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LIFE SPLATTERS: Poems of life connections.
LIFE SPLATTERS: Poems of life connections.
Pages and Voices author interview with Allen County Public Library's senior librarian, Megan Bell. Podcast link (aired Dec. 1, 2024)
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Other books by M.A. Koontz:
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Book 3 in the Darla Kelly series.
Darla Kelly is shocked to learn she was the last person to speak with the CFO of a local children's hospital before he's found dead. And when a detective begins asking her probing questions about the man's suspicious death, she can think of only one reason for it -- murder. A string of crimes -- and another dead body -- leave her reeling as her search for answers collides with her personal life. With her dream of an equine therapy program about to launch, and two new untrained stable hands on the Montgomery Farm Estate, she has little time left for her business or the people closest to her. But when someone she knows is kidnapped, saving their life is all that matters. Should she accept help from an unlikely source? With little time to consider her options, she is certain of one thing -- the wrong decision could prove deadly. Is it possible she's missed the biggest clue of all? |
Book 2 in the Darla Kelly series.
Do recurring dreams plus family secrets equal murder?
"I fought the vision that threatened to replace one real nightmare with another. The fugue state could cost me my life."
When Darla "Dar" Kelly discovers evidence that her murdered father had kept a secret hidden from her for years, she's determined to find answers. Soon, though, she suspects someone is trying to block her every attempt at solving the mystery. Problems mount as a bizarre recurring dream and a targeted John Doe lead to deadly complications that once again plunge Dar's life into danger.
Do recurring dreams plus family secrets equal murder?
"I fought the vision that threatened to replace one real nightmare with another. The fugue state could cost me my life."
When Darla "Dar" Kelly discovers evidence that her murdered father had kept a secret hidden from her for years, she's determined to find answers. Soon, though, she suspects someone is trying to block her every attempt at solving the mystery. Problems mount as a bizarre recurring dream and a targeted John Doe lead to deadly complications that once again plunge Dar's life into danger.
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Book 1 in the Darla Kelly series.
"For a life worth living, she'll have to fight to the death." When a young woman is kidnapped from her hospital bed, she finds herself at the center of a major medical conspiracy. |
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Children's books co-authored with granddaughter, Hailey Landreth.
Reflections from a Young Hoosier Author(taken from indianahistory.org/blog)
January 20, 2023
Being an author at 12 is really amazing and fun! One of the things I like most about it is getting to write with my grandma. At first, the hardest part was coming up with good ideas for each chapter, but now it is easier.
It was very cool that I got to go to the Indiana Historical Society’s 2022 Holiday Author Fair. It was fun selling and signing my books. I could not believe that I got to sit next to Troy Cummings! I have read all of his books! He even drew a picture on one of the books I bought. The other authors were so kind to me, too, and some even wanted to buy my books. I enjoyed talking to people about my books, and I hope that I can do this again next year! I have never had so many people want to buy our book!
It helped that I had so many people encouraging me to write, including my parents, my grandparents, and my teachers. The school and public librarians have also helped by putting our books in their libraries. My elementary school had a book signing for us, too.
My grandma and I published our first book, “Maybe, Just Maybe” in 2020. We co-wrote “Maybe, Just Maybe” when I was in third grade. I had always wanted to be an author like my grandma, Mary Ann Koontz. We published our second book, “Something’s Strange at Camp Wonder Woods” in 2022.
Maybe, just maybe there will be a third one …
Hailey Landreth is a twelve-year-old author, who dances four days a week. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, her cat, Lulu, and her dog, Rosie. She also enjoys riding her electric scooter, eating sushi, going camping, and hanging out with her friends.
January 20, 2023
Being an author at 12 is really amazing and fun! One of the things I like most about it is getting to write with my grandma. At first, the hardest part was coming up with good ideas for each chapter, but now it is easier.
It was very cool that I got to go to the Indiana Historical Society’s 2022 Holiday Author Fair. It was fun selling and signing my books. I could not believe that I got to sit next to Troy Cummings! I have read all of his books! He even drew a picture on one of the books I bought. The other authors were so kind to me, too, and some even wanted to buy my books. I enjoyed talking to people about my books, and I hope that I can do this again next year! I have never had so many people want to buy our book!
It helped that I had so many people encouraging me to write, including my parents, my grandparents, and my teachers. The school and public librarians have also helped by putting our books in their libraries. My elementary school had a book signing for us, too.
My grandma and I published our first book, “Maybe, Just Maybe” in 2020. We co-wrote “Maybe, Just Maybe” when I was in third grade. I had always wanted to be an author like my grandma, Mary Ann Koontz. We published our second book, “Something’s Strange at Camp Wonder Woods” in 2022.
Maybe, just maybe there will be a third one …
Hailey Landreth is a twelve-year-old author, who dances four days a week. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, her cat, Lulu, and her dog, Rosie. She also enjoys riding her electric scooter, eating sushi, going camping, and hanging out with her friends.
Book 3 in the Maybe, Just Maybe series
Kaylee Ann Dean has lost her list of things to do before summer ends, but maybe, just maybe she has a new idea -- a pet parade! With the help of her friends, Kaylee starts planning the parade. But when she's the only one who sees something pink disappear in a flash, she doesn't know what to think -- until her friends see and hear odd things too.
What do the crazy clues mean? Will Kaylee and her friends still have the best pet parade ever?
Book 2 in the Maybe, Just Maybe series
When Kaylee Ann Dean signs up for her first overnight summer camp, she has a lot of questions. Will it be fun or scary? But when she arrives at Camp Wonder Woods with her best friend, Hailey, she is surprised to find something strange instead. Can it be the counselors, the camp mascot, or the strange way things start to go missing? Maybe, just maybe, Kaylee's camp adventure will be full of surprises.
When Kaylee Ann Dean signs up for her first overnight summer camp, she has a lot of questions. Will it be fun or scary? But when she arrives at Camp Wonder Woods with her best friend, Hailey, she is surprised to find something strange instead. Can it be the counselors, the camp mascot, or the strange way things start to go missing? Maybe, just maybe, Kaylee's camp adventure will be full of surprises.
Book 1 in the Maybe, Just Maybe series.
"Before I started third grade, I had a lot of questions in my brain. They kept piling up in my head like gumballs in a gumball machine."
Kaylee Ann Dean's questions about starting third grade all pop out at once, no matter how hard she tries to ask one at a time. Struggling to look at the pros and cons to find answers, will she discover her worst fears or her best year ever? Just when she thinks she's figured it all out, third grade starts, and October brings a whole new mystery that keeps Kaylee and her classmates guessing. What is causing their teacher to turn a sickly shade of green, and why doesn't she seem to notice?
"Before I started third grade, I had a lot of questions in my brain. They kept piling up in my head like gumballs in a gumball machine."
Kaylee Ann Dean's questions about starting third grade all pop out at once, no matter how hard she tries to ask one at a time. Struggling to look at the pros and cons to find answers, will she discover her worst fears or her best year ever? Just when she thinks she's figured it all out, third grade starts, and October brings a whole new mystery that keeps Kaylee and her classmates guessing. What is causing their teacher to turn a sickly shade of green, and why doesn't she seem to notice?