Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Self-deprecating and forthright, Randall McNair writes in a way that is endearing and comfortable. “I don’t write with hope. I do it with pen and paper.” Randall McNair bares his wry soul in the sharp collection of poetry, Dispatches from the Swinging Door Saloon. The pages are filled with lamentations, porn stars, whiskey, frustration, inadequacy, […]
Nelson Mandela famously said, “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” This incontrovertible truth takes on a new light in Br. Dan O’Riordan’s inspiring collection of true stories. Never too Young to Change the World is packed full of real-life examples of young people taking advantage of their youth and serving a higher
A motivating story that should be read by everyone that needs to avoid gluten. “It’s hard to understand the enormity of a change like this if you haven’t been through it.” How true these simple words are! For Ann Campanella and her husband, every difficulty and challenge in life becomes secondary to making their daughter
Eye-opening in the most heartrending way. “Having suffered through too many of Portland’s sunrises in recent years, the art on the horizon has either lost its beauty or I’m too jaded to see in color anymore.” This is just one beautiful example of the eloquent and evocative prose that graces the pages of One Hit
Feeling frustrated with life on the never ending hamster wheel of life, John Jay Rice decides it is the right time for the annual adventure he enjoys with his brother. The two men settle on a trip to South America culminating in a sacred ritual with a revered Shaman. The trip itself proves to be
An emotional account of one religious woman’s heartbreaking journey. “My mind was dominated by fear, rejection, worry, and anxiety.” These honest words reveal the sentiments of sixteen-year-old Tori as she is confronted with a startling truth; she’s pregnant! With barely a moment to process the gravity of the situation, she moves forward with an abortion.
Sheds light on abuse and its aftermath, proving that the scars that remain look different on every victim. No sane person could describe Morgan’s childhood as normal. From a young mother whose behavior is flat-out abusive, to an over-drinking and largely absent father, it comes as no surprise when a vulnerable 14 year-old Morgan turns
A true roadmap to personal freedom. “I believe self-actualization is the ultimate goal for humans.” For Trish Ahjel Roberts, she has done a masterful job at preparing a template that she believes can help others to enjoy a well-lived life. Thoughtfully laid out and easy to follow, Thinking Outside the Chrysalis is a niche addition
Seek Me and you will find ME: I did and I DID is a true story of discovery, healing, and redemption by Ron Ziegler. The author’s profound faith is abundantly clear in the pages of this motivating book of real-life experiences, prayers, personal anecdotes, scriptures and more. It is said that a picture is worth
An inspirational memoir that will feed your soul. When I Wished upon a Star: From Broken Homes to Mended Hearts is an unexpectedly lighthearted memoir from the multi-talented Brandon Lane Phillips. Brandon was born with a rare heart condition promising a lifetime of ongoing and often invasive medical care. The story moves around in time
Walks With Sam is filled with thoughtful observations. For young children, every moment is a new discovery. When we get to our twenties, we know everything. In out thirties we realize we were wrong! In Walks With Sam, David W. Berner proves that at sixty years old, there is still a whole world left to
Edible oils are big business. Especially palm oil. In the new memoir A Chemical Engineer in the Palm Oil Milling Industry by Hong Wai Onn, a fascinating array of facts and statistics about the palm oil milling industry are discussed. For instance, an acre of land for growing palm oil yields nearly eight times the
Primal and evocative. TOSKA is a heartrending collection of poems that seems to have been dredged from the very soul of the author, Zoe Dabbs. The work elicits a variety of emotions ranging from sorrow and grief to shock and anger, definitely not for the faint of heart! Dubbed as a ‘semi-autobiographical poetry debut’, TOSKA
Terry Lister is a man who loves life and appreciates the value of travel and of keeping an open perspective. In Immersed in West Africa: My Solo Journey Across Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau, readers get a front row seat as Terry shares the highlights from a bold two month trip. Part
“You may never know what wonders await you, until you learn to listen to your guiding voice, and discover who is trying to help you, and with their help—where you are going.” Sage words indeed! T. L. Needham has produced a collection of stories taken from a life lived with joy, family, and purpose. The
An ordinary life told impeccably well. And… Just Like That is a warm collection of essays detailing Mark Shaiken’s path from birth to the afterlife, aka retirement. Having spent decades in law, Mark has a vast storehouse of experiences, specifically in bankruptcy law, upon which to draw for his humorous biography. From an unconventional childhood
Funny and heartwarming renovation-driven memoir. “One way to judge a good memoir is by its first chapter.” I found these words on a blog by the author. A high bar to reach, to be sure, but in Church Sweet Home: A Renovation to Warm the Soul, the bar has been exceeded! Tyler and Monica decide
Her enthusiasm is contagious and motivating. Penelope Kaye takes readers on a “journey to discover and uncover the characteristics marking the perverse spirit.” The journey is described through a series of vivid recollections, anecdotes, and prayerful revelations. Through many prayers, dreams, and anointings, Kaye details her personal experiences including job loss, divorce, harassment from demons
Please Remain Seated in Your Comfort Zone is a casual collection of observations, recollections, opinions and stories crafted from the culmination a life well lived. Gigi Wolf has taken the time to gift readers with her comical perspective on topics as varied as public breastfeeding, fad diets, aging and travel. The stories are short and
The story may get you choked up at times, but is balanced with a heavy dose of humor and love. Tavi Richman is a spirited English Golden Retriever and this is a delightful peek into his diary. The ‘tail’ begins when he is still a tiny pup nestled with his furry mom and his rowdy
Fallible is a relatable story of a man struggling, but coping with the help of his friends, family, and faith. Any pre-flight safety briefing on an airplane tells you to first secure your own oxygen mask and then attend to others—because you’re no help to others if you’re dead! For Kyle Jones, he learned this
The Greatest of These by Lori Morrison is one woman’s recollection of an extremely difficult life cut short, that of her husband Leigh and his impact on those around him. Both Leigh and Lori’s less than ideal upbringings mold them into the adults that they become: The raging anger from Leigh’s manipulative father and the
Sean Kachmarski has done an amazing job detailing his emotional personal marathon. Sean Kachmarski has not always been a runner. A kidney stone changed the course of his life. Okay, not the stone itself, but the realization that he was approaching middle age and was not in optimal health. With a family to care for,
Link Wilfley’s story is a must read for aspiring athletes. In the Sin Bin by Link Wilfley is a lively collection of memories and musings tied together with a load of camaraderie, a bit of sacrifice and ultimately a healthy dose of commitment. The account is a globetrotting affair including a vibrant cadre of players
