Books with author R. Johnson

Forged in Fire Miraculously, Alex had survived the crucible of combat and emerged victorious, earning the right to attend Dragon Academy.But his trials had only begun.For Alex had dared the unthinkable.A despised Ruidian entering Dragon Academy was an abomination the school’s elite would stop at nothing to destroy, eager to cripple or kill him if they possibly could.Even worse, Alex’s mentor was notorious for throwing his disciples into the thick of any conflict, no matter how unfair the odds.Alex knew only two paths lay before him:To be forged in the fires of his enemies’ hate into a killing blade capable of cutting down all his foes…Or to be hammered into slag, never to rise again.Eager for a fast-paced Wuxia/LitRPG adventure filled with deadly adversaries, exotic adventures, and mighty cultivators fighting for the power to topple kingdoms? Then read on!

Freedom at Any CostAlex’s last clear memory was of racing into battle, on a desperate mission of mercy.Before waking up with a collar of steel about his neck, stripped of all weapons and armor, soon to be sold at auction.Never had Alex faced such steep hurdles to achieving his dreams.Never had he been more determined to make those dreams come true.So marks the beginning of a perilous journey that would see Alex facing down vile slavers, corrupt merchants, ferocious spirit beasts, and bloodthirsty cultivators eager to see him fall.No matter what it took, Alex was determined to reach Dragon Academy and learn the cultivator’s arts.Because in a world where strength was everything, only the strong could truly be free.Eager for a fast-paced Wuxia/LitRPG adventure filled with deadly adversaries, exotic adventures, and mighty cultivators fighting for the power to topple kingdoms? Then read on!

"Incredible and searing." --Nic Stone, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dear MartinThe Hate U Give meets Just Mercy in this unflinching yet uplifting first novel that explores the racist injustices in the American justice system.Every week, seventeen-year-old Tracy Beaumont writes letters to Innocence X, asking the organization to help her father, an innocent Black man on death row. After seven years, Tracy is running out of time--her dad has only 267 days left. Then the unthinkable happens. The police arrive in the night, and Tracy's older brother, Jamal, goes from being a bright, promising track star to a "thug" on the run, accused of killing a white girl. Determined to save her brother, Tracy investigates what really happened between Jamal and Angela down at the Pike. But will Tracy and her family survive the uncovering of the skeletons of their Texas town's racist history that still haunt the present?Fans of Nic Stone, Tiffany D. Jackson, and Jason Reynolds won't want to miss this provocative and gripping debut.

Val had returned from his latest tour of duty scarred in body and soul. Barely able to walk and drugged to the gills for pain, he thought his killing days were finally behind him.He couldn't have been more wrong. Endless Online, a hyper futuristic game where players could truly live another life. Val loved the idea of starting over in virtual reality. But when someone he cares about turns up missing after chasing that same dream, Val quickly learns that Endless is no simple game. And if Val can't figure out the dark secrets behind this realm of wizards, warriors, and intergalactic conquest, then it's game over. For everyone.

Beautiful Dreamer is a juvenile fiction e-book for children ages 5 and up, showcasing a poem with pictorial depictions of ideologies that Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream encompassed. Check out more from this author at: http://maryannesbookshelf.com/childrens-corner/Written with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in mind and his dream, told in poetic form, this book asks the question –if his dream can become a reality?Beautiful Dreamer features 25 plus pages of black and white graphics from various graphic artists, to give it a classic look, with depictions of political imagery that is both methodical and inspiring. It features the following advanced vocabulary words to strengthen your child's vocabulary:leprechaunstreacherouslimericksshammagnificentfaithjusticeequalityfreedomremembrancecreedcredohymnshumanitiesprophecyspiritualbrevitycultureexhilaratingstrugglesinsanealternativewarpedattainedsubmergedcircumventevadedeceptivelydistractionconnedIf you enjoyed this title from author M.D. Johnson, be sure to check out her other wisdom infused books for kids:A Penny for Your ThoughtsWicked Wisdom: Monsters Words of Wisdom: Advice to Live ByBuddha’s GardenA Girl’s Guide to LoveObama’s WisdomA Kiss GoodnightThe Falling StarProverbs of AfricaAfrican ProverbsAfrican Proverbs IINative American ProverbsSometimesSore LoserFacing ChallengeAuthor M.D. Johnson has published over 80 children’s books, has a B.A. in English and Master of Management degree in Business and is a mother and wife. She is a well-traveled adventurer, poet, author, blogger and playwright with many more up and coming stories to tell. Website: http://maryannesbookshelf.com

Val thought it was over, having gambled with fate itself for the lives of all those he loved.He did not expect to wake up in a hospital bed, in the crosshairs of a professional killer.A friend he thought lost forever shows him a mysterious game that only a select few can jack into. It's the perfect escape, and what seems a fun lark becomes all too real as he enters a realm where level-ups affect both worlds, dying in game is dying for real, and no one is hungrier for Val's secrets then the men hunting for his head.Time is running out for Val and everyone he loves. So much for happy endings.

It's not always the quest for the cup. Sometimes, it's the quest for what's in the cup.Lance wants nothing more than to be there to fight the dragons for his beloved Princess Alexandra. With his faithful steed by his side, Lance sets out for the magic elixir found only in the Holy Grail. With its strengthening power, facing off an old hag, the bewitching woods, and the strange ogre who lives under a bridge should be easy. But when it comes to Alexandra's dragons, things aren't quite what they all seem to be. Will Lance's gift be enough -- or will his princess require something even more powerful to sustain her? Pull up a cup of your favorite "elixir" and enjoy this sweet and snarky satire story from C. S. Johnson, where the dragons are real, even if they aren't. FROM THE STORY: Every knight has a quest, and every quest has its reward.As a knight-errant, albeit one still in training, with only a year of service behind him, Lance took his duty seriously. But waking up was also a serious business, and that was why, despite the midmorning light flickering over his face, Lance was still half asleep. His faithful steed stepped up to help him, breathing smelly fumes into his face.“Blah!” Lance sputtered, trying to clear his tongue of the frothy waft. “What have you been eating, Percy?”His pet’s pungent wake-up call forced Lance to roll over. When the heat of Percy’s breath continued to eat into the shield of his pending sleep, Lance finally gave in to his beast’s rude awakening.“Alright, I’m getting up. Back from me, you fearsome brute.”The horse was far from intimidated by Lance’s waking grogginess; instead, he moved closer to his master, nuzzling him with his wet nose.“You’re lucky you’re the runt of your family,” Lance grumbled, sitting up. He patted down his hair, brushing the chestnut locks out of his eyes, before taking in the full sight of the bouncing creature before him. “Or you would be tied outside, like the ones at my mother’s house.”Percy gave a small yip, and the nuzzle became a nudge.“Alright, alright,” Lance muttered, petting his horse’s long, flowing mane playfully. “I know you’re hungry.”He also knew there was no point in trying to sleep when Percy was hungry—no matter how sleepy he still was.“I suppose you’re right, anyway, Percy.” Lance yawned and rubbed his hands over his face. “We promised the princess we would save her today, and every knight knows there is nothing more important than completing his quest.”Lance tossed Percy several treats and stroked his pet affectionately, before he put on his armor for the day. He pulled a breastplate polished to a shine over his head, slipped his feet into protective boots, and even donned a helmet to protect his face from the bright summer sunshine.Before too long, he stepped outside his quarters. Percy came trotting eagerly after him. With his steed at his side and a grin on his face, Lance set out into the morning to see his princess.“Princess Alexandra, I am coming for you,” he called out rapturously, eager to see his beloved once more.FROM THE AUTHOR: It's a good romantic tale that hints at the darker sides of depression and mental health, and the troubles we sometimes face when we befriend our demons, with liquid portals, jokes about avocados, strange references to illegal plants, and coffee runs. What's not to love? WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: "... An endearing story of love ... " ~ Dee Bookworm

VOLUME TWO in the WOOD COW CHRONICLES series.For untold ages, the Granite Hulks at Tilk Duraow have been the impregnable center of the High One’s slaving system. Overpowering. Impenetrable. Final. The point from which there is no return. But now, fifteen-year-old Helga’s revolution—one she hardly expected to begin—is way bigger than she ever dreamed. Tilk Duraow itself is in danger. Unexpectedly finding common cause with a troupe of oddball characters, Helga and old comrades are reunited in a chain of events that portends the Overending. Now even the High One himself is no longer safe. The Overending opens a crack…Rick Johnson’s slightly skewed reality brings readers another mind-bending, genre-busting adventure. Fantastic and quirky, exhilarating and addicting, this entertaining adventure takes readers on a wild ride that they will never want to end. Ridiculous, but deadly serious. Hits you hard in the funnies, while turning your mind inside out.

VOLUME ONE in the WOOD COW CHRONICLES series.Helga has more danger in her life than most beasts her age—Wrackshee slavers after her, a vicious attack by bandits that nearly kills her, a race against dragons pursuing her, and leading a daring rebellion to save her life and rescue friends and family from the insidious WooZan. And that is just the beginning. But what do you expect when you are a young beast who just can’t see the stupid rules of the world making any sense? Helga can’t accept things as they are and ends up taking on not just one, but two all-powerful, supreme tyrants in two different realms. Helga never intended to lead a revolution. It just sort of happened because she wouldn’t go along with the “rules of normal” that keep tyrants in power and entire societies enslaved. Beginning on a dangerous quest to solve some mysteries in her own past, Helga leads her quirky comrades on a journey that will not only forever change them, but upset ancient civilizations. As an author, I’m drawn to eccentric, unexpected characters: those who surprise because they hear a distant galaxy, see a different music, create their own fragrance rather than get hooked on a soundtrack; the child who has her own ideas about how the emperor is dressed; the lunatics and rebels who tell stories on the boundaries. Helga’s unusual story will take readers to worlds they never imagined—definitely a whole new ride.Time and again, the unconventional heroine and her eccentric comrades overcome ominous tyrants and black-hearted slavers, not by battling to the last beast standing, but by being the first beast to think differently. Helga: Out of Hedgelands is divided into three books which introduce the epic saga of the Wood Cow clan and their role in overturning centuries of slavery and tyranny. This story will continue in additional volumes of the Wood Cow Chronicles now in development. Over the series of current and future volumes, the entire history of the Wood Cow clan, the fall of Maev Astuté, and the coming of Lord Farseeker to the Outer Rings, will be told.

The Bear with A Nightmare is a children’s book about a big burly bear named Benny who has several nightmares. He tells his Foxy friend all about them, and she helps him figure out how to resolve his dilemma. Complete with images from a variety of graphic artists, craft links, and the best advice for remedying nightmares. Do bears even have nightmares? Benny Bear does. Discover the remedy for his nightmares and perhaps for your troublesome little sleeper. Comes with craft project links!This juvenile fiction story features 30 pages plus, of "beary" colorful graphics, sure to please. This comical story is educational, in that it features the following advanced vocabulary words to strengthen your child's vocabulary:frightenednightmareunbearable adviceadvisedhaunteddevouredmonstroustormentedastonishedgratefulIf you enjoyed this title from author M.D. Johnson, be sure to check out her other horror thrillers for kids:The Frightfully Good Night before HalloweenThe Hauntingly Horrific 12 Days of HalloweenMonster Chef’s Secret IngredientTrick or TreatWhat to Be for HalloweenSpooky Spook’s Big ScareHalloween HappyThe Great Pumpkin Patch Family ReunionHalloween & Creepy ThingsTrickin’ for TreatsAlienation of the Alien NationBeastly’s Greatest FearWicked Wisdom: Monsters Words of Wisdom: Advice to Live ByAuthor M.D. Johnson has published over 80 children’s books, has a B.A. in English and Master of Management degree in Business and is a mother and wife. She is a well-traveled adventurer, poet, author, blogger and playwright with many more up and coming stories to tell. Website: http://maryannesbookshelf.com

---The best new comedy series for kids. ---Plot: Two puppies are going to be sent to the pound, unless a wolf (who seems to believe he is a person) can help them escape. ---This book is full of comedy and comradery, and is the first book in the Silverwolf Chronicles series. Not to be missed by kids who are struggling with reading, kids who love to read and need a new series, or for adults looking for a hilarious read-aloud. It is just one of those books that everyone loves.

A fun and outrageous take on the rainbow-bright unicorn food trend, bursting with fantastic goodness. Unicorn food—brightly hued dishes that make you smile—has taken the world by storm. That means the time is ripe for a book-length celebration of its many benefits. (The rainbows! The glitter! The happiness!) So food writer and stylist Rachel Johnson has gathered 40 of her most over-the-top unicorn creations, including:Rainbow Sprinkle Waffle CakeUnicorn Movie MixVanilla Sprinkle Puff CerealTie-Dyed Grilled CheeseUnicorn Universe Baked DonutsDIY Rainbow PastaGlitter Pink Strawberry MarshmallowsSprinkle Cake TrufflesCurated for maximal magic and presented in swooning full color in a gift-ready package, it’s an expression of pure sugary joy.