Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
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 […]
There are dozens, if not hundreds, of things you do every day without thinking. From the route you take to work to the way you brush your teeth, these are what Rad Wendzich calls your default settings. Just as the default settings on a new cell phone can be changed, so can yours. You may
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.
We all want a stable and secure future. But are we all doing things to achieve that prospect? Taking Action for a Better Tomorrow provides an in depth assessment of the world’s current situation and outlines actions that we can take to improve the outlook of our society. In some ways, this was a difficult
The plight of orphans is a topic that, although serious and troubling, is often overlooked. An Orphan’s Rapbook brings the subject to light in a very clear and direct manner. The emotional range of sentiments that might go through an orphan’s mind, including the topics of injustice and feeling unloved, are clearly conveyed in believable
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
Cherie Magnus is inviting you to join her in the literary tango that is her life. Take her up on the offer… you won’t be disappointed! Although a lifetime dancer, it isn’t until after the death of her husband Jack that Cherie Magnus’ obsession with the tango really begins. Rather than simply remain in Los
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
“I would never fall for that,” you might say, regarding people that try to manipulate you into doing something that you wouldn’t otherwise do. Well, Michael Connor explains that you likely fall for it to some extent every day. From politicians to marketing agencies, there is a barrage of psychological tactics used every day to
