Inspire Me Today

If I could share 500 words to inspire, this is the important wisdom I’d want to pass along to others… Now I think I know the answer; it’s simple really, you know? I think. . . well, I think we’re all here just to be good to one another. Just that. This is a passage from the end of my fiction book for young adult readers, which tells a complex story spanning over hundreds of years about an enchanted river, its heroes (both... Read More

J.L. Kimmel Interview with BITERadio July 8th @ 12PM

BITEradio.me is a Network of shows that focus on “Bringing Inspiration To Earth” – Our hosts focus on positive self-help and uplifting spiritual topics. On July 8th @ 12PM tune in here for J.L. Kimmel’s interview as a part of BITEradio’s Children’s Corner. The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle by J. L. Kimmel & David Ceccarelli Read More  Read More

VOYA Perfect Ten Title

A VOYA Perfect Ten title is considered to be a must-read and a must-buy by many young adult school and public librarians! With over 1,100 reviews of young adult books in VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) in print and online in 2012, our reviewers awarded only thirty-one titles (2%) the Perfect Ten: a 5Q for quality (hard to imagine it better written) and 5P for popularity (every young adult who reads was dying to read it yesterday). This story will... Read More

2013 Nautilus Silver Award!

The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle is now a recipient of the 2013 Nautilus Silver Award for Young Adult Fiction!  Nautilus Book Awards Silver and Gold Winners are carefully selected in a unique three-tier judging process by experienced teams of book reviewers, librarians, authors, editors, book store owners, and leaders in the publishing industry. ____________________________________________________________________________   The Nautilus... Read More

Bank Street Bookstore Event!

We are so thankful for everyone who came out this past weekend for the Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle event! We had a great time reading and drawing with all of the participants. Hope to see you at another event soon!   #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1... Read More

J.L. Kimmel Interview on This Week In America

Ric Bratton, host of This Week In America, interviews J.L. Kimmel about The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle and the awards it has received. Listen here!  Read More

West Kerry ‘Middle Earth’ Inspires Magic

    In a week that will see the global cinema release of J.R.R Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit”, it is appropriate that a new book, of a similar genre but inspired by the amazing beauty of the Castle-gregory, celebrated its official launch in Dingle. ‘The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicles’ is an epic tale penned by american writer J.L. Kimmel and beautifully illustrated by Italian artist David Ceccarelli. It follows... Read More

IRELAND BOOK LAUNCH – December 8 -16

“Sean the rabbit thief, our little hero, is coming home        to Glanteenassig and the Glen!”   J. L. Kimmel, David Ceccarelli and The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle will do a book launch beginning in County Kerry, Ireland. Details of events, readings, and  meetings to follow!          Read More

BOOK SIGNING WITH J.L. KIMMEL October 6, 2012 – 1:00 PM

“Truly great stories have a wonderful capacity to teach enormous truths as they enchant and entertain. I predict that both the young and the young at heart will make J.L. Kimmel’s The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle a new classic because it is filled to the brim with warmth, humor, richness, and mystery that is life itself. David Ceccarelli’s illustrations are icing on a delicious cake that is sure to be savored by young adults today... Read More

ANGEL’S AUTUMN BOOK REVIEWS-Sept. 22

Angel’s review of  THE MAGIC GOWN and THE YAWNING RABBIT RIVER CHRONICLE      Read More

GENRE GO ROUND REVIEWS – Sept.10

Read the Genre Go Round Review here.  Read More

MARKET WATCH-THE WALL STREET JOURNAL- Sept.19

Market Watch – The Wall Street Journal Press Release  Read More

THE YAWNING RABBIT RIVER CHRONICLE (TYRRC) ! NEWS, REVIEWS, BOOK SIGNINGS & EVENTS WITH J.L. KIMMEL and DAVID CECCARELLI

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Friday, September 7, 2012 The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle is released ! reviews, news, book signings with J.L. Kimmel & David Ceccarelli

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NBC/MSNBC NEWS SEPT. 10

MSNBC/NBC News Read the NBC/MSNBC article here.  Read More

AMAZON REVIEW Sept. 10

HARRIET KLAUSNER’S REVIEW and 5 more stars …….. wonderful tweener good and evil saga, September 10, 2012    Read More