About the Book

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

Excerpt 7

“What? No. I thought they were home. Asleep.” Dad’s eyes zeroed in on Steven.

Steven’s stomach roiled. He could see the tension rise from Dad’s neck and settle in his jaw. This isn’t good. Explanation? None. I wish I could wake up and find out this is a bad dream, or like getting killed in Minecraft. Wetness pooled in his eyes.

Jackson leaned against the passenger door, hands fumbling on his lap, staring at some mysteriously intriguing spot on the floor.

The cop and Dad talked for a few more minutes. Steven could tell from Dad’s face another lecture was on the way and the “guilty without trial” fallout would be bigger than usual.

When they finished, Dad and the officer walked to the driver’s side of the z4. The cop handed the driving permits to Dad. Then she looked directly at Steven. “I know your father from church. For his benefit, I’m letting you off with a warning this time, and this time only. Don’t do this again. Is that clear?”

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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.