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Thursday, September 4, 2014
Salt Lake Comicon (September 4-6th)
Look for Matthew Smith, author of the Cora Frost series, at the Salt Lake Comicon this fall. We're sharing eGiveaways of The Fasting Spider from his Cora Frost series which you can download now on the Kindle and Nook.
About The Fasting Spider: Cora Frost, the proprietor of a small shop called Eerie East End's, is caught in the middle of a dangerous paranormal game during which she meets a boy who is said to commune with spirits in the form of spiders. After an accident young Jacob Fancher is left in an eternal state of fasting. Blind, he still amazingly weaves brilliant embroidered works. On death's door Jacob Fancher wishes to bestow a gift to Cora. A gift given by the spiders that possess him.
What Readers Are Saying:
"This was a awesome little story! The whole thing was creepy and crawley. Yeah, I'm definitely going to be reading more of Mr. Smith's work!"
- Lisa
"This thrilling little tease of book makes you want to read more by the author and more about Cora Frost."
- Hillary
- Hillary
Monday, September 1, 2014
Books & Projects
See what books and projects we're working on and what's already available.
PRE-RELEASE (IN PRODUCTION)
"B" is for Bigfoot, an ABC Book of Wonderful Creatures
Illustrated by Suzanne Nikolaisen, Co-written with Matthew L. Smith
KIDS
See an initial sketch for the "B" is for Bigfoot eBook. This is one of the early drawings in the font series being created by Suzanne Nikolaisen for the eBook. Further illustrations are being created by Suzanne and the book is being cowritten by the illustrator with Matthew Smith. (Scheduled for release in December 2014.)
Updated: 10/04/14
Delve into the wonderful world of our favorite legendary creatures as gathered from folklore around the world. Playful and silly hand-drawn illustrations share letter-shapes and present the creatures in memorable ways while the poem drops tidbits about their stories. Written mindfully for young children learning to read.
by Suzanne Nikolaisen and Matthew L. Smith
FANTASY, PARANORMAL
Details and release date for this collection TBD.
RELEASED
Cora Frost (1) $0.99 (Available on the Kindle and Nook)
by Matthew L. Smith
PARANORMAL, OCCULT
Cora Frost, the proprietor of a small shop called Eerie East End's, is caught in the middle of a dangerous paranormal game. The year is 1886 and a young girl comes to the oddball shop seeking answers to a recent attack. Nichole Kelly's world has been turned upside down when she's attacked by creature that some have dubbed Spring-Heeled Jack. With her own supernatural gifts, Cora's investigation leads her down a road that includes exorcism, venturing into the memories of a man and being enthralled in a game of wits against a psychic.
Cora Frost: The Fasting Spider (2) Free (Available on the Kindle and Nook)
by Matthew L. Smith
PARANORMAL, OCCULT | REVIEWS
After an accident young Jacob Fancher is left in an eternal state of fasting. Blind, he still amazingly weaves brilliant embroidered works. On death's door Jacob Fancher wishes to bestow a gift to Cora. A gift given by the spiders that possess him.
Cora Frost: The Gift (3) $0.99 (Available on the Kindle and Nook)
by Matthew L. Smith
PARANORMAL, OCCULT
Moira Dent, a young beautiful heiress, has only one thing that groups her with the lower class; one day she will die. To her luck, a passer-by offers her a gift. Through this pact, she will be able to join the risen vampire in immortality. Moira only needs her closest friends to join her deadly pact, and perhaps a few to be a little midnight snack. Under the guise of a dinner party, Moira invites her cousin, Webster Pruitt, to take place in this hideous act. Luckily, Webster has a guardian in the form of his new friend, Cora Frost.
SandShadow $2.99 (Available on the Kindle and Nook)
by Suzanne Nikolaisen
SUPERNATURAL, ROMANCE | REVIEWS
The Cupcake Tree & Other Silly Poems for Silly You $2.99
(Available on the Kindle)
Written and illustrated by Suzanne Nikolaisen
KIDS, POETRY
The sweet and magical cupcake tree, with branches loaded with ripe cupcakes, is one of the silly poems in this delightful collection to read with your children. Colorful illustrations of lollipop flowers, cuddly bears, a snowman in the sun, and more highlight the poems.
Join the tickety-tockiting clock, razzleberries, the singing roosters, and crickets cricking softly with this book of poems perfect to read at bedtime or on the go.
All works listed on this post were created by Suzanne Nikolaisen and Matthew Smith. All rights reserved. Copyright 2014.
PRE-RELEASE (IN PRODUCTION)
"B" is for Bigfoot, an ABC Book of Wonderful Creatures
Illustrated by Suzanne Nikolaisen, Co-written with Matthew L. Smith
KIDS
See an initial sketch for the "B" is for Bigfoot eBook. This is one of the early drawings in the font series being created by Suzanne Nikolaisen for the eBook. Further illustrations are being created by Suzanne and the book is being cowritten by the illustrator with Matthew Smith. (Scheduled for release in December 2014.)
Updated: 10/04/14
Delve into the wonderful world of our favorite legendary creatures as gathered from folklore around the world. Playful and silly hand-drawn illustrations share letter-shapes and present the creatures in memorable ways while the poem drops tidbits about their stories. Written mindfully for young children learning to read.
- Introduction to the storybook of world myth
- A poem accompanies each letter from A-Z
- Hand-drawn illustrations
- Free audio download. The authors read the poem aloud
by Suzanne Nikolaisen and Matthew L. Smith
FANTASY, PARANORMAL
Details and release date for this collection TBD.
RELEASED
Cora Frost (1) $0.99 (Available on the Kindle and Nook)
by Matthew L. Smith
PARANORMAL, OCCULT
Cora Frost, the proprietor of a small shop called Eerie East End's, is caught in the middle of a dangerous paranormal game. The year is 1886 and a young girl comes to the oddball shop seeking answers to a recent attack. Nichole Kelly's world has been turned upside down when she's attacked by creature that some have dubbed Spring-Heeled Jack. With her own supernatural gifts, Cora's investigation leads her down a road that includes exorcism, venturing into the memories of a man and being enthralled in a game of wits against a psychic.
Cora Frost: The Fasting Spider (2) Free (Available on the Kindle and Nook)
by Matthew L. Smith
PARANORMAL, OCCULT | REVIEWS
After an accident young Jacob Fancher is left in an eternal state of fasting. Blind, he still amazingly weaves brilliant embroidered works. On death's door Jacob Fancher wishes to bestow a gift to Cora. A gift given by the spiders that possess him.
by Matthew L. Smith
PARANORMAL, OCCULT
Moira Dent, a young beautiful heiress, has only one thing that groups her with the lower class; one day she will die. To her luck, a passer-by offers her a gift. Through this pact, she will be able to join the risen vampire in immortality. Moira only needs her closest friends to join her deadly pact, and perhaps a few to be a little midnight snack. Under the guise of a dinner party, Moira invites her cousin, Webster Pruitt, to take place in this hideous act. Luckily, Webster has a guardian in the form of his new friend, Cora Frost.
SandShadow $2.99 (Available on the Kindle and Nook)
by Suzanne Nikolaisen
SUPERNATURAL, ROMANCE | REVIEWS
Michael lives alone in a crowded city where he is haunted by an extraordinary nightmare. He’s made some bad decisions and the woman he loves is halfway across the world. Time is running out to find what’s behind the paralyzing dreams and the presence that comes with them.
Drawn into an ancient society of watchers who say they know what’s hunting him, he begins to wonder if zombies are real. The answer is coming for him from the desert sands where it has never rested in peace.The Cupcake Tree & Other Silly Poems for Silly You $2.99
(Available on the Kindle)
Written and illustrated by Suzanne Nikolaisen
KIDS, POETRY
The sweet and magical cupcake tree, with branches loaded with ripe cupcakes, is one of the silly poems in this delightful collection to read with your children. Colorful illustrations of lollipop flowers, cuddly bears, a snowman in the sun, and more highlight the poems.
Join the tickety-tockiting clock, razzleberries, the singing roosters, and crickets cricking softly with this book of poems perfect to read at bedtime or on the go.
Paranormal & Myth
Join us in the garden for a look at some of the research behind the stories. We find the paranormal, world-mythos and related history, the occult, spiritualism and cryptozoology fascinating! If you do too, this is where you can find more details from the authors.
SandShadow and a Little History
One of the main characters deserves an introduction: Imhotep. His name means "He who comes in peace." I was introduced to him (or reminded of him from past specials I'd seen on Egypt) when I found him listed in The Macmillan Illustrated Encycolpedia of Myths & Legends. I was inspired by his stories to think of a "what would have happened if..." scenario. Read more
Inspiration, Spiritualism and Cora Frost
"When I read about Cora an idea seemed to pop into my head. In many ways this girl was the complete opposite of Holmes. She wasn't bound by science or laws, being married four times is a good indication that she was a creature of passion versus Holmes' analytical mind. So in place of writing a Sherlock Holmes story I thought it would be a better idea to craft a character that was more of his foil." Read more
SandShadow and a Little History
One of the main characters deserves an introduction: Imhotep. His name means "He who comes in peace." I was introduced to him (or reminded of him from past specials I'd seen on Egypt) when I found him listed in The Macmillan Illustrated Encycolpedia of Myths & Legends. I was inspired by his stories to think of a "what would have happened if..." scenario. Read more
Inspiration, Spiritualism and Cora Frost
"When I read about Cora an idea seemed to pop into my head. In many ways this girl was the complete opposite of Holmes. She wasn't bound by science or laws, being married four times is a good indication that she was a creature of passion versus Holmes' analytical mind. So in place of writing a Sherlock Holmes story I thought it would be a better idea to craft a character that was more of his foil." Read more
Copyright 2014, Fabled Garden Press (A digital press by Suzanne Nikolaisen and Matthew Smith)
Wildflowers - Fabled Garden Press (Art)
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| Teapot from "The Cupcake Tree," by Suzanne Nikolaisen (Copyright 1998) |
09.24.14 Robot Placing the Evening Stars
09.17.14 The Princess, The Pea, and The Pencil
09.10.14 Letter "B" pencil sketch for the "B" is for Bigfoot eBook
Copyright 2014, Fabled Garden Press (A digital press by Suzanne Nikolaisen and Matthew Smith)
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09.04.14 - Salt Lake Comicon - September (4-6th)
Look for Matthew Smith, author of the Cora Frost series, at the Salt Lake Comicon this fall. We're sharing eGiveaways of The Fasting Spider from his Cora Frost series which you can download now on the Kindle and Nook.
08.29.14 - B is for... Beginnings
Well, actually "B" is really for "bigfoot," as in the eBook "B is for Bigfoot, an ABC Book of Wonderful Creatures" currently in development at Fabled Garden Press.
09.04.14 - Salt Lake Comicon - September (4-6th)
Look for Matthew Smith, author of the Cora Frost series, at the Salt Lake Comicon this fall. We're sharing eGiveaways of The Fasting Spider from his Cora Frost series which you can download now on the Kindle and Nook.
08.29.14 - B is for... Beginnings
Well, actually "B" is really for "bigfoot," as in the eBook "B is for Bigfoot, an ABC Book of Wonderful Creatures" currently in development at Fabled Garden Press.
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