By Shaylene King
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Shaylene King combines the biblical story of Esther with American Idol in her imaginative story Liberty Lane and the One-Girl Rebelution. It's a story with a strong message for both kids and adults.
Liberty Lane is a judge's daughter. She's a confident girl ready to become a teenager. Her quirky personality helps endear her to family and friends. When the queen of the Royal Crown competition is let go, the show's King needs to find the next big star. With his talent scout along, the King discovers that Liberty Lane can sing.
When she's asked to compete in the Royal Crown singing competition Liberty lane accepts. She has nothing to lose and winning the crown would be nice. However, Liberty Lane quickly learns that everyone is not trustworthy when she meets the son of a criminal and fellow contestant.
Everything that Liberty believes in is tested during the competition. The spiteful contestant is determined to win the crown. Unfortunately, this means ruining others trying for the crown including the book's heroine, Liberty Lane.
Shaylene King starts her young adult book off with a bible verse from Esther that asks if possibly she was meant to become queen in times like these. It is a fitting opening to the story of Liberty Lane and will have readers wondering if fate or God plays a role in helping us achieve something at the right time.
There is mystery and a little suspense throughout this entertaining story that will keep young adult readers engrossed until the book's end. It also has a message of positivity and hope that will resonate with people of all ages.
"God had given me the stage. Music. I could make a difference through my music—this song was one way I could do it. I threw in a few riffs to excite the audience. A few lines into the song, my nerves dissipated."
About the Author - Shaylene King
Miller Thomas first discovered his love for writing at the age of nine. Tapping away on his mom's old, green typewriter, he wrote many stories about his Pitbull puppy, Darla the Wonder Dog. The thought never occurred to him, however, that writing could be anything more than a hobby.
He graduated high school and went to college, majoring in Criminal Justice. He enjoyed the challenge of writing assignments and thought to continue on to law school. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree, life, however, took a different turn, as he fell in love and decided to get married. A few years later, during a vacation at home, he started writing out of boredom. His first published novel is the result of six years of off and on work. Along the way, he started to dream of the joy writing for the enjoyment of others could bring. Crime and detective work seemed a natural fit, with his knowledge of the legal process and dedication to authentic characterization, all be it with a romantic flare.
The need for a career, marriage and starting a family, however, put a hold on the full realization of those dreams. His love rekindled, he finds time for writing between working a full-time job, raising a toddler and preparing for another coming soon. He hopes you will enjoy his work and values any feedback you would like to share.
Thank you, and happy reading,
Miller Thomas
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