Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Imagine diving into the deepest blue ocean and receiving a head full of thoughts from a nearby whale. Or closing your eyes to sleep and the dreams seen are shared with those in your community. And hasn’t every child at one time fantasized about living in an underwater home complete with portholes, rounded walls and […]
Truly inspired and truly inspiring! Peggy Moriarty is a middle aged single mother of twins. Her husband died tragically more than a decade ago. With college looming for the kids, Peggy faces an empty house. She’s been a stay at home mom for so long that she can’t imagine what she’ll do with her time.
Evocative and heartfelt. Janie Jennings grew up in Odessa, Texas, in the 1960’s. She “believed in truth, justice and the American way, just like Superman.” But growing up poor in a home with an alcoholic mother can change a naive young girl. Add in the accidental death of a neighbor, the betrayal of a close
A unique piece of fiction with a solid Christian background. What looks like a fantasy but reads like sci-fi with lovely musical references and beautiful illustrations filling the pages? Prelude and Abduction in A Minor! The story begins with Khalen taking a risk to stop some invading forces. The action blasts off, and political intrigue
Ford Barlow is having a really tough go of things. Out of a job, Ford falls back on what he knows. He fights for money, steals what he can, and relies on the kindness of friends. Bereft of family, Ford is driven by a desire to find the mother that long ago abandoned him. He
A brilliant addition to the teen paranormal genre. An art student with a predilection for the supernatural, Jonathan Miller is nobody special. At least that’s how he has always felt. At just four years of age, Jon was kidnapped by some toady men and subsequently rescued by a mysterious woman with rainbow colored hair. Leaving
Just a Slap provides a courageous voice, advocating for those who cannot. When we are children, we travel through life without the benefit of maturity in a physical or emotional sense. All of our experiences, good and bad, shape the person we are to become. In the case of Kathleen Howard, childhood trauma left her
Wisdom spills forth from the pages. Bear, Coyote, Raven is a stunning collection of poetry penned by a well-seasoned soul. The stories are told through the eyes of the animals, although sometimes they take human form. The trio traverses the country and meets a few friends along the way. Together they experience good times and
If the staff of TMZ were poets, this might be a selection of their stories. The poems center around numerous well-known celebrities, including Wynona Rider, Natalie Portman, Shia LeBeouf, Jeff Bridges, and more. Moments in their lives intertwine in sometimes humorous, sometimes provocative accounts. Numerous actual events are referenced, including the filming of Stranger Things
An uplifting and encouraging story. Kimberley Colter is a successful wildlife photographer ready to begin the next chapter of her blissful life with the man she loves. A single encounter with a wild animal changes everything, leaving her bereft of a companion and saddled with crippling fears. Lincoln Steele struggles to balance his time as
Animals We Are balances a cast of interesting characters with clever plot twists. Zoe is a people pleaser. She is one at her job as a hotel manager, and she is one in relationships too. In an effort to keep everything copacetic in her life, she never asks the nagging questions, but instead puts up
Schmitz merges comedy with suspense to produce a wildly entertaining tale. While he may have dreams of becoming a detective, Officer Farnsworth is not your typical member of the force. A bit overweight, more than a bit clumsy and a geek to the extreme, he doesn’t mesh well with many of his coworkers who don’t
An obviously talented writer that will enthrall readers of inspirational fiction, romance or suspense. Perhaps the most suspenseful of the three Rivera Sisters novels, With Unbreakable Love provides a fitting resolution to Carina’s story. It is the very day before Carina’s wedding to Mark. However, feelings of self-doubt and insecurity are nagging at her. Is
A wonderfully conceived fantasy land. “Monsters don’t exist, they thrive.” Specifically, genetically engineered monsters, Gems for short, created long ago for gamers but used in the real world. As time passed, people tired of their custom made Gems and the abandoned monster population exploded. The only way to combat the untamed monsters is with professionals
An historical fiction lover’s dream! As firstborn son, Ingvar should be next in line for the throne. Add in one power-hungry wicked stepmother and a new brother, and Ingvar no longer has a clear path to kingship. Since his father, Andorr, refuses to name a successor, Ingvar decides to forge his own destiny. He ventures
Naijan is a small island with some deep seated internal conflict. Mistrust and prejudice abounds between the Birhani and Zanyar citizens. A fragile peace has been forged with some clever governmental policies. When a terrorist attack on a metro station occurs, a series of events follow that overhaul the political landscape of Naijan. At the
If you enjoy complex characters, you’ll love this book. Glory Bishop is on the threshold of womanhood. She wants to please her mama and her lord. But sometimes, you just gotta do you! When her boyfriend heads off for three years of military service, Glory ends up in a relationship with a “good boy”, the
A well-planned story in a vivid fantasy world. A slave boy, a priest and a wayward prince walk into a bar… Okay, these three don’t walk into a bar at the same time. But there is a prince who really enjoys imbibing. And there is a young slave boy who is so downtrodden he can
Past This Point is an endlessly exciting novel that will make you cry and make you cheer. After a litany of failed relationships, Karis Hylen has become something of a loner. She lives in the big city with just her dog for company. In lieu of a social life, Karis has a trusty routine of
An easy read filled with page-turning thrills. Would you choose to know the day you will die? If so, you’re going to want to meet Leonardo Cantrell and look him in the eyes. When a seemingly impossible gift is bestowed upon kind-hearted Leo by a homeless man, he is understandably shaken. His dependable best friend,
White Dove will transport you back in time and abundantly satisfy your senses. Nora McMahon is a resilient young woman being raised by her grandfather after her parents are killed. Never one to back down from a fight, Nora dreams of a free Ireland and lusts after revenge for her parents. She struggles to find
The Rock And The Raindrop… serves as a balm for the soul. Reanne is a graceful little raindrop who finds herself in the company of a rock. Reanne has seen many things in her active life, and spending time with a dull rock is not something to be desired. Ignatius, the seemingly slow witted rock,
Malcolm X Hobbs leads an Atlanta homicide unit referred to as the X Men. They are called to action when a body is found in an affluent suburb of the city they call home. The autopsy of the body shows his death to be more than a little suspicious. After a second victim is found
The story is smart and well thought out. A typical London workday spirals out of control with a single telephone call. David Buckley receives an invitation from his old college crush, Alison. The evening begins with a strange walk down memory lane but turns into a murder scene. With only David and a lone a
