I am going to write a children's story for my Punky. She'll be the main character in the story. I'm so excited about it! Thomas Nelson also would like me to write a middle grade series that ties in with one of my existing stories. So I got to thinking about my series. Here are a couple of options and I'd like your opinion.Labels: Mercy Falls, middle grade books, picture book, Rock Harbor
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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.
Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.
Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.
Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.
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Definitely Rock Harbor! ;) I think kids would love the setting.
I'm not sure what constitutes Middle Grade, but my girls (11, 13) would like to read about the Rock Harbor children and a dog.
Ginger
I would choose the Rock Harbor definitely!
My kids would love Charley and the Rock Harbor Setting, especially since he is a smart dog. There is so much you could do with that!
I told Jen my readers would likely say Rock Harbor. LOL
I personally enjoy the Mercy Falls series, and would be interested in a new series set "within" it(even though its for younger, and Im no longer younger :) ), however, thnking of my young grade school friends, they would probably like th Rock Harbor setting. But then again, they may surprise you, as chilren somtimes do!
*Sorry about some of the missing letters in my words above, my keyboard sticks sometimes and the letters dont come up
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I like the idea for the Rock Harbor series. (this is Doreen Lamb)
Kids (of all ages) need to learn history! There's already a lot of kid's books about dogs - not very many about history. Especially with a lot of adventure like you are so good at writing. The Mercy Falls series has a dog too - or add more dogs. Make kids think about not having a cell phone, Wii, easy transportation, letter writing (no texting) etc...
Without a doubt, you must go with Mercy Falls. You could call it The Lightkeeper's Ghost or The Lightkeeper's Goo. I would suggest The Lightkeeper's Toad but kids don't seem to play with the stuff I did at that age.
I definitely agree with the Rock Harbor series. i work with a lot of kids (im a bible study teacher and more often than not, a confidant to many middle grade kids), and they're always asking me what i'm reading. i usually tell them the story in a more simplified way and they always seem intrigued to know more. theyve asked me to buy them books a few times and i definitely think this series would be perfect!
Yup, Rock Harbor ! :)
Rock Harbor Series for sure! Love that series. jennydtipton@gmail.com
Oh Colleen. Definitely a series stemming from the Rock Harbor series. I'm partial to the Rock Harbor series though as "Without a Trace" was my introduction to your work. :)
Smiles & Blessings,
Cindy W.
Cute picture of Punky and Dave.
Smiles,
Cindy W.
isn't that a cute pic, Cindy? I love it. :)
Rock Harbor was my introduction to you and your writing, Colleen. So, I'd love to see a mg story set there. AND I love Charley!
Sounds fun, Colleen.
I think both book series would be good - but I tend toward encouraging the historical :-)
I love writing for kids, but all my tend toward the 'fantasy' side :-)
I like the Rock Harbor idea. I think that would work best. But as a parent of a child who struggles with reading but sooo loves it, he is most into books that are realistic, so a series that "could" happen, has adventure and he learns something........oh and if it somehow has history....he's all in. One of the few kids I know of that as a 3rd grader the librarian knows he loves anything about WWII, or history...... so I'd say Rock Harbor, but who is your target audience?
hugs,
WendyK
I vote for Rock Harbor. I don't read many historicals but I also like the idea of the girl and boy with their dog. Any reason why you can't do both? :-)
Definately Rock Harbor, Colleen. I can't believe what a big girl Punky is. Wasn't it just last year she was born? Time goes by way too fast.
Awesome Idea! Keep the books-a-coming! :)
I'm with what looks like the major, Rock Harbor!!! You know how much I love that series! Of course you could have some fun with the backdrop of Hawaii. If I remember correctly in book 1 Jesse Matthews had a little girl. (It's been so long since I read it)
Whatever you decide I know you'll do a great job.
Rock Harbor!! Wish that series alone could have a few more books. LOVED it!
Rock Harbor!
Mercy Falls would be my first choice, but then i wonder what would happen if... Your the writer and I am just excited I Have a 4 and 6 yr old. So this is great books for me , books for them! God will lead you, he has done so well in the past. Have fun with this new project!!
Rock Harbor, Colleen. Sorry this is so late. You were so in your element with that series, even though I love historicals, too.
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