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Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch

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Mike currently resides in the Bay Area with his wife and two children.  He graduated from San Jose State University in 1986 and San Jose Christian College in 1994.  Mike has written, Dublin, a book chronicling the history of Dublin, CA.  In May 2009, Mike's first novel, When the Sky Fell, was released by Silver Leaf Books.  Mike has also published short stories in various magazines, including "Surf's Up," awareded "Best in Show" in the Residential Aliens flash fiction contest.  His latest work, After the Cross, took place in the Dead Robots Society's 1st chapter writing contest, and his short story, "Beyond Horizon's Edge," took 1st place in the 2009 Preditors & Editors Reader's Poll.  His next two novels, After the Cross and The Crystal Portal, are scheduled to be released in 2011.

David's ADHD

David's ADHD

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<p>Does your child have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?</p><p>Meet David, one of award-winning author Sherrill S. Cannon's &quot;Classroom of Kids,&quot; who manages his ADHD with the help of classmates.</p><p>David discovers ways to cope with his hyperactive brain, while learning how to calm and soothe his ADHD. Solutions include setting daily schedules and following simple rules that regulate behavior. His teachers and therapists encourage using the computer for academic advancement, and to establish a pattern for study as well as for occasional recreation. David not only learns self-control and communication skills, but is able to fit into the classroom and make friends.</p><p>Once again social values are emphasized in the author's latest illustrated children's story, and classroom friends from previous books are featured. In fact, David has been part of the class for a long time!</p><p><strong><em>&quot;David's ADHD</em></strong><em> is a timely topic for parents and children. A story in rhyme that demystifies ADHD. It explains a youngster's behavior in terms of his inattentiveness and impulsivity and how it impacts those around him. A sensitive way of creating understanding for children with ADHD and their families.&quot;</em> - <strong>Dr. Valerie Allen, licensed school psychologist</strong></p><p><strong>Author Bio: </strong></p><p>Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won 76 awards for her previous 11 rhyming books. She is also the author of seven published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. The author has been called &quot;an absolute master of rhyming&quot; and &quot;a modern-day Dr. Seuss.&quot;</p>

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<p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">&quot;From Page One to The End, novelists Brandon Barr and Mike Lynch capture the readers’ attention and holds them spellbound! <em>American Midnight</em> is a gripping, beautifully-written story that will sometimes (literally!) leave you breathless. I’m adding this one to my ‘Keepers’ shelf!&quot; </span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--Loree Lough, author of 74 award-winning novels, including the recently-released <em>Tales of the Heart</em> and <em>Prevailing Love</em></span></font></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">---</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">“This latest work from <span class="yshortcuts">Brandon Barr</span> and <span class="yshortcuts">Mike Lynch</span> fulfills their promise as authors.  <em>AMERICAN MIDNIGHT</em> is a big, panoramic novel rich with right questions for our era and with characters we can both cheer for and learn from.”</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--Bruce McAllister, author of <em>Dream Baby</em></span></font></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">----</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">&quot;<em>American Midnight</em> is a non-stop, compelling read. Several times I was running in the wake of the main character’s footsteps, crying with her and cheering her on.&quot;</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--Paulette Harris, member of the Lost Genre Guild</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">----</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">&quot;A modern mix of <em>1984</em> and <em>The Hiding Place</em>, American Midnight is thought-provoking and chilling, a clarion call for today's culture.&quot;</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--Chawna Schroeder, Imagination Investigation</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">----</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">&quot;A riveting political thriller. Barr and Lynch have crafted a convicting and timely tale that will entrance readers of various <span style="color:#000000;">genres. Be sure to pick up this page-turner at your earliest opportunity – lest time run out all too soon.</span></span></font></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--Melissa Meeks, <em>Bibliophile's Retreat</em></span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">----</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">''</span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><em>American Midnight</em> is a must read ripped out of today's headlines and masterfully blended with prophetic overtones. Each chapter takes us ever deeper into a web of intrigue...complex and artistically written.  Bible scholar or not Barr &amp; Lynch provide us with not only a great read but also a story that will provoke you to move beyond what you thought was possible.''</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--Lisa Collins, lcollinsauthor.blogspot.com</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">&quot;Torn from tomorrow's headlines, <em>American Midnight</em> is a fast-paced ride with a touch of romance that is sure to hold you enthralled!&quot;</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--Amy Deardon, author of <em>A Lever Long Enough</em></span></font></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"></p> <p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"></span> </p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">&quot;With conspiracies on every side, suspense, romance and more, <em>American Midnight</em> is a cautionary tale examining family and what it means to take a stand for God.<span>  </span>It handles some difficult questions, but the answers aren't always as neat and pat as we would like.&quot;</span></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';">--Cathi Hassan, <em>Cathi's Chatter</em></span></p>