Books with author Fawcett

Kay and Daniel are both fixer-uppers. Now they’re snowed in together over the holidays. Can they thaw their frosty relationship? A rambling vintage tourist lodge nestled in a sunny bay on Lake Michigan is the only home wise-cracking Kay Kerby has ever known. She loves Kerby Lodge. But running it? Not so much. As far as Kay is concerned, the best season begins when the last lodger packs up their sunscreen and novelty t-shirts and goes home. Now with Thanksgiving and Christmas near, storms are looming. An epic snowstorm pounds the coastline, and a blizzard of bills and taxes threaten to bury Kerby Lodge. But the storms Kay doesn’t see coming are the unpredictable Mayne brothers—a cloud of curls and attitude named Daniel and his younger brother Luke, a nomadic school teacher. After a devastating career loss the mysterious Daniel just wants to be left alone. Kay is only too happy to oblige him. Then a freak accident and record-breaking blizzard leave them holed up together during the holidays. Now the only person Kay can confide in is Luke, and he’s thousands of miles away. Forced by walls of snow to face their broken dreams, Kay and Daniel set out on a journey of reclamation. In the process Kay finds herself hopelessly entangled with the Mayne brothers. One brother makes her laugh. The other just makes her crazy.Kay is finally renovating her life. Now who will she share it with? In this funny uplifting tale of renovation, redemption and romance, a rustic old lodge on Lake Michigan isn’t the only thing that gets a second chance. Now featuring a sneak preview of Water Dance, the sequel to Shoulder Season“Kay is as charmingly flawed and relatable as Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone and Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum”“Loved the romantic twist"“A sweet HEA! A great story I highly recommend.”“Transports you to a wintry Lake Michigan and doesn't let go until the last page.”"The ending is perfect!"“We can all relate to 'Kaker' as she struggles to shed the sorrows and fears of her past and create a new life”“I can’t wait to spend more time at Kerby Lodge!”Whether you're looking for a funny romance, new chick lit or a romantic holiday story, scroll back up the page to take a look inside, download a free sample or purchase Shoulder Season.

In Book #2 of the Lake Michigan Lodge Series, can Kay’s happy-ever-after survive an invasion of teenage girls?As the innkeeper of rustic Kerby Lodge on the shores of Lake Michigan, Kay Kerby knows what to do with mice, raccoons, and even a wayward bear cub. But teenage girls are a whole new species of wildlife. When her two nieces are sent to the lodge for a long summer visit, Kay has to find her footing quickly, no matter how jet-lagged she is from her honeymoon in Europe. Her first lesson is where there are girls, boys soon follow. One in particular—dangerously charming Max—can’t seem to stay away from Bella Kerby. And instead of providing boundaries, Max’s wealthy mother seems to be pushing the two together, while dragging Kay into a world she wants nothing to do with. A world of yachts, country clubs, and rubbing elbows with moneyed Lake Michigan cottage owners. Kay just wants to float weightlessly in the cool waters, but instead finds herself fending off snooty entitled summer people, alienating her closest friends and discovering that families are messy…really messy.“Warm and witty, this sequel to Shoulder Season is a charming return to Kerby Lodge”

Hindsight hurts. * The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act, having the American colonies pay for their own defense—which instead starts a revolution. * In 1929, President Herbert Hoover decides to let the economy fix itself…and the Great Depression gets greater. * Nixon tapes everything he says in the Oval Office, believing it will all be of great historical value. He turns out to be right when those same tapes cost him his presidency. * Charles the First cuts a deal with the Irish to fight Parliament that instead loses him public support—and later his head. Along with 100 Mistakes that Changed the World, Trust Me, I Know What I'm Doing proves once again that when global leaders drop the ball, the whole world shakes. With a hundred more bombshell blunders—from Pickett’s Charge to the Lewinski scandal—this compendium takes a fascinating look at some of history’s greatest turns for the worse.

EVERGREEN, which has brought success to thousands of students across the country, takes you through the writing process step by step. The book provides you with clear instructions, numerous models of student writing, helpful diagrams and visuals, and plenty of practice exercises. This edition includes a new focus on improving your papers through writing better thesis statements. Photographs accompany and enhance the readings and encourage thoughtful consideration of advertisements, websites, and illustrations. Twenty readings at the end of the book, by authors who represent many different backgrounds and ethnic groups, discuss topics as diverse as multitasking, creating apps, preparing for the zombie apocalypse, and more.

Kay and Daniel are both fixer-uppers. Now they’re snowed in together over the holidays. Can they thaw their frosty relationship? A rambling vintage tourist lodge nestled in a sunny bay on Lake Michigan is the only home wise-cracking Kay Kerby has ever known. She loves Kerby Lodge. But running it? Not so much. As far as Kay is concerned, the best season begins when the last lodger packs up their sunscreen and novelty t-shirts and goes home. Now with Thanksgiving and Christmas near, storms are looming. An epic snowstorm pounds the coastline, and a blizzard of bills and taxes threaten to bury Kerby Lodge. But the storms Kay doesn’t see coming are the unpredictable Mayne brothers—a cloud of curls and attitude named Daniel and his younger brother Luke, a nomadic school teacher. After a devastating career loss the mysterious Daniel just wants to be left alone. Kay is only too happy to oblige him. Then a freak accident and record-breaking blizzard leave them holed up together during the holidays. Now the only person Kay can confide in is Luke, and he’s thousands of miles away. Forced by walls of snow to face their broken dreams, Kay and Daniel set out on a journey of reclamation. In the process Kay finds herself hopelessly entangled with the Mayne brothers. One brother makes her laugh. The other just makes her crazy.Kay is finally renovating her life. Now who will she share it with?In this funny uplifting tale of renovation, redemption and romance, a rustic old lodge on Lake Michigan isn’t the only thing that gets a second chance.“Kay is as charmingly flawed and relatable as Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone and Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum”“Loved the romantic twist"“As sweet a journey as a Traverse City cherry pie”“A summer read at its finest!”“Refreshing and highly engaging."“Takes your mind and your heart directly to the shores of Lake Michigan!”“I can’t wait to spend more time at Kerby Lodge!”Whether you're looking for a funny romance, new release chick lit or one of the most surprising romance paperbacks of 2019, scroll back up the page to take a look inside, download a free sample or purchase Shoulder Season.

Hindsight hurts. * The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act, having the American colonies pay for their own defense—which instead starts a revolution. * In 1929, President Herbert Hoover decides to let the economy fix itself…and the Great Depression gets greater. * Nixon tapes everything he says in the Oval Office, believing it will all be of great historical value. He turns out to be right when those same tapes cost him his presidency. * Charles the First cuts a deal with the Irish to fight Parliament that instead loses him public support—and later his head. Along with 100 Mistakes that Changed the World, Trust Me, I Know What I'm Doing proves once again that when global leaders drop the ball, the whole world shakes. With a hundred more bombshell blunders—from Pickett’s Charge to the Lewinski scandal—this compendium takes a fascinating look at some of history’s greatest turns for the worse.

In Book #2 of the Lake Michigan Lodge Series, can Kay’s happy-ever-after survive an invasion of teenage girls?As the innkeeper of rustic Kerby Lodge on the shores of Lake Michigan, Kay Kerby knows what to do with mice, raccoons, and even a wayward bear cub. But teenage girls are a whole new species of wildlife. When her two nieces are sent to the lodge for a long summer visit, Kay has to find her footing quickly, no matter how jet-lagged she is from her honeymoon in Europe. Her first lesson is where there are girls, boys soon follow. One in particular—dangerously charming Max—can’t seem to stay away from Bella Kerby. And instead of providing boundaries, Max’s wealthy mother seems to be pushing the two together, while dragging Kay into a world she wants nothing to do with. A world of yachts, country clubs, and rubbing elbows with moneyed Lake Michigan cottage owners. Kay just wants to float weightlessly in the cool waters, but instead finds herself fending off snooty entitled summer people, alienating her closest friends and discovering that families are messy…really messy.“Warm and witty, this sequel to Shoulder Season is a charming return to Kerby Lodge”

Through the Gate tells the story of a child who has just moved house and is struggling to cope with all the changes in her life. She relates to the dilapidated house she has moved to, as she sits sad and forlorn upon its broken front step. But, as the story unfolds, the house is gradually repaired paralleling how the child’s perception of her new situation improves. Each time the child passes ‘through the gate’, into the world beyond, she notices more of her surroundings and discovers that her new life has some wonderful things in it. The messages delivered through this story can be understood at different levels — literal and metaphorical. Nothing stays the same and difficult times will pass. A little effort in maintenance can improve our physical surroundings, yet our perceptions also colour our world. These messages are relevant to both children and adults, as we all experience many changes throughout our lives and draw on our resilience as we adapt to them. Within the illustrations is a ‘spot the difference’ game that encourages interaction with the story and develops observation skills. Younger children can be involved in spotting the more obvious changes and older children will be challenged with the more subtle transformations. Sally Fawcett is a primary school teacher with a passion for art, creative writing and education. Her three children are a constant source of inspiration for ideas, and have triggered many of her writing and illustrating adventures. Sally’s motivation for creating picture books is to engage adults and children in a shared experience that will hopefully foster a life-long love of reading, creativity and tapping into the power of the imagination. She is the author and illustrator of What Could It Be?, also with EK Books.

Through the Gate tells the story of a child who has just moved house and is struggling to cope with all the changes in her life. She relates to the dilapidated house she has moved to, as she sits sad and forlorn upon its broken front step. But, as the story unfolds, the house is gradually repaired paralleling how the child's perception of her new situation improves. Each time the child passes ‘through the gate', into the world beyond, she notices more of her surroundings and discovers that her new life has some wonderful things in it. The messages delivered through this story can be understood at different levels - literal and metaphorical. Nothing stays the same and difficult times will pass. A little effort in maintenance can improve our physical surroundings, yet our perceptions also colour our world. These messages are relevant to both children and adults, as we all experience many changes throughout our lives and draw on our resilience as we adapt to them. Within the illustrations is a ‘spot the difference' game that encourages interaction with the story and develops observation skills. Younger children can be involved in spotting the more obvious changes and older children will be challenged with the more subtle transformations.Through the Gate was shortlisted for the 2018 Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, the 2018 Australian Family Therapists Awards, and in 2017 selected for the Premier’s Reading Challenge in Australia.