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Praise for the SCREWBALL Series

“Sports, romance, rivalry, mystery, and a strong first-person narrative make for a fast-paced book that readers of all ages will enjoy.” – Suzanne Lieurance, author and founder and director of The National Writing for Children Center

“SCREWBALL is a heartbreaking realistic look at first love, loss, and what it takes to finally move on. If you’ve ever been dumped or found yourself juggling multiple priorities, you will relate to Ashley and enjoy SCREWBALL.” – Cyn Balog, author of FAIRY TALE

“Keri Mikulski hit one out of the park with SCREWBALL. This sporty book covers all the bases for a great young adult read. Follow spunky Ashley Clarke and enjoy this home run novel. By the book’s end, you’ll be running to the nearest diamond.” – Jessica Burkhart, author of the Canterwood Crest Series

“The second book by Keri Mikulski is a strong, fun and real good new YA novel. In a sea of dark YA novels that seems to be the trend now, Keri Mikulski has launched a fresh read, that is, in my opinion, THE book pick of this summer. It is really good. Screwball, the first book, was great. And with Change Up, Keri Mikulski has reached a new book peak. Even if you are not that into sports, you will love this new sunny novel. And for the second time, Keri Mikulski’s book is rated 5 stars! Make sure you got this book in your beach bag!” – Marjolein Balm, YA Book Review Blogger

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Change Up: An Ashley Clark novel
(BOOK 2 OF THE SCREWBALL SERIES) Blitz Publishing, August 2009

As sophomore summer heats up at Sunray Beach, so does Jake Cole and Ashley Clarke’s long-distance relationship. But, Ashley’s overprotective cop father forbids Ashley to see Jake, causing Ashley to sneak around while sinking deeper and deeper into a smudge of lies and deceit. She begins to wonder if her parents are right about Jake when he shows up at times bruised, beaten, and hanging out with shady people.

Back on the diamond, the Cape Town Crush Softball team is doing amazing, even earning bid to Nationals, but fellow pitcher Christy Mayer’s up to her old tricks and snags a golden opportunity to ruin Ashley’s softball future for good. Ashley and Rachel Harris, a softball superstar who joins the Crush mid-season, hit it off and hang out until Ashley discovers Rachel’s secret past. In the meantime, Ashley’s BFF Lizzy hits the Sunray party scene in a major way, leaving Ashley in the dust, unless she decides to join in.

Like waves modify a beach, this summer promises to be a season of change for Ashley Clarke. Will Ashley and Jake’s relationship survive sophomore summer? Is this the end of a fifteen-year friendship between Lizzy and Ashley? And what’s the deal with Rachel?

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Screwball: An Ashley Clark novel
Blitz Publishing, January 2008

Things have been sweet for fourteen-year old freshman fastpitch fanatic Ashley Clarke. She’s the starting pitcher for her stress-free fourteen and under ASA team. During her time away from the diamond, she’s sprinting down the soccer field, bouncing a basketball, or hanging at the beach with her BFF, Lizzy.

But one sizzling summer day, hottie junior jock Andrew spots her at a pizza shop and Ashley’s life changes forever. Meanwhile, her friend, Kate, talks her into joining the Crush, an elite sixteen and under team loaded with tough competition. Shortly after playing in her first game, Ashley finds out new Crush teammate Christy not only hates her guts, but is also determined to ruin Ashley’s future for good.

Join Ashley as she struggles juggling sports, school, and a social life. Will Christy and her cronies force Ashley to quit the Crush? Or will she give it all up to spend more time with Andrew? And who’s the new guy in Ashley’s life complicating things?

Check out the Screwball Series Reviews:

Marjolein Book Blog (Change Up)

The Writing for Children Center

Writing it Out

Compulsive Reader

Book Muncher

Cyn Balog

Frenetic Reader

Marjolein Book Blog (Screwball)

Paperxxflowers

Word for Teens

Mrs. V