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Sara Stinson

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Thank you so much to everyone who has and is backing Finger Bones!

The beginning of my book does start out with a third person POV. Then Wendy Dee Winkelmann, one of my protagonist, takes over. Maybe it is the teacher in me. I have worked with special needs children for many years. I find giving them some background helps. To me, this method also provides a good background scene for younger students.

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My name is Sara Stinson. I am married and have two wonderful children. I am a retired teacher. I enjoy teaching, so I continue to substitute and tutor. I am a laptop addict, I love to read, and I enjoy animals.

I have written my first middle-grade to YA Fantasy. Yes, I am calling it both. I believe it can fall into both categories. (It is for 3rd grade and up.) All ages have enjoyed.

I came up with the idea one night while I was eating at a local restaurant. The walls inside are filled with pictures of the people and history of our hometown. One picture was of a well known African American named Charlie Porter. When I saw the picture, my brain flooded with ideas. Though Finger Bones is a fictional character, Charlie Porter did live all alone in a log cabin and walked to town each day carrying a large sack.
As written in my book, rumors were told of the old man we called, Uncle Charlie. (Do know he was well loved and treated with respect by the town.) When he passed away, articles claimed he lived to be around 122 years of age.

Something strange is going on in Bridgeville!

Keep reading into the chapters and you can meet the ghost Lefty Lennie Spinsters, a mobster! You can also meet Willie Porter. He stays around the train trestle in Bridgeville.

I have published Finger Bones on Createspace with the help of Bradley Wind and everyone who has read.

I have made the chapters shorter, took out some of the beginning, and did add some suggestions. I kept my descriptions of the people in my small town.

To be different I'm told is okay. :) Go enjoy.

Cover for Finger Bones created by: BRADLEY WIND
I have a Facebook page-The Finger Bones Series
If anyone needs to contact me. (stinsonsara@aol.com)

I am seeking an agent for publication.

favourite books

I enjoy many different published authors.

For the past several years, I have read many children and YA novels.

A few of my favorites include:

The Books of Elsewhere by Jacqueline West
Take Me There by Carolee Dean
The House of Night Series by PC Cast
Witch and Wizard: The Fire by James Patterson
Harry Potter Books by J.K. Rowling
The Last Apprentice Series by Joseph Delaney
Pip: The Story of Olive by Kim Kane
The Immortals Series by Alyson Noel
Twilight Series by Stephenie Meyer

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my books

Finger Bones

Sara Stinson

Finger Bones has been sending ghosts to their next destination for years. Now it's Wendy's turn.


The Bridgeville Clipper announces Finger Bones is dead at 122-years of age. Wendy is not upset. He will be back. Finger Bones and Wendy have unfinished business in this small town.

When ten-year-old Wendy Dee Winkelmann needs to do some serious thinking she likes to chew bubblegum. While sitting on a bench reading, she becomes friends with an old man the townspeople call, Finger Bones. Some locals consider him odd and spread rumors about the ghastly man who lives up a dirt road in an ramshackle cabin. Yet Wendy soon discovers this old man, who walks to town with a burlap bag tied to a stick, has a special job. He sends ghosts to their next destination, and the stick and burlap bag he carries are magical.

Now Wendy chases the lingering spirits. Soon she finds herself caught up in a devious plan of a dark sinister power, and if it means hurting someone, or worse, it will do whatever is necessary to succeed. It’s all up to Wendy to save Bridgeville before the evil power takes over the town.



 

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Joy Eastman wrote 3 days ago

Hi Sara So close to the top. Congrats. As you know I have had my bo....

syrl wrote 5 days ago

Sara, Your book sounds fabulous. I'm looking forward to reading it. W....

Aliss wrote 5 days ago

Hi Sara, Thank you for taking a look at 'Thomas Sneedly.' I know ....

Grey Muir wrote 6 days ago

Having trouble messaging you. Thanks for the comments on Ice Queen. P....

Grey Muir wrote 6 days ago

Thanks for the comments. Got you on my shelf.

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I wrote 6 days ago

Hi Barnard, I was immediately swept into your story! You have created a unique and exciting world. I enjoyed it! Good Luck! High stars! Sara Stinson Finger Bones :) view book

I wrote 6 days ago

Hi, Aliss, You have a good idea for a story started. I have read the first chapter and will read more. I will continue to comment as I go. I see you have some really good suggestions, so I am writing just 2 I felt worthy to write about. Chapter One *Many agents will tell you that ...(The nigh... view book

I wrote 21 days ago

Hope you get there soon! Keep up the great work! Finger Bones view book

I wrote 23 days ago

I am writing because I love to write. My book is for entertainment in hopes children will want to read. I have taught special needs for 25 years. Even they love entertainment. So for as a purpose, I WANT THEM TO READ. And it is working... view book

I wrote 48 days ago

The Sister Max China Of all the crime novels, thrillers, and mysteries I have read, this is one of the best! You have kept me on the edge of my seat! I caught myself tensing all over as the young boy watched in horror at the unspeakable act unfolding before him. I could feel the boy's terror ... view book

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