Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Dominique ‘Nikki’ Mills learned at a young age that getting in her own way might be her biggest problem. True, growing up Black has its challenges, but her insatiable curiosity, sharp mind and quick wit seem to do her more harm than good. Affluence and intelligence are not enough to keep Nikki from getting herself […]
Like so many kids, Maxine’s life is turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. She has to adjust to virtual schooling, wearing face masks, and socially distancing—even around her close friends. Thus, when a vaccine becomes available, Maxine’s family welcomes the hope that comes along with it, the hope that life can begin returning to
“All that is new is dependent on that which came before it.” This is a long standing tenet within the Caste, and with good reason. If the past can be erased, it can easily be rewritten or manipulated. The abiding authorities struggle to preserve a history that was largely destroyed by those bent on seizing
Jonas Tamm is a Civil War veteran living in the untamed West. Preferring to spend his days tending to the family orchard, he is pulled away to do a little policing when the need arises, and in the wild west, there are a lot of times he has to saddle up and enforce the law.
Three gal pals with two decades of history are on a path to find something, perhaps satisfaction or maybe genuine happiness, only to discover that the answer lies in their unshakable bond of friendship. Saisha spends her days selling real estate and her nights with sundry men, some otherwise entangled, some not. This is to
Marching in a parade among the Knights of Columbus may look like evidence of Frank DioGuardia’s devotion to Catholicism, but he is a man who harbors conflicting views on the Church, his relationship with God, and life in general. When a test of faith, or perhaps loyalty arises, Frank commits a violent act in order
Nusti and Lili are a pair of cheerful squirrels that embark together on their first day of school. At forest school, they meet their rabbit teacher and a variety of other woodland creature classmates. The teacher, Miss Jade, has fun and interesting activities for the young students in her class to enjoy. After lunch and
Not looking for fame or prestige, Zorina Singe has the humble goal of opening a little bar on a space barge where she can live a peaceful, low-key life. Unfortunately, as the Chancellor’s daughter, peace and calm aren’t part of Zorina’s gravity. Thrown into their first mission together, Zorina teams up with the pensive and
When asked who the greatest baseball player of all time is, many would answer Babe Ruth, and understandably so. With 714 home runs to his name and seven world series championships under his belt, Ruth certainly made a grand name for himself. However, had he not had a manager that let him switch positions and
One fateful day in 1937, the life of Jack Wagner is forever changed when the driver of a large truck overlooks a red light and strikes him as he makes his way across a crosswalk. Litigation fails to provide justice for Jack as the truck belongs to a company with a large bankroll and a
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.
For Macayla Michaels, helping and healing comes naturally. In fact, she always seems to put the needs of others ahead of herself. Wrapping up an apprenticeship with a well respected master, what Macayla really wants is to be granted residency under the same skilled mentor. That would allow her to remain in Tieres with her
Children of Little Might begins as a drama about an autistic boy named Montague that is dealing with a host of issues. As if trying to communicate with adults that don’t understand him and dealing with school bullies weren’t enough, Monty is still grieving the death of his father. However, what begins as a typical
Delvina Jones is a young African American woman who is as lovely on the outside as she is on the inside. Her intelligence and diligence land her a job as an administrative assistant at a financial firm. Still in her early thirties, Delvina has time left to start a family, but the hourglass is running
Charlie is abruptly assaulted on his way home from working the Pit by two members of the ruthless Pen gang. He is taken from the Karbher Quarter to the Skoto Gate where a brutal man known as Faulkner is waiting with nothing but a licentious smile and bad intentions. There is a score to settle
Zack, Lucy, Liam, and their friends are on the Inside, living an easy life where their biggest problems are math homework and who is dating who. Meanwhile, Nick, Delilah, Luke and their peers live on the Outside, where it can be a struggle just to stay alive. Few things connect these two opposing sides, but
The time has finally come for Scott Dempsey to head off to college. It is no surprise that his school of choice is South Cuthbert University, a favorite among locals and the alma mater of his parents. Scott is so excited for the new experiences and freedom that college life will afford that he fails
It’s always enlightening to be able to walk in the shoes of another. Dovetails in the Grass is a powerful book that affords that unique opportunity among the Dakota Sioux as they collide with white settlers on the Minnesota prairie in the early 1860s. Samantha Specks’ moving story begins just hours after the tragic real-life
With the passing of his ill father, Tashmi-sharrumma inherits the glorious throne and becomes Tudhaliya the Great King. Stepping into the new role is an exhausting task as he must balance the desires of his wife, the demands of his mother, the needs of his people, and more than anything else, the will of the
One will certainly feel emotionally exposed after considering Outside My Garret Window by Bolivar T. Caceres. Though the work is quite small in stature, the themes are rather grand in nature. Ah, to have the stoic patience forged only by time, as described in Saguaro. “I am a dried-up Saguaro, on a stratus day, arms
A daddy’s girl through and through, Wanda Odwaga passionately follows in the footsteps of her family in standing against Hitler. But this courageous stand costs Wanda dearly. Her brother is missing, her father has been murdered in their home, and Wanda is anything but safe. To Wanda, this dreadful war has taken on great meaning
Does history always repeat itself? Not if real estate mogul Quincy Witherman has anything to say about it. His long, satisfying career has taken Quincy throughout the country developing stunning and highly desirable skyscrapers in city after city. Borrowing huge sums of money and using it to develop real estate seems to be in his
Money makes the world go round—at least, that’s how it’s always been. But is there a better way? Is it possible for capitalism to exist in a world where greed doesn’t reign supreme? Where some people live lives so lavish they can literally throw money away while others constantly struggle just to keep a roof
The earth has had more than a thousand years to heal from the arrogance and selfishness that brought about the end of the old world. Humanity is still divided but has evolved, with some possessing supernatural gifts. Not everyone agrees on the source or veracity of these gifts, but when a telekinetic prophet of a
