Death Panel -- satirical dystopia
Amelia's Revolution -- YA steampunk
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Top 100 in Teen & Young Adult Steampunk eBooks on Amazon.
Amelia and her father, the governor of Delaware, attend a formal dinner to meet with a delegate for Queen Victoria who declares the United States must sign a treaty with Britain to reinstate colonial rule or there will be war. Amelia runs away to warn the rest of the town, but not before she sees the most beautiful girl on earth. To Amelia’s horror, the beautiful girl -- Nadine -- is one of the British delegate’s slaves.
In this steampunk version of history, slaveryhad been abolished after the American Revolution. Automatons do the manual labor, and the nation's multiple cultures live in harmony. But in Britain there are still slaves, and gender-queer people are persecuted. Amelia knows she can’t allow any treaty with Britain to be signed. She sneaks to the harbor of their coastal capital city and discovers not only the delegate’s ship, but an armada on the horizon.
Amelia, her best friend Two-Spirit, and Nadine must organize a rebellion involving slaves, Lenni-Lenape warriors, automatons, and a mechanical horse cavalry. Will they be able to stop the British Imperial Navy?
And will Amelia win Nadine’s heart if she can help her become free?
Top 100 in Teen & Young Adult Steampunk eBooks on Amazon.
Amelia and her father, the governor of Delaware, attend a formal dinner to meet with a delegate for Queen Victoria who declares the United States must sign a treaty with Britain to reinstate colonial rule or there will be war. Amelia runs away to warn the rest of the town, but not before she sees the most beautiful girl on earth. To Amelia’s horror, the beautiful girl -- Nadine -- is one of the British delegate’s slaves.
In this steampunk version of history, slaveryhad been abolished after the American Revolution. Automatons do the manual labor, and the nation's multiple cultures live in harmony. But in Britain there are still slaves, and gender-queer people are persecuted. Amelia knows she can’t allow any treaty with Britain to be signed. She sneaks to the harbor of their coastal capital city and discovers not only the delegate’s ship, but an armada on the horizon.
Amelia, her best friend Two-Spirit, and Nadine must organize a rebellion involving slaves, Lenni-Lenape warriors, automatons, and a mechanical horse cavalry. Will they be able to stop the British Imperial Navy?
And will Amelia win Nadine’s heart if she can help her become free?
Review by Single Titles: 4.5 stars "Kim Flowers mixes history and science fiction as she tells the story of a woman who is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in."
Recipient of Single Titles Reviewers' Choice Award 2012 for YA Steampunk
4 Stars Hearts on Fire Reviews
Two-Spirit's Red Road -- YA Steampunk
Sequel to "Amelia's Revolution"
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In this alternate version of history, the citizens of the United States are attempting true unity. There hasn’t been a battle like this since the time of Two-Spirit’s grandfathers. Two-Spirit helped organize an ambush over British armada, which was attempting to re-impose colonial rule. Afterwards, he and his boyfriend Strong Arrow take their relationship to a new level in the thrill of victory.
The next morning they celebrate with a friend who helped Two-Spirit organize the ambush, Amelia, and her new girlfriend Nadine. Though the battle was won, there is still an enemy to contend with ... the American spy, Mr. Pickett.
Nadine's Voyage -- YA Steampunk, Order here
Releases in Februrary, 2014
Sequel to Amelia's Revolution and Two-Spirit's Red Road.
In this alternate version of history, newly-freed slave Nadine is enjoying yet
another night of celebration after successfully defeating the British delegate
Sir Pickett, his traitorous brother, and low spies plotting to overthrow the
budding American government.
But now Nadine hears rumors that Queen Victoria herself is on the way to America to set up a new reign. Nadine isn’t as worried about this news as she is about the rest of her family. Before being forced to join Sir Pickett on a voyage to America, she and her family had planned to stow away on the Lady Dervish, but instead of a successful escape, now only half her family is in the New World. Her mother and younger
brother were left behind.
Nadine’s new friends Spirit Warrior and Strong Arrow along with her girlfriend Amelia travel with her on a steam engine to New York. There they rent a fishing boat in hopes of intercepting the Lady Dervish, because a blockade has been set up to keep all foreign vessels from American waters. Amelia vows to help Nadine reunite her family no matter what, and longs for them to have a future together.
But Nadine has a block upon her heart that won't be lifted until she finds the rest of her family. Will she
be reunited with them? And will she be able to love someone who so resembles those who once persecuted her?
Sequel to Amelia's Revolution and Two-Spirit's Red Road.
In this alternate version of history, newly-freed slave Nadine is enjoying yet
another night of celebration after successfully defeating the British delegate
Sir Pickett, his traitorous brother, and low spies plotting to overthrow the
budding American government.
But now Nadine hears rumors that Queen Victoria herself is on the way to America to set up a new reign. Nadine isn’t as worried about this news as she is about the rest of her family. Before being forced to join Sir Pickett on a voyage to America, she and her family had planned to stow away on the Lady Dervish, but instead of a successful escape, now only half her family is in the New World. Her mother and younger
brother were left behind.
Nadine’s new friends Spirit Warrior and Strong Arrow along with her girlfriend Amelia travel with her on a steam engine to New York. There they rent a fishing boat in hopes of intercepting the Lady Dervish, because a blockade has been set up to keep all foreign vessels from American waters. Amelia vows to help Nadine reunite her family no matter what, and longs for them to have a future together.
But Nadine has a block upon her heart that won't be lifted until she finds the rest of her family. Will she
be reunited with them? And will she be able to love someone who so resembles those who once persecuted her?
Strong Arrow's Warpath -- YA Steampunk, Order here
Strong Arrow knows a great war is inevitable. In the past few weeks, he and his
friends have defeated sinister delegates from Great Britain as well as traitors
in the U.S. who want to reinstate colonial rule. Now the British Imperial Navy
is on the way to America, and Strong Arrow believes it is his responsibility to
lead this final battle.
Unless he does something drastic, he won’t have enough status to be with his love, Spirit Warrior, who is both a warrior and a shaman, and son of the chief. He doesn’t always know what he should believe, but he wants a future where he and his friends can live in peace. But if things don’t go well in battle, it may be time for the Lenape to insist on only following their ways from now on.
As all eyes keep watch for the Imperial Navy, Strong Arrow, Spirit Warrior, and Nadine help Amelia and her father build an air ship to search for the enemy. Will Strong Arrow be able to defeat their enemies this last time, or will he have to turn his back on the people he once called friends?
Strong Arrow knows a great war is inevitable. In the past few weeks, he and his
friends have defeated sinister delegates from Great Britain as well as traitors
in the U.S. who want to reinstate colonial rule. Now the British Imperial Navy
is on the way to America, and Strong Arrow believes it is his responsibility to
lead this final battle.
Unless he does something drastic, he won’t have enough status to be with his love, Spirit Warrior, who is both a warrior and a shaman, and son of the chief. He doesn’t always know what he should believe, but he wants a future where he and his friends can live in peace. But if things don’t go well in battle, it may be time for the Lenape to insist on only following their ways from now on.
As all eyes keep watch for the Imperial Navy, Strong Arrow, Spirit Warrior, and Nadine help Amelia and her father build an air ship to search for the enemy. Will Strong Arrow be able to defeat their enemies this last time, or will he have to turn his back on the people he once called friends?
Cane and Able -- Literary Fiction
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Ruth Templeton’s life has been rich and full, but now even the simplest things
are becoming more and more difficult. Who would have thought a rebel like she
would actually grow old? A retired teacher once active in the Civil Rights
Movement in a town where such antics would get a cross burned in one’s yard,
Ruth now laughs at her troubles just walking down the sidewalk.
One day as she walks through town, she realizes she forgot her cane, but decides to keep going. It isn't much longer before she needs to wearily head back home, and toher surprise, her young reclusive neighbor Savanna is carrying Ruth’s purse. Ruth knows Savanna is a homosexual who’s had a lot of trouble fitting in; their town isn’t exactly advanced. As Savanna gives Ruth her purse and offers to walk her home, Ruth realizes maybe they can both help each other.
Cane and Able received an Honorable Mention in the 78th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition under the name Kim Pierce.
Ruth Templeton’s life has been rich and full, but now even the simplest things
are becoming more and more difficult. Who would have thought a rebel like she
would actually grow old? A retired teacher once active in the Civil Rights
Movement in a town where such antics would get a cross burned in one’s yard,
Ruth now laughs at her troubles just walking down the sidewalk.
One day as she walks through town, she realizes she forgot her cane, but decides to keep going. It isn't much longer before she needs to wearily head back home, and toher surprise, her young reclusive neighbor Savanna is carrying Ruth’s purse. Ruth knows Savanna is a homosexual who’s had a lot of trouble fitting in; their town isn’t exactly advanced. As Savanna gives Ruth her purse and offers to walk her home, Ruth realizes maybe they can both help each other.
Cane and Able received an Honorable Mention in the 78th Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition under the name Kim Pierce.
My Secret Pain -- YA Contemporary
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Senior Dustin Ericson and his best friend Kadie have an unspoken agreement
to never reveal they are gay. Dustin recently broke a school record in tennis
and enjoys a new rise in popularity, but he’s still afraid of what everyone else
would think if they knew the truth about who he is.
When Dustin gets asked to a prom after-party by Ryan, the guy he's had a crush on since junior high, he can't refuse. Ryan thinks Dustin and Kadie are dating, but Kadie refuses to be Dustin's prom date until Dustin tells her Ryan is bringing Alyssa to prom ... the girl Kadie has a crush on.
Dustin and Kadie plan the perfect date, including all of Ryan and Alyssa’s favorite food, music, even colors. Sometimes Dustin wonders if he is normal, and sort of feels like a
stalker when he realizes he knows a lot more about Ryan than Ryan knows about him.
But prom night doesn’t go well at all. Dustin drives with Kadie in the passenger seat while Ryan and Alyssa tear each other’s clothes off in the back. Dustin feels ashamed he could have imagined making out with Ryan instead. He hates having to hide who he is, and Kadie feels the same. Will things ever
get better?
Senior Dustin Ericson and his best friend Kadie have an unspoken agreement
to never reveal they are gay. Dustin recently broke a school record in tennis
and enjoys a new rise in popularity, but he’s still afraid of what everyone else
would think if they knew the truth about who he is.
When Dustin gets asked to a prom after-party by Ryan, the guy he's had a crush on since junior high, he can't refuse. Ryan thinks Dustin and Kadie are dating, but Kadie refuses to be Dustin's prom date until Dustin tells her Ryan is bringing Alyssa to prom ... the girl Kadie has a crush on.
Dustin and Kadie plan the perfect date, including all of Ryan and Alyssa’s favorite food, music, even colors. Sometimes Dustin wonders if he is normal, and sort of feels like a
stalker when he realizes he knows a lot more about Ryan than Ryan knows about him.
But prom night doesn’t go well at all. Dustin drives with Kadie in the passenger seat while Ryan and Alyssa tear each other’s clothes off in the back. Dustin feels ashamed he could have imagined making out with Ryan instead. He hates having to hide who he is, and Kadie feels the same. Will things ever
get better?