Donita K. Paul’s 250,000-plus-selling DragonKeeper Chronicles series has attracted a wide spectrum of dedicated fans–and they’re sure to fall in love with the new characters and adventures in her latest superbly-crafted novel for all ages. It’s a mind-boggling fantasy that inhabits the same world as the DragonKeeper Chronicles, but in a different country and an earlier time, where the people know little of Wulder and nothing of Paladin.

In The Vanishing Sculptor, readers will meet Tipper, a young emerlindian who’s responsible for the upkeep of her family’s estate during her sculptor father’s absence. Tipper soon discovers that her actions have unbalanced the whole foundation of her world, and she must act quickly to undo the calamitous threat. But how can she save her father and her world on her own? The task is too huge for one person, so she gathers the help of some unlikely companions–including the nearly five-foot tall parrot Beccaroon–and eventually witnesses the loving care and miraculous resources of Wulder. Through Tipper’s breathtaking story, readers will discover the beauty of knowing and serving God.

Donita K. Paul is a retired teacher and author of numerous novellas, short stories, and eight novels, including the best-selling DragonKeeper Chronicles, a series which has sold more than a quarter million books to date. The winner of multiple awards, she lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she spends time mentoring and encouraging young writers. Visit her online at www.DonitaKPaul.com.

Chuck Black is at it again! Sir Bently and Holbrook Court is book 2 in The Knights of Arrethtrae and this book is more exciting than book 1 in the series (Sir Kendrick and The Castle of Bel Lione). Each book grows with intensity leaving you gripping each word until your knuckles turn white!

My sons love Chuck’s book and just between us…so do I…shhh.

Listen in to this amazing interview where Chuck also offers parents practical advice that I have already put to use with my thirteen year old daughter. Chuck and his wife, Andrea have six children who all love the Lord. I’d say they know a thing or two about raising children!

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Max, a Scottish terrier, takes his usual morning trot down to the loch where he hears a mysterious Voice humming in the reeds saying, “Come to Me…follow the fire cloud.” He embarks on an unknown journey from Scotland meeting other animals along the way including Liz, a brilliant, petite black cat from France. Max and Liz become the brave leaders for their group, and eventually, for the entire ark. The mysterious journey, filled with danger, humor, trials, and triumphs, leads them across Europe to the Middle East. The moment of arrival for these animals is spectacular as the ark is miraculously transformed into the animals’ natural habitats.

Throughout the previous one-hundred years, Noah and family have endured ridicule from villagers while building the ark. Now this family must painfully witness the loss of lives and total destruction of the earth through the mighty flood.

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After the journey to the ark, the voyage in the ark begins. Liz finds ways to keep the animals occupied, including daily exercise lead by the flamingos and a talent night where the animals entertain each other with their natural abilites. But a sinister plot develops. Someone is out to kill Noah and his family. Liz follows clues that lead her to discover a stowaway who has deceived them all. Max and Liz foil the plot, but at a high price. The end climaxes with unexpected twists and turns, taking the reader from despair to hope.

Jenny Cote developed an early passion for God, history, and young people. Her first book, Now I Sea!, is an inspirational of sea stories and spirtual reflections. She now writes full time and lives in Roswell, Georgia, with her husband Casey and son Alex.

Today we’ll be talking with childrens’ author Ruth Willms. She is the author of childrens’ Christian fantasy “The Lion Tree” and recently released “A Christmas Present for Goliath.” Ruth has been writing for years and she also has a passion for children, which is why she became a writer of childrens’ books. She gives excellent advice for parents and children as well. Listen in as she shares her wisdom with us. If you’d like to know more about Ruth please visit her site at: www.ruthwillms.com.

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Visit the website and watch the book come to life! This website is phenomenal, it’ll make your reading experience that much more extraordinary. www.gavingoodfellow.com

Candy Abbott is by far one of the best Christian fantasy author’s for children I’ve read in a long time. My sons (five and eight) loved this book!

What do twelve-year-old dyslexic Gavin Goodfellow, prophetically-inclined Uncle Warney, mother-daughter, witches from London, and a pimply-faced New Age guru have in common? Burnt Swamp — Where flames from a mysterious underground fire have been smoldering for ten years. The battle is on for dominion of the swamp and possession of an ancient diary that holds clues to release or destroy the evil that dwells beneath the surface. Will Gavin respond to the Holy Spirit and embrace his God-given calling? Or will Bea Dark and her mum unleash forces that lure Gavin and the sleepy town of Ashboro deep into bondage?

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Today’s guest author is none other than fantasy writer Donita K. Paul. DragonLight is the breathtaking conclusion to the DragonKeeper Chronicles which includes DragonSpell, DragonQuest, DragonKnight, and DragonFire. Donita is also a retired teacher who continues to enjoy children by mentoring to writers of all ages. Listen as she shares some heartfelt stories of some memorable children and life as a Christian fantasy author.

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Listen in on the Today with Takiela Show as she interviews guest Chuck Black author of the Kingdom Series and the recently released title Sir Kendrick and the Castle of Bel Lione.

Learn how passionate Chuck is about his role as a father and hear how one of his children taught him a lesson that won’t be soon forgotten.

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Today’s guest on the Today with Takiela Show is musician and author Andrew Peterson. Listen in as he explains the difference between writing lyrics verses wrings fantasy. They also discuss how he and his wife balance career and family.

Apparently Andrew created his latest fantasy from the bedtime stories he told his children and he is already working on the second book in the series! Learn more when you listen in on the Today with Takiela Show.

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