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Janet Beasley inherited her father's pen name, J.D. Karns, in 2017 at her father's passing. His wishes were for her to continue to tell the story, and keep the history of WWII alive for generations...vizualizați mai multeJanet Beasley inherited her father's pen name, J.D. Karns, in 2017 at her father's passing. His wishes were for her to continue to tell the story, and keep the history of WWII alive for generations to come.Janet stepped out of her popular high fantasy genre, co-wrote, with her 82 year old father, [the now late] Charles Young (J.D. Karns), and published the 5 star historical fiction novel 28 Months of Heaven and Hell. This novel is based on the journal kept by WWII navy veteran, the late Carl Lee Young (Charles oldest brother who lived to see his story published, then passed away in June of 2018), while sailing the Pacific on the Melvin R. Nawman DE-416, during the war. This unique novel not only focuses on the real events of the war taken from the journal, but also touches the hearts of those who wonder what life was like back home while their loved one was away.Author Janet Beasley is the retired CEO of JLB Creatives Publishing. She is a multi-talented, 5 star, award winning, #1 best selling author of epic high fantasy, poetry, and historical fiction. Her main stay is high fantasy where magic and enchantment abound. She is also an award-winning artist, and is the creative force behind the kid min character, Lady Violet.The Hidden Earth Series (when finished) will be a six novel/two companion book series. To this date: Jan 2018, Janet has published within the Hidden Earth Series Volume 1 Maycly the Trilogy, Volume Planet Land, and Volume 3 Planet Water, with Volume Planet Sky in final editing, and is currently writing Volume 5 Planet Fire,and Volume 6 SULs New Earth. The two Hidden Earth Series companion books consist of the cookbook, More Than Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup, from her fantasy world of Maycly and a full color illustration book, The Chukkons Say Ye Need ta Be a-Seein' Maycly, depicting the animals, characters, terrain, and dwellings found on the fantasy world of Maycly.Who will enjoy reading her epic fairy tale novels? Anyone who enjoys uplifting clean tales of good vs. evil filled with adventures, trials, epic battles, and a hint of magic. Those who love to discover fresh new characters-animals-and lands will find her novels a treat. Illustrations, drawn by her sister Dar Bagby, scattered throughout make some of the novels come to life. Readers will not find explicit sex scenes, foul language, or disturbing violence. They will find characters, Earthly or not, to whom they can relate. Even the young at heart will enjoy the escape her novels bring to life. Ages ranging from 10-85 have enjoyed them.SYNOPSIS OF HIDDEN EARTH SERIES VOLUME 1: MAYCLY THE TRILOGY:Maycly is a world everyone longs to experience. But for Iona it has become a fading dream. She was left alone to fend for herself, and after years of searching for her missing family she had all but given up hope. But the Grand Wizard SUL had a plan. This epic three part novel is filled with adventure, trials, love, and epic battles. Will Iona ever find her missing family? Will she discover her true destiny? Is Maycly bound to an existence of Evil for eternity? What will happen to Earth? Only the tales of Hidden Earth will tell. Characters, plants, and animals come life through 70+ illustrations. In addition there are 10 maps, family trees, three teaser recipes from the world of Maycly, and so much more.In addition Janet has written for several anthologies, been published in trade specific magazines, co-authored non-fiction works, and is an award winning poet. Her hobbies include kayaking the crystal-clear spring-fed rivers of Florida with her husband, photographing nature, playing ping pong, and baking cupcakes. Her loves of life include family, dogs, creating steampunk art and dressing in steampunk style, watching action-adventure and fantasy movies, and sunsets.vizualizați mai puține
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