The following titles are recent releases by regional authors.
“On Discord Isle” by Jonathon Burgess. $4.99 e-book, $17.99 print. www.thirdplacebooks.com. Second adventure in steampunk fantasy trilogy.
“The Evolution of Strangers” by Jonathon S. Kendall. $17.95 print. www.amazon.com. Novel chronicles “post-college adventure, love and loss by way of a cross-country road trip.”
“Whispers in the Wind: The Calling” by Patrick Timm. $4.99 e-book, $10.95 print. www.patricktimm.com. A copywriter from Portland takes a hike on Mount Hood and finds a pathway back in time.
“Donkey and the Eagle” by Carl Schagger. $4 e-book, $14-16 print. www.authorhouse.com. Children’s book about an eagle helping out a donkey in need.
“Prayers for the Children of the Single Mother: Angels in my Arms” by Judy Matthews-Fallis. 99 cents e-book. Nonfiction book about a religious single mother raising her children.
“The Lazy Bettor’s Guide to the Kentucky Derby: 3 Easy Angles” by Roger LeBlanc. $18.95 e-book, $24.95 print. www.lazybettor.com/book. Betting strategies for horse race and historical information on derby.
“The Seasons of Cherokee’s Life: A Canine’s Final Reflections” by Sandra Y. Roberts. $10.95 print. www.amazon.com. A dying dog reflects on his life and his purpose.
“The Great Camel Experiment of the Old West” by Sherry Alexander. $2.99 e-book. www.amazon.com. Historical look at the use of camels in the U.S. in the mid-1800s.
“Estate Liquidation Ins & Outs: What to Do With Antiques and More” by Connie Monaghan. $10.95 print. www.amazon.com. Guide to selling your antiques at auctions, shows and online.
“The Sock Thief” by April Bullard. $12.99 print. www.amazon.com. Modern fairy tale about a heroine venturing into “a secret cave of objects stolen by a sticky-fingered elf intent on redirecting human affairs.
“Take the Thank You Challenge” by Connie Ruth Christiansen. $15.99 e-book, $26.99 print. www.tatepublishing.com. Book challenges the reader to be thankful by documenting thoughts.
“Dance of the Dragonfly” by Donna Torres. $10.99 e-book, $14.99 print. www.tatepublishing.com. Myths and legends about mysterious creatures that “glitter across the ponds of the world.”
“Gabriel of Noah’s Ark” by Patrick Acosta. $10.99 e-book, $12.99 print. www.tatepublishing.com. Story of Noah combines versions of the tale from three religious texts.
“Corpse of Discovery” by B.B. Cantwell. $2.99 e-book. www.amazon.com. Second part of Portland Bookmobile Mysteries series tells story of “mayhem, intrepid librarians and quirky bookmobile patrons” in Portland.
“The Amish vs. The Zombies” by Gregory E. Zschomler. $2.99 e-book, $9.99 print. www.gregoryezschomler.blogspot.com. Christian author writes novel about Amish girl traveling to New York and inadvertently bringing back zombie disease to her community.
“Latimer’s Law” by Mel Sterling. $3.82 e-book, $4.95 print. www.amazon.com. Harlequin suspense-romance about a woman escaping an abusive relationship with her brother-in-law.
“Al’s Twisted Mind” by Marie Jensun. $3.99 e-book, $19.99-$29.99 print. www.bookstore.xlibris.com. A woman gives into her husband’s sexual deviations before she “lands into the arms of a playboy lover.”
“Sparked by Love” by Peggy Bird. $4.99 e-book, $14.99 print. www.amazon.com. First part of the Vancouver-based Holiday for Romance series about a woman, who, despite her mistrust, falls in love.
Clark County authors who would like to announce the publication of a recent book should email the book’s title, author, publisher, available formats, retail price and website to bits@columbian.com A roundup of releases is printed a few times a year.
