Books published by publisher Mockingbird Lane Press

Ancient battles. Family secrets. Angels and soul-eating demons. First love is never easy.When soul-eating demons overrun his world, Kaelis, a young seraph warrior, uses the Queen’s ring to open a portal in space and flee with the infant heir to the throne, landing on earth. Unbeknownst to him, the demon leader, Nsark, follows through the portal, determined to devour the soul of every last seraph, especially the Queen’s heir. After Kaelis hides the baby, Nsark creates the ultimate weapon by fathering a half-human, half-demon: a soul-stealer’s child. Sixteen years later, an attractive but awkward teen named James struggles to fit in with his peers. In a last-ditch effort, he joins the school play, where he meets Lucy. Something deep draws them together, and their friendship reveals their hidden pasts: one is an angel, one is half-demon. Lucy and James find themselves pulled into an age-old war between their peoples. Hunted by relentless enemies, and grappling with deep-seated instincts and strange new powers, they must fight for their lives, their souls, and each other.Can they overcome who they were born to be, or will one of them have to make the ultimate sacrifice for the other to survive?

Ask yourself...do Bigfoot really exist? Do Bigfoot spaceships regularly visit our planet? What if a few got lost and started their own tribe? Then if so are they hiding deep in the forest? Follow Errl, a Bigfoot youngster, as he wonders in the forest lost. Will he survive the ten days until his fellow students return? While lost on Earth he falls in love with a golden-haired beauty. Errl meets humans while on Earth. A few of them seem to be nice, while other carry dangerous guns. Life is scary for a young Bigfoot on the run.

Aleister Crowley is best known for his work in the occult, his writings on Magick, and creating the religion of Thelema. He was a giant of his time with many talents and, some argue, many flaws as well. Of all his gifts, his writing was the vehicle that drove his genius. His Book of the Law and other mystical works are widely read by students of occult philosophy. Few, however, are familiar with his more artistic endeavors, including his literary novel Moonchild. For whatever reason, stories help readers integrate and understand larger themes and ideas present in the narrative. Perhaps that is why people look to allegories like Cain and Abel when trying to understand the nature of murder, or recite The Boy Who Cried Wolf when teaching their children not to lie. The truths appearing in fiction take no intellectual effort to grasp; they work subtly on the reader’s mind in a way that is easier to digest than the cold, hard philosopher’s stone. The great religions of the world understand this. Crowley took note as well. His novel carries the message of Thelema. The characters and themes in the book were imagined and created to dramatize and illustrate its practice. The reader sees Thelema in action and learns of Crowley’s broader beliefs and philosophy as the drama unfolds. “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law; Love is the law, love under will.” A short phrase with monumental import. In Moonchild, he demonstrates the fate of those who would misinterpret its meaning and be seduced by the temptations of Black Magick. Whether intended or not, Moonchild provides a more compelling case for his new religion than his other works ever could.Crowley has had many successful works, including his Book of Shadows, Book of the Law (or Liber al vel Legis), Magick Without Tears, Magick in Theory and Practice, and The Confessions of Aleister Crowley. Despite the success of these works, he was widely criticized and labeled the ‘Wickedest Man in the World’ by the publications of his day. He was a Renaissance man whose life can be traced through fantastic events. His epic mountaineering attempts, scandalous love affairs, political espionage, and prolific career as a poet, writer and painter cemented his legacy as a figure that was larger than life. His primary interest was the occult, and he carried out his studies with unquenchable energy. He claimed to be aided in his efforts by Aiwass, his so-called guardian angel who first spoke to him when he visited the ancient land of Egypt. He was prolific writer and insatiable researcher: producing volumes of work throughout his life filled with forgotten symbols, imagery and ritual. His texts on divination made him well known to modern illuminati conspiracy theorists; but those who have taken the time to read his texts could hardly believe he would associate with any group aiming to control another’s will.He had an undeniable impact on the post war counter culture and drew the interest of some of the most well-known musical geniuses of that time: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and The Rolling Stones to name a few. Timothy Leary—arguably the man who most embodied the philosophy of the 60’s—enthusiastically studied and disseminated his work. Leary was thoroughly convinced of the power in the individual’s divine will. While playing a deck of Aleister Crowley’s Toth tarot cards, Leary famously asked for knowledge of his purpose. He then cut the deck to the Great Beast 666 and interpreted this to mean he was Crowley incarnate and obliged to finish the Magician’s work. Crowley’s life and work will continue to influence those interested in the alternative side of spirituality. His novel Moonchild is a quintessential work for anyone wanting to fully understand his ideas.

This award winning book offers over 250 art activities designed to encourage kids to make art a part of their everyday lives. Skills and materials are described with how-tos and recipes, but the projects themselves are open-ended to encourage creativity and to allow different results each time and by different age levels. Parent guidelines empower even "art impaired" adults, providing what every parent and teacher needs to know to create an environment that gets kids excited about art. Winner of a Parent's Guide to Children's Media Award.

Her power can overthrow a tyrant--or destroy her soul. Killing the queen of Mandralay was easy. Led by the queen’s sister, Saydee, the coup succeeded except for one small detail: one of the conspirators had a last minute burst of conscience and spirited the infant princess away. Unable to rule as queen while the true heir lives, Saydee orders her most trusted Bestial to find the girl at any cost and kill her. X is a Bestial—little more than a monster—with no memories, no heart and no name. His only reason for being is to obey his mistress and, though it takes thirteen years, he finds the crown princess living as an orphan named Tallie. He attempts to kill the child, but her trusting nature sparks some long-lost humanity in him. Yet X remains a monster, and helping Tallie triggers a ferocious battle inside as he fights against his primal nature for her life--and his only hope of redemption. Meanwhile, Tallie confronts her true identity as crown princess, including learning to control the quickly-growing powers she inherits. But power is a double-edged sword, and it soon becomes clear that the same powers she'll use to confront her aunt may destroy her own soul. Can she find the balance before she loses everything she loves?

From the bestspelling author of These Words comes a story so powerful that will make you forget everything. You will be a baby again! Praise for I, Pirate A once-in-a-while kind of book! – The New York Times Square I didn't pay for this book! – famousAuthor Bought this on sale 2-for-1. Too expensive! I took many bathroom breaks! – seniorKane 4 stars. Product is great. However, I discovered that it works best if you sit on it. The itchiness and the swelling disappeared. The paperback format better suited my needs. I’m removing a star because there is still some lingering smell. - amazonReviewer It was either this or a cinder block around my ankles! – Toni Cannolini, former Mafia Boss Where are the faeries? Where are the vampires? Where is the love triangle? – famousBlogger I laughed so hard I swallowed my dentures! I don't know where they are now! – aFriendOfSeniorKane I feel like I've read this book before! – seniorKane A must read for anyone hoping to be a pirate someday. – The Internet It's even better than the first book! – seniorKane

Can she kill her only chance at love? Shunned by the other dryads, Aurianna lives unloved and alone. When a beautiful human named Branson King crashes into a tree and kills her grandmother, the dryads force Aurianna to take an oath that she will find and kill Branson—or die herself. But instead of finding a hardened human heart, Aurianna discovers friendship, affection, and sparks of passion—along with a deadly secret. As her relationship with Branson grows, Aurianna is confronted with a harsh reality: in order to live, she must kill the only person that might ever love her.

Can a human heart overcome a demon soul? When soul-eating demons overrun his world, Kaelis, a young seraph warrior, uses the Queen’s ring to open a portal in space and flee with the infant heir to the throne, landing on earth. Unbeknownst to him, the demon leader, Nsark, follows through the portal, determined to devour the soul of every last seraph, especially the Queen’s heir. After Kaelis hides the baby, Nsark creates the ultimate weapon by fathering a half-human, half-demon: a soul-stealer’s child. Sixteen years later, James struggles to fit in with his peers. In a last-ditch effort, he joins the school play, where he meets Lucy. Something deep draws them together, and their friendship reveals their hidden pasts: one is an angel, one is half-demon. Lucy and James find themselves pulled into an age-old war between their peoples. Hunted by relentless enemies, and grappling with deep-seated instincts and strange new powers, they must fight for their lives, their souls, and each other. Can they overcome who they were born to be, or will one of them have to make the ultimate sacrifice for the other to survive?

"From the first paragraph to the last, this story keeps us laughing, gasping, and learning. Yes. Between the adventures, we travel across Canada, learning a bit of history and geography. This story is for all ages, and is one you won't want to miss." Sandy Tritt, CEO, Inspiration for Writers, Inc. Sister and brother Katie and Jacob travel across Canada and back with their two eccentric aunts, Kathleen and Mary, in a minivan named Rumblechum, with Benjamin, their stuffed monkey, sitting between them. Rumblechum transports them through Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the huge province of Ontario, and finally back to their little grey house in Edmonton, Alberta. Their dear calico cat Freedom is at the door to greet them, meowing with excitement and joy, and a mysterious parcel is opened. A chapter book, young reader stories suitable for ages 3 to 6 years old. Fictional, but based on true traveling experiences. Your little ones will love paging through the chapters with whimsical illustrations at the top of each chapter, and you will love sharing the magical story of Benjamin's adventures in Rumblechum. A story for all ages, sharing the great country of Canada with a new generation of readers.