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This month, check out some new additions to our library from some of our local authors. For more information on all our local artists and their works, scroll down.
Keka Novales
Bio
Keka Novales is a local author.
Links
Website: www.kekanovales.com
Social Media Link: @kekanovales
Works
¡Hola, Lola! Series:
Lola and the New School: When Lola is accepted to a new school, Mama thinks it’s an “excellent opportunity.” Lola isn’t so sure, especially since it means changing schools—in the middle of the school year! She’ll have to say goodbye to her old school and her old friends. Abuelita tries to convince Lola that she can conquer anything, but can Lola handle a new school and a bully all on her own?
Guatemalan Summer: Next stop, Guatemala! Lola is excited to go to Guatemala with Abuelita for a few weeks to learn about her heritage and see her relatives. But when she arrives, things don’t go as planned. Lola’s Spanish isn’t as good as she thought, and she feels out of place. To make things worse, her cousin Luis thinks Lola is a snob. Will Lola find her place and enjoy her new adventures or be stuck feeling homesick?
Dance of the Feathers: Abuelita can't visit Lola for her birthday, so she sends her tickets to see Swan Lake. Lola loves the show so much that she decides she wants to be a ballerina. But ballet is not as easy as it seems. When Lola’s instructor announces they’ll be dancing Swan Lake for their recital, Lola is excited . . . until she learns her role. Rather than a graceful swan, she’ll be a background chicken! Lola must learn she can still be an important part of the show, as long as she’s comfortable in her own feathers.
Bad Luck Lola: Oh no, seven years of bad luck! When Lola cracks a mirror that Abuelita gave her, she isn’t worried . . . at first. After all, superstitions aren’t real. Or are they? When one unlucky thing after another happens, Lola slowly becomes convinced she’s cursed. Will the seven-year superstition come true, or can Lola turn her bad luck around before it’s too late?
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Local Author's Bookshelf
All the books featured here are available to be checked out. Click on the item to follow a link to its page in our online catalog. You can find them on the shelf or you can place a hold on these items to check out and then pick them up at the front desk when they are available.
Winners of the 2021 Art and Poetry Contest
Children: Photography
- First Place: Raigen Locker
Children:Art
- First Place: Raigen Locker
- Second Place: Daniel S. Esparza
Juvenile: Poetry
- First Place: Jonathan Moore
Juvenile: Art
- First Place: Sadie Ryan Sanders
- First Place: Madison Forman
- Second Place: Sofia Casanova
- Third Place: Kenzie Forman
- Runner Up: Chloe Runyan
Young Adult Poetry
- First Place: Olivia Witter
Adult Photography
- First Place: Kassie Locker
Adult Art
- First Place: Alicia Yates
Local Artist A-F
Dianne Aynes
Bio
Dianne Hoedebeck Aynes and her husband, Jessie, thoroughly enjoy life in the Lake Cities area. After twenty-eight years in Lewisville, they bought their dream home near the lake and marked fourteen years of life at the lake this past February.
Dianne began writing in high school and never stopped, although it would be a couple decades before she saw her thoughts in professional print. While enjoying careers in different industries, Dianne’s articles first published while she worked as a Medical Record Director. Multiple articles and puzzles published in the 1990’s within the pages of Advance for Health Information Professionals: The Nation’s Health Information Bi-Weekly. After entering the education industry, Dianne co-authored an article with Sue Dickens, which was published in English in Texas: A Journal of the Texas Council of Teachers of English Language Arts (Fall/Winter 2005). Continuing in the education field, she authored several articles published in The TESA Connection: The Official Publication of the Texas Educational Support State Association, Inc.
While raising two sons, Chris and Josh, Dianne and Jessie started A&W Trucking, LLC, a dock-to-dock logistics company in the DFW Metroplex. Although their sons run the daily business, Dianne and Jessie remain involved, creating a quasi-retirement.
Currently, Dianne authors a blog, “Dianne’s Doodlings”, hosted by WordPress. In her blog, you can read her opinions on numerous topics as well as view many of her photographs; she’s an avid photo hobbyist. Additionally, Dianne is composing a middle grade novel series, the first four of which are now available on Amazon. Please check out SEASONS AT THE LAKE HOUSE.
In her third quarter of life, Dianne enjoys time with family and friends. She organizes two book clubs, one of which is LC Ladies Mys-Pense Readers (Mystery-Suspense) – she invites all area ladies to check out what’s happening on the FB Page under the same name. Please join if interested!
Dianne’s mantra is: Life is what happens while you’re making plans! While she is an avid and methodical planner herself, she enjoys the day-to-day along the way.
Links
Blog: diannesdoodlings.wordpress.com
Facebook: LC Ladies Mys-Pense Readers (Mystery-Suspense) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1342325512593036
Works
Seasons at the Lake House: Summer: Book 1 of a Juvenile fiction series. "What fun adventures can be found while spending two weeks at your grandparents' lake house? Deer tracking and horseback riding; fishing trips and bike rides; jet skis and swims; campfires and independence; and wildlife sightings of all sorts. Ride along with Laney and Colt as they experience adventure after adventure, learning and creating never-ending memories along the way." -back of cover
Seasons at the Lake House: Autumn: Book 2 of a Juvenile fiction series. "What fun, adventure, and learning happens throughout an Autumn week at your grandparents' lake house? Deer tracking for the elusive family of three; crafting, bike rides and decorating; learning to use Gran's photo equipment and clean fish; and who knows what else!. Join Cold, Laney, Katelyn and Jenna as they learn new skills and enjoy all the lake house has to offer, creating never-ending memories along the way." -back of cover
Seasons at the Lake House: Christmas: Book 2.5 of a Juvenile fiction series. "What fun, adventure, and learning happens throughout a holiday week leading to Christmas at your grandparents’ lake house? Continuous deer tracking for the elusive family of three; wreath-making, bike rides and decorating not one, not two, not three, but four Christmas trees; as well as enjoying the “Christmas Float” sponsored by the neighborhood; plus, so much more! Join Colt, Laney, Katelyn and Jenna as they learn new skills and enjoy all the lake house has to offer, creating never-ending memories along the way." -Back Cover
Seasons at the Lake House: Winter: Book 3 of a Juvenile fiction series. "What fun, creativity, adventures and learning happen throughout a cold wintery week at your grandparents' lake house? Horseback rides, bobcat sightings, mural paintings, searching for that ever-elusive deer family and more! Join Cold, Laney, Katelyn and Jenna as they continue learning new skills and enjoy all the lake house, and the new cabin, have to offer! Exactly how many memories can be packed into one week" -back of cover
Seasons at the Lake House: Spring: Book 4 of a Juvenile fiction series. "What fun and adventures can be found while spending Spring Break at your grandparents' lake house? Deer tracking and horse-back riding; fishing trips and bike rides; building and planting; campfires and independence; and wildlife sightings of all sorts. Ride along with Colt, Laney, Katelyn and Jenna as they experience adventures after adventure, learning and creating never-ending memories along the way, as we wind-up the Seasons at the Lake House Series." -back of cover
Jacey Boles
Bio
Jacey Boles is a recent Lake Dallas graduate and an artist who specializes in pet portraits.
Ginger Brodess
Bio
Ginger Brodess is a photographer and published author.
Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ginger-Woods-Brodess/e/B08VW3NDDK
Works
Love on the Bayfront: Hope, mystery, friendship, love....What will Isabel Porter discover when she returns to Alabama and takes up residence in the small town across the Causeway? It's been over a year and coming home means facing her past heartache as she returns to the heart of the deep south.
Heart of the South: Isabel Porter was returning to the small, quaint, Southern city she once had called home. Why had she pitched the idea to her magazine editor to write a piece on "Life In The Deep South?” Little did she know her editor would ask her to come back and live here for a year. She wanted someone to write about the everyday lives of the people, traditions and events that take place in the Deep South in a given year. It was too big of a paycheck to turn down. Yet, coming back home brought mixed emotions, both good and bad. Could her heart handle another chapter from this town?
Marilyn Bushey
Bio
Marilyn Bushey is the co-author of the Amazon Best Seller - Retirement Your Way: The No Stress Roadmap for Designing Your Next Chapter and Loving Your Future. She is also the co-creator of an online course by the same name that will be available in 2022. Marilyn has been an executive coach for over 15 years, and she has helped thousands of leaders make significant improvement in their ability to lead, build relationships, deliver results, and enhance their sense of self-fulfillment.
In Retirement Your Way, she and her co-author and fellow executive coach Gail McDonald turn their attention from the world of work to the world of retirement. There, they apply their expertise and innovative thinking to help people make changes and build a life of contribution, vitality, and joy throughout their retirement years.
When she’s not busy writing, coaching, consulting or speaking, Marilyn enjoys a busy social life along with being an avid volunteer, reader, movie buff, and yoga devotee. She lives in Lake Dallas, Texas, on the banks of Lake Lewisville with the love of her life her husband Brian and their two cats, Golden and Diva.
Links
Website: https://retirementyourwaybook.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=retirementyourway
Woman's World: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zcy8mmvqbv3bsmb/Womans%20World%20article_Bushey.jpg?dl=0
Works
Retirement Your Way: The No Stress Roadmap for Designing Your Next Chapter and Loving Your Future:It's time to break the retirement mold and do retirement your way. Whether you want to keep working beyond the traditional retirement years, enjoy a classic retirement playing golf and bridge, go back to school, or start a business, this book offers a clear 7 step roadmap to help you get there and enjoy the journey.
Mary Brooke Casad
Works
Bluebonnet at the Texas State Capitol
Bluebonnet Visits Mount Vernon, Texas
Mir Foote
Bio
Mir Foote is a local author who has written numerous juvenile books as well as two poetry books and a picture book. Mir enjoys puzzles, theater, and making words dance. Some current projects include a young adult novel, a play, three juvenile fiction novels, a graphic novel, and a musical.
Lake Dallas Library Interview
Links
Website: https://www.mirfoote.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MirFoote
Works
Poetry Books
Dance Against the Wind: If there is one activity in this world that I love, it is to make words dance.
Faith: A poetry book in four seasons.
And when you ask the question 'why',
you're standing for a fall,
but if you never ask the question,
then you have no faith at all.
Children's Books
The Perfect Kingdom: Sometimes, being perfect is a flaw.
Juvenile Fiction
Pirate Perdita and the Time Travelling Zombie Dinosaurs...from Space! (4th grade reading level):She's no one's damsel in distress.
Eleanor Rosaline Kidnaps a Dragon (2-3 grade reading level): Sometimes life has dragons. That doesn't mean you need a knight.
The Chronicles of Evrion (5th grade reading level)
- The Wishing Stone: Everyone has heard the warning to be careful what you wish for. Fewer know to beware of a wish interrupted.
- Almost Earth: Their wish got them there. Can their map get them home?
- Mountain of Stars: Deserted on an alien planet, chased by pirates, haunted by a prophesy, and left on the doorstep of a mountain with no doors.
- Memory: When the future seems doomed, look to what came before.
Mathew Maria (4th grade reading level): Just because something is very small, that does not mean it can’t be important. Mathew Maria is very small, but she still does amazing things.
- Mathew Maria: Introducing Mathew Maria.
- Mathew Maria Brings the Sun: Mathew Maria makes a friend and saves the day!
The Storykeepers (4-5th grade reading level): There are stories not told to the children, stories that must not be told to the children, of times when evil won. Four orphans must make sure their story isn't one of them.
Local Artists G-Z
Sharon Jones-Scaife
Bio
Sharon Jones-Scaife is a local author and illustrator.
Links
Website: coffeecreekmediagroup.com
Social Media Link: instagram.com/coffeecreekmediagroup
Works
I Miss You, Papa: Illustrated picture book: an inspirational story about love and loss - Rihanna and her brother Deshawn enjoy spending weekends at Mema and Papa's house. They do all sorts of fun things like ride bikes, watch cartoons and eat ice cream. But one day after a fun visit, Rihanna learns papa has died. She knew he'd been sick but what is dead? Why did Papa die? What is a funeral? Will Mema die too? Even though Moma and Mema answer her questions, Rihanna crates the "Pretend Game" to help her cope and to keep memories of Papa alive --page [4] of cover.
Good Night, Buttercup: Illustrated picture book - "Buttercup loves to play and play. But when night falls and it's time for bed, Buttercup tries to wiggle out of sleep. Will she succeed and remain at play? Or will she fall under sleep's magic spell?" -back cover
Just Kick It: Illustrated picture book - "Rihanna has butterflies in her stomach! Today she plays her first game with her new team, the Lady Lions. All goes well until Coach calls her into the game. For someone who is nervous and scared, she manages to complete a pass to the team's star player. Rihanna feels great! Rihanna's fear about being accepted by her new teammates comes back at the end of the game. What is she to do? Pass or try to score? Or run off the field and hide behind Mema?" -Back cover
Maddie on a Mission: Illustrated picture book - Maddie is disappointed that she can't go to school until she learns the reason why... a germ is passing from person to person. Maddie must do her part to stop the germ from spreading. But how? And how will her friends help? Follow along as Maddie goes on a germ buster mission.
Kindness, It's In You: Illustrated picture book - "Haylie's mission is to make the world a kinder place. She speaks kind words to friends and neighbors. She does kind deeds for strangers and family. But then she meets Gus. What happens when kindness meets meanness? Things do not end the way you think!" -back cover
It's Bedtime, Lil' Marco: Illustrated picture book - Lil' Marco loves to play all day long, and dreads hearing his Daddy say it's time for bed. He'll do anything to stay up a little longer--but can't stop his eyes from getting heavier and heavier. Includes activity pages.
Lil' Marco Plays Hide and Seek: Illustrated picture book - Lil' Marco enjoys playing his favorite game, hide and seek. He's found the perfect hiding place that stumps Mother. But Mother has a plan to draw her son out. Will her plan work or will Lil' Marco win another game of hide and seek? Includes activity pages.
Mrs. Hughes is Missing!: Illustrated picture book - The students of Mrs. Hughes' class are worried when they discover she is missing. With a mean substitute teacher as her replacement, the students decide they must find her. But when the clues lead to dead ends, the students begin to wonder if they will ever find her.
Keka Novales
Bio
Keka Novales is a local author.
Links
Website: www.kekanovales.com
Social Media Link: @kekanovales
Works
¡Hola, Lola! Series:
Lola and the New School: When Lola is accepted to a new school, Mama thinks it’s an “excellent opportunity.” Lola isn’t so sure, especially since it means changing schools—in the middle of the school year! She’ll have to say goodbye to her old school and her old friends. Abuelita tries to convince Lola that she can conquer anything, but can Lola handle a new school and a bully all on her own?
Guatemalan Summer: Next stop, Guatemala! Lola is excited to go to Guatemala with Abuelita for a few weeks to learn about her heritage and see her relatives. But when she arrives, things don’t go as planned. Lola’s Spanish isn’t as good as she thought, and she feels out of place. To make things worse, her cousin Luis thinks Lola is a snob. Will Lola find her place and enjoy her new adventures or be stuck feeling homesick?
Dance of the Feathers: Abuelita can't visit Lola for her birthday, so she sends her tickets to see Swan Lake. Lola loves the show so much that she decides she wants to be a ballerina. But ballet is not as easy as it seems. When Lola’s instructor announces they’ll be dancing Swan Lake for their recital, Lola is excited . . . until she learns her role. Rather than a graceful swan, she’ll be a background chicken! Lola must learn she can still be an important part of the show, as long as she’s comfortable in her own feathers.
Bad Luck Lola: Oh no, seven years of bad luck! When Lola cracks a mirror that Abuelita gave her, she isn’t worried . . . at first. After all, superstitions aren’t real. Or are they? When one unlucky thing after another happens, Lola slowly becomes convinced she’s cursed. Will the seven-year superstition come true, or can Lola turn her bad luck around before it’s too late?
Rachelle Powell
Bio
Rachelle Powell is a local author of Christian juvenile literature.
Links
Website: www.westbowpress.com
Works
Stories from the Cotton Fields: Juvenile fiction. "Meet Amanda, John, and Melanie. It's always an adventure with these three siblings. The fun and mischief they manage to find themselves in will have you wishing you could be a kid forever. Each story is followed by a simple worksheet that connects the lesson learned to scripture." -Back Cover
John T. Thorngren
Bio
John T. Thorngren is a local author.
Links
Website: www.Texand.com
Works
Salvation on Death Row: Adult biography. Convicted of capital murder in 1980, Pamela sat on Texas’s Death Row awaiting lethal injection. But less than two days before her scheduled execution, she was given a second chance, and in 2000, she was resentenced: from death to life in prison with the possibility of parole.