Books with author Julie C. Gilbert

The kidnapping changes everything ... Twelve-year-old Jillian Blairington never thought she was particularly special. She was wrong. She's a Dream Shaper. The scientists responsible for the genetic modifications kidnap her in order to teach Jillian how to use her Gift. But she isn't alone. They also have her babysitter, Danielle Matheson, snatched to keep her in line. They also have a task for her. If Jillian can't master her Gift quickly, Danielle might only be the first victim of many.Interview with the Author:Q: What makes the Devya's Children series special?A: At the heart, this series is about family and friendship as well as the ethical questions surrounding genetic engineering. It's been likened to the Orphan Black TV show. I like to think of it as a more family-friendly take on those themes. The premise is that a brilliant scientist and his team created several genetically altered children who have special Gifts, such as telepathy, healing, and dream shaping.The journal/letters style is not unique to this series, but I believe ultimately it suits my need to get in these people's heads. I've worked very hard to fill the books with relatable characters. Some of them happen to have superpowers, but as Jillian points out, everybody has gifts, if not Gifts. It's just a matter of finding out what those gifts are and how they can be applied for the good of the world.Q: What order should I read them in?A: I suggest the traditional order of:- Ashlynn's Dreams- Nadia's Tears- Malia's Miracles- Varick's Quest... before jumping into the prequel--The Dark Side of Science--or the Ashlynn's Dreams Shorts.The prequel and the short stories can certainly be read as standalones, but they may be more enjoyable once the reader's already familiar with some of the characters.Q: Where does this book fit in the series? What theme(s) make it special?A: Ashlynn's Dreams is where it all started. This is definitely the place where you want to jump in and get connected. If I had to pick a few central themes, I'd say kidnapping, family, and genetic engineering.Why kidnapping? Well, it's awful and scary and just plain wrong, but in this case, there's a specific reason the scientists do it.How does family fit in? What makes a family? The truth is that family's a complicated thing. For example, here, Jillian has a mother, a father, a step-father, and much more. It's been fun to explore those connections.Science fiction's all about the what-ifs. We're actually just getting into the advancements in real world genetics where some of these things could be in the near future. That's going to open a whole can of ethical worms.Fiction's a wonderful playground for delving into scientific ethics.Q: Why should readers check out this series?A:Because Devya's Children will introduce you to a charming cast of characters dealing with some big issues. Right or wrong, the children exist, so now what? If you have the power to change the world, should you? What are the personal cost and consequences of shaping the world?These are all questions explored by the series.Q: Can the reader get the whole series at once?A: Readers can grab books 1-3 in a combination.

Twelve-year-old Jillian Blairington is just an ordinary girl — bright, brave, and sometimes a bit too headstrong for her own good.She never thought she was particularly special or different than anybody else. She was wrong. Everything changes the day she and her babysitter, Danielle, are kidnapped and taken to a secret scientific facility. There Jillian learns she has a new name, Ashlynn, and a strange connection to the other children at the lab. They each have powerful abilities, Gifts that Jillian doesn’t quite understand. As if that wasn’t enough to absorb, Jillian discovers she has a Gift of her own — the power to enter other people’s dreams.Jillian’s task seems simple enough: the scientists want her to use her ability to find another Gifted child who has disappeared. But the longer Jillian stays in the facility, the more she realizes that nothing is as it seems ... and everybody has secrets. Besides, the boy's life is not the only one at stake. The scientists will stop at nothing to force Jillian's cooperation, even if that means threatening Danielle. Jillian knows they have to get free. But after all they’ve seen, will they ever truly escape?

Have you ever met a black bear up close and in person?This delightful book contains 11 short stories about true encounters with black bears in the Adirondack Park of upstate New York. Enjoyed by adults and children of all ages, these stories will make you smile, chuckle, and sometimes, even feel a little sad. Imagine a 12-year-old girl meeting a black bear on the trail to the women's bathroom late at night. Or a grandfather being chased around the car by a hungry black bear while carrying a bag of garbage. Or imagine what you would do if you met a bear in your kitchen while frying bacon for breakfast. These are just a few of the wonderful tales included in this book.So, do you need a quick relaxing read? Or, maybe some great bedtime stories for your young children? You choose!

How much is one life worth?Cancer is killing Christy Roman’s mother, and it will take a miracle to save her. A year ago, Danielle Matheson would have waited until the inevitable end and helped her friend mourn the loss. But now, she faces a difficult choice. She must decide whether to watch Susan Kilpatrick die or ask Jillian and her genetically Gifted siblings to help. But even if they manage to cure the cancer, nothing is certain ... and the attempt would put them all at risk of discovery. After all, how can you hide a miracle? As Jillian, Malia, and Michio race to solve the cancer problem, new threats arise which jeopardize everything they’re working to accomplish. And now Susan's life is not the only one in danger. The siblings themselves have been targeted.Will their Gifts be enough to save them, or will their choices cost them everything?

Genetically altering humans is illegal …But Varick and his siblings—Devya’s Children—exist. He’s been born and bred to be the perfect soldier, but he can’t be everywhere. If one counts each of his siblings plus Danielle Matheson, the list of people Varick wants to protect stretches from coast to coast. The more he gets to know Danielle, the more she comes to mean to him.Meanwhile, somebody has captured Nadia and wants to sell her to the highest bidder. Varick’s lifelong quest has been to free her from their father, Dr. Dean Devya. But nobody knows where to find Nadia, except Dr. Carnasis, and she’s a captive as well.Danielle and Jillian have also disappeared. Varick might be able to pull off one rescue, but can he save them all?

The mind can hold powerful secrets.When Dr. Jessica Paladon worked for her friend, Dr. Dean Devya, she helped create Nadia, one of the world’s few Minders. Tough circumstances drove her away from that life, and to protect the secrets, she willingly took a drug that induced amnesia.But now she needs those memories. Two children—her children—Nadia and Varick are competing in a winners-take-all, losers-might-die competition for the biggest secret government contract out there. They’re fighting for the right to exist.If Jessie can’t remember, how will she help them survive?

Being the Chosen One could kill everyone she loves …The Outcast knows Victoria Saveron could destroy his plans to control the planet of Aeris. To gain her cooperation, he begins collecting everyone Vic holds dear. Meanwhile, the rift between the two magical races grows and individuals on both sides cause chaos. Vic and her friends work hard to relocate refugees and keep the peace, but they’re only addressing symptoms. The main problem lies in the Darklands, the realm controlled by the Outcast. To save her homeland, Vic must reclaim the Darklands, but is she prepared to sacrifice her friends and her father to do it?***This is book 3 in the Redeemer Chronicles series. It's preceeded by Awakening and The Holy War. They're available as audiobooks singly or as a combo book containing 1-3. There is also a prequels series called Aeris Legends. Book 1 is The Huntsman and the Healer.

Being the Chosen One could kill her …Victoria Saveron knows two things for certain. Dark forces want to kill her, and her friends have cooler powers than she does. Katrina can shapeshift and Tellen can tap into destructive magic currents. Everything else is uncertain and rumors abound.Victoria might be the Chosen One, whatever that means. Her father might be able to help them, but only if they can find him. Coldhaven’s villagers might be able to offer them food and shelter. Some fool might be running around unlocking Darkland portals to raise an undead army. The further Victoria and her companions get on their journey, the more dangers and betrayals they face. They must awaken Vic’s true powers or forfeit the world.

Have you ever met a black bear up close and in person?This delightful book contains 11 short stories about true encounters with black bears in the Adirondack Park of upstate New York. Enjoyed by adults and children of all ages, these stories will make you smile, chuckle, and sometimes, even feel a little sad. Imagine a 12-year-old girl meeting a black bear on the trail to the women's bathroom late at night. Or a grandfather being chased around the car by a hungry black bear while carrying a bag of garbage. Or imagine what you would do if you met a bear in your kitchen while frying bacon for breakfast. These are just a few of the wonderful tales included in this book.So, do you need a quick relaxing read? Or, maybe some great bedtime stories for your young children? You get to choose! Scroll up and order your copy now

The Chosen Redeemer has awakened …But the Outcast’s schemes continue to unfold. Terrible creatures seep in from the Darklands while his servants sow discord wherever they can. Blaming the Saroth for the rise in dark creatures, an Arkonai cult vows to wage a holy war. Victoria Saveron and her friends embark on a desperate journey to warn the Saroth of the cult’s plan. Along the way, they come across an entire village of refugees. They want to protect the refugees, but thousands more will die if they fail to stop the holy war.***This is Book 2 in the Redeemer Chronicles series. It's preceded by Awakening and followed by Reclaim the Darklands. Audiobooks are available for books 1-3 singly or as a combination title. There is also a prequel series called Aeris Legends. The first story is called The Huntsman and the Healer, but even that is preceded by a very short story called River's Edge Ransom.

Being the Chosen One could kill her and others …Join Victoria Saveron and her friends as they fight to save Aeris from the Dark Man’s evil schemes.Awakening: Vic discovers her powers, her gift, and her calling.The Holy War: Vic and company race to stop an all–out war between the two magical races.Reclaim the Darklands: One by one, Vic’s family and friends are captured by the Dark Man’s minions to force her submission. She’s prepared to fight, bleed, and even die for her homeland, but does that commitment extend to sacrificing everyone she loves?

Being the Chosen One could kill her …Victoria Saveron knows two things for certain. Dark forces want to kill her, and her friends have cooler powers than she does. Katrina can shapeshift and Tellen can tap into destructive magic currents. Everything else is uncertain and rumors abound.Victoria might be the Chosen One, whatever that means. Her father might be able to help them, but only if they can find him. Coldhaven’s villagers might be able to offer them food and shelter. Some fool might be running around unlocking Darkland portals to raise an undead army. The further Victoria and her companions get on their journey, the more dangers and betrayals they face. They must awaken Vic’s true powers or forfeit the world.***This is Book 1 in the Redeemer Chronicles series. It's followed by The Holy War and Reclaim the Darklands. Audiobooks are available for books 1-3 singly or as a combination title. There is also a prequel series called Aeris Legends. The first story is called The Huntsman and the Healer, but even that is preceded by a very short story called River's Edge Ransom.