I’m C.S. (Cindy) Boyll. I am very pleased to share that picture book Always Flying Bobby soars on Amazon and will soon be available in independent books and through Barnes & Noble. This story is about a grandfather and granddaughter who discover their flying passions exist from childhood to adulthood, sometimes in unusual ways. Illustrated by friend and colleague Jessica Santiesteban, the book layers color, sounds, story telling, and surprises to delight children, ages 3-8 (as well as their caregivers). Early feedback below indicates it’s a hit.
If you enjoy historical fiction, you may also order a copy of Unexpected Riches on Amazon. I support independent bookstores, and most will be able to order U.R. for you. Or, you may ask your library to order it (thank you for supporting writers!). E-book option is available on Amazon. Unexpected Riches tells the story of a kidnapped Puritan midwife, who needs grit, faith, and an irritating seaman to get her home. The book has readers from ages 14 to 95. Find some inside track on the Unexpected Riches tab above, including book club and classroom information.
A Few Unexpected Riches reader reviews below:
“I ate supper much later than usual because I was reading a certain book! I didn’t wanna stop to eat and delay reading the end! Awesome work….”
“I love history. But I want more than dates and places. I want description! This story grabbed my attention quickly developing characters, customs, travel, diverse peoples, and settings that thrived just 40 years after the Mayflower sailed from England in 1620. Moving authentically into this New World of rapid expansion, the plot draws one into the expectations, fears, challenges and pain of these people. Descriptions of rich and slave, unbelief and unexplainable faith, from London through the French Caribbean to Boston, it was hard to put this novel down. This story would be very appropriate and enjoyable for older students studying American history….Pick up this rousing historical fiction and roll the seas with a writer/ journalist who imagines Puritans in a fresh way.