Bullies, drought, and who says you're too small to do BIG things?

Bullies, a drought, and who says you're too

SMALL 

to do

BIG

things?

FREE short story, The Littlest Raindrop

by Max Elliot Anderson from Knowonder. Find it at: http://www.knowonder.com/2012/12/28/the-littlest-raindrop/

If you've bought your kid a Kindle for Christmas

If you've bought your kid a Kindle for Christmas, several of my adventures & mysteries for readers 8 and up are on Kindle now. 
Most are only $2.99 right now.
Check 'em out and start loading up your kid's Kindle for great, exciting reading with humor plus heart-pounding action and adventure. 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-text&field-keywords=max+elliot+anderson&rh=n%3A133140011%2Ck%3Amax+elliot+anderson&ajr=0

Kids say reading one is like actually being in an exciting movie!

 

 

 

 

 

Lost Island Smugglers was FREE for 1 day, December 18 only!

 Thank you to everyone who took advantage of our FREE Kindle day for Lost Island Smugglers. I hope your young readers enjoy the book and that you'll come back, not only for the other books in the Sam Cooper Adventure Series, but also more of my other books for young readers 8 and up.
And remember, many more titles are in the works for release in 2013, so come back often for updates and information.

Max

Ended at midnight, December 18, for one day only, Lost Island Smugglers

After you've enjoyed Lost Island Smugglers, it's our hope you'll be interested in book #2 and book #3 in the series.

You can find the rest of my books on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_10?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=max elliot anderson

 

Book #2 - Captain Jack's Treasure
(Now available)

 

Book #3 - River Rampage
(Now available)

 

 Book #4 - This Property is Condemned 

(Will be published in 2013)

Plan now to collect all 4. Your children & grandchildren will thank you. Great books, great series, and the first one's FREE! What could be better?

VIDEO - Lost Island Smugglers

 

VIDEO - Captain Jack's Treasure

 

VIDEO - River Rampage

 

Have A Very Merry Christmas

Adventures & Mysteries for Kids this Christmas

 

Find great adventure & mystery books for kids 8 and up this Christmas

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_19?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=max+elliot+anderson&sprefix=max+elliot+anderson%2Caps%2C198

 

Publishing Activities & Updates

A number of new books, anthologies, short stories, and columns are scheduled for the months ahead. Here's a brief rundown:

In Chicken Soup for the Soul, The Gift of Christmas, my true short story, No Christmas Presents in on page 214.

From Port Yonder Press

This Property is Condemned will be book # 4 in the Sam Cooper Adventure Series due out in 2013.

From Comfort Publishing

Three new titles are due out in 2013. They include:

Mischief After Midnight
Hidden Cabin
The Great Cave Caper

From Chestnut Publishing Group

Located in Toronto, Chestnut Publishing serves the education and library markets. Contracts have been signed for 6 action-adventures & mysteries for young readers.

The Secret Tunnel will be the first book published.

From Regal Books

My true story, He'll Never Walk Again, about contracting polio when I'd just turned 3, will be included in the anthology, I Believe in Healing.

From Edgar & Lenore's Publishing House

Hannah, a story about my grandmother, will be included in an anthology, Men in the Company of Women.

From Christian Fiction Online Magazine

My monthly column continues, slanted toward middle grade readers. This month's column, Give the Gift of Reading
http://christianfictiononlinemagazine.com/middle_anderson.html

From Knowonder Magazine

I continue as a staff writer of short stories for kids. Several stories have already been published. Find them here:
http://www.knowonder.com/max-elliot-anderson/

There are many other exciting developments in the works. Please check back often for updates, new releases, and information.

Thank you,

Max Elliot Anderson

PS. Request a free catalog of my books by emailing mander8813@aol.com

Pinterest

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Please Vote for Carter

Friday is the LAST day to vote for Carter!

Carter is a young relative of ours who has a BIG chance for his picture to be included on the tickets for the Chicago Fire professional soccer games. Would you consider taking a second to vote for picture 005 "Sparky" at the following link? http://www.chicago-fire.com/myphototicket

Thank you very much, and Carter thanks you, too! He's a great little guy.

Especially for Grandparents

My wife and I became new grandparents twice this year. In January, Grace was born to our son and his wife. Then in August, Olivia was born to of our daughter and her husband. Since then, I've become keenly aware of the positive influence that grandparents can have in the lives of little ones like these.

Cavin Harper has established a ministry for just this reason. It's called the
Christian Grandparenting Network. http://www.christiangrandparenting.net/ He has a new book, Not On Our Watch, that's a great resource for grandparents.

Not On Our Watch! is a call for grandparents and parents to rise above the conventional view of grandparenting to embrace radically courageous life that stands apart from the politically correct crowd. It’s a call to intentionality—not settling for simply being good parents and grandparents, but choosing to stand in the gap and live as conduits of grace and truth for the next generations. Cavin Harper appeals to the emerging masses of Boomer grandparents to create a movement of godly men and women resolved to not let another generation grow up on our watch that does not know the Lord or His amazing grace. There’s too much at stake if we don’t.

 

Radio Interview

Here's his quick 30 minute radio program called Not On My Watch where Cavin Harper, Executive Director of the Christian Grandparenting Network, interviews me about my action-adventures & mysteries for kids - grandparents - and the importance of reading.

Hope you enjoy it,

Double click - wait for it to load
http://www.christiangrandparenting.net/media/com_podcastmanager/2012/nomw-broadcast-2012-10-21.mp3

Please pass the link on to others. Thank you

The Slippery Path - FREE short story adventure for kids

Your children or grandchildren might enjoy reading this new short story adventure. The Slippery Path - FREE short story adventure for kids http://www.knowonder.com/2012/11/22/the-slippery-path/

Fair warning to all turkeys

 Fair warning, turkeys. Run for you lives! Head for the hills Hide in the woods, lock you doors, shut the windows! Today is Thanksgiving...not a good day for turkeys. Unless you live next door to a vegetarian.

 

This Property is Condemned

This Property is Condemned

Is it true what they say about the old Remmington Mansion? Did someobody really die in the basement of that scary place?
This Property is Condemned
 will be the 4th book in the Sam Cooper Adventure Series from Port Yonder Press.

The manuscript has just been delivered to the publisher who plans to release the book in 2013. In this story, Sam, Tony, and Tyler discover a house that's falling apart. Local developers have sinister plans to tear the place down.

But wait a minute. Didn't the boys just see a curtain move in one of the front windows? All they've ever heard is the place is abandoned; maybe even haunted.

Sam and his friends decide to find out the truth.
This Property is Condemned
 Get ready for the next Sam Cooper Adventure / Mystery, coming soon from children's author Max Elliot Anderson and Port Yonder Press.

Why not read the first 3 books now, so you'll be ready when book #4 is published?

Book # 1 - Lost Island Smugglers
Book # 2 - Captain Jack's Treasure
Book # 3 - River Rampage
Coming Soon! Book # 4 - This Property is Condemned

Sam Cooper Adventures VIDEOS

Video - Captain Jack's Treasure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khOJMw-faws&feature
Video - Lost Island Smugglershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUTyzOwEJLg&feature



Video - River Rampage - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxoWP4QmVJQ&feature=plcp
Video - Imagine - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOAa_eu30Xc&feature=plcp

Author who writes kid's adventures & mysteries, shooting a film in the New Guinea jungles

 

Author who writes kid's adventures & mysteries, shooting a film in the New Guinea jungles.
Read the details at - http://www.pensonaworldmap.com/2012/11/penners-spotlight-max-elliot-anderson.html

 



"...reminds me of both the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mystery series"

REVIEW

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventure!!, November 12, 2012

By

  Dolores Ayotte

This review is from: LOST ISLAND SMUGGLERS (The Sam Cooper Adventure Series

I thoroughly enjoyed "Lost Island Smugglers" by gifted Author Max Elliot Anderson. This fictional novel reminds me of my youth and the pleasure I received in reading both the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mystery series. My twelve year old grandson would be intrigued by the adventure that Sam Cooper and his two new friends, Tony and Tyler, face in this well-written suspense novel.

Sam Cooper is an eleven year old boy who moves around more than the average boy of his age. His father is a biologist and must go where his job takes him. This occurs more than Sam likes. His latest move takes him to Harper's Inlet in Florida and once again Sam must seek out new friends. He does so at Sunday School where he meets up with Tony and Tyler. Tony's father owns a marina and many opportunies arise for the boys to spread their wings. After taking scuba diving lessons, they decide to venture out into the ocean on their own and put their skills to the test. An unexpected storm is brewing and the three boys manage to survive and end up on Lost Island. The adventure that ensues is most enjoyable and sure to capture the hearts of many younger readers.

There is an added thread throughout this novel, that intertwines lessons to be learned, as well as the importance of morals and values in the lives of these youngsters. "Lost Island Smugglers" can be seen as a valuable educational tool in teaching these ethics as well as stressing the role parent's play in shaping the lives of their children. I'm sure many young boys and girls can identify with the desire to be popular with their friends and the tendency to be disobedient to their parents in order to attain that popularity. Sam is faced with this challenge. This thought-provoking novel, demonstrates the sometimes peril consequences of ignoring the warnings of concerned parents. The illustrations in this book also add to the reading pleasure of the young audience it will appeal to.

 

The Sam Cooper Adventure Series

 

Lost Island Smugglers

Captain Jack's Treasure

River Rampage

Coming soon - This Property is Condemned

Additional reviews for Lost Island Smugglers

http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Island-Smugglers-Elliot-Anderson/product-reviews/1935600028/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Reading Equals Success In Life

For kids, Reading Equals Success In Life - Read the new article at:  http://christianfictiononlinemagazine.com/middle_anderson.html

Sinking of the Bounty

My ears perked up earlier this week when I heard that the tall ship, Bounty, went down in high seas off the North Carolina coast during Hurricane Sandy. Sadly, one crewmember died and the captain is still missing at this writing.

My son, Jim, and I had the privilege of touring Bounty as she sat at Navy Pier in Chicago during a visit by several tall ships a couple of summers ago.

The HMS Bounty is one of the most famous ships in the world. Known for the storied mutiny that took place in Tahiti in 1789 on board the British transport vessel, the current Bounty, a replica, has survived to tell the tale. Built for the 1962 movie “Mutiny on the Bounty” with Marlon Brando, HMS Bounty sailed the country offering dockside tours in which one can learn about the history and details of sailing vessels from a lost and romanticized time in maritime history. Since her debut in “Mutiny on the Bounty”, HMS Bounty has appeared in many documentaries and featured films such as the Edinburgh Trader in Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Mans Chest with Johnny Depp.

 

The picture below was used in the video trailer for my book, Captain Jack's Treasure

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khOJMw-faws&feature=plcp

 

The Coast Guard said all 16 members of the crew had made it onto life rafts before the three-masted ship sank, but only 14 people were hoisted to safety about 90 miles southeast of Hatteras, N.C.
The crew abandoned the ship, which had lost propulsion, after it began taking on water, the Coast Guard said, according to the Associated Press.

The ship was trapped in 40-mph winds and 18-foot seas about 160 miles west of the eye of the hurricane, according to a Coast Guard statement. Coast Guard Vice Adm. Robert Parker, Operational Commander for the Atlantic Area, told ABC's Good Morning America that at the time of the distress call, the ship was taking on 2 feet of water an hour. It had about 10 feet of water when the crew abandoned the ship.

The Coast Guard first received a call Sunday evening from the ship's owner who said she had lost communication with the crew.

A signal from the ship's emergency radio beacon later confirmed that the vessel was in distress and gave its position.

Learning of this sad episode in the life of such a fine ship, I’m glad we had the opportunity to tour the ship both above and below deck.

NEW Catalog!

Books for readers 8 - 12 is the most explosive segment in publishing today. After this age, reading begins to fall off.

My books are written especially for readers 8 - 12.

Would you like a FREE copy of my new, 10 - book catalog of action-adventures & mysteries for readers 8 and up?

Great books for Christmas gifts!

Just email mander8813@aol.com and put Catalog in the subject line.

 A copy will be emailed to you as a PDF file.

 

Thank you

 

Max Elliot Anderson

This video, "Imagine!" shows you more.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOAa_eu30Xc&feature=plcp&noredirect=1

Not On My Watch

Here's a quick 30 minute radio program called Not On My Watch where Cavin Harper, Executive Director of the Christian Grandparenting Network, interviews me about my action-adventures & mysteries for kids, grandparents, and the importance of reading.

Hope you enjoy it,

Max

Double click - wait for it to load
http://www.christiangrandparenting.net/media/com_podcastmanager/2012/nomw-broadcast-2012-10-21.mp3

Please pass the link on to others. Thank you

We Must Get Our Kids Reading Again

 

I have a guest post on the Christian Grandparenting Network,  

We Must Get Our Kids Reading Again -http://www.christiangrandparenting.net/blogs/not-on-my-watch/617-we-must-get-our-kids-reading-again#addcomment

 

This past Sunday I was a guest on their radio program, Not On My Watch. I'll post a link to that program on Tuesday.

Smugglers Pie recipe from the kid's adventure Lost Island Smugglers

Here's a link to the Smugglers Pie recipe from the kid's adventure Lost Island Smugglers. Yo, ho, ho, and the taste of chocolate yummm at http://maryurban.blogspot.com/

 

Watch the video book trailer at



 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUTyzOwEJLg&feature=plcp

Lost Island Smugglers FREE today, Wednesday only!

This offer has ended


Lost Island Smugglers, book # 1 in the Sam Cooper Adventure series by Max Elliot Anderson, is available FREE today, Wednesday only!

Be sure to download your FREE copy of Lost Island Smugglers, today Wednesday, October 17, or at least tell your son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, parents, grandparents, and other children you know about this FREE offer.

Max has 10 published adventure & mystery books for young readers and 10 more are contracted to be published. This limited time FREE offer gives you a chance to sample his work.

Endorsed by Bill Myers (McGee and Me!) and best-selling author Jerry Jenkins.

Great book for kids!

Thank you,

The Market Place



After you dowload and read Lost Island Smugglers, I hope you'll give it a review on Amazon. Thank you so much.

Evangelical Christian Library Assn. Dinner

Had a very nice evening Friday night at the Evangelical Church Library Association dinner in Wheaton, IL, put on by Lin Johnson.

There were eleven authors who each sat at a table of librarians. We had an opportunity to speak to the group after dinner and then went to our book tables.

Other authors there included:

Lynn Austin
Valerie Bell
Kathleen Bostrom
Christie Field
Dave & Neta Jackson
Steve King
Caryn Rivadeneiro
Jane Rubietta
Travis Thnrasher

INTERVIEW

My interview on Starsongs Magazine went live this week. 

http://kidspublished.blogspot.com/

Reading Makes Kids Smarter

New article, Reading Makes Kids Smarter, available at http://christianfictiononlinemagazine.com/middle_anderson.html

Kids! Read The Scarecrow in October

The Scarecrow - perfect book for young readers in October

 for readers 8 and up.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Scarecrow-Story-Teaches-World/dp/1478301309%3FSubscriptionId%3D1QZMGW0RRJC2PX87HDR2%26tag%3Dsalranexp-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1478301309

Adventures & Mysteries for Young Readers

Lots of adventures & mysteries for young readers http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_19?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=max+elliot+anderson&sprefix=max+elliot+anderson%2Caps%2C257

The Gift of Christmas from Chicken Soup for the Soul

Chicken Soup for the Soul has published The Gift of Christmas in paperback in time for Christmas. I’m excited about this because my story, “No Christmas Presents” is included in it. It's a true story from my family when I was just a boy. This book is scheduled for release on October 9 and can be pre-ordered on Amazon now.

Order your copy of The Gift ofChristmas today!

Max Elliot Anderson

 

http://www.amazon.com/Chicken-Soup-Soul-Christmas-Collection/dp/1611599016/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348541251&sr=8-1&keywords=The+gift+of+Christmas%2C+chicken+soup

Seen Any Good Book Trailers Lately?

 

BookTrailer - Lost Island Smugglers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUTyzOwEJLg&feature=plcp

 BookTrailer - Captain Jack's Treasure http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khOJMw-faws&feature=plcp

 BookTrailer - River Rampage http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxoWP4QmVJQ&feature=plcp

 BookTrailer - When The Lights Go Out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfSEkGN5q0U&feature=plcp

 BookTrailer - Legend Of The White Wolf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovJdn3KI1q8&feature=plcp

 BookTrailer - North Woods Poachers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrJF8x9gqBw&feature=plcp

 BookTrailer - Barney And The Runaway http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0l7ZU94Ieo&feature=plcp

Other Videos

Soccer Cat - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-rLbhrn2uc&feature=plcp

Imagine - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOAa_eu30Xc&feature=plcp

Guys...Read A Book - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgzkiTCeTEU&feature=plcp

 

Books you can trust for your kids
http://booksandboys.blogspot.com/2012/05/books-you-can-trust-for-kids.html

REVIEW - River Rampage

Here's an excellent new review for River Rampage, book #3 in the Sam Cooper Adventure Series. 

http://lighthouse-academy.blogspot.com/2012/09/river-rampage.html