Books by Kathy Steinemann


The Writer’s Lexicon Series

The Writer’s Body Lexicon

Extraordinary writers leverage the body to add elements such as tension, intrigue, and humor. The Writer’s Body Lexicon provides the tools, with a boggling number of word choices and phrases. Add depth to your writing. Mold the body until it becomes an integral part of your narrative.

The Writer’s Lexicon Volume I

Do your characters nod or roll their eyes like marionettes? Time to cut the Pinocchio strings. This book will provide the tools. You’ll transform wooden protagonists into believable personalities your readers will learn to love. Or hate. Relax and enjoy your creative journey — with The Writer’s Lexicon as your GPS.

The Writer’s Lexicon Volume II

Writing: a fusion of emotions, senses, and conflict. Learn how to craft unforgettable narrative that engages readers and motivates them to read “just one more chapter.” After another. And another. The Writer’s Lexicon Volume II provides resources that help you share your creativity with the world.


The Megan and Emmett Series

Nag Nag Nag

If you’re allergic to laughter, get your meds ready. Nag Nag Nag will exercise your laugh muscles. Megan and Emmett share many of the same quirks and problems as other married couples. The way they deal with them might take you aback.

Rule 1

Don’t feed the cat bacon. Don’t grab the closest fortune cookie. Don’t give Lisa milk. And then there’s Rule 1: Emmett is always right. Ha! Megan has her own take on that. Emmett says he married Megan for her wicked sense of humor. We know better. Are you ready for belly laughs, chuckles, and a tear or two?


The IBS-IBD Series

IBS-IBD Fiber Charts

Confused about fiber? You’re not alone! If your doctor has told you to monitor your fiber intake, this book will help. Learn about the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber, and the foods that can help you get just the right amount. No more guessing: Over 450 entries in several charts.

IBS Compass

Escape IBS prison, and rescue your mind from its constant worries over unpredictable toilet habits. Discover what the author and other people from around the world have done to improve their symptoms. Once you have the information, set your compass for a path to better health.


Envision: Future Fiction

Envision

Buckle your flightbelt and enjoy a speculative fiction journey through universes of possibilities, probabilities, and what-ifs. Envision: Future Fiction will entertain you with humor and horror, love and hate, desperation and hope — shaped by the imaginations of nine authors with diverse voices.


Suppose: Drabbles, Flash Fiction, and Short Stories

Suppose

Suppose you saw something you couldn’t explain. And then suppose it turned out to be something far stranger, or funnier, or more horrifying than expected. That element of surprise, and a different way of looking at things, is what this anthology is all about. Most of the stories take less than fifteen minutes to read.


Top Tips for Packing Your Suitcase

Packing Tips

Squish that suitcase! Squeeze everything into a carry-on, and save on excess baggage fees. Learn how to pack without wrinkling your clothing. Find out why you should use braided elastic instead of shoelaces. Create your own packing strategy by reading what other people do. Then enjoy your vacation.


Top Tips for Travel by Air

Air Travel Tips

Air angst no more! Are you a parent traveling with kids? A pregnant woman planning to fly abroad? A pet owner wanting to take Fido on the plane? A senior? A disabled traveler? A woman traveling alone? This book has targeted advice for all of you. Over 300 tips that will make your next flight smoother.


Vanguard of Hope: Sapphire Brigade Book 1

Vanguard of Hope

Hope has a secret. Can she share it? Will she succumb to her passions? Or will her memories of the past extinguish her desires? Lisetville, 1890: Murders are committed; homes are burned; a vigilante brigade emerges to administer justice. Your heart will weep as you empathize with Hope’s plight.


The Doctor’s Deceit: Sapphire Brigade Book 2

Doctor's Deceit

Vanguard or villain? Who is the real Owen Vargas? Sargent, 1898: The Doctor has a secret, a secret he never revealed to his wife, a secret he concealed from his childhood friend. Is he afraid that the Brigade will find out? Does he fear Retribution? Or does he have another reason for his strange behavior?


Life, Death, and Consequences

Life Death

This e-book by Kathy Steinemann is a suspenseful and thought-provoking collection of short stories and poetry: dual-language pieces that will leave you wanting more. Read intriguing plots that expand your horizons and pose ancient questions about morals and ethics, sometimes with a dash of humor.


Leben, Tod und Konsequenzen

Leben Tod

Spannende und besinnliche Kurzgeschichten und Gedichte. Zweisprachige Erzählungen und Gedichte, die Sie in ihren Bann ziehen werden. Lesen Sie fesselnder Handlungen, die den Gesichtskreis erweitern und die uralten Fragen über Moral und Ethik stellen, manchmal mit einem Spritzer Humor!


Matthew and the Pesky Ants

Matthew Ants

Not just for kids! Read short dual-language tales about the escapades of preschooler Matthew. Some of the pieces embrace particular concepts such as alphabet recognition. Language learners will benefit from the straightforward approach. Note: this edition includes three previously unpublished pieces.


Matthias und die verflixten Ameisen

Matthias Ameisen

Diese Auswahl an Kurzgeschichten und Gedichten ist gleichzeitig unterhaltsam und lehrreich. Lesen Sie die zweisprachigen Erzählungen über die Eskapaden von Matthias. Einige der Texte umfassen besondere Konzepte wie das Erkennen von Buchstaben. Man wird von dem einfachen Sprachansatz profitieren.


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The Writer’s Lexicon series
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