Do you know the only reason I love Mondays??? Because I get to celebrate some of the most fabulous literature for the most prime readers of our young people - MIDDLE GRADERS!I'm always excited to share any upcoming middle grade tale that I come across, but this one is more special to me than any other I've shared before.
Why?
Because the author is a fellow Leap Books Seek middle grade author! It's my first time saying that, and I'm so excited (and humbled) to be able to do so. Please give Rick and his wonderful MG tale a warm welcome. And remember to ENTER the Giveaway below for your chance to WIN an Amazon gift card!
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Pre-Order Sale Price of just $2.99 – regular
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Make sure to tell all your friends and friends who have middle grade readers about this one. And while your at it, add it to your GOODREADS list to read. I did!
MEET Rick Starkey:
Rick Starkey is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature. His
main interest is writing novels for middle grade. Rick has sold short pieces to
Highlights for Children including a game, magic tricks, and a short story.
Knowing that most writers often wish that they had started their career earlier
in life, Rick teaches a basic course for the Talented and Gifted Program
(T.A.G.) at Walter’s State Community College in Morristown Tennessee. Rick’s
students learn the basics of magazine submissions including cover and query
letters, market research, and manuscript preparation. The T.A.G. program is for
students grades 5 – 8 and come from seven counties in East Tennessee.
Rick Starkey is a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature. His
main interest is writing novels for middle grade. Rick has sold short pieces to
Highlights for Children including a game, magic tricks, and a short story.
Knowing that most writers often wish that they had started their career earlier
in life, Rick teaches a basic course for the Talented and Gifted Program
(T.A.G.) at Walter’s State Community College in Morristown Tennessee. Rick’s
students learn the basics of magazine submissions including cover and query
letters, market research, and manuscript preparation. The T.A.G. program is for
students grades 5 – 8 and come from seven counties in East Tennessee.
Rick lives
in a 200-year-old log cabin in the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community in
Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where he and his wife, Betty, own and run Make It
Magic, a magic shop and craft store. A day in Rick’s life includes recommending
and performing magic tricks for customers of all ages, carving a bear from a
log with a chainsaw, and working on his next novel.
I'm thrilled to be part of MMGM ~ Shannon Messenger's genius plan to give middle grade reads their just due! Click HERE for the other participants.
Congrats to Rick on his cover! His book sounds so interesting too. Awesome you can support another Leap Book author!
ReplyDeleteIt feels very strange to say that. :) When I first read his blurb I was so intrigued by the whole voodoo idea. Can't wait to read!
DeleteWhat a cool cover and a great premise for an MG book! It's amazing that Rick lives in a 200-yr old cabin. I bet it's beautiful. Wishing Rick much success! :)
ReplyDeleteI know I wouldn't resort to voodoo to be a guitar legend!
ReplyDeleteBut maybe Ninja Alex would????
DeleteCongrats, Rick! Guitars and zombies sound like a great mix. All the best with it!
ReplyDeleteI started writing a tired story idea with a voodoo twist because I never came across a book with a voodoo theme. Until now. I love it! This one combines two things I love musicians and the paranormal (with voodoo). Nice!
ReplyDeleteWow. What a great premise. And Voodoo created the first zombies. Awesome.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really original story.
ReplyDeleteSounds great! Not sure about Voodoo but I'll reserve judgement until I've read it :)
ReplyDeleteAn open mind, that's a smart reader! Thanks so much for stopping by.
DeleteThanks for sharing Rick's cover.
ReplyDeleteI'm very intrigued by the premise of this MG! Congrats to Rick! So cool that he and his wife own a magic shop in Gatlinburg! We've been to Gatlinburg—such a fun little town.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read a book about Voodoo for a while. This sounds great.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Rick and what an interesting life he leads! Blues Bones sounds like a really fun book.
ReplyDeleteI love the cover and the story sounds like a real page turner. Good luck with this, Rick. Can't wait to read!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read--congrats to Rick on his debut! I love that Rodney turns to voodoo, and even more that he gets more than he's bargained for!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the book Rick. I know that I would not want anyone to make a voo doo doll of me. No thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Blues Bones. I'm so happy to be part of Leap Books. Everyone is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone enjoys Blues Bones.
Remember, "Dead fingers don't tap."
This cover reveal is everywhere and that is a good sign. :-)
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Bodacious cover. Congrats Rick. I can't wait to read it. Thanks for sharing it, Sheri, my pal. Voodoo. GAH! *crawls under the bed*
ReplyDeleteTerrific cover and a concept that kids will eat up. Thanks for telling me about it.
ReplyDeleteI was reading about this one at someone else's blog. It looks good.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your book, Rick. The cover makes it enticingly spooky. I've seen the book on several blogs. Best wishes to you. My favorite music (the question on the giveaway) is anything that Elvis sings. Have a great day, all.
ReplyDeleteI pre-ordered this and can't wait to read it. Congrats to Rick.
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