Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A poignant reflection not just on what leaves a mark, but on what binds us back together. Turning fifty naturally invites reflection, a time to measure our choices and question whether the life we’ve built is truly the one we intended. When vivacious Franny reaches that milestone birthday, however, nothing suggests to her family that […]
An articulate, erudite, and intellectually incisive novel. “You have metastatic Stage IV prostate cancer, Will. It has spread.” This news is not entirely unexpected for septuagenarian Will Barnes. From damaged Marine to proud grandfather, Will’s life has been marked by significant milestones, irreversible choices, and thoughtful adaptation. And now, time is running short to complete
An anthem for those navigating intimacy and mid-life change. In the 1800s, Abraham Lincoln famously reminded audiences, “And this, too, shall pass away.” It seems Lincoln’s speech wasn’t a memorable part of the Catholic school curriculum for Nika Stewart. Instead, she drags suffocating expectations into adulthood, including an ominous conjugal debt and the relentless chaos
Walk a Mile in My Shoes – Surviving Life’s Challenges is a dramatic first-person account of the wild twists and turns in Paul Bradford’s life. With roots as a Southern boy coming of age in the 1960s, Bradford’s heartwrenching story spans some seven decades of internal and external upheaval. For readers who can handle conflict,
Notorious bandit Santo Valdez is dead, and his merciless successor, El Diablo, brings more trouble for the Western Lands than his name suggests. The reading of Valdez’s will promises a fortune to his gang, but the treasure is buried and concealed in a riddle that will frustrate El Diablo for years to come. In this
A life-affirming collection that hits all the right notes. “That sound. It was something different. Something new. Something that reflected us, where we were, who we were, how we lived.” Does that describe the music that defines you? Few things in life echo the essence of a particular time, place, or culture as profoundly as music
A blunt of social commentary, tossed with tobacco, and rolled up with biting sarcasm. Today’s world isn’t ready for Danny McAllister. Then again, Danny McAllister isn’t ready for the world, either. What rubs people the wrong way isn’t his songwriting talent, his international name recognition, or his ability to charm any woman. No, it’s more
An optimistic family drama with a warm Southern twist. It is Austin, 1986, and Lauren Eaton has no idea about the unforeseen visitor who just showed up at her birthday party. The celebration is also a commemoration of her sobriety, a feat that is put to the test when Stephanie Kingston knocks on the door.
Five difficult years looking for acting jobs in the entertainment capital of the world have given Dominic Graves little to show for his efforts. He’s got the right look, but success in early 90s Los Angeles demands more than an impressive physique and a dazzling smile. Dominic quickly learns that his path to stardom will
A story teeming with suspense, action, mystery, and lore. “I ran from them once. I ain’t running again.” Oshke Mennit has strong feelings about the wild nomad population, and it isn’t just their bizarre rituals, their cunning, or their cruelty. No, for him it’s personal. When he was young, a band of nomad raiders blazed
Dr. Suzan G, Senior Archivist of the 4th Millennium, is renowned in the underworld for her remarkable insights. Years of meticulous research and documentation of ancient civilizations have established her as an authority on the past and a beacon of hope for the future. Or at least, that’s what she should represent for the people.
An immersive family saga that cuts to the heart. Parul and Mohini may not share a flesh-and-blood bond, but their sisterhood runs just as deep. Brought to a Bhadralok family by her grieving father, young Parul reluctantly agrees to work for the Sens as a live-in maid. While she must say goodbye to life with
Fall is in the air and a high-school reunion is on the horizon for Dan and his wife, Michelle. As the event approaches, Dan takes a nostalgic trip through his old yearbook. Besides reminiscing on silly haircuts and high-school sweethearts, he spends time brushing up on the names of all his old friends. It’s a
Humanity has been reduced to little more than atoms and impulses ricocheting through space and time with only carnal urges to guide them in I, No Other: Narrations & Exaltations by Yarrow Paisley. Readers will have to decide for themselves if this collection is more titillating or toxic, scintillating or sadistic, intelligent or immature, tightly
A shining tribute from a powerful voice in the historical fiction genre. In Caroline Kelly’s potent and realistic debut, Holland Road, an injured war veteran travels back home where he struggles to rebuild his life. As the train rolls deeper into the heart of Maine, the uninterrupted rhythms of the place are still in existence
Atmospheric and richly detailed. Sword of the Godless is a captivating fantasy fiction novel penned by Matthew C. Lucas. Like many boys growing up in the impoverished area of Lower Bluff, fifteen-year-old Simeon Severals, the son of a tutor, often fantasized about his future and where it would take him. However, his imagination never ventured
An indispensable resource for anybody thinking about taking guardianship of their elderly parents. Léonie Rosenstiel’s book Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp offers a startling account of her years-long battle with her ailing mother’s commercial guardian and protector-turned-manipulator and abuser. The struggle for justice and its consequences on her family as she attempts to
Intellectual depth and thought-provoking content interspersed with bizarre, otherworldly characters and happenings. Part horrifying, part harrowing with a heavy dash of humor, Divine In Essence is an eclectic collection of strange stories. Bits of wisdom, musings on life, and esoteric ramblings are among the gleanings found within these transcendent tales by Yarrow Paisley. It’s impossible
Thoroughly entertaining with enough will-they, won’t-they tension to keep readers fully invested. It’s not unusual for people to carry the weight of emotional baggage, but Rylee Lynch has an overflowing suitcase dragging her down. The relationship with her mother has been thorny in the decade since her dad died. Her younger brother was diagnosed with
A hopeful, life-affirming novel that can impart the courage needed to tackle old age. Riding off into the sunset isn’t all it’s cracked up to be for Barry Swanson. Scoring an apartment at the exclusive Blue Loon Village might be a great opportunity for senior living, but it means giving up the home he shared
A heartening tale about ordinary people thriving under extraordinary circumstances. Local lore tells the tale of an unfaithful wife, Wairaka, who paid for her infidelities by being cast into rock. Six centuries have passed and the stone lookout at Wairaka Point still stands, watching over Nick James and his family home. It is sometime in
The island nation of Iceland is a nature lover’s dream. Breathtaking vistas encompass rugged coastlines, untamed landscapes, and unique natural phenomena. Now, native Icelander and one of the world’s wealthiest men, Daniel Pallson, is about to open a spectacular new resort. Featuring fishing, sports, and luxurious accommodations, Pallson’s Salmon Valley resort is poised to stimulate
It may be uncouth to discuss racism, history, or politics at a funeral, but Will Barnes isn’t known for his strict adherence to social convention. His mere attendance at a funeral for a proud German man who served his country during the Nazi regime causes some to bristle. Getting to know Johann, however, was revelatory
A heartfelt novel about trust, tolerance, and aging with—and sometimes without—grace. Life keeps handing Sunny all the hits, but even a period of homelessness can’t slow her down. Gwendolyn runs in fashionable circles back home in New York, though an extended trip to California challenges her ideas on sophistication. Charlie might have a bestselling novel
