Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
A charming romance novel brimming with the warm glow of Christmas. Pinecones, pageants and parrots, oh my! A Piney Mountain Holiday is a charming romance novel brimming with the warm glow of Christmas. The novel is divided into distinct sections that tell the interconnected stories of a few Piney Mountain residents. Each person is struggling […]
A timeless, charming story about three women who need each other as they need the very air they breathe. Friendship Matters is a bubbly romp through the champagne waters of adult relationships. Three long-time friends, Saisha, Euniqé and Kandace, navigate the challenges of marriage, child rearing, grief, heartbreak and infidelity. Each woman is fierce and
Truly a celebration of life and a reminder to express our love. A tale of loss, grief, love and life, Travels and Tribulations by Tyrel Nelson is an abridged look at the way one man deals with the death of his parents. His journey is a sad one that most grown children take at some
Almost too cute to handle. Can you remember the first time you jumped into the deep end of the pool all by yourself? That feeling of relinquishing the safety and security of the arms of an adult and ditching the reassuring pressure of inflatable arm bands to keep your head above water is exactly the
A multifaceted fantasy that will satisfy readers. When the cat’s away, the mice will play. Or, in this case, the gnomes. Ashley Parker Owens has created an entire secret world living in plain sight. Wil, a displaced, rule-following gnome with a love for gardening and a soft spot for an oversized bunny, finds himself mixed
One of the most authentic autobiographies told in verse. White Knuckle grabs readers by the throat and forces their naive eyes wide open to gaze upon what passed for a childhood for Steven Bruce. Offering a chilling look at “the anxious fever of a typical day,” readers will not soon forget the nightmarish memories that
Grabs your attention on page one and only gets better after that! A fresh start is in order and a sleepy New England tourist town is Sarah’s first choice. She has a history that she desperately wants to forget, and Provincetown promises a reprieve from past trauma and the possibility of settling into a calm
What is life like in America’s fifth richest small town? A place where it literally pays to be a resident? That depends on your perspective and worldview. When a threat letter demands money from a significant percent of the local population in exchange for the lives of the mayor and other unnamed victims, the town
A magical pairing of fantasy and adventure. When Calen Bryer and his two closest friends, Dann and Rist, take part in The Proving, a rite of passage that will put their survival skills to the test, they are forced to overcome extreme challenges and unexpected aggressors. The glory of victory is quickly replaced with sorrow
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
Staggeringly beautiful artwork and an easy, purposefully repetitive theme. I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall is a tender book that highlights and honors the kind of safety and love found within a family. More evolved than your average children’s storybook, Junia Wonders has written a simple yet elegant poem that guides young
Overflows with the raw intensity of the human spirit. “When all that’s left are ashes and hollow apologies.” This dramatic tagline appropriately captures the inner turmoil that 16-year-old Tessa is currently enduring. Responsible for a ravaging forest fire that devastated the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of local residents, Tessa narrowly escapes a prison sentence.
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
As endearing as it is adorable. Looking for a new bedtime story, young Liam and his mother decide to make one up. His mama pulls out a flashlight and they make use of shadow puppets to bring to life their story about a goblin, a witch and a flea. The flea, named Bree, craves friendship
Shares the positive message with children that they have a world of opportunity ahead of them. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a question that we were all asked when we were children. And now, as adults, it’s something that we’ve likely asked the children in our lives. The topic
Endearing and authentic characters. Hart Island is no place for the faint of heart. The cemetery island’s local claim to fame is an eccentric undertaker with a flair for the dramatic. Bent on his own brand of mental self-torture, the so-called Mortuary Man knows little about the living with the living, content to finish out
A terrific message told with style and class. Written with the feeling and tempo of classic children’s poetry from centuries past, The Night the Monsters Came is a catchy story for new readers that gently stresses the lesson of regular oral hygiene. A fearless little girl and her chivalrous, golden-haired older brother determine to fight
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
A perfect outlet for youthful energy. The arrival of the long-awaited carnival day brings Mira Monkey to the beach for an assortment of festivities and fun. There are games and contests, yummy food to enjoy, and all sorts of creative activities. The only thing worrying Mira is the threat of rascally fairies, but the coast
An enlightening piece of historical fiction based on the lives of some authentic early Americans. It is the dawn of the eighteenth century in what would eventually become the United States of America when 16-year-old Elias Sawyer and his father are ambushed and kidnapped. Stolen from their family, their sawmilling business and their Protestant traditions,
Easy to enjoy, and perfect for young readers. When you’re the seventeenth baby born in a mouse family, it’s no wonder the excitement of finding a name to match the personality has faded. So our protagonist is simply named Another Mouse. However, curiosity propels our furry little house mouse, making him anything but just another
A modern horror novel that gives off a reverent retro vibe. Taking a not-so-prestigious teaching position at an inconsequential university in rural New England isn’t the best career choice, but it should be a good opportunity for Max Heller to clear his head. Max has already spent a lifetime travelling, exploring and learning, and small
Roberts has blazed a new path in pulse-pounding poetry. “I wonder if a caged bird can still fly, but not enough to set her free.” This is the dark timbe of the eerie poetry-thriller hybrid, Breaking Birds. Macabre and sublime, H.M. Roberts has written a bizarre murder mystery completely in poetic verse. Some lines rhyme,
My favorite Fanning book so far. Some people seem to live a charmed, privileged life with endless opportunities and a bright future. Nat Reams lives in a big house in a fancy neighborhood. His athletic talent is enough to make a career of, or at least earn a college scholarship. But his apparent advantages end
