Books with author Kim Schneider

How did Samual meet Clarise?Samual has been a misfit amongst the other kids. Yet Clarise, who is not only popular but can channel magic, talks to him in the market. When she asks if he would like to sneak out to see a night show, Samual is unsure what to do?This heartwarming short story is a fantastic introduction to the Town Magician world. Find out how Samual and Clarise meet and join in their first adventure.

Tainted crops killed millions.The Skinnies ate the rest.Sixteen year old Wendy never knew the world before the Starvation. She’s learned to put her trust in her knives, and her confidence in her fighting ability.When Skinnies destroy her compound, she is the lone survivor.With a broken body and a shattered mind, Wendy is rescued and nursed back to health by mysterious strangers.But trust has never been one of Wendy's strengths, and suspicion soon leads to evidence that these people want something that only Wendy can find. Something they killed her entire family for.Taking the settlement down from the inside in order to get her revenge requires Wendy to do something she really isn’t good at.Fight her way through five men twice her size?Easy.Make small talk, listen to other teenagers prattle on about their problems and pretend to care all while battling her own internal demons?Wendy would rather face a hoard of Skinnies.If you’re a fan of The Walking Dead and Divergent, love stories about friendship and sacrifice and adore great characters this series is for you. Download your copy today!What Readers are Saying:“This is a story about trust, betrayal, survival, relationships, and finding laughs when you are literally living in hell on earth.”“I ended up falling in love with not only the main character but also her friends because of how well the author developed the characters.”“Schneider does a fabulous job not only world building the apocalypse, but showing Wendy's growth as she learns to cope with losing everyone she knows (and suffers from PTSD) and after being thrust with strangers she cannot trust.”

If one of life’s major quests is for balance, it’s no surprise that Traverse City keeps topping national “best” lists. Here, visitors and locals come for the life balance—the serenity offered by the lapping of waves along hundreds of miles of sandy beach, a dark sky just made for wishing upon stars, the simplicity of picking up dinner at a roadside farm stand or from a chef who got her start at one. There’s a balance, too, of the simple and the elevated, as local chefs get noticed on the national stage, wineries scoop up international competition awards, and galleries attract acclaimed artists. There’s an old legend claiming that a dip in the waters of the 45th parallel, which passes through the region, will cure all that ails you. Others think simply a visit with the right mindset and at least one beach bonfire before you go might do the same. Discover for yourself in 100 Things to Do in Traverse City Before You Die.

"Several times I cried. Her words touch my soul." Goodreads"Just finished...am completely blown away!" GoodreadsA young woman, obsessed by a man she considers a predator, climbs a fire escape and thinks she sees a murder.Out of work actress Ava Beck, reduced to working in a West Village flower shop, starts to watch handsome, womanizing hedge funder Peter Greer, who lives near. He likes to romance his girlfriends with flowers.Ava notices bruises on his troubled-looking date named Chloe. Concerned, she follows them after work to Chloe's studio, second floor in the rear of a brownstone. She hears them arguing, climbs up the fire escape just as Greer angrily sees her....and plunges into a world of stunning twists, murder and madness worse than any she could have imagined...Advance praise for GIRL WATCHING YOU:"What a fantastic thriller! The action starts with the first sentence and my heart was in my mouth with every page. This stand-alone thriller has such an unusual female character you just love and fear for. I so loved this book - five stars!" Alice Liddell"Wow, I couldn't put this book down. Loved the fast pace - no lulls! - and every time I thought I knew what was going on there was a twist. I was left open mouthed at the shocker ending...was reading through tears at one point. Loved this book!" Goodreads"I just finished Girl Watching you and am trying to catch my breath. This suspense-thriller is amazing, it will have you guessing and second-guessing until the end. 5+ Stars!" Crime Book Club"Several times I cried. Her words touch my soul." Goodreads

If one of life’s major quests is for balance, it’s no surprise that Traverse City keeps topping national “best” lists. Here, visitors and locals come for the life balance—the serenity offered by the lapping of waves along hundreds of miles of sandy beach, a dark sky just made for wishing upon stars, the simplicity of picking up dinner at a roadside farm stand or from a chef who got her start at one. There’s a balance, too, of the simple and the elevated, as local chefs get noticed on the national stage, wineries scoop up international competition awards, and galleries attract acclaimed artists. There’s an old legend claiming that a dip in the waters of the 45th parallel, which passes through the region, will cure all that ails you. Others think simply a visit with the right mindset and at least one beach bonfire before you go might do the same. Discover for yourself in 100 Things to Do in Traverse City Before You Die.

She’s a mermaid princessHe’s the human princeCould this be destiny?Princess ArielAriel is ready to take the Academy by storm. Her first goal: build rapport with the human prince.In the name of strengthening the relationship between their kingdoms, of course.It’s a bonus when Prince Samuel turns out to be everything a prince ought to be—handsome, kind, and the next student body president.Prince SamuelSamuel is ready to build new bridges for his kingdom. He personally greets the youngest mermaid princess when she arrives at the Academy and asks her to the next ball.She’s smart, beautiful, and ambitious.The two of them really would make a great couple.When hidden agendas float to the surface, Ri and Samuel must decide how much they are willing to sacrifice for love, or if they will allow their personal ambitions to get in the way.The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

Cal screwed up. He trusted the wrong guy. Wendy almost died and Shelter fell. In an attempt to assuage his own guilt, Cal joined a dangerous mission to lead the Primate’s people away from the survivors.While laying a false trail for the Primate’s Skinnies, Cal discovers some old friends, but he also finds an enemy even more dangerous than the Primate. Now the group must decide if their objective has changed. Cal will do anything to prove to the others, and maybe himself, that he’s not a traitor. But will it be enough to keep his friends safe?Note: This books should be read between Crippled Hope and Broken Worlds (Books 4 and 5 of the Jagged Scars Series)

She’s an ingenious and beautiful commonerHe’s the rollicking goblin princeSomewhere fate is laughingBrisaBrisa is the first commoner ever allowed into the Academy. She’s not about to let distractions compromise her one chance at a better life.Not even a goblin prince that she supposedly insulted. If anything he insulted her!Not even when he turns out to be as charming as he is irritatingPrince KrabbsKrabbs is much more excited about the campus-wide assassination game than he is exams. When he wins, he will be showered in glory!He didn’t count on the beautiful and too-smart-for-her-own-good Brisa accidentally messing up an ambush.Nor had he ever imagined a human could be so interesting. And amazing. And...he can’t get her out of his head.Can Brisa and Krabbs find common ground between their extremes, or will their own stubbornness keep them apart?If you’re a fan of The Frog Prince, delightful twists, and determined heroines, this book is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

The girl being lured awayThe trafficking survivor trying to save herKaylee Roberts, sophomore and varsity soccer player, is furious when her arch nemesis not only beats her for the half-back position on the team, but then sends a picture of Kaylee’s eczema-covered face on fire to the whole school. It’s not like she needs a reminder about her skin condition. Lucky for Kaylee, she’s been chatting online with a basketball player from another school who appreciates her photography skills and likes her for who she is.Seventeen year old Warren Scott’s plan to get out of juvie and rescue his best friend from a trafficker goes out the window when he gets into a fight defending another kid. He’s expecting a reprimand, but instead gets an offer: join a specialized team of sex trafficking survivors who go into high schools to find and warn teenagers who are being targeted by predators. The rich guy in charge promises Warren help finding his friend in exchange for his time.Warren agrees, but while he and his partner are desperately trying to find the target, he starts having crippling flashbacks of his old life. In the meantime Kaylee’s amazing and supportive online boyfriend tells her he loves her. She loves him too, and wants to show him.Can Warren find Kaylee before it’s too late, or will Kaylee be #Lured away to a fate Warren knows all too well?

The BeastHe’s turning into a beastShe’s the only one who can helpPrince AdemAdem isn’t at the Academy to make friends, or meet girls. He’s got a curse to cure before his entire kingdom turns into vicious beasts.So what if the prettiest girl he’s ever seen is also an expert on curses? He’s focused!Until Belle shows him she’s even more intelligent than beautiful, and he can’t stop thinking about her.BelleAfter Prince Adem almost ruins her latest invention with his bulging muscles and bare hands, Belle doesn’t want to see him again. Even if he was trying to save her.Fate has other ideas when he comes asking for her help.Prince Adem may be the key to unraveling her own past as well as her heart, and Belle isn’t sure she’s ready for either.Can Belle and Adem face their dark secrets, or will the truth drive them apart?If you’re a fan of Beauty and the Beast, twisted fairy tales and unexpected heroes, this book is for you. Download your copy today!The interconnected stories of the Fairy Tale Academy are full of clean romance, adventure and fun. Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

All eight interconnected, stand-alone fairy tale retellings from The Fairy Tale Academy series!What happens when you combine...Royal teenagers and a magical school?Everyone who is anyone goes to the Academy. From princes and princesses, to powerful magic casters, and even the mysterious fey.At the Academy princesses and paupers fall in love, kings find their courage, commoners find their soul mates, and old rivalries end while new ones begin.Each novel is an adventure in romance, magic, and laughter. Each set of characters—from Ariel and Prince Samuel to Jak and Mulan—is sure to capture your heart.If you love fairy tale retellings, painfully awkward situations, clean romance, and a dash of magic, this collection is for you! Download your copy today!Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.This series includes retellings of:The Little MermaidBeauty and the BeastThe Frog PrinceThe Monkey King / Sleeping BeautyThe Snake PrinceJack and the Beanstalk / MulanRapunzelThe Prince and the Pauper

Over Christmas in 1776, Nathan and Sarah lose their parents, lose their home, and face a brutal blizzard in a fight to save themselves and the nation."Author Tom Schneider transports readers to the violent and inspiring crucible of America in 'The Storm 1776,' capturing the patriotic vigor and sacrifice of the country's tentative first steps. Told through the humble eyes of a traumatized young boy and his sister trying desperately to find their father, the writing is both heartfelt and historically vivid. Exploring themes of revenge, duty, familial bonds, and persistence in the face of tragedy, 'The Storm 1776' is a gripping escape that echoes with authenticity."- Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★1⁄2Christmas night, 1776. General Washington is losing the Revolutionary War. In a desperate attempt to turn the corner, he plans to cross the Delaware River and lead a surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey in the midst of a winter storm. Amongst Washington's troops is 14-year-old Nathan Smith, whose mother has just been murdered by a group of Hessian soldiers. While trying to care for his younger sister and track down his father, Nathan's manhood will be tested and transformed during his special war mission. In this epic tale of battle, tragedy, and independence, Nathan and his fellow Americans fight for freedom despite all the odds being stacked against them. If you like page-turning historical fiction, relatable characters, and high-stakes action, then you'll love Tom Schneider's powerful new story. Buy The Storm 1776 to bring the revolution to life!