Rebecca M. Douglass, Author

N is for...the Ninja Librarian, of course! In a nutshell: A calm, quiet, moderate man who walked into Skunk Corners library one day and became a fixture.   And of course, he's a ninja. Biggest secret: His past. Favorite line: “Does that completely answer your question?” The series is The Ninja Librarian, with three books, suitable for ages 8 or 9 and up (way up--adults love the books too!). And while the narrator is Big Al , there is no question that the star is the Ninja Librarian himself. A mysterious character, he has only a single name--Tom--and has never told Al much of anything about himself, though bits leak through--everyone knows he grew up in the city--some city--and doesn't know country stuff very well. He's quick study, though, and can think of things no one else would dream of. Then he turns around and gets others to think as creatively.   The Ninja Librarian is a humorous set of tall tales set in the highly fictional gold-country town of Skunk C...

F Following the suggestion of fellow blogger and amazing author Jemima Pett, I'm doing a very simple A to Z with characters from my writing and the books of my author friends! I'm just posting a brief profile, sometimes a quote, and the book cover with links. Though you may also see some of my typical reviews (when I feature other peoples' books) and the usual Friday Flash Fiction.   B is for Big Al Well, of course it is. The heroine of my first book! In a nutshell: Big Al is a tomboy who escaped from misery after her Pa died, and ended up as school teacher in Skunk Corners. She's training under the Ninja Librarian, and between the two of them they keep the town in line. Biggest Secret: Al is scared stiff of Mort Black. Favorite Quote: "I tell you, pockets are the number one reason I dress like a fellow." (Actually, this is just one of many things Al has said over the years that make me smile).   The series is The Ninja Librarian, with three books, suit...