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Sticks and Stones
Author: Shawn McGuire
Series: The Wish Makers #1
ASIN: B00KZ0D2TQ
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult
Release: June 15th 2014
Publisher: Brown Bag Books
239 pages
Goodreads | Author’s Website
About the book
Everyone has a dark side. Mandy’s just moved in with her.
The last time sixteen-year-old Mandy Matteo broke a rule, her sister died. Since that day she has done only what is expected of her, but life as a goody-goody has made Mandy so boring her friends have all but abandoned her. And she’s given up on ever getting Ethan, the boy she’s liked forever, to notice her. Desperate, Mandy makes a wish to simply be happy.
Her wish is granted and happiness arrives in the form of Lexi, her childhood imaginary friend come to life. Magical wishes have conditions though: Once started, the wish cannot be altered or stopped. And once Mandy is truly content with her life again, Lexi must go back to where she came from. But Lexi loves being alive and she’ll do whatever it takes to stay that way.
Author Bio
Shawn McGuire started writing after seeing the first Star Wars movie (that’s episode IV) as a kid: she couldn’t wait for the next one so wrote her own episodes. Sadly, those notebooks are long lost, but her desire to write is as strong now as it was then. She grew up in the beautiful Mississippi River town of Winona, Minnesota, the small town that inspired the setting for Sticks and Stones and the upcoming Break My Bones. After graduating college she moved to the Milwaukee area of Wisconsin (Go Pack Go!) where she lived for many years. She and her family now call Colorado home and when not writing or reading, Shawn enjoys cooking and baking, crafts, interior decorating, and spending time hiking and camping in the spectacular Rocky Mountains.
Ellen is a mom of a 25-year-old son and 30-year-old daughter. She is Grandma to one adorable toddler. In what little spare time she has, she loves to read, watch movies, and check out the latest toys and games.
Looks like it would have a great story and be one to take on vacation 🙂
Totally agree, Jamie!
Thanks, Jamie. If you do, please let me know how you like it!
This looks like something to stay up in the wee hours trying to read.
Definitely, Rachee!
I’d be honored if you did!!
Very cute bracelet. My daughter would love this.
I agree! Super cute!
Thanks, Tara. I hope you win it for her!
Looks like a fascinating summer read!
I agree, Diane. Summer should be filled with reading!
Thanks, Diane. Please, let me know if you like it.
Looks like this will be a good read, with some good twist and plots. The bracelet is too cute!!
I love it! Great prize!
Thanks, Jay! Good luck with the giveaway!!
I can relate to trying to be perfect. I’d like to read on a lazy summer day.
I struggle with that too, Deb!
Me too, Deb. Maybe there’s a little Mandy in me. 🙂
I love to read books with good plots and twists and an escape from every day life which this book seems like it would be good for that : )
I do too, Christa. That’s why I enjoy writing them so much!
Thank you so much! Number 23 is lucky for me–it was my high school volleyball uniform number! I’ll enjoy reading this.
Congratulations, Deb!
Wanted to thank you and Shawn again for the ebook and remind all peeps that it’s currently no charge on Amazon so be quick and get it for a good read!
That’s great to know, Deb. Thanks!