About the Book
Book: Stormy Encounters
Author: BJ Howe
Genre: Teen/YA Action Adventure
Release
date: March
14, 2023
When
the biggest bully in town has you in his crosshairs, you can run, or you can
dig deep inside and discover who you really are. Steven Carlson finds himself
saddled with an unexpected debt he cannot afford, changing his plans for a
summer of fun to one that forces him to places he never wanted to go.
There
are storms on the horizon and equally daunting storms of the heart. With a
father he doesn’t understand and a mother he can’t remember, Steven’s sixteenth
year launches him on a journey that will forever alter his world.
In
one unforgettable season, Steven Carlson is pushed to the edge of disaster and
forced to confront his prison of self-doubt.
BOOK EXCERPT
“Yes ma’am,” Steven replied in a near
whisper.
“We just borrowed it to see some
friends,” said Jackson. “It’s the first day of summer and everything.”
The cop looked at Steven. “We’re two
blocks from your house. Call your dad. Tell him to come and pick you up.
Otherwise I’ll have to arrest you.”
“May we have our permits back now?”
Jackson asked.
The cop shot Jackson a look that
could have melted ice. “Just do what I tell you. I’ll decide what to do about
the permits after I talk with Steven’s father.”
Steven dialed Dad’s number. It rang
four times before a sleepy voice answered “Hello?” After what felt like an eternity, Dad’s pickup came into view.
He stepped out, wearing a pair of jeans, a sweatshirt, and a frown. His
wavy-brown hair spiraled in all directions.
The cop ordered Steven and Jackson to
“stay in the car” before she talked to Steven’s father. Steven leaned out the
window to hear their conversation. “I’m Officer Christine McFarlane, and I
believe we know one another.” She glanced back at the z4. “I stopped these boys
for a broken headlight. Neither one of them has a license. Did you give them
permission to take the car?”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Barb
(B J) Howe has
enjoyed entertaining others with stories since she was a child. As an adult,
she used storytelling techniques to communicate in various workplace settings
before exploring the art of memoir writing and fiction.
Stormy
Encounters is her first significant work of fiction. Writing about teenage boys
and lightning fast cars was inspired by her grandson, who at age four attempted
to drive her car, and at age ten reminded her that he was a mere five years
away from a driving permit. He is now entering his teen years.
Howe resides in Chanhassen MN with husband, Dave Howe, author of
Live Pure and Free: The 90-Day Game Changer. She is on staff with Christian
Grandparenting Network, and has contributed to several publications including:
Focus on the Family’s Clubhouse Jr. Magazine and Guideposts. Her desire in
writing this book is to encourage young adults to mature in their integrity and
pursue a personal relationship with Christ.
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