules. Their darling girl was gone, replaced by a kid with moods as big and ugly as a hippo's fat behind! Then came the magic moment that brought back their darling girl. www.amazon.com/Ruthie-Hippos-Behind-Margot-Finke/dp/1616330597   www.margotfinke.com/ Agy Wilson's www.agywilson.com/

On Halo Kids Tales' Christmas show: Thursday, 12-19-13 1PM Est~ A Star in the Night by Jennifer Gladen, The First Christmas by Janice D. Green & Santa's Birthday Gift by Sherrill S. Cannon In A Star in the Night, on Christmas Eve David sees this is no ordinary night. Accompanied by a shimmering star David encounters three experiences that will change his view of Christmas forever. www.amazon.com/A-Star-Night-Jennifer-Gladen/dp/1616330554  Jennifer Gladen: www.jengladen.com/ The First Christmas is the account of the birth of Jesus Christ. Everyone will enjoy the colorful scenes as this timeless story of Messiah's birth unfolds.  www.amazon.com/The-First-Christmas-Janice-Green/dp/0983680825 Janice D. Green: honeycombadventures.com  Santa's Birthday Gift is a book that ties two traditions together as Santa brings gifts to baby Jesus. Santa's adventure from toymaker to star follower right into the heart of Bethlehem where he meets Baby Jesus. www.amazon.com/Santas-Birthday-Gift-SherrillCannon/dp/1608608247 Sherrill S. Cannon: http://cannon.aegauthorblogs.com/ Show's link: www.thebookgarden.net