Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Deo may be his homeland, but Giels doesn’t know quite where he belongs anymore. Once certain of his future as Lead Storyteller, time with his friends in the Underworld has caused him to question everything. His relationship with his girlfriend is uncertain, the message on his recorder is a mystery, a dear friend is still […]
A glorious mix of action, adventure, and intrigue. Virdoba is a halcyon city with affluent, happy, and safe residents, so long as you live on the correct side of the Inner City gate and your ears aren’t pointy enough to draw attention. Their rich culture is a source of community pride, something that is worth
A perfect blend of silly fun and invaluable lessons. Harmony Lane has a farmers market that is a cornucopia of delightful colors, sounds, and treats. A group of animal friends have come together to sell their finest goods and raise money for the old playground next door. Fun and games have taken a toll on
In a world where magic is limited to a select few and foreign languages are tightly controlled, centrally-located Entia is unique among the kingdoms. This tropical land is home to a powerful group of sorcerers who act as the last line of defense against dangers from outside kingdoms, challenges from within Entia, and the threat
A modern literary legend. Aurienne Azarrah is a great leader, though she was not appointed by any human. At birth, a calamitous prophecy sealed Aurienne’s fate, or at least, put her on an agonizing path. This selfless young woman was gifted with the power of the Goddess and became High Seer more than a decade
Longtime managers will be grateful for the help in orienting themselves in today’s workplace and newly minted leaders will find relief in the trustworthy advice. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither is a good leader. If you find yourself in a position of oversight, want to be a force for positive change, and
A celebration of creativity and life. Over the course of several months, vivacious Adrienne Wilson succumbed to a cancer invading her body. I’d Rather Be Dead Than Deaf: A Young Woman’s Journey With Liver Cancer is a colorful snapshot in time as revealed through enthusiastic journal entries, artwork, poems, and observations. Just a teenager at
Unrelenting action and an unpredictable storyline. Overbearing parents are enough to aggravate any kid, so it’s no surprise that Kyle avoids his mom’s repeated phone calls. Hot off the heels of a date that turned out better than expected, Kyle feels pretty good about himself as he walks home, despite how relentless his mother is.
Velvety-smooth storytelling and an entrancing magical world. Bloodborn by birth and duty-bound by choice, Meara swore her oath to the Order at the tender age of thirteen. The commission to protect the mortal realm became Meara’s life and passion, though many years of bloodshed have taken a toll. Lately, King Iain’s demands have become increasingly
A history-bending tale that intelligently blends action, suspense, ingenuity, and clever banter. Rhett might be young, but his observant nature, unrelenting curiosity, and constantly churning mind keep inexperience from getting in his way. And it’s a good thing because Rhett is suddenly propelled from second mate of the airship Red Queen to completely out of
Some experts will tell you that the key to achieving your goals begins with creating a five-year plan. For Astrid Beeswax, the blueprint for her goal has been more than a decade in the making, ever since the fateful day when Harold Braggart dropped a lit match in a tent filled with fireworks. The ensuing
An unconventional collection that serves as fuel to imagination’s fire. When a story is evocative, the words elicit strong emotions and vivid images. Every one of the sixteen stories in Nothing Short of Odd has that powerful effect. A casual collection of short and flash fiction by Loredano Cafaro, the stories each possess a different
Meticulous, methodic, and completely hypnotic. Innocence is nothing more than a hazy memory for Amalina Dalca. That is no surprise for a young woman long beholden to a dangerous monster, one with a taste for ladies of culture. Still, indentured service to the Count has yielded certain advantages. Amalina has an open invitation to join
Bursting with imagination and rich in character growth. From water diviner in her small farming village to queen consort, married to the man who once kidnapped her, Solace hasn’t had a moment to take a breath between the life-altering changes she’s experienced. As consuming as these transitions have been, Solace has come to love Rhees,
A novel that is simply too good to ignore. On Gaby’s world, disheartening judgments such as ‘You’re not fast enough’ or ‘You’re not tall enough’ are problems of the past, at least for some. Thanks to gene-editing therapy, anyone can become taller, look younger, or see more clearly as long as they can afford the
Essential for soothing frayed nerves and calming restless hearts A celebration is in order. A new baby has just arrived and everyone is so excited! But as the confetti settles, reality sets in, and the reality of welcoming a new family member is enormous. While so much seems different at home, all the usual things
Teaches children the essential quality of patience in a fun and entertaining way. Whether it’s crossing the grand entrance to a theme park or packing our bags for an anticipated vacation, we’ve all felt the electrifying air of excitement that comes with the beginning of a new adventure. For Bentley Hippo, his moment of exhilaration
Warm, whimsical, and full of hope. Wise-Heart lives in the gorgeous Land of Many Hearts, but his friend has a problem. Sick-Heart needs help and only the King-of-Hearts can heal him. So off they go, headed to the faraway Great City. The pair come across other ailing hearts along the way, each with a different
A moving story about dementia that is as practical as it is endearing. Watching a friend or family member suffer from dementia is heartbreaking, resulting in some of the most emotionally challenging situations we face. This can be especially difficult for children, as they struggle to understand the unanticipated changes they see in their loved
A staggering story whose creativity is unsurpassed. Dagny and her younger sister, Grete, are hardly children anymore. Catastrophe tore their family apart years ago and Dagny only recently recovered that crucial family connection. But things happened to both girls while they were separated and, in a bid to protect her sister, Grete has disappeared again.
Compelling, insightful, inspiring, and educational. Have you heard of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? Maybe, maybe not. But certainly not because sufferers are few in number or unconcerned about their health. Rather, this devastating disorder is often mistaken for another illness, masked by other health problems, or underdiagnosed by practitioners unfamiliar with FND. Jocelyn Bystrom had
A darkly decadent gem about a girl learning how to mend a shattered reality. Selkie. The name alone sparks enough fear to cause anyone to want to flee from the coast. Yet, these terrifying shapeshifters aren’t what caused Isla Blackwood to trade a comfortable life in Silveckan for the open ocean some seven years earlier.
A story worth its weight in dragon scales. How does one recognize the instant when the spontaneity of youth is replaced with the weight of adulthood? For 12-year-old Azoria Dash, a single moment changes everything, igniting an inextinguishable flame in her elven heart. A merciless orc attack on her village cuts short any remaining ember
A lightly dark and downright compulsive read. Adina is a problem solver by trade, but her methods are less than ordinary. Unless you consider hoarding other peoples’ knickknacks and routinely ditching your physical form to take care of lowlifes to be conventional. Adina Venture is a Deathwalker, a vocation as taxing on her body as
