Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Book Awards, Editorial Reviews & More!
Nothing is simply black or white in the high fantasy novel All or None. On one hand there is Royiora Daralkaen. Roy is a young boy filled with magic that he has no idea how to control. When two compassionate mages find Roy on the street, basically a starving orphan, they take him in to […]
Zack McGregor does not enjoy the life of a typical youth. Rather than attend school with his teenaged peers, Zack has a high level job working directly under the Prime Minister of the Inside, which is supposed to be a refuge from the dangerous people living in the Outside. He doesn’t like his job, but
With his dying breath, Ella’s grandfather urges her to find a hidden box but to be cautious about whom to trust. Only Ella has been told about the hidden box, not her uncle, not her mother, and not her grandmother. Why would he entrust this secret only to Ella? Adamant about honoring his wishes, Ella
The Greatest of These by Lori Morrison is one woman’s recollection of an extremely difficult life cut short, that of her husband Leigh and his impact on those around him. Both Leigh and Lori’s less than ideal upbringings mold them into the adults that they become: The raging anger from Leigh’s manipulative father and the
Rick Munday is a devoted husband and father with a penchant for the stars. He is passionate about his career as an Assistant Professor of Astrophysics. So when the opportunity presents itself to jet off from California to D.C. to potentially earn a research grant, Rick is ecstatic. Little does he know that it isn’t
More than a decade ago, Lily Sommer left home abruptly for college to pursue a career in photography. In her haste to get away, she severed a long term romantic entanglement. When an unexpected death in the family brings Lily back to her small hometown of Sterling Wood, sorting through a lifetime of family belongings
“Nothing took me off course, as there was no course.” The Strawberry Road takes readers on a circuitous journey with no definable route. The story includes the musings and observations of a wanderer contemplating their place in the vast universe. The book is partly poetry and partly elegant prose. For readers, the pace will be
A beautiful rising starlet is found dead with her body found resembling a scene from her movie. The death is officially ruled a suicide, but her closest friend from university doesn’t buy it. Years have passed, but there are still more questions than answers. Lexie Wyatt has a career writing articles for a magazine and
Where does a hero come from? Aliya Remva is desperate to discover the answer so that she might one day become a hero. “Sometimes they are chosen, sometimes they are destined, and sometimes they are raised to be heroes.” If her friend, Danny is to be trusted, then there is yet hope for little Aliya.
In a fictional story that reads like real life, Terence is a novelist who has just penned his first successful book. Facts come to light that reveal that his fictitious political novel is actually based on the real life escapades of Britain’s new prime minister. Careers are jeopardized from the fallout. Coincidentally, after picking up
The 21st Century Voter Guide to Candidate Assessment provides an in depth look at recent trends on voting behaviors in the United States. The book is designed as a guide for the country’s newest voters to help them avoid pitfalls and navigate the complex modern political landscape. The book, which reads in many ways like
The Truth Within is a real life coming of age story crafted into a memoir. Leonard Cachola recounts his experiences, large and small, as he seeks answers to life’s biggest questions and, ultimately, acceptance. He endures the death of his father, a devastating cancer diagnosis, job loss, relationship troubles, and religious disappointment. To balance out
Summit is a grand city that caters to its winged residents. For Maewyn, a gifted Story Weaver, having a rare talent and matchless beauty are not fulfilling enough. She wants it all! Or rather, her family wants it all: money, prestige and influence. Her harsh and unforgiving family are pushing Maewyn into an alliance that
Imagine diving into the deepest blue ocean and receiving a head full of thoughts from a nearby whale. Or closing your eyes to sleep and the dreams seen are shared with those in your community. And hasn’t every child at one time fantasized about living in an underwater home complete with portholes, rounded walls and
Ford Barlow is having a really tough go of things. Out of a job, Ford falls back on what he knows. He fights for money, steals what he can, and relies on the kindness of friends. Bereft of family, Ford is driven by a desire to find the mother that long ago abandoned him. He
If the staff of TMZ were poets, this might be a selection of their stories. The poems center around numerous well-known celebrities, including Wynona Rider, Natalie Portman, Shia LeBeouf, Jeff Bridges, and more. Moments in their lives intertwine in sometimes humorous, sometimes provocative accounts. Numerous actual events are referenced, including the filming of Stranger Things
Naijan is a small island with some deep seated internal conflict. Mistrust and prejudice abounds between the Birhani and Zanyar citizens. A fragile peace has been forged with some clever governmental policies. When a terrorist attack on a metro station occurs, a series of events follow that overhaul the political landscape of Naijan. At the
An Observer is sent to Earth with the directive to fix an anomaly. Without intervention, the anomaly will tear the fabric of the universe. All the trouble seems to originate in a town called Perfect, where Dyllis Diarmaid is a star student at Perfect High School. She is bright, popular, and her family is well
Special Memory revolves around a young girl and her sister Becky. Shortly before beginning the school year, their mother takes them outside in a rain storm to play and have fun. Then the mother brings the children inside for a teaching lesson, explaining that happy memories can help them when difficult things occur. When one
Allison is in a rut. At the opposite of insistence by her mother, Allison decides to spend some time roving about with a wrinkly old relative simply referred to as E to get a fresh start. After a number of days squiggling across some unnamed states, E receives a job offer he can’t refuse. A
What boy doesn’t love a fun camping trip? When the Angelino family goes to a campground for their summer vacation, the three boys get to play games, hike, see wildlife, and do all sorts of other fun things. At one point they have a close call with an angry deer, but their father protects them
We all want a stable and secure future. But are we all doing things to achieve that prospect? Taking Action for a Better Tomorrow provides an in depth assessment of the world’s current situation and outlines actions that we can take to improve the outlook of our society. In some ways, this was a difficult
“I would never fall for that,” you might say, regarding people that try to manipulate you into doing something that you wouldn’t otherwise do. Well, Michael Connor explains that you likely fall for it to some extent every day. From politicians to marketing agencies, there is a barrage of psychological tactics used every day to
We all have a need for companionship in one way or another. These connections can have an influence on many aspects of our lives. The Power of Connections insightfully delves into the way that we connect with other people and with God. The main topics covered in the book include our need for human interaction,
