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TJ Perkins
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Her short stories for young readers have appeared in the Ohio State 6th Grade Proficiency Test Preparation Book, Kid's Highway Magazine, and Webzine "New Works Review" , just to name a few. You can also find fantasy at Storiesmania.com, and her earliest stories were Star Wars Fanfiction, which can be found at Fanfix.com. TJ is available for school appearances; please feel free to leave a query message and she will get back to you.
TJ has now become her own publishing company. GumShoe Press will be the creator of the Kim&Kelly Mystery Series, as well as any of her other books. She's set up with all major distributors, therefore any bookstore, library, school, etc. anywhere in the US will be able to purchase the books as returnable and at a discount.
Perkins Promotions - Now being offered for a one time small fee, TJ is looking to help first time authors in the Baltimore & Carroll Co. MD areas to boost awareness of their new book. For consultation email TJ at gumshoepress@aol.com
Birth Place: Gettysburg, PA USA
Accomplishments: A member of the Maryland Writer's Association and Sisters In Crime, she's been published in the Who's Who in America 56th addition. TJ placed 3rd, 4th, 7th and 10th in the CNW/FFWA chapter book competition. Her mystery/suspense books for kids are, "Wound Too Tight" "Mystery of the Attic" & "On Forbidden Ground". The release of The Kim & Kelly Mystery Series, promises to set a new stage for young teens everywhere. "Fantasies Are Murder," "The Secret in Phantom Forest," "Trade Secret" and award winning "Image in the Tapestry" are only the beginning.
Articles on TJ Perkins have appeared in the Carroll County Times, Chartley Chatter, Maryland Family Magazine and The Community Times. She has appeared for interview spotlights on 'Focus On Carroll' and WTTR Radio, Westminster, MD. several times. Her appearance at many Maryland elementary & middle schools has sparked excitement as all of her books speed through the popularity charts and are being carried by bookstores all over the USA. Her biggest seller "Mystery of the Attic" has been made into a play; brought to life by the Cafe Theater Company in Brick, NJ. The same book & sequel On Forbidden Ground are being made into an interactive amusement ride.
TJ is excited about her new mystery series for ages 10+ now out through GumShoe Press. The Kim & Kelly Mystery Series is a new and exciting storytelling style much in the remnants of Agatha Christie meets Nancy Drew, but put into first person and spiced up with a new flavor of suspense that only TJ can create. With 2 main characters, the person telling the story changes from book to book; you never know who's going to be doing the talking until you start reading - Kim or Kelly. Book 4 "Image in the Tapestry" won an award in 2005 and "Fantasies Are Murder" will become a play in 2009.
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Books
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 | Trade Secret by TJ Perkins
The uniqueness of this series begins to show in book 3 of the Kim & Kelly Mystery Series - Trade Secret. This story is told in Kelly's point of view. By the end of this story, the reader will also get the hint of how Detective Eddie Bancroft will begin his new series. Keep reading for more adventures of Kim & Kelly!...
Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk
Barnes & Noble.com
Bookland
Mystery Loves Company
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Short Stories
The Midnight Watch by TJ Perkins
This story is based on something true that happened to me when I was serving in the U.S. Navy onboard an old aircraft carrier....
The Crystal Llama by TJ Perkins
This story was published in the Ohio State 6th Grade Proficiency Test Preparation Book....
The Dairy Barn by TJ Perkins
This story is based on a true happening from when I was a kid....
The Adventures of Liz Bond, The Incident with the Tag by TJ Perkins
Liz is a girl with a HUGE imagination....
The Adventures of Liz Bond, The Alien Invader by TJ Perkins
Liz is at it again, but this time she's got a problem with the new kid in town....
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Poetry
Fairy Tales by TJ Perkins
A poem by Melissa Perkins...
Stairway by TJ Perkins
A Poem by Melissa Perkins (my daughter)...
Abominations by TJ Perkins
A poem by Melissa Perkins (my duaghter)...
Savannah by TJ Perkins
A poem by Melissa Perkins (my duaughter)...
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Articles
Local Author Inspired by Spooky Childhood House by Laura Peterson by TJ Perkins
What was it about the attic?...
New Author in Town By Fred Hyman, Chartley Chatter by TJ Perkins
TJ Perkins, Baltimore's newest sensation of children's/young adult's mystery/suspense, is among us!...
Reisterstown Author Pens Children's Books From Experiences By Susan Ingram by TJ Perkins
This mystery/suspense author really knows the meaning of the word. So much that some of her books are written from her own experiences. Of this, two new mystery sleuth characters are born and an exci...
An Evening with TJ Perkins By Melissa Richter, Gettysburg Times by TJ Perkins
Share one journalist's thoughts and opinions as she spends a few hours chatting with mystery author TJ Perkins about her life, her writing, and her new mystery series....
A Round Table Interview with TJ Perkins By Tricia Goss by TJ Perkins
Tricia Goss, reviewer and interviewer for Round Table Reviews, talks with TJ Perkins about her latest book, inspirations, and future works....
Mysterious Baltimore Interviews TJ Perkins By Louise Titchener by TJ Perkins
TJ talks about backgroud and how her childhood sparked an interest in mysteries....
Author Shares her Passion for Stories By Jamie Bloss, Carroll County Times by TJ Perkins
Exciting new mystery books still to come from this unstoppable author!...
Local Author Rings in the Week By Melissa, Gettysburg Times by TJ Perkins
TJ Perkins talks about her new mystery series about to be released....
Star on the Rise BY Melissa, Gettysburg Times by TJ Perkins
"This is a woman going places. This is a twinkling star on the rise." Melissa, Gettysburg Times...
Local Children's Author Finds Writing for her Audience Thrilling by TJ Perkins
Kids are imaginative. They want to engage with the storyline......
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News
Another Award by TJ Perkins
TJ's new adult unpublished fanatsy/adventure book Shadow Legacy has placed in the 2009 CNW/FFWA writing comp....
Fantasies Are Murder to be a Play! by TJ Perkins
Fantasies Are Murder is to be a play.......
Dark Ride Concept by TJ Perkins
Mystery of the Attic to be a ride!...
Perkins Promotions by TJ Perkins
Local Area & New Authors Wanted....
Excellent Links by TJ Perkins
To enhance knowledge of your book...
Get Cool Stuff! by TJ Perkins
T-Shirts, etc....
Old Books, New Looks by TJ Perkins
TJ's oldest books are now with GumShoe Press....
Available for School Appearances by TJ Perkins
This author is always available to do school and library appearances. Feel free to inquire!...
Award Winner! by TJ Perkins
Image in the Tapestry is an award winner!...
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Events
More Plays 7/1/2009
This is just the beginning.......
Signings/Appearances 6/1/2009
Boarders Exp, Columbia Mall, Lower Level 2-4, June 20th
July 11th Greetings & Readings Hunt Valley Mall...
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Links
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| Get ATTIC shirts & Cool Stuff Here!
Get T-Shirts, mouse pads, tote bags and throw pellows with the cover designs of Mystery of the Attic and On Forbidden Ground! Great prices, easy ordering.
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Great Review Website
A whole new concept for author exposure and reviews. Get radio interviewed, your books reviewed, coaching, etc. This is worth checking out!
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Perkins Promotions
TJ has years of experience with promoting/marketing her books, as well as becomming extreemly successful at signings. She wants to help other new and local authors get a jump start. For a small fee, TJ will get your book out to the public, help you increase your sales and fill your calendar up with signings. You'll get hints, tips, flyers made, and other useful tools to help your book get the recognition it deserves. Email TJmysteryAuthor@aol.com
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Constellation Books
The best little book store in Historic Reisterstown. Constellation Books is a great place to have writer's group meeting, etc. and they carry a great variety of books - including TJ Perkins' books. Get coffee at Java Mamas across the street then snuggle up with a good book!
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Additional information
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| Click on my List of Signings to see where I'm going to be next! I'm now writing fantasy/adventure for adults. My lastest unpublished book is an award winner.
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Contact
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Sisters In Crime, Maryland Writer's Assoc., GumShoe Press, Perkins Promotions
Reisterstown
MD
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Work phone: 443-451-8816
Fax: 443-451-1716
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