Books with author Staley

Isabella, an escaped slave, finds herself the captain of a pirate ship sailing the Caribbean in 1781. Pirate hunters are determined to stop the Pirate of Panther Bay! Isabella’s struggle to come to terms with the changes in her life become more difficult when Juan Carlos, a dashing Spanish Army captain, becomes her prisoner, and her unruly crew of male pirates is driven to mutiny. Juan Carlos, she discovers, is on a mission to capture her. Is he friend or foe? Could she possibly have feelings for a pirate hunter?A swashbuckling tale of love, courage, betrayal, and leadership in the 18th century Caribbean.A grand high-seas adventure…. The brilliant descriptive power of author SR Staley allows the reader to step back into bygone days and feel the intense emotions as the sword fights and cannon fire fuel the imagination. (youngadultromancewriters.com)

Ambushed by pirate hunters, Isabella, Jean-Michel, and Juan Carlos have little choice but to make a desperate try to outrun them. Isabella charts a course around Cuba and up the Gulf Coast of Florida, keeping her pursuers at bay as she makes a run for New Orleans and a shot at freedom. Their provisions exhausted by the cat-and-mouse game with colonial Spain’s Captain-General of the West Indies, they are forced to take refuge and search for food and fresh water behind the barrier islands in the strange, unfamiliar, and eerily calm waters of Charlotte Harbor. Little do they know a rogue band of Calusa Indians, long thought to have been banished from the southernmost reaches of La Florida, have risen again to challenge hostile outsiders, a last gasp at protecting their culture and way of life in wildest of the wilds, the Everglades. The action doesn’t stop as Isabella and her resilient band of pirates scramble to save their lives in daring ploy to escape the gallows of a relentless foe. Will they make it past the Spanish and the start of a new life?

Our Kitty is almost four months old. She becomes disheartened because she does not know what to do next. Should she stay with Mr. Grump or should she begin her quest for her Name Giver? Life with Miss Birdie begins in July when Kitty’s tough choice is decided for her because Mr. Grump is moving. Although, Kitty knows that Miss Birdie is not her Name Giver, Kitty decides that she is duty bound to fix Miss Birdie’s broken heart. In this life Kitty finds out what happened to her missing family. She also discovers that humans are capable of learning cool tricks, IF they have a clever teacher. Come along with Kitty as she enjoys her third life with Miss Birdie and Mother.

Ambushed by pirate hunters, Isabella, Jean-Michel, and Juan Carlos have little choice but to make a desperate try to outrun them. Isabella charts a course around Cuba and up the Gulf Coast of Florida, keeping her pursuers at bay as she makes a run for New Orleans and a shot at freedom.Their provisions exhausted by the cat-and-mouse game with colonial Spain's Captain-General of the West Indies, they are forced to take refuge and search for food and fresh water behind the barrier islands in the strange, unfamiliar, and eerily calm waters of Charlotte Harbor. Little do they know a rogue band of Calusa Indians, long thought to have been banished from the southernmost reaches of La Florida, have risen again to challenge hostile outsiders, a last gasp at protecting their culture and way of life in wildest of the wilds, the Everglades.The action doesn't stop as Isabella and her resilient band of pirates scramble to save their lives in daring ploy to escape the gallows of a relentless foe. Will they make it past the Spanish and the start of a new life?

Maria's world is turned upside down when she becomes the target of a gang taking over Carson Middle School. She soon learns her street smarts and savvy are no match for the bullies and thugs that make up her school's biggest gang. Maria finds some hope when she unexpectedly finds herself under the instruction of two mysterious martial arts instructors. But is it too little, too late? Can the streetwise tough girl relearn everything she knows about fighting and survival to keep the gangs at bay? Ultimately, the choice of how to confront the thugs and gangs is hers alone, and Maria must choose between the way she knows and a new way forward. And the stakes couldn't be higher: her life, and her school, depend on making the right choice. SR Staley (www.srstaley.com) is the father of two teenage children and author of the young-adult novels A Warrior's Soul and The Pirate of Panther Bay. He currently splits his time between Dayton, Ohio, where he trains at the SKH Quest Center for Martial Arts, and Tallahassee, Florida, where he teaches at Florida State University. Follow him on Twitter (@samrstaley), on Facebook (A Warrior's Soul book page), and YouTube (SamRStaley's channel).

A.T. Kitty is almost ready to celebrate her first birthday. Our kitty is content living with her Name Giver. All of her dreams have come true, and then some. She is loved. She is appreciated. She is even a Name Giver! Kitty has a perfect life. A.T. Kitty’s ninth life starts off in a new direction. Although she is a first class feline hunter, our Kitty is challenged to begin a new career as a Therapy Cat. Come along with Kitty as she works her charm to mend broken people at the Sleepy Palms Convalescent Home. The senior citizens are on the mend as soon as Kitty prances into their lives. As always, A.T. Kitty brings happiness and healing to the patients’ humdrum lives.

The Adventures of Mason the Blue Mouse is an easy to read picture book. Young children will enjoy the predictable simple sentences. Go on an unexpected vacation with Mason the Blue Mouse to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Most people think that Mason the Blue Mouse is a stuffed cat's toy; because that's just what he is. Somehow the toy got into a suitcase and the rest is history! Sit down with your child on your lap and both of you can enjoy the pictures.

ALLEY RATS is an autobiography about a young girl that lived through the 50s' & 60s' in a small town she calls "The Burg." G.m. Staley shares her memories with her children so that they can learn a lesson of life in each chapter. Many people enter her life during those 10 years. What does a childless neighbor, a friendly streetcar conductor, and a generous shopkeeper have in common? Well, some friends stayed with her all of her life while others came and went with the seasons. Some people she encountered left an everlasting impression that shaped her into the person she is today.

Luke is sure his martial arts training is worthless. That's why he quit. But when Dirk and his thugs move into his school, Luke quickly realizes that he may be the only one who can save Lucy, Chuck, and his other friends from their relentless and violent gang. Only Luke can make the ultimate decision to help his friends and stand up to the gang. It's a stark choice, and one he can't make alone.A Warrior's Soul is Luke's journey as he struggles to cope with the gang, teachers who don't understand the threat, disbelieving parents, and his own lack of confidence. Will he have the courage to return to the dojo and resume his training? Will he have the wisdom to know when to confront the gang?

ALLEY RATS is an autobiography about a young girl that lived through the 50s' & 60s' in a small town she calls "The Burg." G.m. Staley shares her memories with her children so that they can learn a lesson of life in each chapter. Many people enter her life during those 10 years. What does a childless neighbor, a friendly streetcar conductor, and a generous shopkeeper have in common? Well, some friends stayed with her all of her life while others came and went with the seasons. Some people she encountered left an everlasting impression that shaped her into the person she is today.