M L Hamilton

Following an epic year marred by a pandemic, NCPA introduces Destination: The World, Volume Two, an anthology filled with travel accounts and fun experiences. However, due to the serious nature of the events that happened in 2020, we've also included a number of true stories that illuminate culture in all of its complexity.Enjoy more than thirty stories, including: the Loma Prieta earthquake; a missing earring in Williamsburg, VA; a trip to Havana, Cuba; a mistaken identity in Italy; a little girl learns a lesson in humanities when her shopping dreams are crushed in the early 50s in Midwest USA. Find how a sanctuary in Scotland led to the battlefield in NY in 1758. Join a "sneaky boy" when he becomes a stowaway child aboard a ship migrating from Spain in 1907; thrill to a search for weapons in Israel; a close-call on the Zambezi, and a near arrest in Italy. Featuring the 4th installment in two of our fun fantasy series: the red Fox and the Arctic Fox, our favorite shape-shifters, Dex and Felicity, as they meet the Menehune's in Hawaii, and loveable Nacht, the feral cat, with his crazy adventures. Let your heart be warmed when Nacht meets his forever human on the canals of Venice.Destination: The World, Volume Two, covers it all from A to Z: America to Zimbabwe, and everywhere in-between. Immerse yourself in this diverse, one-of-a-kind NCPA Anthology. There's a story within these pages for everyone.

After Covid-19 and the darker Destination, the World: Volume Two, NCPA chose a lighter theme for this anthology. The cover indicates winter holidays, but rather than limit our writers, NCPA offers this warning: "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover". ALL Holidays means exactly that. Our First Annual ALL Holiday 2020 anthology includes both traditional and non-traditional holidays from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, with celebrations from many lands, religions, and cultures.In addition to holiday stories, this anthology celebrates poetry in all forms: from rhyming and free form, to traditional and non-traditional Haiku, plus Haikai, Haibun, Renga and Cherita. The All-Holidays Anthology celebrates love in the air on Valentine's Day; Mrs. Claus shares her undying love for Mr. Claus; and our favorite shapeshifter foxes, Dex & Felicity appear with a new romantic adventure. Also, inside is the return of our favorite cat, Nacht, who tells a new batch of ferals a story. There's Palm Sunday; Good Friday; the 4th of July; Advent; Halloween, and Thanksgiving; also, Hanukkah; Kwanzaa; Christmas in the Philippines; preparing for Christmas in Nigeria; and Carnival in the Caribbean with moko jumbies. Our authors share how they found the Christmas lights different in Copenhagen; how kids feel about wrong wrapping paper; and a Sears Catalogue. We have stories about handmade ceramic ornaments, and a golden peanut; old-time memory & 8mm film; the kindness of strangers; plus taking down and putting away Christmas stuff; hopping in Dad's footsteps in the snow; mischief during camp holidays; Christmas with little sister and making a pie for Santa; Christmas with cats; making snow families; and the wild and goofy National holidays covered each month. We even have a story about throwing acorns on Arbor Day; Christmas in July; and the Perseid Meteor Showers in August.NCPA's First Holiday Anthology is packed as full as a Christmas stocking with fun stories and entertaining traditions.

Bailey was the runt of the litter, wanting nothing more than to have a family of her own, but no one noticed her. Bailey knew she had to make people understand she was so much more than what they saw.Follow Bailey's adventures to find out if she finally shows her people that she is a majestic Golden Retriever.

This comprehensive guide on how to become an author with an INFJ personality will help you define your writing goals and give you step by step instructions on how to become a successful author, whether you attempt to do it through traditional publishing or by going indie. This guide will walk you through the following topics: - What it means to be an INFJ personality - How to write your first book - Whether to go traditional or indie - How to write your first query letter - How to find an agent - How to pursue a traditional writing contract - How to establish your own independent writing career - How to build your brand and generate an audience for your work - And finally, how to manage your career no matter what you choose With practical, proven, hands-on methods, you can learn how to pursue your writing career from the moment you put pen to paper through marketing and social media. Every chapter of this book will give you proven techniques, online resources to begin your own career, and personal examples of the best method to use when realizing your dream of becoming a published author. No other How-to book has such a comprehensive explanation of every step in the process. About the Expert M.L. Hamilton has been teaching high school English and journalism in Central California for the last 25 years; however, she always dreamed of publishing her own novel. That dream came true in 2010. Her first novel, Emerald, was published by Wild Wolf Publishing. In 2015, ML Hamilton decided to go independent with her writing and has published more than 34 novels in multiple genres. In addition to teaching and writing, she is the co-manager for Authors Booth at the California State Fair and was a judge for the NCPA writing contest for two years. She also has her own editing business, helping writers find their voice and get their work published. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

From their size, color, and the way they see the world, animals are diverse-and so are the delightful stories in this anthology. Ranging from legends and true tales of wildland bears to a memorable veterinary house call and stories of humans who become animals (or act like them), this collection is all about animals and our relationships with them. Meet rabbits, lizards, guinea pigs, potbelly pigs, horses, seals, owls, spiders, coyotes, wolves, elephants, and of course plenty of cats and dogs who will touch your heart and remind you that no matter how many legs we have, we all have much in common.

Twelve women connected by the death of another, realizing what they most want from life and reaching for it - this is the year of discovery, the year of new beginnings.Mariko Saito listens to everyone's problems, but who listens to hers? Divorced from the only man she ever loved, she faces the reality that her son may be beyond redemption and the rift between her and her daughter might not be salvageable. When everything in your own life is in shambles, how do you heal anyone else?

Panda Bear was a small, white kitten born in a boat. Panda didn't have a home, but she wanted one more than anything.Follow Panda's adventures to see if she finally gets what every kitten wants...a family of her own.

Breanna Perry has met some interesting people in her time as a psychiatrist for San Quentin. There was the guy who ate his mother for Christmas or the postal carrier who claimed Jesus told him to put ricin in the fashion magazines he delivered. However, nothing prepared her for Cassius Teran.Named for one of the conspirators against Julius Caesar, Cassius believes he's no longer human. Of course, the world isn't ready for people who think they have special abilities and Breanna is now tasked with curing Cassius of his delusions before he winds up in San Quentin forever.However, when a strange man starts following Breanna, she has to face the reality that the world might be a bit more complicated than she originally thought, and under the moonlight, strange and wonderful creatures lurk in the shadows.

The Caffeinator coffee shop in Sequoia is the place to come for coffee, treats, and conversation. The following recipes are prepared in this fictional coffee shop and each character has their favorite brew.So sit down, relax, and grab your favorite caffeinated beverage. Then pick up a good book.

As snow begins to fall in Sequoia, things have settled into a routine. Both Jaguar and Rebekah have opened their businesses, the merchants on Main Street are preparing for the Christmas sales season, and Zion has moved forward with her plans to open a second Caffeinator location. Her relationship with Tate has progressed, even if they find it difficult to get time alone, and Logan seems to be settling in.Just when they think everything is nearly perfect, a mysterious man appears and throws everything into chaos, threatening Logan's future and dragging Zion and Tate into a new mystery. With the stakes as high as the snow drifts, Zion must help Tate solve a murder that reminds her of the reason she came to Sequoia in the first place.

Tate left the LAPD after his partner Jason died. He didn't want to discuss the traumatic experience with anyone, but when a former brother in blue arrives in Sequoia, Tate is forced to confront his demons or start running again.Zion has made a home in Sequoia, but her conflict between her past with David and her future with Tate must be reconciled. However, when her best friend Rebekah winds up on her doorstep, Zion finds her attention divided between her life and the train-wreck that has become Rebekah's.With the first annual Halloween festival fast approaching, the townspeople in Sequoia are confronted with the possibility that violence might once again visit their town, and both Tate and Zion are caught right in the middle of it.

Alana Eldralin had everything a young Stravad could ask for: a loving family, a powerful legacy, and the leadership of Temeron in her future. She wanted nothing more than to follow in her father's footsteps, becoming Stravad Leader in his stead. She wasn't prepared for her entire life to be turned upside down. Trey Almsden was Alana's polar opposite. Trey struggled for every scrap of food he got, contending with ridicule at his mother's illicit occupation. Trey didn't even know who his father was, a man who gifted him with emerald eyes, but nothing else. Still, Trey had always managed to escape trouble, until he was accused of murder. Stravad do not commit murder, especially in Temeron, but when Trey is arrested and brought before the Stravad Leader for punishment, his path collides with Alana's and the two of them are suddenly thrust into an adventure that neither of them are prepared for. With the Nazarien in turmoil, the Stravad Leader is torn between saving his youngest daughter or fulfilling the call of Eldon to take command of his legacy. Ultimately, the choice comes down to whether he can accept the help of the man who stole his daughter from him. Continue the adventure with the eleventh installment in the World of Samar series.

This comprehensive guide on how to become an author with an INFJ personality will help you define your writing goals and give you step by step instructions on how to become a successful author, whether you attempt to do it through traditional publishing or by going indie. This guide will walk you through the following topics: - What it means to be an INFJ personality- How to write your first book- Whether to go traditional or indie- How to write your first query letter- How to find an agent- How to pursue a traditional writing contract- How to establish your own independent writing career- How to build your brand and generate an audience for your work- And finally, how to manage your career no matter what you choose With practical, proven, hands-on methods, you can learn how to pursue your writing career from the moment you put pen to paper through marketing and social media. Every chapter of this book will give you proven techniques, online resources to begin your own career, and personal examples of the best method to use when realizing your dream of becoming a published author. No other How-to book has such a comprehensive explanation of every step in the process. About the ExpertM.L. Hamilton has been teaching high school English and journalism in Central California for the last 25 years; however, she always dreamed of publishing her own novel. That dream came true in 2010. Her first novel, Emerald, was published by Wild Wolf Publishing. In 2015, ML Hamilton decided to go independent with her writing and has published more than 34 novels in multiple genres. In addition to teaching and writing, she is the co-manager for Authors Booth at the California State Fair and was a judge for the NCPA writing contest for two years. She also has her own editing business, helping writers find their voice and get their work published. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.