Paula L. Jones writes children's literature, teen fiction, adult fiction, and nonfiction.
Her books are listed below.
Her books are listed below.
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE
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The Invisible DancerCHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Ages 6-8 Have you ever heard of a celestial phenomenon called a brown dwarf? It's often referred to as an object in space that is too massive to be a planet and too small to be a star. So, it doesn't quite fit in with its other space siblings.
The Invisible Dancer is the story of a brown dwarf named Chairo as she realizes that her differences are what make her beautiful. |
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My Friend Jack Has CeliacCHILDREN'S LITERATURE
Ages 4-8 How can a parent explain a chronic illness such as celiac disease to a small child? This book aims to make the process easier! It features two main characters, Jack and Chris. The two boys use simple language to describe the illness and how it impacts daily life. The end of the book features a Q&A about celiac as well as a few simple, gluten-free recipes. |
TEEN FICTION
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BAD BATCHBook One of A Fall Springs Mystery series
YOUNG ADULT/TEEN
New town, new school, same old feeling of not fitting in. At fifteen, Lila Wisher has moved more times than she can count. Her life in Louisiana’s foster care system hasn’t been easy. Every time she gets comfortable, it’s time to move again. The only unchanging thing in Lila’s life is her goal to become a detective someday. But when Lila gets matched with a new set of foster parents in Fall Springs, Louisiana, “someday” happens sooner than she expected. Days after her arrival, the sleepy town is rocked by a murder, and Lila’s new high school is the crime scene. Lila immediately puts her sleuthing skills to work, determined to find out who the Fall Springs killer is and bring them to justice. |
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BASICYOUNG ADULT/TEEN
Amanda Hollister, a smart fifteen-year-old biracial girl, learns more about herself than she ever thought she would when she moves to a small Texas town and is forced to process her feelings about identity, friendship, and love. |
The South Louisiana High Series
YOUNG ADULT/TEEN
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Why is every student at South Louisiana High hiding a secret?
There's Mia, the "perfect" girl whose life is a beautiful lie. Andy, the rebel filmmaker who accidentally caught something unbelievable on camera. Drew, the Hollywood starlet who traded red carpets for alien sightings. Lanie is in love with a boy who isn't even human. And then there's the Theater teacher, Ms. Greenich, who seems to be hiding the biggest secret of all.
What starts as a year of high school heartbreak and small-town gossip quickly escalates. Eventually, a terrifying truth is revealed: a secret organization is hunting students with "glitches" in their DNA. From invisible vigilantes to superhuman conspiracies, the quiet shadows of the bayou are hiding a war that's been brewing for decades. As Mia, Andy, Drew, Lanie, and Ms. Greenich's lives collide, they must choose between the safety of their secrets and the danger of the truth. In a town built on lies, the bravest thing you can do is be yourself. Six books. One mystery. A final stand for the future of humanity.
Welcome to South Louisiana High. |
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Beast
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ADULT FICTION
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The Bake Off!ROMANCE
It’s war between bakers when Chef Hollie Schmidt and Chef Dean Quinn face off on live television in the hit reality competition, The Bake Off!
Both Alabama-based chefs desperately need the $1 million prize money that goes to the winner. But Hollie may need it even more. Her bakery is on its last leg and she’s flat broke. Fortunately, she grew up in the same small town as Dean and knows all of his strengths and weaknesses. Unfortunately, Hollie is also secretly in love with Dean. Will she let her feelings stop her from grabbing the win she needs to keep her bakery running? |
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You, Me, and RealityROMANTIC COMEDY
Luanne Smith feels stuck.
She's a food service worker in Louisiana with dreams of moving to Hollywood and becoming an actress. A once in a lifetime opportunity comes her way when a Los Angeles producer offers her a role on a reality show. But Hollywood's bright lights and promises of fame hide a frightening dark side. Luanne is forced to face her fears as she takes on the other L.A. |
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Addict
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HeatPARODY/COMEDY
Pete Strong, a former CIA agent, just wants to retire in peace and watch TV all day. But he's pulled back into the game when a private investigator requests his expertise. |
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Love StoryROMANCE
What is happiness? T'Lea Laurel, a 28-year-old high school guidance counselor from New Orleans, is beginning to think she'll never know the answer to this question. T'Lea loves the children at her school, but work has become predictable and her relationship with her fiancé has fizzled into a comfortable friendship. Something doesn't feel right in T'Lea's life, and the veritable dark cloud that hangs over her is becoming too exhausting to live with. Check out Love Story for a quick and unexpected read about a woman who is simply tired of life. |
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Snapshots
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The PromotionROMANCE
Lyric Johnson doesn’t love anything more than her career as a marketing and advertising specialist for Wildcat Publishing Company. There’s only one aspect of her career that Lyric can’t stand, her rival, Thomas Simon. Lyric and Thomas end up vying for a coveted position at Wildcat Publishing. Determined to outshine one another, they engage in daily competitions. But the more time they spend together, the more they end up enjoying each other's company. This creates yet another problem for the rivals: it’s difficult to call your competitor an enemy when you’re falling in love with them. Read The Promotion to find out what becomes of Lyric and Thomas’s unexpected romance. |
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Crossing PathsSCIENCE FICTION ROMANCE
Iliana Delgado is a highly creative woman. She’s also painfully shy. Every evening, after a long day of work, she goes home and writes stories about a fictional time traveler named Auguste Alonde and his evil nemesis, Tyrian. Iliana’s sci-fi tales about Auguste allow her to escape reality and embark on exciting adventures. She falls in love with writing, and with Auguste, the heroic character she’s created. But one evening, the impossible happens. A cosmic event disturbs space-time, and the fictional universe Iliana created merges with reality. Auguste Alonde is suddenly real. But this means Auguste’s nemesis, Tyrian, is also real. Read Crossing Paths, a sci-fi love story, to find out what happens when a shy writer meets the larger-than-life characters she’s created! |
NONFICTION
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Ready, Set, Launch
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How to Write, Publish, and Advertise Your NovelEDUCATIONAL
If you dream of writing and publishing a novel, this book was designed to guide you through the process. How to Write, Publish, and Advertise Your Novel contains advice on how to complete the first draft of your novel, how to source critique partners, where to find help with editing and cover art, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to publish your book on Amazon. |