Bookcast YA and teen

A new taxi service has opened in town, inexpensive and very responsive. It is called Destinations and is becoming the favorite service for many people. Be careful - everyone deserves to get to their destination. Or at least the one that they deserve...

A young woman and her companion dragon are flying! The training is paying off and their bond is growing. Think of the fun they will have!..

Paisley's view on life is often one sided...

Teenagers just think that they know everything!..

The final graduation exercise for a pair of university students takes a surprising set of turns and twists in the short story of murder and magic. Travel with William and Sephera as they try to pass their final exam and obtain their diploma. Preferably without it being posthumous. *** Note *** This bookcast will be available in a serialized fashi..

One tree learns there is something beyond life and limb...

Some fates are worse than death. At least in the eye of the suffering man or woman on a diet. When Anna's doctor pushes her onto a diet, her whole world is shaken. Condemned to VEGETABLES! Her agony is intense. What about flavor? What will she do without fast food?..

A father tries an innovative way to teach his daughter responsibility and is surprised by her compassion...

Every story of becoming a mother is a little different...

Savannah's imagination takes her below the sea...

Even while struggling with her own adjustments to a new life, Ruth is aware of both her son and grandson having their own difficulties. The wistful yearning for a familiar celebration leads Ruth to make one of those promises that parents and grandparents make to their children that backfire on them spectacularly. What started out as a small promis..

Harlow McCready is confused, disoriented, and wondering "Where am I?"..

Bear Knuckle Brawlers fighter Tank Walker comes to Silver Fells, North Carolina to train for an upcoming fight. But could he also find a fall romance?..

What does it mean to be an American?..

Middle Grade For a young skateboarder named Joey, living in a small town means anything you do gets reported back to your mom...

The household was adjusting to the new cat. Lots of hissing from the other cats, new balance with the dogs. Just as the newest member starts to settle down, his worldview is fractured by the news of a horrible monster that lies in wait for the unwary!..

A dog's work is never done, especially when he has to play match-maker to his man-servant...

A fun super short about adventures on Halloween...

What happens when an uptown rose meets a downtown ladybug?..

When Randiculous' brothers harass him into attending a speed dating event, he finds out what can happen when a wizard is pushed into a party that he has no wish to experience. What could possibly go wrong?..

The sense of a new beginning in every dawning is captured and cherished in this lyrical poem...

Seventeen-year-old Sammie Theroux goes to a local shelter to adopt a cat for Christmas. What she discovers is a way she can use her creativity and camera to make a difference in the animals' lives...

The end of one phase of our life and the start of a new one is like the turning of the years. This light-hearted story by an accomplished Phoenix Prime author is threaded with endings and beginnings. The latest change of cycle is one that may make all of the others look like minor adjustments! After all, what could go wrong with giving a Dragon a..

Paisley has a dream, finds a kitten, and a clue to where her Mama went. She is determined to ask Santa how to go get her...

Rannon's younger brother Calvin has a magic moment...

In the old western town of Tribilane, Tricia Holt’s dancing rainbows have greeted many mail-order brides. But how did the rainbow makers find their way into the hotel’s parlor?..

Wistful examination of memory pulls on the heartstrings and reminds us of the importance of the intangible things in our lives...

After a rough winter, the signs of spring bring a welcome feeling of relief and joy. The sun is shining as Kjersten sets out to enjoy a beautiful day...

Bailey Wilson is enjoying a cruise to the Bahamas for her tenth class reunion. But an unexpected turn happens when Regina Picard begins voicing her opinion on the amenities offered by Dragonfly Cruise Lines...

Nova and Winn Tok are growing up in Romania with their family’s traveling circus. Although circus life offers excitement and challenges, it is also full of tragedy. The twins lose their little brother and his death is a shadow that will follow them throughout their lives...

There is a book store off State Street, under the elevated tracks, that appears when it is needed. Do you believe?..

The Badger Hole Bar is always busy. Sometimes people can pay, others cannot. Those that truly want to contribute always find a way. Even if it is payment in kind...

Not all heroes are loud and flashy. When a thief comes to a small western town, justice comes from someone he least expects...

Ever wonder what your cats are telling you? Perhaps they are reciting poetry! If they were, it might sound like these amusing snippets of thoughts from the feline side!..

Twenty-two-year-old waitress Everly Miller has had a crush on newcomer bear shifter Zane Dixon since he arrived in town. But as a charity poker game takes place in the Lusty Leopard Bar and Grill, their crush gains traction...

Savannah gets an idea when she imagines herself a dog and provides a warm-hearted adventure that brings pleasure to a long-time pet...

Mackenzie and his delightful daughter Gabby enjoying their Halloween traditions...

Lovers chasing each other across time..

Six-year-old Risha is happy to help in her parent's magic shop. But when the dragonstone necklace buzzes with a monster alert, she needs to leave a nosy customer and become the monster-fighting Princess Sparkle...

Paisley has a cold and an unusual observation about eels and certain flavors of Popsicle..

Queen Deborah is getting tired as she explains how the hive works to her children...

A play on words makes Paisley stand out even more than usual...

In the town of Pipers Beach, magic is as much a part of life as breathing. When magic and the love of a friend combine, a miracle of healing can occur...

Savannah becomes a mouse and finds excitement and joy in everyday things...

Paisley and Grandpa cook together...

Xila is off to Earth to stay with his mother's business partner's family while the two women go off in a trade mission. Everything is strange and the young boy wonders if he will ever be comfortable on a world that is so different from his home. Only with friends will he survive and prosper...

Marcella loved to explore Grandma's attic. One lazy day found her digging away and guess what? She found a friend!..

Small town Witch Tabby Evans is in charge of the daycare center's Halloween party...

While Sammie Theroux is out for a walk one day, she watches a life and death struggle in the woods...

Enter the world of author Thornton W. Burgess as Olivia Twist helps bring these delightful stories into modern story telling. Join Buster Bear and all his friends as they learn about life. Sometimes they learn the easy way and sometimes the hard way, but it is always enjoyable...

What happens when a pizza delivery witch meets up with a jerk in a red Porsche? Tabby Evans was zipping around her town's back roads, delivering fresh, hot pizza when she comes across a shiny red car in the middle of the road. As the October winds blow around them, the attraction is instant. And electric. Come join me on the next ride in the Witc..

A mail-order bride and peach cobbler come together to create a sensual delight...

If a person doesn't have a social media account, are they even real?..

In the town of Pipers Beach, magic is as much a part of life as breathing. A mother of three finds that the best laid plans of parenthood can sometimes use a little magical help...

When a college student and his roommate go looking for a kitten that fits their needs and lifestyle, the one that picks them will start an adventure that takes all of them places they never expected to go...

Yoga and Special Forces Shifters. Everyone needs a chance to relax and stretch. The interaction of the Shifters of the Special Forces with the relaxes practice of yoga is captured in the snapshots of this super short Storyteller Gift...

A glimpse of what morning can bring at the start of the day...

Science fiction conventions are a perfect place for people watching. Sometimes the things that are observed bring surprises!..

Paisley is certain her Grandpa is the smartest...

There was a dog on Amity Parker's enclosed patio. Again. You would think that fences would keep things OUT! Unfortunately, the dog was smarter than the fence, or something else was going on. With tons of work and coping with other stresses in her life, Amity did not need the complication. But, perhaps, the dog was good fortune, instead of bad l..

Relaxing in the evening, I watch my sleeping dog lying in front of me. His paws twitch, and his nose crinkles as I wonder what he dreams about. What wondrous things fill his sleeping mind?..

This flash fiction from a great Phoenix Prime author is an amusing supershort that still manages to entertain and intrigue you!..

From the autumn of its life, a sturdy oak leaf thinks of all that it has experienced. Desperate for one last adventure, it waits for the touch of wind that will set it free...

Quinn, a Siamese cat, took on the task of training Elston, an exuberant puppy, to be a proper witch's familiar. When the pair come across a situation that needs delicacy and finesse, will Quinn succeed despite the frolicking puppy or will the puppy surprise her?..

Ever wonder if you’re daydreaming or seeing what you want ? For one late lunch, this man couldn’t decide if he was seeing the future or the results of an idle mind trying to kill time...

An opportunity for promotion and a radical change in job responsibilities form the framework of this intriguing tale. It all goes to prove the careful what you wish for..

Online shopping goes awry and threatens a loving couple's relationship...

Retirement was supposed to be something to look forward to, not a state of sadness and boredom. For one dedicated teacher, her years of dedication to her students produced a benefit far larger than she could ever have foreseen...

Sometimes, second chances at love need to have help! And what better help can you get than a beloved pet that remembers you?..

Savannah sees a whole new world when she imagines that she is a house cat...

Denzel has made enough money that he can check out of the maddening race of life and step back from the fray. His new life includes establishing a restaurant and the crafting of a different cadence of days. Is this going to be enough for this energetic and driven man?..

After twenty years, his mother's marriage brings TJ Light back to Harper's Mill, New Jersey. His hometown had seen a few changes over the years, but there was Veil Miller as beautiful as she'd been when she'd broken their engagement and his heart...

Memories and shadows of a previous stage of life...

Share memories of growing up poor but happy in rural Pennsylvania, and the lessons children can teach us with their pure simplicity...

A day in the life of a sunflower...

Adventures in bootlegging! What could possibly go wrong when driving illegal liquor across state lines? Could it be the Feds or something else?..

Through making a series of Internet faux pas, Zoey musters the courage to call an old crush...

On the Galactic Frontier, you have honor, responsibility, and integrity, or you have nothing. These are the rules Tina lives by. Break one of them at your own peril...

Savannah imagines she is a seagull...

In the universe of the Mongrel, the origin of humans is tied to the Dragonkind. Faint memories of the might Wyrms are carried by tales told by elders, and preserved in fragments of written work. Here is that story...

Recently widowed Mary Baldwin is out for a walk one day when she meets an elderly gentleman with a white beard. When he asks her to take his dog for a walk, a whole new life opens up for Mary...

Paisley learned how she got her eye color..

Faith is a matter for each individual. When Crystal decides that God answers all of her prayers, her view on life takes an interesting slant...

Some days just start out wrong! A shaving mishap and a unexpected reflection push Rannon into an early morning shot of adrenaline...

The quiet of a sleeping house, a book, and a fire in the fireplace. All parts of a relaxed evening at home. What makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up? What causes your heart to race, and your mouth to dry in fear?..

Greer, the mermaid, learns a valuable lesson after Duff gives her the first cell phone with lots of fun apps...

Anticipation makes an event more appreciated. Quinn is on pins and needles, waiting for a special delivery. Imagine her upset when it goes missing. What is her friend Elston to do, but help her find the missing package?..

Have you ever wondered what life would be like as a supernatural? A shifter? Take a walk on the wild side with this sensorium offering from a talented writer...

While their parents go into New York City for dinner and a show, Isabelle Decker and friends babysit their young cousin Bobby and his friend Terry. This is a take on the tale of Stone Soup is a short romantic story in the Harper's Mill, Witches of Warren County universe featuring Isabelle Decker and friends...

Evil cat plus sleeping human plus toilet paper equals FUN! At least for the feline!..

This is a short about Ben and Stephanie before she is abducted by werewolves and their lives spin out of the known into the unknown...

What would it be like to fly? Savannah images herself as a bird, wheeling through the air on the breeze. She had never thought about the other things that a bird would do before then, including trying to keep hungry chicks fed!..

Halloween, the night when the veil between this world and the one behind it is the thinnest. For Morgan, the time is inconvenient at best to visit the Warlock to whom he owes a child. Especially since he woke up with horns growing out of his head. For the half-Fae, this could be a sign of desire or one that marks him as prey in the traditional hunt..

A poem of Christmas emotions...

For a supernatural living in Australia, it is never a good sign when the SCC comes knocking at the door. Isolde is in the middle of making her special apple crumble recipe when that dreaded event occurs. The discussion that follows is anything but comfortable. However, the young woman has started to develop a backbone of steel and refuses to be in..

Ice skate race between Wheels and Paisley...

Paisley asks for a specific type of ice cream...

Savannah sees herself as a bear and wanders away from the family campsite...

Savannah imagines herself as a butterfly and learns something new about her brother Calvin...