Books with author R. Carlson

Cats don't kill presidents. CONSPIRACIES do. The stage is set. High-level players are out to kill the president. And a pale-orange tabby cat by the name of Allswell is a penny-ante actor in their conspiracy. Only, H. Minus Allswell does not want the beloved president to die. He’s in a race against time to try to protect him. Can he unravel the plot? Can he hold back an avalanche of power rushing toward tragedy? Just seven days left to go… About the author: Wishing to remain relatively anonymous, author C. Ryan Carlson has dedicated himself to investing 2/3rd of the profit he makes from THE FINE OWL SOLUTION, into readers of the series. Details of this open invitation are included within.

Love is the main component that binds a marriage together, but it doesn't end there. Sharing affection allows a couple to perceive that love. In Starved for Affection, Dr. Randy Carlson teaches why affection is so important and how to develop that essential, active ingredient in marriage: the affection that demonstrates love for each other and makes a marriage the rich experience every couple craves.

Author’s Note; Step back in time and discover what a slave, a general, and a poet have in common. This reading for middle grade students celebrates Black History Month in February, Women’s History Month in March, and Patriot’s Day and National Poetry Month in April, while focusing on American history all year. Students, parents, professionals, or a combination thereof may perform the 50-minute play. It is classroom tested and meets the Curriculum Standards. The play was first performed at the Munroe Center for the Arts, Lexington, Massachusetts, for a spring Family Literary Tea. Author David McCullough, whom I first met at the Rededication of the Longfellow House, inspired it. He suggested that children should perform in more plays. He feels they will never forget a historical event if they’re in a play about it. The letters from Wheatley and Washington are authentic. The letters to young writers are historical fiction. Marian R. Carlson, June 2020

Nick and Lisette O’Connor need a change. They leave New York City for a semester as artists-in-residence at a college upstate, professional leads in a campus production of Hamlet. Threats and accidents follow Lisette, and Nick worries it might be more than just petty jealousy. Maggie Ryan, a student running lights for the show, helps investigate a mystery steeped in the turmoil of 1967 America.This Mystery Company edition restores to print the 1985 novel that introduced Maggie Ryan.

“Levi and Sarah’s Big Adventure” is a fun filled story of a young family going on a weekend camping trip. It is the first camping experience for this young brother and sister, Levi and Sarah. This is a bright and colorfully illustrated story filled with the fun and excitement of new experiences. This story models a healthy family dynamic, while enjoying God’s beautiful creation.

Thrown into a conflict beyond the scope of anything Bye-bye ever imagined, he will be tested in ways he never imaged. Whether that means stopping a war or just taking the girl he likes on a date, he certainly has his work cut out for him. Tensions are rising and if Bye-bye and his friends can’t put a stop to a brewing war, Anvilton and Hammerton might just destroy each other. That is, if the other adventurers don’t destroy them first. With the odds stacked against them, will Bye-bye and his friends survive the Mountain Valley War? Or will the flames of war consume them, leaving nothing but ash in their wake?

Winner of Self-Publishing Review's Grand Prize and First Prize in Fiction 2015 Awards B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree for Excellence in Indie Publishing Ashley R. Carlson's award-winning fantasy debut will satisfy the appetites of those who enjoyed the romance of Stephenie Meyer's TWILIGHT, the stirrings of rebellion in Suzanne Collins' THE HUNGER GAMES, and the steampunk universe of Philip Pullman's THE GOLDEN COMPASS.I can't shake this feeling that I've been lied to, nor that I'm partly to blame. I've spent my life following orders, never questioning Legalia's decisions for me, for the world. I had food, shelter, better living conditions than most-why rock the boat?Because you can choose between doing what is comfortable, or doing what is right, answers the small voice within me.I was afraid of that.An arranged marriage. A corrupt government called Legalia. A forbidden spiritual realm.Duchess Ambrose Killaher was just seventeen years old when exiled to Shinery-a city of snow and darkness-to marry a man who despised her, finding her only solace in an invisible companion named Roan.Now as the poor starve in the streets below and rebellious acts become a frequent occurrence, Shinery holds its yearly celebration to commemorate Legalia’s rule. But when Ambrose stumbles into a hidden courtroom and witnesses a violent murder, she is thrust into a secret world of the supernatural-one that could endanger everyone she's grown to care for. With the help of a handsome stranger, Ambrose learns of the past Legalia has covered up, and that she alone possesses the power to stop their unspeakable plans for the future.Praise for The Charismatics“Somehow this book seems to have slipped through the net, and we felt that it deserves a chance to be seen, as it reads like a truly commercial work with original and enchanting touches while remaining an adult book – the main character is married instead of being a teen with her parents, and this is what brings an unusual palette worth reading. An accessible and gripping story.” -Self-Publishing Review's First Prize in Fiction Award 2015“The grand prize goes to Ashley because of her beautiful presentation and intricate story writing, using a popular Steampunk theme that is somewhere between The Golden Compass and The Hunger Games.” -Self-Publishing Review's Grand Prize Award 2015"'The Charismatics' is a top-notch read and I recommend it highly. I would also suggest putting Ms. Carlson on your watch list - a talent like this is hard to ignore. I think we'll be seeing a lot of her in the years to come." -reader's review

Have you ever felt the pressure to fit in? Back in her day, Grandma did too. She bought her clothes from The Hap and tried to be just like Mallory Emma McBane. Until Mallory started acting like Laura LaVan. Young readers will love Cami Carlson's fun, rhyming story that shows the silliness that comes from trying to be just like others. You too can learn to accept the truth when someone says, "Hey! You're Great!"