Books with author Kim Schneider

She’s an ingenious and beautiful commoner He’s the rollicking goblin princeWhat was fate thinking?The Academy is for the rich and royal, not the poor daughter of a charlatan. But Brisa wants more from her life than the next town and a new scam, so she decides to break barriers and send the dean an essay on why commoners should be able to attend. She is both shocked and overjoyed when he accepts. The only catch is she must maintain top grades in her class.With the first round of tests looming, Brisa is neck-deep in studying and reports. Minor things like extracurricular activities and making friends are not on her radar. However, when she inadvertently stumbles into the middle of the Assassination game and offends Krabbs, the goblin prince, she’s drawn into being a spy for them.Krabbs and his team of miscreants show Brisa that there is more to the Academy than books, but Brisa refuses to admit that she’s having fun. She also refuses to admit that green skin and big ears are starting to look good to her. When her past threatens her future, Brisa must decide between Krabbs and the Academy.If you’re a fan of The Frog Prince, delightful twists and determined heroines, this book is for you! Download your copy today.*Note: This is a 100 page novella*

Will Saru’s past ruin his future happiness?Saru has three goals: avoid as much school work as possible, dodge the ever persistent Princess Catherine, and eat two pieces of cake with every meal.Things are going well until the new girl in the cafeteria refuses, despite Saru’s best haggling and flirting efforts, to give him an extra piece of cake.Her name is Aurora, and Saru thinks it’s adorable when she tells him to shove off, but that fades when the anger in her blue eyes pulls a memory from Saru’s mind. The first memory he’s had since he woke up on a mountainside two years ago.The rule-loving Aurora is the only connection to Saru’s past and he’s determined to find out why. He discovers that she’s a fierce warrior, a noble soul and the most interesting girl he’s ever met. When Saru’s mind reveals his dark past, he must decide between restoring his memories or having a future with Aurora.If you enjoy trouble-making boys, self-rescuing princesses and a fresh twist on two old tales, this book is for you! Download your copy today.*Note: This is a 100 page novella*

“We will be the storm.”Through a blizzard on Christmas night 1776, General Washington crosses the Delaware River and leads a desperate surprise attack on Hessian forces in Trenton, New Jersey. Among his troops will be Fourteen-year-old Nathan Smith, who plays the most consequential role of the offensive.A day earlier on Christmas Eve, a group of Hessian soldiers loot Nathan’s home, murder his mother, and set his home ablaze, He and his younger sister Sarah flee amidst falling temperatures and the impending storm to find their father with the Continental Army across the Delaware. But their father Nat is on a mission for Washington that goes wrong and puts the reunion with his family, and the coming attack in jeopardy.During 72 hours in a bitter-cold December, the storm arrives and events forge a young man’s mettle, test a family’s bonds, and turn the tide for a young nation on the verge of defeat.

Nakusa only wants one thingTo become a fire casterNakusa grew up poor in a village of no consequence, but when she accidentally burned her neighbor’s door down with fire magic, she won a place at the Academy.After two months, despite her best efforts, Nakusa’s magic has yet to create a spark. However, strange things happen after she tries. Things like a piece of chocolate cake when the cafeteria only made yellow, or a shirt changing to the color the owner really wanted.If Nakusa isn’t a caster, then there’s no reason for her to be at the Academy. She refuses to go home, so she solicits the help of several friends, including the handsome Prince Kawbra, to find out what kind of magic she has inside of her.When conventional magic eludes her, Prince Kawbra suggests she might be something more than human. Something their kingdom hasn’t seen in generations.After Prince Kawbra turns into a snake during their first date Nakusa is forced to admit that there is more to both of them than meets the eye, and she is determined to figure out both mysteries.If you enjoy quirky magic, a snake that can roll his eyes and a new take on Eastern lore this book is for you. Download your copy today!

Royals are a painSo is pretending to be the princeThomas—a street urchin by birth—and Prince Edward have secretly been trading places since childhood. When Prince Edward goes MIA, Thomas has no choice but to attend the Academy in his place or reveal their ruse and send the kingdom into a spiral.After fighting for scraps his entire life, Thomas isn’t impressed with the teenagers at the Academy, who seem more interested in dazzling one another than applying their lessons to ruling their kingdoms.Everyone except the green eyed, red-headed merprincess, Kyla, who tells it like it is and doesn’t put up with anyone’s crap, including Thomas’s.When the student council offers Prince Edward a seat, Thomas agrees only because Kyla is a member. The council assigns Thomas and Kyla the yearly charity event where he quickly discovers that there are more layers to Kyla and the other students than he could have imagined. This Prince and the Pauper retelling is the final installment of The Fairy Tale Academy Series. If you like a reluctant imposter, a princess who wants more than a spoiled brat, and a happily ever after, this book is for you! Download your copy today.

Jak accidentally became the giant kingNow that accident might prove fatalJak has three goals: keep his status as king a secret, figure out who poisoned their bean crop, and find a way to get out of being the king of the giants without getting killed.Within his first week at the Academy, his cover is blown, he finds out that the orcs-mortal enemies to the giants-might have played a role in poisoning the beans, and a girl tells him he can't join her sparring club. Not that Jak minds a strong woman. In fact, after Maggie beats Jak's body guard in a fight, he asks her to train him.Between trying to impress Maggie, keeping his body guard from ripping an orc in two and avoiding an all-out war between nations Jak almost misses the subtle clues that will lead him to the truth about the beans.If you enjoy kick-butt girls, hilarious boys and grouchy giants, this Jack and the Beanstalk / Mulan mash-up is for you! Download your copy today.

Their hero is a fraud and only he knows it. When the truth comes knocking, can one boy conjure a way to save the day?Young Samual longs to perform magic of his own. And what’s worse, he can’t seem to convince anyone that their beloved Town Magician is a trickster without an enchanted bone in his body. So when a wicked wizard challenges the pretender to a duel, Samual vows to keep his village safe by forcing the fraudster to rise to the challenge.Determined to prevent disaster, he secretly shadows the phony protector during his training with the Grand Wizard. And when they barely escape an attack by dire wolves, Samual realizes he must partner up with his bitter rival. But keeping the truth hidden any longer may not help them outwit a powerful sorcerer.With his town in grave danger, can Samual protect the ones he loves from the forces of evil?Embracing the Magic is the enchanting first story in the Town Magician middle grade fantasy series. If you enjoy unlikely heroes, coming-of-age adventures, and spellbinding creatures, then you’ll love S.A. Schneider’s fantastical tale.Buy Embracing the Magic to leap into a world of wonder today! On sale at a special pre-order price.For prequel stories and writing activities for kids, visit https://www.sa-schneider.com/

His heart is in the right placeShe’s thinking about stabbing itSaruSaru is handsome, and he knows it. Flirting usually gets him anything he wants. Until there’s a new girl in the lunch line.Two desserts. Is that too much to ask? He’s a growing boy, he needs energy.Her name is Aurora, and Saru quickly discovers she’s a fierce warrior, a noble soul, and the most interesting girl he’s ever met.Princess AuroraAfter being asleep for 500 years, and then fighting her way out of a deadly briar patch, living at the Academy is a cake walk.Or it was until Saru comes along with his irritating need to break the rules and get his way.Either she hates him or she’s beginning to like him...When the tragic truth about their pasts comes to light, can they weather the storm, or will it tear them apart?If you enjoy trouble-making boys, self-rescuing princesses, and a fresh twist on two old tales, 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.

Thomas and Kyla share one thingThey think royals are a painThomasThomas and Prince Edward have been secretly trading places since childhood. When Prince Edward goes MIA, Thomas attends the Academy in his place.After fighting for scraps his whole life, Thomas isn’t impressed with snobby the teenagers at the Academy.Until the green-eyed, red-headed merprincess compels him to look deeper.Princess KylaKyla’s hate for Prince Samuel bleeds over onto his younger brother, Edward. Who cares if he seems nice? He’s probably a chip off the old royal block.To say she’s unhappy when the student council put her and Edward on the same project would be an understatement.To say she discovers there’s more to Prince Edward than meets the eye is a bigger understatement.When she finds out he’s been lying to her, Kyla’s anger returns, and she lashes out. Can they find it in themselves to forgive one another, or will they go their separate ways?This Prince and the Pauper retelling is the final installment of the Fairy Tale Academy Series. If you like a reluctant imposter, a princess who wants more than a spoiled brat, and a tear-jerking conclusion, 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.

Wendy’s story continues in the riveting second book of the Jagged Scars Series.The man who killed Wendy’s family got away.She let him go.In order to save her friends.The betrayal of the Den by Wendy’s mentor planted a wicked seed in her heart. It’s feeding on her anger and growing into a ravenous monster bent on revenge.Rage is bleeding into Wendy’s dreams, her nightmares and her waking hours. It’s staining everything, including her sanity.When the monster convinces her to kill Dennis—and her friends barely stop her—Wendy decides that she should leave Shelter before she hurts someone she cares about.Jeff asks her to stay.Before Wendy can make a decision, a plague sweeps through the complex. They don’t have the meds to cure it, but the map Wendy wrestled from Pelton could lead them to a place that does.Now Wendy must hold her mind together long enough to keep everyone she knows from dying.Again.Pick up the second installment of the Jagged Scars Series today!

Princess Zoe wants one thingA handsome prince to take her to the ballZoePrincess Zoe is a vision of long golden hair, ruby red lips, and striking blue eyes. How she hasn’t attracted a prince is a mystery, but she isn’t a quitter.When a new prince arrives, she’s sure he’s the one.She pulls every string she can get her delicate hands on to get into his good graces...and succeeds.CaspianThe lowly son of a Duke, Caspian has admired Zoe for a long time. But she wants a prince, and he stupidly helps her get one.Until the Prince gets pulled away at the ball, and Caspian offers to dance with Zoe.She doesn’t realize it, but her intellect is greater than her beauty. If only she could see herself as he does.When Zoe’s obsession with the prince returns, she pushes Caspian away. Will she realize what she has before Caspian gives up on her, or will they both end up unhappy?If you like thwarted plans of a perfect princess, an underdog love interest, and fairy tale mashups, then this Rapunzel / King Midas and the Golden Touch story 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.

They’re from the same kingdomBut they live very different livesNakusaShe’s supposed to be a fire caster, but she can’t make a pile of dry leaves smoke. There’s magic inside of her, she just can’t get to it...When the handsome Prince Kawbra suggests she might be more than human she kind of freaks out.She really freaks out when he turns into a snake on their first date. Did it have to be a snake?Prince KawbraLiving with a stupid family curse of turning into a snake when he’s stressed has put a serious damper on Kawbra’s social life at the Academy.Things are looking up when the beautiful Nakusa agrees to come stargazing with him.When the family curse strikes, he’s sure things are over, but she stays, even though she’s afraid.When the true source of Nakusa’s forbidden powers if revealed, they both must decide what constitutes a monster, or if their love is stronger than a label.If you enjoy quirky magic, a snake that can roll his eyes, and a new take on Eastern lore, 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.