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Phillip and Natalie say YES!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by M.L. Roble

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” ~ Joseph Campbell

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Boy, I’ll miss him.

Posted on August 25, 2014 by M.L. Roble

“There are times my son looks at me and gives me that look in the eyes like, ‘Well, what’s it gonna be?’ ‘Hey Zack, uh, hey it’s um…I don’t know. But, maybe along the way, you take my hand, tell a few jokes and have some fun.’” ~ Robin Williams

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Another Teaser from the Sequel to The Magician’s Doll!

Posted on July 31, 2014 by M.L. Roble

Time for a final teaser! You get to see some familiar characters and meet a new one 🙂  Again, this is subject to change and editing, but I hope you enjoy! As a reminder, the last teaser can be found here. “Phillip, don’t go! Please!” For once his mother was not ordering him, and of…

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Seal of Approval From Children’s Literary Classics!

Posted on June 14, 2014 by M.L. Roble

Yay!! A big thank you to Children’s Literary Classics. I’m thrilled and honored that The Magician’s Doll has earned its Seal of Approval! I’ve posted part of the press release and review from CLC below. Thank you again to Children’s Literary Classics!   Children’s Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the book, The Magician’s…

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Just a Reminder About Availability for The Magician’s Doll

Posted on June 13, 2014 by M.L. Roble

The Magician’s Doll is available for purchase as a paperback and ebook. You can find it as an ebook through most retail outlets including Smashwords, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Itunes, and through subscription on Scribd and Oyster. You can order the paperback through most book stores including Amazon, Barnes and Noble, The Book Bin and…

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The Magician’s Doll Selected as a Finalist in the 2014 National Indie Excellence Awards, Pre-Teen Fiction!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by M.L. Roble

I gotta say, it’s a pretty neat feeling! 🙂 For information on The National Indie Excellence Awards and a list of the 2014 winners and finalists, you can visit www.indieexcellence.com.  

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Thank you to Mother Daughter Book Reviews

Posted on April 19, 2014 by M.L. Roble

I owe a big thank you to Renee at Mother Daughter Book Reviews for hosting the Book Blast for The Magician’s Doll. I had never tried a Book Blast before and was nervous to give it a try, but Renee’s friendly professionalism really paved the way for me and made it a very non-intimidating experience!…

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Teaser From the Sequel to The Magician’s Doll!

Posted on March 20, 2014 by M.L. Roble

As promised. Keep in mind, this is a work in progress and subject to change and editing. That said, I’m very excited to share it. I hope you enjoy! After a moment Natalie said, “We’ll find your father, Phillip.” “Is that something you know, or are you just saying that?” “It’s what I believe,” she…

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Prologue – Should I?

Posted on March 16, 2014 by M.L. Roble

I went back and forth about whether to use The Magician’s Doll’s prologue. The prologue was the first scene I wrote for the story, and the idea behind it was the basis for inspiration. I’m also a bit of a prologue person. Some of my favorite novels had one, and as long as it was…

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The Magician’s Doll Book Blast & Giveaway!!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by M.L. Roble

About the Book Title: The Magician’s Doll | Author: M.L. Roble | Publication Date: February 2, 2013 Publisher: Independent | Pages: 320 | Recommended Ages: 10+ Summary “They are stronger. They are coming. They will arrive!” Life would be so much better for twelve-year-old Natalie if she and her mother weren’t different; other kids wouldn’t…

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