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For my husband of almost 31 years . . . 

We have left notes for 31 years like this. This year, the Toads of Telemark™ say it all. Only David will understand what is scribbled on the log: Home of the Fish Whistle. 

I love you David. 

Lisa

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The Skyward Message from His Royal Terns

By L.L. Christenson

Book 3, The Gentleman's Agreement

A Time Travel Mystery

Coming Soon!

Book 3, The Gentleman's Agreement

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• Book 3
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L. L. Christenson

First Christmas in Eden

8H: Eight Horsemen of Equinox Estuary

Episode #1

10K Words

ISBN-13: 978-1-970165-06-7

A new Christian dystopian drama is unfolding . . . Will prayers be enough?

Who will protect the residents of Eden of Equinox Estuary? How will the Christians defend themselves in a battle they can’t see coming?

Who will survive the approaching wars? Who will be swept away in the flood, and who will remain standing when the unclean tides wash in and flood Equinox Estuary with intriguing new residents that possess god-like abilities?

Some residents believe that the prophecy told long ago is coming true. Others question the eyewitness account of Savan, Eden of Equinox Estuary’s youngest artist. What did she really see in the sunrise over the estuary that cold October morning?

If a dark-figured man really did drift into the estuary, anchor his boat to a rock in the grasses, and wade to shore, then why didn’t anyone else notice?

If he was from around Eden, or anywhere in Equinox Estuary, then why would he be crazy enough to attempt to lure in the wildest estuary horse? Everyone in Eden of Equinox Estuary knows not to get close to Titani, the yearling stallion born with a mark that resembles the map of their entire estuary on his forehead. Why hadn’t this man known to stay away? Titani doesn’t like humans, and he always runs at them, chasing them away. What hold did this man have on him anyway?

What did Titani’s silver-grey eyes see in the man? What was the pause in his eyes that Savan had described? Whether by Titani’s instincts or pure horse sense, Titani never failed to read the hearts or intentions of men.

Was Titani feeling the same evil aura that day as Savan? Why did Titani turn and look at her before rearing and baring his teeth at the intruder?

Titani had taken off after the man, attempting to trample him with his hooves and continuing to race after him, but the strange man escaped his fate.

He had evaporated in a wisp of smoke—that’s what Savan said—and appeared again seconds later inside his boat, drifting away through the folds of the late-season grasses.

After hearing Savan’s story, everyone questioned how he came to Eden of Equinox Estuary. The elders of the tribe asked Savan if the man was actually there at all.

The few people who stood by Savan and believed her story still ask if she can remember anything else about the man.

Whoever he was, wherever he went, he left no other witnesses.

The majority of the residents smiled at Savan when they saw her on the streets. She overheard their whispers and trailing laughter at what they called a tall tale. Their words hurt her feelings, but their odd stares and muffled conversations about her didn’t stifle her creativity. The pain of ridicule from those who didn’t believe her story opened her mind to look for every telling detail, things that couldn’t be challenged or referred to as it were, a child running with a wild imagination, in the future.

Weeks went by without further incident, but then, during the most sacred time of the year, a week before Christmas, the odd man returned. This time he was not alone and there were many witnesses among the doubters of Savan’ story, which only led to more questions.

This time, his appearance was undeniable, for there, in full view, pulling up to the banks of Equinox Estuary, was that same man in the boat that Savan had described. But he was not alone. He’d returned, not as a scout, but as a leader that now traveled with what appeared to be his troupe.

From a short distance, the residents of Equinox Estuary watched as these people and creatures stepped, flew, or jumped out of the boat. Who were these new explorers with god-like abilities that they could evaporate and reappear, shape-shifting from a human form into a cougar, an eagle, and a deer? It was obvious that they were eager to explore this new land on foot, on wing, and on the prowl for danger, ready to make their mark on and take possession of Eden.

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 8H: EiGHT HORSEMEN OF EQUINOX ESTUARY  

Written and Illustrated by L.L. Christenson

 Cover Design books 2-5: Avery Daisy Book Design

Publisher: Snowy Creek Books™

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#2 Rumored in Eden

#3 Silent Christmas Night

#4 New Year's Day Wedding

#5 Valentine's Day Promise

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Today for Small Business Saturday (11/27/2021) We opened Valentine's Adventures exhibit and entertained our clients with her show. Valentine is our 13-year-old Chihuahua who is always by my side due to her health issues. These are my watercolors for her books. pic.twitter.com/wAHG8yIXdp

— Lisa LC (@lisasbookstores) November 28, 2021

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Scooter lives in one of our tanks at Silver Lake Books; we re-homed him, and he gave me this story! A story about being different and fitting into the community tank filled with re-homed fish from Rochester, Minnesota. His Name is Scooter! By Lisa Loucks-Christenson. pic.twitter.com/JK089RRhOm

— Lisa LC (@lisasbookstores) March 29, 2021

A Rochester, Minnesota fish story.

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Thank you to all of our customers who shopped local today, not only our store, but neighboring bookstores, businesses. You are appreciated more than you may ever know, and all of us need your support.

Today for Small Business Saturday we didn't run specials, we didn't offer whopping savings, we gave away some books, took money off others, and opened an exhibit of our most prized friend: Valentine our 13-year-old Chihuahua, our sweet lady that has been battling all year some health issues. As her primary caregiver, where ever I am, she'll be within a paw of my hands. I've included 18 - giclee prints of my original watercolors I created for each book. I've featured illustrations from four of the seven books, and will add or rotate these through the upcoming year. I hope you can feel and experience the joy in Valentine's hearts (all three of them, two on her back) as you view these illustrations. 

Thank you Jeremy at KIMT News and KIMT News for your coverage today.

Valentine, our thirteen-year-old Chihuahua had fun meeting so many of our guests today with her exhibit opening, Valentine's Adventures, a collection of some of my paintings from her upcoming books, Blustery Tuesday!, Museum Monday!, Stowaway Saturday! and Shipwreck Sunday!. The books will release in the spring, one adventure for every day of the week. 

We are sorry she had to take a nap at the end of the afternoon and missed so many of you that stopped by. She is always with me because of her health conditions so please stop by again. Check out the story books I wrote and illustrated as a tribute to my best friend. Here's a few images of us today:

Valentine's Adventures exhibit and book series by author and illustrator Lisa Loucks-Christenson; SHIPWRECK SUNDAY!

Valentine's Adventures exhibit and book series by author and illustrator Lisa Loucks-Christenson; Museum Monday!

Valentine's Adventures exhibit and book series by author and illustrator Lisa Loucks-Christenson; Museum Monday!

Loose art and cards are available for purchase. We sell out fast, so expect a 1-3 day delay.

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Walk the Burn Exhibit Opens this weekend at Silver Lake Books, the Exhibit for Lisa Loucks-Christenson's Walk the Burn: Beauty & Crime

The rotating print exhibit of Walk the Burn: Beauty & Crime opens on the second floor this weekend at Silver Lake Books. 

Lisa will release select images over the next several months, as the people investigate what the police would not, the harassment, injustices, animal killings of our area wildlife. Lisa, still their voice, presents the facts through her photos.

Lisa's Walk the Burn documentary was recorded in the former town of Beaver, Minnesota (a real Minnesota ghost town), consecutive days from April 8, 2005 through November 10, 2006.

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#21-11-29 
Toads of Telemark™

Creator Lisa Loucks-Christenson

The Toads of Telemark are trying to help their creator Lisa Loucks-Christenson find answers to the Big 5 Publisher infringing on her book, Don't Eat Bees! On 11/29/2021 Lisa sent them a cease and desist to take their book down with the same title (part of her book series under her federally trademarked name Bow Wow Detectives®).

The Toads of Telemark, Jasper Traine (left) and Jessica Duke search for answers. They talk about how the Bible says they should not sue. As Christians, they know to give the offender their tunic as well. They can't seem to decide what is right when they hear a buzzing approach, they find it's "Ibby" the bee from Lisa Loucks-Christenson's Don't Eat Bees! www.DontEatBees.com the official and original story.

His timing is perfect as he flies to them and speaks "...Vengeance is mine..." Romans 12:19 King James Version (KJV)

The full verse Romans 12:19 King James Version: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." 

"Lord, I've given place, I trust you. Amen" 

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A Christmas story that will make you think twice about who you meet when your think you are alone.

Dedicated to my brother Brian, who at times, may believe he skates alone.

I love you forever.

Cover illustration is a digital illustration by Lisa Loucks-Christenson and that is the Hoover school ice rink for Rochester fans of this book. 

Volume 2: The Christmas Calf (a story I wrote for my younger sister, Heather. 

This is the story of retarded calf born on Christmas Eve, and put out behind the barn to die. The farmer's son can't sleep that nigh. He hears the cries of the calf and goes back to tend to him. Jesus isn't far away, He has a message for the farmer and his son, one that only His calf can deliver.  Release: Christmas 2022.

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