Books with author C.N. Crawford

2016 Nominee for Summer Indie Awards"Mystery, suspense, humor, but most of all, a heart-thumping adventure that transports the reader back to the child in all of us. Anyone who dreams of living life as an adventurer should feel right at home with J.J. Houston." -Amanda Cummins, Managing Editor at Mind Key Publishing2016 Nominee for Summer Indie Awards.At twelve, I ain't old enough to be a bona fide archaeologist or a detective. Maybe I don't have a college degree yet, or even a high-school diploma for that matter, but I ain't no sissy girl. You best have your canteens and field bags packed properly if you want to hang around with J.J. Houston. When I dig, I generally end up in dangerous places and I sure as spit don't do it wearing shiny shoes with polished buckles.Have you ever wished you could step back in time to visit a more electric era? Set in 1963, Murder on Moon Street will whisk you back through the annals of history to a time when the American nation exploded with political and cultural change. Life is simple for J.J. Houston, tucked away on her beloved country road and surrounded by farmland as far as the eye can see. Her life is uncomplicated and rooted in naïveté, until the day she and her cousin discover a dusty skeleton pinned to a cement wall, hanging in chains. It's a revelation that will turn her world upside down.J.J.'s father is a strict disciplinarian, her eccentric Grandmother seems to have lost her last marble, and her best friend, Bo, is selfish beyond measure. As the last of six children still living at home, J.J. faces her challenges using the resilience of rebellion and her keen intuition for guidance.Some say curiosity kills the cat. But, when authorities take no interest in what J.J. knows to be a very serious case, she has no choice but to ignore convention and push ahead. She will ultimately find herself being pursued by a dreadful man whom she suspects is involved in the deaths of several local children. Mystery, wit, suspense, and adventure collide in this fast-paced rural tale filled to the brim with mayhem and intrigue.

The pleasant, ordinary lives of citizens in a tiny Medieval kingdom are interrupted when an angry witch “vanishes” their young, beloved royal twins. The Royal Sorcerer informs the king that there is nothing to be done until an immediate threat has been dealt with: someone is going to have to find and kill a dragon.William of Linke, training for knighthood by serving as the Whipping Boy, is immediately promoted to King’s Champion. Enchanted armor, shield and sword are William’s only chance of victory. The sword, broken in half during an ancient battle, now has a double-pointed blade and the armor is too big. The enchantment is completely confusing.By the time Sarai, daughter of the Royal Huntsman, gets lost in the royal forest and meets a young Dragon who wants to be friends, William has grown into the armor and, with the help of Sarai’s brother, sets out to rescue her and slay the Dragon. This new American fable confronts the mysteries of dragons, vampire bats, sea serpents, time travel and the North Pole with wry, heartwarming humor.

Obesity is a problem more and more families are facing today. The number of children, particularly in the USA, diagnosed with being overweight or obese has grown alarmingly in the past couple of decades. Overweight and obese children may have a harder time with certain physical activities or be short of breath compared to other children. They are likely to have low self-esteem because of their appearance, and may be subject to teasing or bullying from their peers. But even more importantly, their health is at risk with an increased likelihood of developing cardiovascular disease, like high cholesterol or high blood pressure. For parents and families with obese or overweight children, the situation can be distressing, and it may be hard to objectively come up with a workable solution. If your child is struggling with weight problems, join me for this short read, and by the end of it, you will learn everything you need to know about childhood obesity and how to encourage your child to partake in responsible food and lifestyle choices for improved health. Included are pointers to remember when talking to your child and answering any weight-related questions he or she might have. This book will help you come up with an action plan, together with your child, to lead your entire family towards a healthier lifestyle.

Losing a pet or loved one is traumatic and overwhelming. During a loss, children need a safe place to express how they feel and process emotions. Growing Wings offers the experience of a child’s journey in the excitement of making a new friend, and the pain when this loved one leaves for any reason. Kim Crawford helps to normalize emotions and offer meaning to relationships as she concludes, “Now I know that life is full of change and new beginnings. Just because someone leaves does not mean there is an ending. People and pets leave love forever in our hearts, whether they are near or we are apart. Life is full of people, places, and new things. Life is all about growing our very own wings.” The little girl in Growing Wings is illustrated in the likeness of Kim’s granddaughter, Lily Mae, who is growing beautiful wings. Kim Crawford is native to Birmingham, AL. She is a Board Certified Chaplain, instructor of Laughter Yoga, creative writer, and inspirational speaker. Get to know Kim better at unveiledanduntangled.com, and contact her at psalm40.123@gmail.com.

Losing a pet or loved one is traumatic and overwhelming. During a loss, children need a safe place to express how they feel and process emotions. Growing Wings offers the experience of a child’s journey in the excitement of making a new friend, and the pain when this loved one leaves for any reason. Kim Crawford helps to normalize emotions and offer meaning to relationships as she concludes, “Now I know that life is full of change and new beginnings. Just because someone leaves does not mean there is an ending. People and pets leave love forever in our hearts, whether they are near or we are apart. Life is full of people, places, and new things. Life is all about growing our very own wings.” The little girl in Growing Wings is illustrated in the likeness of Kim’s granddaughter, Lily Mae, who is growing beautiful wings. Kim Crawford is native to Birmingham, AL. She is a Board Certified Chaplain, instructor of Laughter Yoga, creative writer, and inspirational speaker. Get to know Kim better at unveiledanduntangled.com, and contact her at psalm40.123@gmail.com.

A FULL LENGTH NOVELEvil lurks on the shores of Lake Avonelle. A cunning shape-shifter has stolen the Lady of the Lake's most precious possession and will use it to subjugate the world if the Lady cannot recover it. The hunt to procure the heart of the first female in the line of Gwenevere drags the future queen of Collingswood, Farrin the Fair, into the fray and patience has never been one of her strong suits. Although Farrin possesses the fabled sword, Excalibur, she senses she will need more than a sword to ward off the powerful magic wielded by her enemies. When Merlin appears as an unexpected ally, he generously offers to teach her a few tricks of the trade. If Farrin can survive Merlin's perilous training, the future of all England will rest upon her ability to outwit the bloodthirsty Morgana le Fay.

There was a time, long before men walked this world when the Titans ruled the universe. Then a Prophecy foretold that they would be overthrown by the Gods, who followed them. A great war ensued – the Titanomachy – and the Earth burned for ten years. Defeated, the Titans were then imprisoned in the hell realm of Tartaros, where they have languished ever since. Yet mankind’s reckless abuse of the world has now so weakened the foundations of Tartaros that the Titans could soon escape. For there has been another Prophecy – The Titan Prophecy – warning of an even greater and more catastrophic war to come. A war that will be fought on Earth: a war that could destroy the whole universe. And, says this new Prophecy, the only hope of salvation lies with a Destined One. A boy…About the AuthorA.M. Crawford is a former political journalist who spent many years writing for the respected political journal, Parliamentary Brief. The Titan Prophecy: Rise Of The Dark One, her debut novel, is a children’s fantasy novel based on Greek mythology and is the first in a series of four books, following the fortunes and misadventures of Charlie, his best friend, Max and Charlie’s sister Emily. The second book in the series, The Titan Prophecy II: Awakening Of The Giants is due for publication in the Summer of 2013.

When Hallie and Cory cross a magic branch that shrinks them to mouse size, they make the acquaintance of Mr. Snuggywhiskers–the friendly, well-spoken mouse who lives in the tallest tree in their backyard. From the day that Hallie discovers his tiny red door to the moment that Hallie and Cory realize their mysterious connection with Mr. Snuggywhiskers, they find out how enchanting the world of Mr. Snuggywhiskers can be.