Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
These three stories of individuality and perseverance read like otherworldly folktales. Ashley Parker Owens has created a fascinating, topsy-turvy world where humans are heartless ogres and intelligent society belongs to gardening gnomes. Within the pages of Trilogy of Shorts: Gnome Stories are the personal tales of two such ponderous gnomes and a gentle elephant whose […]
More satisfying than a roaring fireplace in a blizzard. Sziveria is reeling from the murder of one of its own. A horrible injustice and a life snuffed out far too young, this heinous crime hits close to home for Mason Dandridge. Though typically known for his ability to keep cool under extreme pressure, only the
Unquestionably adorable and supremely silly. The most exciting day of the year has finally arrived for Princess Periwinkle. Today she will help her father choose a winner for the Cucumber Kingdom’s Pickle of the Year contest. Glassy-eyed citizens from near and far bring their very best pickles to the king. Pickle-loving Periwinkle is delighted to
The phosphorescence of Eleanor’s town abruptly turns into desolation where the festivities give way to The Unknown Lands. It is here that the man who no one loves lives. The town is a great place to be, with parties, sports, music and celebrations, but despite being welcomed, the unloved man never accepts an invitation. With
A beautiful journey, absolutely worth every second. Everybody loves a great found-family novel, and it is so much better when the story isn’t fiction! When Love Sticks Around is a stirring collection of essays about growing up in the Midwest in the 80s and 90s. Danielle experienced a childhood not uncommon for her time, filled
Dark suspense kissed with whimsy. A year has passed since Amalina Dalca was abducted from the small village of Korr and forced to do the bidding of the menacing Count of Ardeel. While contact with her villagers, including her father and best friend, has been strictly forbidden, Amalina has had plenty of other clandestine activities
An elegantly choreographed intergalactic ballet. First Contact. The notion of that first curious meeting between us and another species, shrouded in mystery but brimming with possibility, pits the unknown against inborn curiosity and scientific advancement. The stuff of fiction for most residents of New Pallas. But when their failing planet is at the critical tipping
An extremely complex world that is easy to dive into. Fitting in can be tough. For Kayl, it isn’t her towering height nor her stunning purply-blue skin or even her role among the ranks of the Godless that leaves her feeling disconnected. Admittedly, she is reckless, scatterbrained, impulsive and has an insolent inner voice that
A gripping prequel that enhances the Gen-Heirs world. In Haven City, the HRS virus is not a new enemy, but it certainly is an unstoppable force. What science has taught residents about the virus doesn’t mesh with the evidence Ciarra Joantis is beginning to see. As Shield Guardian Levkaseon, Ciarra is responsible for the health
At seventeen, Michael Daniels dreams of life as a professional skateboarder. Gliding down the bustling streets of New Manhattan, Michael can almost forget about the shambles that is his life. He recently buried his mother, his beloved sister is over a thousand miles away visiting relatives, and his abusive father is more monster than human.
A symphonic masterpiece of literature. John Eamon Buckley didn’t grow up like most kids. His father was a little unstable and a lot reclusive, leaving Eamon a legacy of insecurities and social awkwardness to contend with. The young boy turned to books for as much comfort and normalcy as he could get. “Winterset Hollow was
A brilliantly executed prequel. Obsessed. Infatuated. Fixated. Dantess is a young man full of promise, but consumed by the idea of becoming a powerful priest of War. His grandfather made a name for the Tiernocke family serving as a fearsome priest of War, but for reasons unspoken, Dantess’s father is completely against the idea. Perhaps
Definitely a page-turner. Young Amalina Dalca has just committed quite the transgression. Wanting to get her very first glimpse of the starry heavens, Amalina directly disobeys her father and, gasp, opens a window. Years of cautious obedience crumble into a glistening starry expanse as she takes a breath of nighttime air. But Amalina spies more
A quirky coming-of-age tale with a fantastical edge. Neon clothing, refreshing Orange Julius beverages, and teenage hormones are all the rage in Ashley Good’s glossy buddy book, Just Add Water. Taylor becomes a sort of emancipated thirteen-year-old as she boldly leaves the comfort and confines of her childhood home to live with her older sister
As steamy as a scalding hot shower. Raiventon. The very name sounds sensual, powerful. As Master Guardian Raiventon, Kevin Merrick lives up to the title in a physical sense. He is fully invested in keeping his wife safe from an elusive threat, even if it is only to appease his father-in-law. Compulsion turns into willingness
The perfect counting book for your little learners. If you’ve ever enjoyed a family vacation at the beach, then Ten Little Sandpipers is the perfect counting book for your little learners. The colorful book features a fluffy family of sandpipers nestled in the sand near the breaking waves. One by one, more young birds are
Filled with whimsy and wonder. On a chilly school day, Nina takes advantage of a few extra minutes to draw doodles in the foggy patch that her breath leaves on a glass window. Her usual doodle, Pip, watches everything happening around him from a solitary position where he remains stuck in the pane. Something unexpected
A solid philosophy and approach to leadership. “From the indigo, an even deeper blue.” How can something such a deep hue of blue, indigo, bring forth something bluer? How can we as individual leaders in our communities, our workplaces, and among our peers become even more skilled in our roles? This is the thrust of
Perfect young adult adventure with a plot that never slows down. It’s just another Formal Friday for Natalie Morrigan and her tight-knit group of friends. Nearing the end of high school, the teens have come to terms with the fact that their parents are involved in some clandestine affairs, the specifics of which are a
As important as it is entertaining. Without question, our environment is in trouble. The Amazing Bees: A Children’s Theatrical Experience addresses a small but critical element of life on earth. This illuminating book, geared for kids, tackles the trouble facing our precious honeybees in the form of an energetic and well-illustrated story. Princess Debbee is
Wide-eyed wonder morphs into a composed and steady plot. The transcendental adventure continues as Giels and his friends try to return to normal life after a forbidden journey into the Underworld. But what they thought passed for a normal life shifts into perplexing possibilities for both their future and their history. For Giels, the trip
An adventure that little ones will want to enjoy again and again. Young Flora Figglesworth lives in a house on a hill, surrounded by a majestic forest. One midsummer night, Flora is awakened by the sounds of music. Propelled by curiosity and led by entrancing firefly light, Flora takes off on a midnight adventure to
An innovative and creative fantasy novel. Summer camp evokes all sorts of vivid images such as crackling fires, mist covered swimming lakes, and multi-colored friendship bracelets. For 18 year old Laurel ‘Spooky’ Specki, her trip to Dodgson Camp is more of a prison sentence. The camp is a sort of rehab center for wayward teens,
A paranormal medley of action, romance and wit. Johnathan Newman is close to earning his position in the Society, a group with the shadowy mission of protecting mankind from “inhuman creatures of the dark”. Highest on the list of offenders are murderous vampires. Johnathan is disgusted by the bloodthirsty monsters and is happy to prove
