Adrina, Vilmos, and Seth work to save the Elves of the Reaches.

Buster introduces the 26 letters of the alphabet and sounds for reading. The wonderfully-crafted story is paired with energetic illustrations and playful examples that help children become successful readers.

This anthology includes three of Stanek's previous tales--"Go on Vacation, Rush to the Hospital," and "Play Their First Big Game."

FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHOR ROBERT STANEK. Scott Madison Evers is the son-in-law of the Chairman of the National Security Council. His wife is pregnant with their first child. While in Munich conducting a rendition of a known terrorist, Scott's cover is blown. Before Scott can get away, his entire operations team is wiped out, and he alone escapes into the night. When he returns to the US, he finds himself a wanted man, and must go on the run from the agency that is trying to convict him of high treason. Now Scott conducts secret surveillance of those he thinks can give him a way out while...

For thousands of years the ageless dragons have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. But in remote Karthold, Rastin struggles to keep alive the memories of his fallen people and fulfill the wishes of his ailing father. For an Alv, Rastin is young. He has no great power to help him, no true magic to light his way and keep him safe. Yet as his life turns increasingly grim, Rastin must find the courage and resourcefulness to befriend his most savage enemies if there is to be hope for him and his people. To restore the honor of his...

For thousands of years the ageless dragons have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. In remote Karthold, Rastin struggles to keep alive the memories of his subjugated people and fulfill the wishes of his ailing father. He is a dark elf, a prince, and a slave. To restore the honor of his people, Rastin became a gladiator. Now he must survive the games of the colosseum even though his dragon masters wish daily for his death. But killing a gladiator such as Rastin requires increasing spectacle to appease the masses.

A collection of inspiration, essays, and how-to gathered from 20 years of professional writing and 12 years of indie writing Long-tail publishing is something I've written much about recently as it's something most people, even so-called industry experts, don't understand. With long-tail publishing, I've been able to turn a steady trickle of sales into out-sized success. As examples, my Ruin Mist books passed the 1 million copy sold mark early in 2013 and my Bugville Critters books reached the 1 million copy sold mark in late 2013. That's pretty good success for the independent marketplace....