Shena Little Bear is not only my pen name; it is also my Native American name. I am Cherokee, Lakota, Osage, Irish, Scottish, German, and Welch. In 1978, I graduated from State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri, but I started writing during my High School years. I have worked for three newspapers: the Miami Herald, Nevada State Journal, and Reno Evening Gazette. During the 1990’s, I was the editor and publisher of a monthly Native American publication. For years, I have written poetry and several of my poems have been published around the world. I am a lifetime member of the International Poet Society. Currently, I am writing books for readers of all ages. To date, I have three books published: VISIONS, PRAYERS, and POEMS; HOW THE LONE WOLF GOT HER NAME; and MY PAL LITTLE SNOWFLAKE.
<p><strong>KURDISH SCAVENGERS UNCOVER A CACHE OF NERVE GAS IN IRAQ AND OFFER THEM TO KURDISH FIGHTERS IN TURKEY. THE SPECIAL OPERATIONS BEDLAM ALPHA TEAM MUST SECURE THE WEAPONS BEFORE THEY CAN BE USED.</strong></p><p>"<strong>You must swear by Allah never to say a word of what I'm going to tell you. </strong><strong>This is the most important secret. Ever!"</strong></p><p><em>In their daily struggle for survival, Iraqi Kurdish scavengers uncover a cache of chemical weapons. They offer the weapons to fellow Kurdish rebels in Turkey and Syria to assist in their quest to free an imprisoned leader and create a unified homeland. After receiving a tip from an unlikely source, the newly formed Special Operations Bedlam team is called to arms! </em></p><p><em>Travel with Craig Cameron and his international team on their covert operation as they weave their way through war-torn regions seeking to locate and recover the weapons before they can be used to cause irreparable harm and instigate a world crisis. </em></p><p><em>The odds are stacked against them. Can they manage to keep their operation hidden and prevent further clashes before it's too late?</em></p><p>"The Kurdish Connection--a compelling read. A story of friendship, danger and intrigue."--<em>Ann Everett, Amazon Best Selling Author.</em></p><p>..". Randall's authentic voice adds a powerful push to keep a reader turning the pages." --<em>Janet Taylor-Perry, author of The</em><em> Raiford</em><em> Chronicles, The Legend of</em><em> Draconis</em><em> Saga, and April Chastain Intrigues.</em></p><p>"Topical - Engaging - Intriguing - Powerful ... A real page turner."--<em>Rikon Gaites</em><em>, author of Mummy's Little Soldier and Darius</em><em> Odenkirk</em><em>.</em></p><p>..". Randall Krzak brings his wealth of experience living in this troubled part of the world and his military knowledge to bear in this exciting story..."--<em>John L.</em><em> DeBoer</em><em>, author of When the Reaper Comes.</em></p><p>..". a journey full of history, suspense, intrigue, and action...a MUST READ for all!"--<em>Les Stahl, Retired</em> NSA Executive.</p><p>..". Readers need to fasten their seatbelts for a fast-paced tale made believable by a writer who knows what he's writing about."--<em>Preston</em><em> Holtry</em><em>, author of the Morgan</em><em> Westphal</em><em> mystery series and the</em><em> Arrius</em><em> trilogy (forthcoming).</em></p><p>"A behind the scenes story, ripped from today's headlines deepening the reader's understanding of an ancient strife ... filled with the sights and smells of the market place and secret meetings, the reader is admitted to the secret heart, the desperate longings of those that must fight and win, or see continued subjugation by their masters..."<em>--Oliver F. Chase, author of Camelot Games, </em>Levant Mirage, Blind Marsh, and Marsh Island.</p>
MY PAL LITTLE SNOWFLAKE is a delightful story about a little boy who makes a snowman to be his best friend. Together they have lots of fun with many exciting adventures including sharing a secret about a very special place. The little boy grows up to share his secret about his pal and the unique place with his grandson in a very interesting way. Children and the young at heart will enjoy this charming story, activity, and coloring book anytime of the year! The story is written in way a child will understand what having a best friend truly means, ways of sharing and giving with others, and how to remember your best friend in your heart even when you grow older. There are several pages of fun activities to do in the form of puzzles, fill-ins, search and find, and etcetera to expand educational skills in a fun and interacting way. All the pictures throughout the book can be colored. The book is very unique with the story, activities, and pictures to color and will draw the attention of the child. There are 68 pages in this soft covered book.
Wonderful story to teach children about best friends, sharing, and giving with others. <br /><br />I love it and I'm a grandpa!!<br /><br />Great children's book with fun activities to expand educational skills.