MESSAGE FROM MY BUDDY

This is a message I received from Charlie Dana–Music Educator, professional trombonist, and big band arranger: “We’ve checked out a few of your stories for children–really great!–keep ‘em coming! (You old horseshoe champ!)

Charlie was one of the many fine Korean veteran musicians attending New York State University at Potsdam NY, sometimes known as PU (short for Potsdam University). He and I had a blast playing in the trombone section for a fine musical comedy totally created by Delta Kappa, one of the college fraternities. Charlie and his wife Barbara have been very involved for years in the leadership of the “Four Freshmen” fan club, and haven’t missed a single convention no matter what part of the country they were held.

HORACE THE GREAT

I recently found out two top reviewers for amazon.com gave my book, “Horace the Great,” FIVE STARS. The publishers are presently printing more copies of the book that will be available in my bookstore in about two and a half weeks…Felix

AMAZON.COM PROFESSIONAL REVIEWERS:

The perfect children’s book!

My child LOVESs this book, I mean LOVES it, I have to read it to him every night! He even will pretend to be Horace, It is sooo cute!

Great Book, October 6, 2008 By Gerry House “Gerry House” - See all my reviews My two year old loved the pictures and the story- so much so we bought him his own harmonica. Great story.

KATIE TOSSES A RINGER

Katie, a no nonsense farm girl, takes up the game of horseshoes during summer vacation, practicing from morning till the dark of night.  During the village horseshoe tournament, the old “codgers” underestimate Katie, and don’t realize they’ll soon be bucking against a homegrown tornado. Read more

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GUITAR COWBOY

Indians, cowboys, rustling, and a stampede are all part of this exciting cowboy story in rhyme in the style of Louis L’Amour.  At the center of this adventure is a 13-year-old boy who rides, lassos, and shoots with the best of them, deserved of a sheriff’s star.  You’ll read this cowboy epic more than once. Read more

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THE TALKING BOWS

If the Disney style is a favorite of yours, this is the story for you.  Not only does it feature all the strings, violins, violas, cello, and stringed bass, it even has a banjo for comic relief.  Country western, the classics and jazz are all included.  To top it off the bows are the main characters, a unique change in the magic world of strings. Read more

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REACHING FOR A STAR

Who would turn down an offer of free lessons from Madam Gulenka to learn the graceful moves and artistry of a ballerina?  This opportunity extended to an intelligent but overweight 7th grade girl with psychological problems reaps great rewards. Read more

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THE SILENT FLUTE

The courage of a 10-year-old girl, who knows she’s going to die of cystic fibrosis, is the subject of this poignant true story.  With the short time left, Jennifer’s greatest desire in her weakened condition is to be able to play the flute. Read more

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