From Chapter 15, “A Colorful Ghost Town” The promise of severe rainstorms prevented the six detectives from exploring the mountains where Lexi and Ben had seen the lights the night before from the campgrounds. Instead, they decided to check out the ghost town Rainbow Flats. As they approached the windswept, deserted town, they spied the…
Welcome back, Readers! Here are two more excerpts from Walnut Street: Phantom Rider as we anticipated the book’s release on November 9, 2021. I hope you enjoy these. From Chapter 13, “Meow!” Everyone is ready to head to the campgrounds for the night’s sleepover. But Lionel forgot something and has permission from Mrs. Mayfield…
Hi, Readers, These chapter excerpts continue our march toward the November 9th release of Walnut Street: Phantom Rider. I hope you’re enjoying them! From Chapter 11, “A Rough Start” The next morning, after a rough start but a delicious breakfast, the saddle club kids left for the horse arena. The six detectives were about…
Hi, Kids and All, As promised, the Book 3 excerpts continue as we anticipate the November 9 release of Walnut Street: Phantom Rider. I hope you saw the book’s cover reveal last week. In case not, I’ve included it below. From Chapter 9, “An Aunt and an Uncle” During dinner, everyone discusses getting…
Hello, Kids and All Readers, Anticipating the November 9 release of Walnut Street: Phantom Rider, I am continuing to share excerpts from two chapters every Thursday via my weekly News Blog (sherrilljoseph.com/news). As a preview of coming attractions this fall, here are some scenes from Chapters 3 and 4: From Chapter 3, “The Phantom Rider” …
Hello, Kids and All Readers, From now until Walnut Street: Phantom Rider is released on November 9, I will be sharing excerpts from two chapters every Thursday on my weekly News Blog (sherrilljoseph.com/news). As a preview of coming attractions this fall, here are some tidbits from Chapters 1 and 2: From Chapter 1, “A…
Hello, All Readers, Want to read Book 3, Walnut Street: Phantom Rider, in the Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series before the general public? The formatted files for my book are now out in the world! ADVANCE READERS are busy reading Walnut Street electronically to help me in two ways: To find any errors needing correction…
Dear Kids and All Readers, Today, I approved the sketch for the cover of my next book, Walnut Street: Phantom Rider, Book 3 in The Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series. Next step: The designer will color it in and present it to me for the thumbs up or thumbs down. Just from the sketch, I…
Dear Kids and All Readers, You’ve been waiting for it, and here it comes! Walnut Street: Phantom Rider, Book 3 in my Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries series, will release on November 9, 2021. Hurray! Here’s a teaser: Objects of value have been disappearing from the Mayfield family’s rural California horse ranch and youth saddle club for…
Dear Kids and Other Readers, Now that my Botanic Hill Detectives Mysteries Books 1 and 2 are published, the question I’m now being asked is, when is Book 3 coming out, and what’s it about? Thanks for asking! Book 3 is Walnut Street: Phantom Rider, and it’s ready for a turn in the publication line.…
