Books with author SL Bradley

Clara was just an ordinary girl living in a small town in Indiana. Her mother and father split up when she was young. Clara and her mother never really got along, despite it all Clara loved her mother even though her mother emotionally and physically abused her. There was something about to happen and Clara could feel it in the air, she knew something was coming but when it came it took her by surprise! Learning that supernatural beings existed was not something that anyone had to deal with normally. This is her new normal. The miles between Clara and mother were far and wide but now with this new information at hand they were far greater than before. How could this ever be fixed? How could she even look at her mother the same after knowing what she knows? It was just building up to the end, the question is now, who is going to win?

Horror has the gripping ability to captivate…and enthrall. It hooks you with unnerving stories of dread and evil, pushes your limits and pokes every phobia. Audiences love to be scared but behind every muffled scream is something deeper and even more fascinating. In Screaming for Pleasure, S.A. Bradley takes you on a wild journey exploring horror, where you’ll discover what is so tantalizing about terror, including:Rare insights about some of the greatest fright directors of all time, like David Cronenberg, Guillermo Del Toro and John Carpenter, culled from hundreds of interviews. An in-depth look at 6 of the most impactful horror films by women directors, plus a list of over 15 women directors you should be watching now. Relive the most terrifying and shocking moments in horror film history with detailed breakdowns of over 100 films. Plus, you’ll uncover how horror lets you peek in at what may be lurking within yourself. Screaming for Pleasure thrills you with the beauty and depth of the horror genre, dissecting films, literature and music that reveals how horror constantly reinvents itself and reflects the anxieties of each generation. Whether you’re frightened to watch scary movies alone or a horror obsessive, Screaming for Pleasure is the entertaining guide to help cinephiles of all types fall in love with horror again.

Anxiety is consuming the life of Michael Smith, a young Special Education teacher, causing him to feel hopeless and defeated. He constantly worries about his next cycle of fuzzy-headed thoughts, and sweat that sprouts like a virus and rolls off his face. Michael is trying to keep his anxiety from derailing what he is truly passionate about—teaching his class of middle school students with autism, Down syndrome, and other special needs. In A Special Education in Anxiety, the reader will meet Michael’s unique and engaging class who experience a year together of positive breakthroughs and heartbreaking loss. His special needs students, as well as some unexpected adults, will be key in Michael’s pursuit of overcoming his anxiety.New edition includes discussion questions and topics for book group conversations.

~Editor's Pick~Sixteen year old math whiz, Autumn, spends her days reading about serial killers and dreaming of becoming an FBI Profiler. She never dreams her first case will be so personal. Her world is shattered when she comes home from school and discovers her murdered sister’s body on the living room floor. When the initial evidence points to a burglary gone wrong, Autumn challenges the police’s theory because of the personal nature of the crime. Thinking that finding the killer will bring her family back together, she conducts her own investigation using her affinity for math and forensics, but her plan backfires and her obsession with the case further splinters her family.When her investigation reveals the killer is someone she knows, Autumn offers herself up as bait and sets a dangerous trap to unmask his true nature and to obtain a confession for her sister’s murder.14+ for brief violence

Horror has the gripping ability to captivate…and enthrall. It hooks you with unnerving stories of dread and evil, pushes your limits and pokes every phobia. Audiences love to be scared but behind every muffled scream is something deeper and even more fascinating. In Screaming for Pleasure, S.A. Bradley takes you on a wild journey exploring horror, where you’ll discover what is so tantalizing about terror, including: •Rare insights about some of the greatest fright directors of all time, like David Cronenberg, Guillermo Del Toro and John Carpenter, culled from hundreds of interviews. •An in-depth look at 6 of the most impactful horror films by women directors, plus a list of over 15 women directors you should be watching now. •Relive the most terrifying and shocking moments in horror film history with detailed breakdowns of over 100 films.Plus, you’ll uncover how horror lets you peek in at what may be lurking within yourself. Screaming for Pleasure thrills you with the beauty and depth of the horror genre, dissecting films, literature and music that reveals how horror constantly reinvents itself and reflects the anxieties of each generation. Whether you’re frightened to watch scary movies alone or a horror obsessive, Screaming for Pleasure is the entertaining guide to help cinephiles of all types fall in love with horror again.Early Accolades!“With masterful brilliance and fireside charm, Scott Bradley beautifully navigates horror’s past, present, and future with undeniable genius, biting wit, and keen observation. A must have for any and every horror fan.”- Soska Sisters directors of American Mary (2007) and Rabid (2019)

Following the second American civil war in the year 2100, a brutal empire arises from the ashes, spreading across North America and beyond. In this new world, those who rebel are punished severely-as are their family members. Children of criminals are placed in guarded, abandoned cities and towns called Squares, where they are permanently cast out from society. Life is hard in the Square. Leo Hint ends up in one at seven years old, after his father rebels against the empire. Fortunately, he soon joins a gang that helps him stay alive and build a life over the next five years. Then one day, when he and his friend Mikak take things too far and get caught by a soldier, they find themselves facing the fight of their lives as they try to escape the Square. The boys discover something bigger than they ever expected, and now Leo, Mikak, the rest of their gang, and six new members must save each other. In this first book of a planned series, a teen imprisoned in an abandoned town works with other young people to escape, doing their best to survive in a dangerous, hostile world.

All’s not well at the Wimbly School of Arts Arcana. Rumors swirl of enemies gathering beyond school grounds. Whispers spread that the newest student at Wimbly’s may be none other than the Misfit King, a powerful enemy prophesied to destroy the magicians and the world they’ve built. If only they knew the truth. If only they knew Quinn couldn’t cast a spell to save his life. If only they knew he cheated his way into Wimbly’s to escape his horrible foster home. If only the talented magicians knew a darker, more sinister evil plotted their demise...Hiding in a world not his own, Quinn must fool the strongest, most powerful magicians in the magical world. He’ll befriend dwarves and yetis and odd outcasts. He’ll walk through doors that lead to different worlds and speak to paper men who live in books, all to discover the dangerous secret that could give Quinn the magic he so desperately desires.

Following the second American civil war in the year 2100, a brutal empire arises from the ashes, spreading across North America and beyond. In this new world, those who rebel are punished severely—as are their family members. Children of criminals are placed in guarded, abandoned cities and towns called Squares, where they are permanently cast out from society.Life is hard in the Square. Leo Hint ends up in one at seven years old, after his father rebels against the empire. Fortunately, he soon joins a gang that helps him stay alive and build a life over the next five years. Then one day, when he and his friend Mikak take things too far and get caught by a soldier, they find themselves facing the fight of their lives as they try to escape the Square. The boys discover something bigger than they ever expected, and now Leo, Mikak, the rest of their gang, and six new members must save each other.In this first book of a planned series, a teen imprisoned in an abandoned town works with other young people to escape, doing their best to survive in a dangerous, hostile world.

Parents LOVE Monster Are People Too!"Love, love, love! The pictures are so cute and the message is so precious! I love this picture book almost as much as my sons do!" ~ Allison Chaney, Mom of Twin Sons"What a great little children's eBook! For a new writer/illustrator, Susan Bradley hits a home run! I cannot wait for the next book!" ~ Shane Randall"Never mind my kids; this has become #1 on my children's book favorites list. Awesome job Susan Bradley. Great little picture book!" ~ Tamara SinclairAbout Monster Are People Too!Somehow, most children develop a fear of monsters. Monsters Are People Too is a great children's ebook for parents who want to send a sweet message while helping alleviate the ridiculous fear that can torment a child! Watch them lose their fear of monsters while learning to see things and people with an open mind and a loving heart.