Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A Reservoir Man begins Michael’s story where all stories begin. His arrival in this world occurs in the late 1940s, where he becomes the precious child of a loving Italian father and a resilient Polish mother. Family is paramount for Michael, and this quirky family fills his life with security, satisfaction and plenty of drama. […]
A curious story that includes deep philosophical musings. Tommy Pharoni is approaching middle-age with about as much enthusiasm as a patient waiting to get a root canal. His job as a copywriter at an unremarkable ad agency is a stopgap until he can finish a quality screenplay. Inspiration ebbs and flows for any writer, but
Times have changed and reality looks much different in Doug Dorsey’s post-cataclysmic, anti-religious world. The planet is now governed by a single ruler, the Sovereign Alexander Wraith. His power is seemingly limitless, as all the world’s leaders have pledged loyalty to his rule in exchange for refuge in the last remaining habitable continents. The entire
Unease prevails in this bizarre domestic thriller. “My name is Zoe Hearty, and I am a killer, but I am not a monster.” Locked away in some shady institution, Zoe is left with nothing but her overwhelming guilt over events largely out of her control. At least, that is her side of the story. Without
Rumors, suspicions and fierce dance steps coalesce in the shadow of imminent danger. Competitive Dance. The very notion may conjure images of glittering reality television contestants performing their hearts out to an enthusiastic audience and a few piquant judges set in place to either crush dreams or make them come true. Kick Ball Slay features
A dazzling fusion of revelry, foresight and contemplation. Dream immersion has taken the world by storm and Zynn Communications, helmed by Dr. Saxon Zynn, is the company everyone can’t stop talking about. As with the advent of the internet or smart phones, dream immersion tech has been embraced at lightning speed by people across the
An agile near-future science fiction novel pulsing with frantic energy, lurking danger and endless movement. Dr. Saxon Zynn and his innovative company are on the cusp of unleashing a bold, new entertainment platform on the world, lifelike Dream Immersion. This groundbreaking technology promises to revolutionize and reshape the way humans recreate and luxuriate, but, as
Finely crafted fantasy fiction with a touch of refinement and empathy. It’s been said that home is where the heart is, but for the three Glaive siblings, that home and heart have been torn asunder. Isha, the resolute middle-sister, is claimed as a prize by a self-important, high-ranking government official because of her unique violet
Mister Before Christ, known simply as BC, is the most advanced virtual being ever to exist. Self-made in man’s image, specifically, the image of any man BC wants to emulate, this powerful being is among the first artificial intelligence to experience existence in a conscious state. But he isn’t the last of his kind. Since
If you are living life in the shadow of a stroke, D. C. Roberts might have just what you need to find the motivation to carry on. His advice is not from the perspective of the medical community or from the mind of one of today’s foremost intellectuals. Rather, his vantage is that of a
A literary diamond begging for you to unearth it. When you live in an area called the Arctic Fist, it comes as no surprise that nothing in life comes easily. Showered by periodic solar storms, subject to lethal radiation, forced to subsist on meager and unvaried rations, and driven to take up a subterranean lifestyle,
An illuminating adventure story with strong themes of friendship. The small town of Danville Heights boasts lovely scenery, spirited Friday night football games, a robust sense of community, and a complicated history. Though generally viewed as a great place to put down roots and raise a family, the town is not without its dark secrets.
A respectful and solicitous guidebook that offers something for everyone. Are you a content person, or do you constantly find yourself dissatisfied with what you have and who you are? Do you have purpose in your life or are you endlessly searching for something? Have you considered that maximizing your own potential, working to become
One of the most poignant and finely crafted pieces of LGBTQ fiction of our time. Told through a series of intimate journal entries, Fits Her to a T is a story about the awakening of a new woman, Zoë van Vixenhoven. Born in Lebanon to conservative and passionate parents, Maher never quite felt comfortable in
As stimulating as it is entertaining. From time immemorial mankind has proven our love for heroes. Heroes offer hope when things are dark. They help define the moral line between good and bad. They reveal the potential that is waiting inside of all of us. But mostly, these legendary heroes provide endless opportunities for pleasurable
A high-stakes underwater adventure of epic proportions. Executive Officer Alex Coleman has a sinking feeling about the latest military intel. And it isn’t just because he’s on a submarine. Quick thinking, paired with the pangs of his conscience, leads him down a path that could possibly save lives but will definitely hurt his career. Unbeknownst
Smart and penetrating. A thoughtful guided meditation that helps readers examine their unique perspective and small place in the world, Forty Four is a special compilation of poetry and artwork. Eccentric and thoroughly contemporary in composition, Miklaszewicz forgoes the weight of traditional poetry. Rather than musings on life, death and love, Forty Four jumps right
A sharp coming-of-age novel. “The Queen, Elyse, knew her calling was to provide sparkle and dignity. Appearance was everything.” Though she never wanted the queenship, it is Reverence in Kladenplatz and Elyse certainly appreciates the importance of a good show. Garish festivities and merriment, along with a generous amount of zuzu, keeps the tedious villagers
At the turn of the century, like so many other courageous men and women of the time, the level-headed Romeo and his quick-tempered brother trek into the Yukon during the gold rush. The brutal climate combined with rapid population increase leads to extreme challenges for the incoming migrants. When in need, Romeo and his brother
The city of Crestburn, a mere vestige of the once glorious Kysian Empire, is in a state of upheaval. Rulership is overturned in the span of a single night, unseating the unscrupulous Lord Djinar and elevating Lord Merik, a man pledging real change for the people of Crestburn. This transition of power is no small
Delightfully strange and intoxicatingly dangerous. “To understand a problem, often one must pay particular attention to the unusual.” The unusual is well within the purview of Specialist Joe Kellerman. With gifts ranging from supernatural private investigating to avant-garde artistic abilities, Joe can handle just about anything that comes his way, including bloodied bodies, severed heads
Will keep you interested and emotionally invested until the very end of the bittersweet journey. Scott Gould is extremely candid and refreshingly honest in Things That Crash, Things That Fly. “Until then, I’d never lived in a precise moment I knew life had changed, but this was one.” He doesn’t beat around the bush or
The Muse by Dmitrii Pisarenko is a short story about a writer suffering from the dreaded writer’s block. Certain that the key to moving forward with his novel rests with scene #65, the man wishes for a muse. Perhaps he has an image in his mind of what his muse might look like or how
In this two-fisted action novel, former POW Clifford Dee is constantly fighting from behind the eight ball. His 9 to 5 as a private investigator has shifted into lead hitman for a demanding Mafia boss. With his toes often on both sides of the law, this military man must walk a fine line to keep
