Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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. […]
Valuable, insightful text that provides clear steps to take to ensure success. Success requires five non-negotiable ingredients and Make Almost Anything Happen: How to Manage Complexity to Get What You Want lays out that recipe in a clear and motivating way. Tim Kilpatrick dives right into the material with a real-life experience from the creator
What happens when special becomes normal and normal becomes less than? In Special by Chino Chakanga, this idea is explored through the lens of teenaged Hope, or Hopeless as her antagonizing schoolmates like to call her. Hope is known as one of the ‘maladroit’ among her peers. These ungifted kids have either manifested undesirable abilities,
A worthy tribute to a classic book. With an interest in Geography, young Cygnus gets a sensible job working for an airline, hoping to see the world. Unexpectedly, he finds himself alone, tethered to buoyant airplane seats floating somewhere in the Pacific Ocean after his plane crashes. Salvation comes in a most unexpected form—a group
One heck of a super-charged, pulse-pounding journey. Bishop’s Law is the second book in this dynamic series focusing on the highly decorated US Special Forces Sgt. John Bishop and his extended family. The story begins several months after John’s honorable retirement from the army. Despite having a brand new wife and a baby on the
Welcome Home to Murder is a pleasing cozy mystery that takes place in Ireland. After a short stint in America tied to an unfaithful husband, Molly McGuire returns to her childhood home to get a fresh start. A good portion of the story centers around Molly catching up with her siblings and extended family as
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 grand tale of sensuality and sensibility set in the exciting and evolving California of the mid-1800s. Elisabeth Parker travels to California with her new husband, Nate, with the hopes of striking it rich in gold and reuniting with her father. Generally more liberal than her upbringing would deem proper, Elisabeth doesn’t play the part
An imaginative debut novel, The Earth is My Prison by Richard Sean Clare is a dystopian delight! After an alien attack has ravaged the planet, the inmates of Highgate have made a life inside the relative safety of the prison. Chris ‘Tag’ Anderson is just turning 21. That means he’s seen only the inside of
An immensely entertaining thrill ride that refuses to hit the brakes. Special Forces Sergeant John Bishop is a true American hero. But for a hero, a lot of people seem to want him dead. He returns home from Afghanistan hoping to leave behind the horrors of combat and settle into a calmer routine, and hopefully
A fresh choice for an eerie fantasy novel that parallels the moral choices we face. Heartmender by V. Romas Burton is a fantasy novel with a unique premise and lofty moral overtones. Adelaide Tye lives in the land of Barracks where the human heart passes for currency. Most hearts are small and gray, but those
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
A charming book that could easily become a bedtime-staple for curious children everywhere! Mollie’s Magical Tooth: A Tooth Fairy Magic Land Adventure is a vibrantly illustrated story designed for young children. Mollie is an adorable little girl with an active imagination. When the time comes to lose her first tooth, instead of leaving it for
Brimming with high-powered action and interstellar domination. The Albatross: Contact is an epic space opera featuring a dynamic cast from Earth and beyond. The story begins with rough-and-tumble Will Reach and his buddy Frank. The two have a long and loyal history, but nothing could prepare them for what would come next. Mysterious lights hover
A witty contemporary fiction novel that features a quirky main character navigating the unsteady waters of change. Nora Novak loves animals, good hummus, and her dependable routine. After spending a third of her life in the same research lab in Cleveland, Nora faces an abrupt change in her career. This shift comes on the heels
The newly minted ‘Lady Cate Kensie’ finds herself entangled in a centuries-old intrigue in Murder at Dunhaven Castle. Cate and her dog Riley are settling in well in Scotland and enjoying life in the country. Trying to break out of her shell, Cate agrees to host a grand party and allow neighbors the opportunity to
An inclusive and educational storybook for all the little aspiring athletes around the globe. Clocking in at just under 40 unique words, “Hows That?” Let’s Play Cricket by Neil Nitin is a cheekily illustrated storybook for very young readers. The book is like a mini-lesson on the beloved game of Cricket. The text highlights all
Tales from an Odd Mind may be small of words but is big in complexity and depth. Enigmatic author Nom D. Plume has bestowed upon readers a bizarre amalgamation of miscellaneous parts and pieces belonging to a vast array of diverse tales. There are beginnings, middles, and dramatic ends. The thread that really ties all
An excellent guidebook for anybody looking to make positive changes in their environment. What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care? is an indispensable guide for professionals, managers, those in authority positions, and mindful humans everywhere. Authored by Gary A. DePaul, PhD, the text guides readers through the diverse and evolving ideas surrounding
Scientific advancements in the hands of humans will always be used for good as well as for profit. In The Perfection of Fish, governments desperate to curb violence turn to Testrial, a testosterone reducing supplement. As people’s testosterone levels reduce, so do their violent tendencies. Suppressing a misogynistic culture, women rise to power in government
A charming story about a beautiful doll that proves to be wise beyond her years. Nesting dolls are undeniably entrancing. There is nothing high-tech to the elegant designs and beautiful colors that these gorgeous dolls possess. The joy of discovering a smaller round figure inside the doll, and another smaller figure inside that one, is
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
Satire meets thriller in The Banker and the Dragon: The Emergence of the Hei Bai Virus by Martin Lundqvist. The world falls into chaos when Chairman Jing Xi of China unleashes a deadly virus. Who will be able to step in and save the day? Pond. Jared Pond. Pond is possibly the greatest agent the
