Eunice Korczak

Biography

The Time Travelers: A Christmas Story, listed on Smashwords, was written for and about my grandchildren. They are the characters in the story.

I wrote it for them for a Christmas present (in print format) a couple of years ago. The evening I gave them each a copy of the book, they spontaneously began reading it out loud and continued taking turns around the room until the entire book was read. No matter what I publish, no matter how many favorable reviews I may receive, no compliment will equal that!

I have other completed children's books which I may publish. Right now, I'm focusing on The Six and the Magic Circles, which is another pre-teen book about the grandchildren. This one is an adventure story by request of the kids.

They wanted adventure, magic, dragons, a griffin, super powers, and more. This book is more fun and more challenging than The Time Travelers. The kids have helped, though. They brainstormed with me and have had some fabulous ideas, many of which I'm implementing in the story.

Unrelated works in progress include a humorous story about a grandma who becomes a politician after retirement; a story of a Gros Ventre girl captured by the Crow tribe who grows up to be a warrior chief; and an adult fantasy about a red pearl, a dog, and more. I'm also working on a couple of family books - a photo history of five generations and an anecdotal life journal.

I live with my husband and two little Pomeranians in the Minnesota ice box, way up north by the Canadian border. It's a good place for a writer, since the weather encourages and, at times, demands remaining indoors.

You met our six grandchildren in The Time Travelers - Grayson, Grant, Will, Mady, Garrett, and Leyton. They live quite a distance apart from us, so we see them far less often than we'd like. Writing about them makes me feel more in touch.

Excerpts from various works in progress are posted on my blog - http://squeaksfrombetweenthewalls.com/

Smashwords Interview

What are you working on next?
My main focus at present is another kids' fantasy novel, longer and featuring more adventure. Working name: "The Quest for the Golden Flowers.".
What's the story behind your latest book?
"The Time Travelers: A Christmas Story," the one on Smashwords, is a work of love for my grandchildren. It was a Christmas present for them a couple of years ago.

I'm presently focusing on a longer, more adventurous book tentatively entitled "The Quest for the Golden Flowers," also inspired by the grandkids. The youngest grandkid, Leyton, had the idea of golden flowers as a theme. During a brainstorming session with the kids, they told me some of things they wanted in their story, like magic powers, dragons, a griffin, and more. When I wondered how to include the older grandkids in the book, the second youngest, Garrett, suggested they all become 10-years-old upon entering the magic realm. Perfect! Their input has made writing "Quest for the Golden Flowers" more fun and challenging than "The Time Travelers; A Christmas Story." The other grandkids involved in the Golden Flowers book are Grayson, Grant, Will, and Mady.
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Books

The Time Travelers: A Christmas Story
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 10,500. Language: English. Published: February 23, 2014 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Science Fiction
(5.00 from 1 review)
Five kids accidentally travel through time to see Grandma as a kid. They meet Grandma as a kid and even go Christmas fooling with her, but cannot reveal who they are because they "Must not disrupt the flow of time." Preteen with some big words. About 10, 000 words.

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Smashwords book reviews by Eunice Korczak

  • Smashwords Style Guide on March 02, 2014

    I read the manual and then followed it step by step. I will admit I closed my eyes and crossed my fingers when I submitted the book, but following directions often works. It did in this case. I gained premium listing after one change - my name. I had used my real name in the book and my nickname in the metadata. Simple change and Premium listing. Thanks for an easy-to-follow manual.
  • A Punch Bowl Full of Sangria on March 18, 2014

    Worth reading although this is not my favorite genre. Well written. I saw no obvious errors in grammar, usage, etc. I like that in a book.
  • The Emperor's Edge on March 21, 2014

    I'm now about to read Book 5 of the series. Love it! It's so amusing. I like reading a book that has few usage and grammar mistakes. I give the series thus far 5 stars and an excellent rating. Great entertainment!
  • Regal on June 11, 2014

    I have read Regent, Feral, and Regal. Wonderful books! Nicely plotted and well written. I want more, so plan to read the first trilogy of this series -- and most probably will read most of Rathbone's other works, as well. As for the editor in me, there are very few usage errors - obviously rereading and editing are not foreign to this writer. Thank you, Rathbone, for presenting to the reader decent sentence structure, punctuation, and word usage. It is appreciated.
  • Regent on June 11, 2014

    I have read Regent, Feral, and Regal - loved them and now plan to read the first trilogy of the series. I highly recommend these books. Great story line, likable (and some not so likable) characters, wonderful dragons. All this keeps the reader interested, entertained, and glued to the book.
  • Feral on June 11, 2014

    I have read Regent, Feral, and Regal and highly endorse the trilogy. All good books with a great story. As further endorsement, I plan to read the first trilogy in the series. And I very likely will read other works by Rathbone. He presents the reader with works of quality - very few usage errors, good punctuation, and good structure of sentences and plots. He pleases the editor in me.
  • By The Sea, Book One: Tess on June 30, 2014

    I thoroughly enjoyed By the Sea: Book One (Tess). It provides a glimpse of the high society of the gilded age at Newport. But more importantly, it provides a good story about a young laundry maid striving to protect he motherless siblings and dreamer father. Although the first of a series of four, it is a complete story in itself. Yet I'm anxious to read Amanda, the next in the By the Sea series. I liked the story but am also pleased to say the editor in me was happy with this book, as well. Either it was edited for usage, spelling, sentence structure, and punctuation or the author is quite talented in that respect, as well. All in all, this is a pleasant summer read.
  • Private Deception on Aug. 13, 2014

    This is a fun, entertaining book for an evening's reading. A female protagonist - a sleuth with wits but a tendency toward unplanned, embarrassing "accidents." You'll love Jade, the funny spy.
  • Grandma Was a Bag Lady on Aug. 21, 2014

    A humorous light-hearted book that none-the-less portrays a beautiful (straight) relationship between two women, one around thirty and the other old enough to be her grandmother. The two enjoy traveling around the country together for a lengthy time. You will grow to love the two women and their wacky travels. As always the editor in me, recoils at the spelling and other editable errors. For the next book (and I hope their is another), I hope the author gets someone to edit - even if just a knowledgeable friend.
  • Pebbleton-On-Edge on Aug. 22, 2014

    Highly entertaining light mystery. A fun quick read. Wonderful characters you won't want to leave behind. Will be waiting for the next book.
  • For Sale in Palm Springs: A Henry Wright Mystery on Aug. 25, 2014

    A very good story - but lacking. Many of the characters need more rounding and the ending was too abrupt - left me flat. The editor in me was unhappy several times during the course of the story. A few errors I can understand - too many and I feel the author doesn't care about his readers. Still, as I said, it is a good story and worth the read.