Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A modern twist on the classic tale of swashbuckling pirates. Have you ever read a book and considered what it would be like to meet the characters in person? Or perhaps wondered what it would be like if you were thrust into the fictional world that they live in? Well, that’s exactly what happens to […]
Sleeping with Giants will make you laugh out loud with the author’s Seinfeldian observations on life with a terrier. In the immortal words of Cookie and Gerry Fleck, “God Loves a Terrier.” Dave Jaffe walks us through the journey of first time shelter dog adoption in this humorous collection of stories, photos, anecdotes, tips and
Allison is in a rut. At the opposite of insistence by her mother, Allison decides to spend some time roving about with a wrinkly old relative simply referred to as E to get a fresh start. After a number of days squiggling across some unnamed states, E receives a job offer he can’t refuse. A
Peta Knudsen, a weatherperson for the local TV station, is a bit of a local celebrity. Referred to as the Katie Couric of her town, it comes as a devastating shock when she turns up missing. Aside from the heartbreaking loss of their young son, Peta and her TV personality husband live a seemingly charmed
This is not your typical fish out of water story! When pollution in Gary the goldfish’s pond begins to affect his health, his two closest friends come to the rescue. Sheldon the turtle and Meadow the frog hatch a daring plan to rescue Gary from the harmful waters and take him to a cleaner pond.
As a sort of mentor, the Angel reveals to the boy that he will soon be living on earth. He has an important duty to fulfill, but before his departure the boy must first decipher the seven gifts bestowed upon the earth. He is left alone in a room with just a chair and seven
What boy doesn’t love a fun camping trip? When the Angelino family goes to a campground for their summer vacation, the three boys get to play games, hike, see wildlife, and do all sorts of other fun things. At one point they have a close call with an angry deer, but their father protects them
From a Pennsylvania town where time seems to stand still to the beaches of Cuba. From stories of when parents were young to a time when you decide that you are likely living in the home you will die in. Throughout it all, David Berner openly shares his search for his place in this world.
Wolves Crossing isn’t your typical Canadian community. It isn’t populated with humans, but instead werewolves! The story centers around Sam, a young werewolf who loses his hair after being tricked by his older sister. Fearing that he’ll become the laughing stock of Wolves Crossing, Sam and his friend Chris work together to correct his humiliating
Williamsburg Virginia provides the sumptuous backdrop for Cadence to Glory. Two wealthy families, The Eton’s and the Parr’s, navigate the tumultuous 1770’s. Priscilla is a self-proclaimed cynic interested in matters weightier than simply mastering the harpsichord. Thomas Eton has radically different political views, but his ambition and idealism have appealed to Priscilla since childhood. Period
Stopping evil is not an easy task, even if you are a gifted empath reborn in the past. Sabina Hines sets off on a mission to find the Primordial Zeto Crystal and reset balance in the universe. Although she once failed, Sabina finds herself chasing leads in Jerusalem with no plans to fail again… she
When Jake is befriended by Amanda, the popular newcomer to his school, he begins to notice that there is something unusual about her. To begin with, her two closest friends act like they are her bodyguards. When one of them magically levitates a lunch tray, Jake concludes that there is definitely something unusual about them.
Fear mingles expertly with suspense in Michael Winter’s novel. From the corner of your eye to the focus of your fear… These ominous words emblazoned on the cover provide an apt description for the harrowing tale contained therein. Andrew Tate is a hardworking paramedic for Tampa Fire Rescue, trying hard to salvage his marriage and
Sergeant Nathan Thompson is a war vet working as an EMT. Megan hides a secret beneath a sassy veneer. When a co-worker goes out on maternity leave, these two are assigned as a paramedic team. It is a rough start. Megan lives up to her reputation as an attractive but difficult woman, kind and generous,
When a sassy young girl named Katie accidentally falls into Dreamland, a fantasy world where magic is the norm, she is given a task of the utmost importance. She, along with a few other chosen children, must save the entire realm from the nightmarish Nezima, who is bent on the destruction of the land. Nezima
J.S. Matthews masterfully blends western and dystopia into a dust storm of fictional delight. What happens when power-hungry governments finally launch nuclear weapons and wipe out nearly ninety percent of the world’s people? We revert back to the gun slinging fun that is the Wild West! What was once the United States is now divided
Sam “Doc” Price and Nicole Veles are a newly engaged couple living in St. Louis. Both enjoy satisfying careers with nothing but success on the horizon. Nicole even has the privilege of working with a personal icon in her field, cellular biologist Dr. Laura Greenwood. The two become fast friends based on their mutual respect.
The Tiders are the best of friends. Together they endure the growing pains of high school on through to the highs and lows of taking on adult responsibilities. Though circumstances change, their friendship remains constant. In late 1994, Stuart is home on a leave from the military. The gang gets together to reminisce and catch
Utopia. It’s difficult to imagine a life free from care. In this debut novel from T.J. Sachs, we get an intimate glimpse of perfection. And then quickly the veneer peels off to reveal sinister layer after layer. Crawford Lear is in a powerful position within the Beta Union habitat. After tragedy strikes, a bubbling rebellion
There is more than one side to this story: Jango Jacks is an itinerant worker with a strong work ethic. Jango Jacks is a bum and a drunk. Audrey Dalton is a shy widow overwhelmed with the burden of running a farm on her own. Audrey Dalton is conniving and manipulative. Shef Finnegan is a
When Serina was just a young girl, an attack on her planet changed the trajectory of her life forever. For sixteen years she has had a singular focus: to put an end to the rebellion that cost Serina her family. As princess, Serina’s life on the planet Abordise is far from an easy ride. Feeling
Ed Miracle masterfully blends technological realities with future possibility in this gripping tale of what-if. Albert Einstein has been credited with the saying “Our technology has exceeded our humanity.” In this clever novel by Ed Miracle, technology and humanity find themselves at war. Philip Machen is a genius inventor who has come up with the
You already know how the fairy tale ends, right? The prince saves the princess and they live happily ever after. Well, think again! In Once Upon and Ever After, Caroline L. Thornton flips the stereotypical fairy tale on its head. The prince traverses the pages of this picture book seeking to find a princess to
Finn Bran is a skilled musician, a bard from Valeria. After finishing a song one fateful day in his travels, Finn has an epiphany. To find true contentment he needs to find peace and share it with others. At once Finn is attacked by an evil force. When he regains his senses he realizes he
