Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Sure to pluck at the heartstrings of musically inclined young readers. An endearing, lyrical rendition of a classic children’s story, The Goldilocks Quartet is a beautiful book that is sure to pluck at the heartstrings of musically inclined young readers. Goldilocks can’t help but admire the entrancing music pouring from a house she often walks […]
The Muse by Dmitrii Pisarenko is a short story about a writer suffering from the dreaded writer’s block. Certain that the key to moving forward with his novel rests with scene #65, the man wishes for a muse. Perhaps he has an image in his mind of what his muse might look like or how
A beautifully illustrated and positively inspirational story. For centuries, the lion has been viewed as a majestic symbol of strength and courage. Through visualization, R.C. Chizhov uses the stately king of beasts to teach children how they can overcome their fears in the book The Lion in Your Heart. Along with his family, a young
A spirited horror story that young adult audiences will devour. Four teens living in a post-apocalyptic setting deal with challenges within their group while trying to survive the fearsome threats outside. The world that Kieran, Emily, Andrew and Carissa find themselves in is a place where zombie-like creatures, called Feasters, roam the streets looking to
These three stories of individuality and perseverance read like otherworldly folktales. Ashley Parker Owens has created a fascinating, topsy-turvy world where humans are heartless ogres and intelligent society belongs to gardening gnomes. Within the pages of Trilogy of Shorts: Gnome Stories are the personal tales of two such ponderous gnomes and a gentle elephant whose
It can be tough to meet people, and perhaps no place is more difficult than the City of Angels. For Sophie Martin, meeting a decent guy ranks fairly high on her priority list. She’s the kind of woman who is always looking for her fairy-tale moment, but finds that reality rarely lives up to the
Thinly veiled satire in the form of a riveting dramatic story. If everything in the world shifted, changed in the blink of an eye, how would we choose to govern ourselves in the absence of an established framework? For the animals in Animal Lab, this seismic event has happened. Humans are suddenly gone and the
More satisfying than a roaring fireplace in a blizzard. Sziveria is reeling from the murder of one of its own. A horrible injustice and a life snuffed out far too young, this heinous crime hits close to home for Mason Dandridge. Though typically known for his ability to keep cool under extreme pressure, only the
Ruthless crime families collide in a glistening snow globe setting. A perilous frozen landscape provides the stunning backdrop for Michael Dault’s Cold Run. The scene opens when a traffic accident turns into a blazing inferno. Fast forward a few years and we meet Cy Ford. Ford isn’t winning any awards for Mr. Congeniality. In fact,
In this two-fisted action novel, former POW Clifford Dee is constantly fighting from behind the eight ball. His 9 to 5 as a private investigator has shifted into lead hitman for a demanding Mafia boss. With his toes often on both sides of the law, this military man must walk a fine line to keep
Unquestionably adorable and supremely silly. The most exciting day of the year has finally arrived for Princess Periwinkle. Today she will help her father choose a winner for the Cucumber Kingdom’s Pickle of the Year contest. Glassy-eyed citizens from near and far bring their very best pickles to the king. Pickle-loving Periwinkle is delighted to
A visionary fantasy/science-fiction novel of the highest order. Young Hadden Violetta takes advantage of his Air Force training to steal a military plane. His destination? A visit with his older self, some 2000 miles away and 50 years in the future. Flying a plane into an underwater stargate is the first leap of faith out
Cosmopolitan meets homegrown in this flawlessly written slow-burn romance. Like a shining fairy tale with a modern twist, Jo rides in on her symbolic white horse to bail out Janus in his time of need. Janus Phillips is your run-of-the-mill devastatingly handsome tech billionaire who just happens to be single. His love life looks exciting
A heartfelt story that couldn’t be more timely. Wolfgang and his older brother have never had things easy. With a disinterested father and an absent mother, they’ve only ever had each other to rely on. As COVID-19 lights the globe on fire, the disease takes no mercy on the Thomas family. The father dies at
The plot is juicy and the tension is palpable. A career in IT comes with certain perks. Working without much supervision, the closely kept secret that ‘restart the computer’ is the solution to 99% of problems, the special perspective that can only be had from underneath a desk. A chance at becoming an office Casanova
Dominique ‘Nikki’ Mills learned at a young age that getting in her own way might be her biggest problem. True, growing up Black has its challenges, but her insatiable curiosity, sharp mind and quick wit seem to do her more harm than good. Affluence and intelligence are not enough to keep Nikki from getting herself
The phosphorescence of Eleanor’s town abruptly turns into desolation where the festivities give way to The Unknown Lands. It is here that the man who no one loves lives. The town is a great place to be, with parties, sports, music and celebrations, but despite being welcomed, the unloved man never accepts an invitation. With
A breathtaking maritime thriller that hooks you on page one and steadily reels you in. Abdi, the well-educated son of a Somali warlord, concocts a risky and dangerous plan that will bring great glory to both himself and to his village of Hoboyo. He will lead a band of inexperienced men into the vast Indian
Like so many kids, Maxine’s life is turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. She has to adjust to virtual schooling, wearing face masks, and socially distancing—even around her close friends. Thus, when a vaccine becomes available, Maxine’s family welcomes the hope that comes along with it, the hope that life can begin returning to
A flawless literary gem. Andrew O’Connell is a rising star whose talent is equal only to his charm. Hot off the heels of a wildly successful film, he is one of Hollywood’s most desirable actors. The stage of a late-night talk show introduces him to Dr. Kary Ashe. Starting her career in medicine, she reinvented
Lots of surprises for eager readers. The charm of moving into a well-cared for Scottish castle a year ago has not yet lost its sheen for Lady Cate Kensie. Embracing all things Dunhaven Castle, Cate continues to throw herself into the work of uncovering all the secrets the ancient estate holds. With a history that
“All that is new is dependent on that which came before it.” This is a long standing tenet within the Caste, and with good reason. If the past can be erased, it can easily be rewritten or manipulated. The abiding authorities struggle to preserve a history that was largely destroyed by those bent on seizing
Dark suspense kissed with whimsy. A year has passed since Amalina Dalca was abducted from the small village of Korr and forced to do the bidding of the menacing Count of Ardeel. While contact with her villagers, including her father and best friend, has been strictly forbidden, Amalina has had plenty of other clandestine activities
Jonas Tamm is a Civil War veteran living in the untamed West. Preferring to spend his days tending to the family orchard, he is pulled away to do a little policing when the need arises, and in the wild west, there are a lot of times he has to saddle up and enforce the law.
