Books published by publisher Blue Heron Publishing

There is nothing that is much easier to make than a quick bread or loaf. Just mix up the ingredients, put the mixture in the pan, set the timer for around an hour and go do some other things. Come back when the timer goes and you have a lovely, fresh, home-made treat that everyone will love. I often make a loaf/quick bread and once it is well cooled slice it. I then freeze it and if I want a slice or two for a lunch for my husband I just go to the freezer and get a couple of slices. Having a frozen loaf is also great if you end up with unexpected company. Just take several slices out of the freezer, wrap them in paper towel and defrost them in the microwave. Works a treat.As I have said in all my other books, I come from a long line of cooks on both sides of my family. I have been writing about food for well over 35 years and love to create recipes.All of the recipes in this cookbook are ones that my family and I have been making for years. They're tried and true and all are easy to make and turn out exceptionally well every time.You don't have to fuss with these recipes, just whip them up, put them in the pan and bake. And you'll have some great treats.Enjoy!

What happens when a party game turns deadly? For her 21st birthday, Abbie Reed’s friends throw her a surprise party and plan an outrageous game of 21 Dares. The rules are simple: Abbie must follow each dare to the letter as they pop-up on her phone--each one sent as a text message from a secret guest. Starting off funny, if not a little humiliating, the dares send Abbie and her friends across her college campus and through downtown Tampa. But the closer they get to the mystery man behind the text messages, the more deadly the dares become. Harboring a vendetta against Abbie, the mysterious guest won't stop until she pays. Now, it’s up to Abbie to figure out who he is and what he wants, before her 21st birthday becomes her last. Download a copy of 21 DARES today, and prepare to stay up all night to finish it.

Brian is a little T-Rex who has problems because of his tiny arms. Many of the activities he cannot do are easy for others with long arms, but that doesn’t stop Brian the T-Rex from finding new and interesting ways to play sports, hit a piñata, and enjoy other activities. Each time Brian figures out a new solution, he wonders how it will help him with similar activities. Kids will enjoy thinking of more answers for Brian, from what sports he’d be good at to how can he make a pizza. Kids will learn that no matter the problem, you can always find a solution.

In the city of Solantha, mages rule absolute, with shifters considered second-class citizens and humans something in between. No one outside the mage families are allowed to have magic, and anyone born with it must agree to have it stripped from them to avoid execution. Sunaya Baine, a shifter-mage hybrid, has managed to keep her unruly magic under wraps for the last 24 years. But while chasing down a shifter-hunting serial killer, she loses control of her magic in front of witnesses, drawing the attention of the dangerous and enigmatic Chief Mage. Locked up in the Chief Mage's castle and reduced to little more than a lab rat, Sunaya resists his attempts to analyze and control her at every turn. But she soon realizes that to regain her freedom and catch the killer, she must overcome her hatred of mages and win the most powerful mage in the city to her side.

A book for 7 - 10 year oldsLets Learn About Animals that HibernateAround the world, there are a lot of animals who like to sleep through the winter, or other times of the year. This action is called hibernation (hi*ber*nay*tion) . Many people think only bears do this but there are other animals who like a long nap too. You can see animals running all around digging holes and looking for nuts on the ground and other food that will help them go through the long winter months.Some animals sleep in trees, like squirrels do. Some sleep in caves or hollows, like bears do. Many of these animals try to find a nice hole in the ground because even when it is very cold outside, their home stays warm when it is underground.They want to be safe from the snow, wind and rains of springtime. Their home has to be just right and fit them so that it can stay warm as they sleep through all kinds of weather.Not all animals sleep the whole winter so let us look at the two kinds of hibernating animals, light sleepers and deep sleepers.Light Sleepers are animals like bears and raccoons that wake up from time to time. On warm days they may want to go out and take a walk around. Heavy Sleepers are called True Hibernators. They go into a very deep sleep in the winter. If you saw them they might even look like they were not alive any more, that is how slow they breathe.Lets find out more about these two types of animals. You may even have seen some getting ready for Winter near where you live. Can you guess what some of them are before you read more? Why not write them down and see how many you can guess.We will learn a little about each animal and how it prepares for winter.Table of ContentsHibernationLight SleepersBearsChipmunksGround SquirrlesSkunksRaccoonsHedgehogsCrocodilesTurtlesBeesHeavy SleepersMarmotsPrairie DogsHamstersFrogsGarter SnakesBats

Brian is a little T-Rex who wants to buy a skateboard after his last one breaks. He decides to open a lemonade stand in order to make the money he needs. But when another little dinosaur catches a glimpse of Brian’s success, this tiny Triceratops opens his own lemonade stand right next to Brian’s. The Triceratops lies and cheats. He gets more dino-clients at first, but soon the customers realize they are being tricked.Though the adventure, Brian not only learns the value of entrepreneurship, but he will get a firsthand lesson about honesty, friendship, and forgiveness.(Age Recommended 2-8)

The first in the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery series..."An exciting, original, and suspense-laden whodunit..."(Midwest Book Review) As a native of the small town of Hansonville, North Carolina,and a wilderness rescue worker, Raine Stockton knows the Smoky Mountains as well as anyone could, but she gave up her Search and Rescue work after a tragic loss. Now she reluctantly returns to active duty to help find a young child who has been kidnapped and taken deep into the forest. But as Raine's young golden retriever, Cisco, picks up the trail, his enthusiasm fails to make up for his lack of experience, and their first foray into the forest results in disaster...and the discover of the kidnapper - shot dead. Suspecting there's more to the case than meets the eye, Raine struggles to overcome her personal demons, turns her search in new directions... and learns to trust Cisco to lead the way.

Brian is a little T-Rex who loves space. He dreams to join a space program that will need him to complete many missions for a successful trip across the galaxy. This is an interactive adventure where kids must solve puzzles in order to help Brian succeed. From completing mazes, coloring in new worlds, and connecting dots, kids will enjoy joining Brian on his missions as they exercise their mind and learn the Solar System.(Age Recommended 5-8)

This is a selection of four humorous stories about topical subjects. This collection includes:1. “The Fart That Ended the World”2. “The Billionaire Dinosaur”3. “Big Butt Hippos”4. “The Frog Who Knew Everything.”“The Fart That Ended the World” is a story about the poor eating habits of animals, which leads to a huge destructive event.“The Billionaire Dinosaur” is about the value of money compared to the value of friendship.In “Big Butt Hippos”, a group of hippos are obsessed with growing the biggest butt in the jungle. They forget about many more important things like science and medicine.“The Frog Who Knew Everything” is about a frog who thinks he knows everything and won’t stop sharing his advice with the other animals. He will learn the hard way that sometimes it’s better to listen.These stories are sure to entertain both kids and adults.

The first in the Raine Stockton Dog Mystery series... "An exciting, original, and suspense-laden whodunit..."--Midwest Book Review As a native of the small town of Hansonville, North Carolina,and a wilderness rescue worker, Raine Stockton knows the Smoky Mountains as well as anyone could, but she gave up her Search and Rescue work after a tragic loss. Now she reluctantly returns to active duty to help find a young child who has been kidnapped and taken deep into the forest. But as Raine's young golden retriever, Cisco, picks up the trail, his enthusiasm fails to make up for his lack of experience, and their first foray into the forest results in disaster...and the discover of the kidnapper-- shot dead. Suspecting there's more to the case than meets the eye, Raine struggles to overcome her personal demons, turns her search in new directions... and learns to trust Cisco to lead the way.

The author that brought you “Veritas” the first in the Neil Baggio series brings you a day in the life of the Golden Family told through the eye of Travis Golden on his wedding day. As he reflects through the years of his life with his twin sister Terra, growing up in a stressful household, overcoming the odds to reach his goal and meeting the woman of his dreams. From the outside people see Travis as a successful professional basketball player marrying his college sweetheart, from a perfect family, what they don’t see is we all go through trials, tribulations, and strife. See the good, the bad, and the sad through the eyes of Travis as he takes on a journey that will leave you smiling, laughing, and crying. Travis Golden’s greatest day, his wedding day is a culmination of his life. The good, the bad, and everything in between. His wedding day, just like his life will mirror the life he has led, from his habit of playing basketball when stressed to dealing with a loss in the family. One Golden Day is a story that will inspire, bring forth emotion, and teach. Travis will guide you through the moments in his life, but use them as ways to teach, to share the good and the bad. Whether you or someone else is newly engaged, about to graduate or simply looking for a great read to inspire your dreams. Travis Golden will remind you, no matter the obstacles you overcome they will help define you, mold you and build you.