Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Readers will want to savor every bit of Dictates of the Heart. Some might say that Adora Amadi leads a privileged life, but first impressions don’t tell the whole story. Reality is more complex. True, Adora is an attractive young woman with amazing prospects, including a much sought after scholarship. Her father is a successful […]
A wickedly entertaining story for anybody who has ever wanted to break free. “If you want something, you’ll have to take a risk or two.” Iskra is no risk taker. She lives in Gishin, a town built on the safety of its citizens. True, there is little variety in Gishin: folks have the same haircut,
What is the worst case scenario when the zombie apocalypse happens? Probably it is being stuck in an airplane when an infected person wakes up next to you! That is exactly how the action begins in Never-DEAD. The plane goes down and pandemonium ensues. As a young aspiring model, Jenna finds herself in the midst
The most enjoyable new poetry book in years! I’m just going to say it: From The Bowels Of My Heart is a book you should buy a paper copy of and keep in your bathroom. Partly because the poems are brief, and partly because the illustrations deserve to be seen on actual paper, and partly
Props to Larry Baum. Al and Bo are great friends. Together they play ball at the playground. However, tossing a ball is only the beginning. Their adventure quickly escalates to an event that is exciting for children and adults alike! Who would even imagine that a book could be written that uses only two letter
Romance and plot abound in this sizzling new thriller. Jack looks young for his age, so at 23 he is sent back to high school as an undercover government operative. The goal is to learn about Maxwell Sparr, son of an untouchable crime boss. Jack succeeds in getting close to Maxwell but gets even closer
The 21st Century Voter Guide to Candidate Assessment provides an in depth look at recent trends on voting behaviors in the United States. The book is designed as a guide for the country’s newest voters to help them avoid pitfalls and navigate the complex modern political landscape. The book, which reads in many ways like
Sure to satisfy even the most finicky reader. Willem Harrow is the bastard son of the feared and revered immortal Harrowlord. Just shy of 21 years, Willem’s days are numbered. Every son of the Harrowlord must face their father in a duel on their 21st birthday. If the challenger can last just five minutes against
Every Grain of Sand demonstrates the resilience of humans. Every Grain of Sand is a dramatic memoir that takes readers on one man’s journey from despair and addiction to freedom and love. It would be an understatement to say that David Wichman had a difficult childhood, having endured sexual abuse coupled with religious hypocrisy when
The Truth Within is a real life coming of age story crafted into a memoir. Leonard Cachola recounts his experiences, large and small, as he seeks answers to life’s biggest questions and, ultimately, acceptance. He endures the death of his father, a devastating cancer diagnosis, job loss, relationship troubles, and religious disappointment. To balance out
Memories Lost is a fast paced and intelligent thriller that is sure to please. Mia Collins was in a terrible car accident leaving her without any memories of her life. Her husband, Hugh, has been supportive throughout the ordeal. He allows Mia space as she adjusts to a marriage and a career that she can’t
Children that suffer from social anxiety, shyness or excessive worrying are sure to benefit greatly. Kayla Thomas isolates herself out of fear that she will not be accepted. She sits by herself at lunchtime rather than asking her schoolmates if she can sit with them. She hides during gym class so that she won’t have
Summit is a grand city that caters to its winged residents. For Maewyn, a gifted Story Weaver, having a rare talent and matchless beauty are not fulfilling enough. She wants it all! Or rather, her family wants it all: money, prestige and influence. Her harsh and unforgiving family are pushing Maewyn into an alliance that
The Latecomers is life affirming and beautiful. “For twenty years, we’d been good together…” Charlie and Maggie Latecomer are both on their second marriage. Maggie is an artist, happily settled into retired life after corporate America. Charlie helps make ends meet by working with his hands. Charlie is madly in love with Maggie, his goddess,
An exciting mix of fantasy and suspense. Revenge fuels Sigmund the infamous sorcerer. Putting into action an evil long-term plan, Sigmund kidnaps Rayne, the young Crown Prince of Corylus, and changes his name to Wren. A magical wire is fused to the boy’s spine and all his memories are lost. Wren, now rendered mute, is
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
