Thirty-two-year-old Allie has hit rock bottom. 
Fired, disbarred and divorced, she's been relegated to minimum wage obscurity. Things look up when she inherits THE ALABASTER, a rock and gem shop, in trendy new age Sedona. Unfortunately for this ex-lawyer, this inheritance comes with murder.

As Allie gets closer to the truth she discovers, almost too late, that the murderer will kill again without a second thought.

EVERY NUMBER COUNTS is a fun, silly and heartwarming story that will be loved by kids, parents, and teachers alike.

1 is lonely.
He's the only 1
and he isn’t having fun. 
It's recess and 1 (one) doesn't have a friend to play with like the other numbers. What would you do if you were the only 1 on the playground? 1 watches the others play, until one day he comes up with the solution to find a friend with surprising results.

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite New Escapes. Survival Stories For Today's Generation
Co-authored by SD Brown and Scott Peters.

14-year-old Troy embarks on a harrowing journey to protect his kid sister during the catastrophic Camp Fire in Paradise, California. Initially thinking it's just a regular night, the terrifying truth hits home: their town is engulfed in flames. Worse, his parents are away, leaving him alone to babysit. Trapped, with the fire closing in, Troy faces a daunting challenge. He's just a teenager, way out of his depth, yet he knows he must act. Navigating the engulfing smoke and approaching flames, Troy races against time, leading his sister, dog, and cat to safety. With each step, the fire's heat intensifies, setting the stage for a breathtaking escape.

In this stellar, impactful book, a young teen navigates the devastating chaos of the 2018 Paradise Wildfire. A Notable Children's Release from bestselling authors SD Brown and Scott Peters.

For grades 4-7

Allie Renault’s business THE ALABASTER is going great so why did she have to come up with the crazy plan to sell rocks online? What started as a great idea has morphed into a major headache.

Now an angry customer has her on a road trip to the remote Carson Quarry to retrieve a promised delivery that never came . . . When she arrives, she’s greeted with a grisly surprise. The bloodstone is waiting for her, but if she wants to load it into her truck, she’s going to have to remove the dead body sprawled on top.

Host a Murder Party
Like a successful crime, a murder mystery party needs premeditated planning and preparation. This book provides the planning for you.
 

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite New Escapes. Survival Stories For Today's Generation
Bestselling authors SD Brown and Scott Peters tackle the 1852 Klamath River Conflict in this gripping account of the 1852 Klamath River Conflict for modern young readers.

It’s 1852, and California’s Gold Rush is in full swing. Tempers are flaring along the mighty Klamath River, where men are wild with gold-rush fever. 14-year-old Hudson treads carefully amongst them, desperate to find her long-lost father. She can only pray that he’ll take her in. A battle erupts between miners and local tribespeople, trapping Hudson in the crossfire. She is no fighter; she’s just a runaway kid from San Francisco in need of a family. But her inner strength is sorely tested when her newfound father is attacked and wounded. Hudson can’t bear to lose the only parent she’s ever known. She helps him into a dugout canoe, setting the stage for a dramatic rescue.

Freedom Lake Resort.
Gated. Fenced. Remote.
Miles from home.
Miles from friends. 

The moment twelve-year-old Kelsey and her mother arrive at Freedom Lake, it's obvious that this is not going to be the kind of resort experience Kelsey expected. Or hoped for. 

TWO AT THE ZOO is another fun, silly and heartwarming story that will be loved by kids, parents and teachers alike. It is the second book in the EVERY NUMER COUNTS series.

2 is at the zoo. She wanders off to sing with a cockatoo and hop with a kangaroo.
It’s great fun until it’s time to find her Mom. What will she do?
 

Disgraced former prosecutor and reinvented rock shop owner Allie Renault is still learning how to navigate the fascinating world of rocks, gems, and minerals.

A ten-day partnership at a Tucson rock show seems like a fantastic opportunity, that is until she meets her partner, Cash. He’s annoying. Opinionated. Obstinate.

Things go from bad to worse when they discover a woman’s body in a crate of calcite shipped to them from Mexico. 

 

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite New Escapes. Survival Stories For Today's Generation
Co-authored by SD Brown and Scott Peters.

13-year-old Carlos in Arizona finds himself in a grave situation, far from his friends and the fun at the BMX track. His mundane chores take a terrifying turn when he accidentally unleashes a swarm of killer bees from a hidden hive. Their backyard is now a buzzing battlefield. Worse, Carlos and his younger brother are locked out of the house, directly in harm's way. How can Carlos battle this fierce swarm? He's just a kid and he's way out of his element. But he can't afford to freeze; he has to act. Facing the relentless assault of bees, Carlos musters all his courage, steering his brother through the yard. In the midst of this buzzing chaos, Carlos's resourcefulness and bravery shine, setting the stage for a remarkable and daring escape.

For grades 4-7

Unfortunately, many Christians and non-Christians are in the same boat. They quote "the Bible" based on hearsay. The Good Book says. . ." 
Sometimes their words are true.
Sometimes skewed.
And then there are the intentionally false platitudes.

THREE SAILS THE SEA is book 3 in the Every Number Counts series.

This is a fun-filled colorful picture book for kids ages 4-6.
3 sets off to sea to what he can see.
First, he has to find a crew.
Once done, they set out for fun.

FOUR OUT THE DOOR is book 4 in the Every Number Counts series.

This is a fun-filled colorful picture book for kids ages 4-6.
4 is bored. There is nothing new to do.Her dad suggests she go outside and explore. Unless. . . she'd rather do a chore.

Step into the shoes of fearless young boys and girls in this three volume collection!

3 BOOKS - 3 HEROES - 3 EXCITING ESCAPE STORIES

Note: The paperback edition collects books 1-3 in a single volume and is not a boxed set.

★★★ I Escaped The California Camp Fire ★★★
Meet Troy, a young hero on a thrilling mission that'll have your child cheering for him every step of the way.When Troy's parents leave him in charge of his little sister for the night, he's over the moon. But what he doesn't know is that a bigger challenge awaits. Before dawn, Troy discovers his beloved Paradise, California, is facing a massive wildfire. Can he escape?

★★★ I Escaped The Gold Rush Fever ★★★
Hudson might be small for a kid, but she has big dreams—number one is finding her long lost father. The one thing she's got on her side is that she loves adventure. And traveling into the American wilds, she's about to make history. Can she survive the ruthless gold hunters when their lust for glittering riches turns dangerous?

★★★ I Escaped The Killer Bees ★★★
Join Carlos, a 13-year-old living in Arizona, who's stuck at home while his friends are at the BMX race track. Instead of having fun, Carlos is faced with chores. As he wields a weed whacker in the yard, a simple mistake sends killer bees swarming out of a hive hidden in the ground. Can he escape?

For grades 4-7

From the bestselling author SD Brown in the I Escaped Series (I Escaped the California Camp Fire—I Escaped Gold Rush Fever—I Escaped the Killer Bees).

Who Pea’d the Bed is the first book in the Fairy Tale Bureau of Investigation Series. (F.T.B.I. for short.) It’s a fun blend of fantasy, magic, mystery, fractured fairytales, and humor. 

 

The story offers more than just a mystery with lots of fun, action, and a dose of age-appropriate humor for kids 8+. It addresses problem solving, teamwork, and getting along.

 

The Story:

Elfie Sherlocks is the lead F.T.B.I. agent. She answers to F.T.B.I.'s top dog Commander Bark. When he snaps out orders, her team had better be ready. Failure is not an option. 

Fourteen-year-olds Serena and J.T. are headed to Cancun, Mexico. They're not traveling together. Not even on the same plane. In fact, they haven't met. Yet. 

J.T. can't wait to get started on his long overdue vacation with his dad. It's going to be an awesome week of fun, sun and surf. If his luck holds, he might even meet a nice girl. 

Serena won't have time for fun. For her, this is no vacation. She's a technologically enhanced spy, and she’s hot on the trail of the monster responsible for her parents' death. Her heart is set on revenge.When the die is cast, forces are set in motion that will change their lives and the world they believe in.

When their paths cross, forces are set in motion that will change their lives and the world they believe in. They learn they have much more in common than they ever guessed. But with danger closing in from all sides, will it be enough to help them solve the terrible mess they’re in?

For grades 4-6
 

When 13-year-old George’s best friend is arrested as a leper, George is devastated and afraid. Is it possible George has caught the awful plague, too? His best friend is sent to the mysterious, remote island colony called Kalaupapa. No one ever comes back.

Soon, George realizes the authorities are searching for him, too. He’s on the run, and his only hope is to find his missing birth parents, parents he hasn’t seen since he was a baby. He’s penniless, alone, and there’s no one he can trust. Will it mean escaping to Molokai, a place feared by all? Does he have what it takes to survive?

For grades 4-7

Sixteen-year-old Jen Wallace leads a double life at Springdale High. In secret she's the wildly popular advice columnist known as ASK AMY. But to the world she's just boring old Jen. Which wouldn't matter if Marc Adams didn't exist. Determined to make him notice her, she accepts a challenge to win a spot on the cheerleading squad.

But how can she learn all the right moves when her ASK AMY identity is under attack? Someone is raiding the locked ASK AMY mailbox. They're blackmailing students who've written in for advice.

For grades 5-7

Arrth, a Bigfoot tween, has lived a sheltered life until he runs into a skin-faced human. When the ugly monster tries to shoot an innocent rabbit, Arrth must act.

His brave deed backfires. Somehow the skin-faced thief has stolen part of Bigfoot Valley's cloaking shield ,and now the Bigfoot clan is in danger of discovery.

Or worse, total destruction.I

t's clear that Arrth is the only one who can save the clan. He will have to track down the thief and retrieve the missing device. To do this, he must leave the safety of Bigfoot Valley in the desperate hope of saving his kind.

For grades 4-7

A fun-filled prequel to The Wizard of Oz.

This fictional story chronicles L. Frank Baum’s first adventures in the Land of Oz, his royal appointment as the Royal Historian of Oz, and what inspired him to write his famous Wizard of Oz.

Before Dorothy was swept away in a tornado to Oz . . .
Before the yellow brick road . . .
Before the Scarecrow hung in a cornfield. . .

For Oz fans of all ages.

Twelve-year-old Jessica Oliver’s summer is ruined. Instead of swimming, scrapbooking and hanging out with friends, her mom drags her off to her Grandma Charlotte’s at the opposite end of the state.

When they arrive, it's obvious something's wrong. Grandma Charlotte is confused and rambles on-and-on about a riddle. She gives Jessica an ancient 1920's scrapbook and begs her great-granddaughter to solve its mystery . . . to follow its trail of clues. And to find the treasure hidden somewhere in the old three-story Victorian family home. 

For grades 4-7.

WRITE ON! The 3's of Plotting 
The purpose of this workbook is to give you a quick start on plotting your story.

Before you throw up your hands and say, “I don’t believe in anything that sounds like an outline,” just stop and think for a minute. Why not make your job easier? 

The plotting advice in this workbook is designed to help you streamline your writing. It’s advice you can try, adapt, or even ignore. 
It won’t write your book.
It won’t control your voice. 
It won’t spell out every detail. 

I promise, with a little pre-planning you can “write easier” and “write smarter.”