Like Embers in the Night by Andrew Goliszek is an emotional tale that unfolds amid World War II, during Joseph Stalin’s ruthless political authority. It depicts the harrowing encounters of Janek and Wanda, a Polish couple whose lives are mangled by war as they struggle...

In Locust Hill, Carl Parsons weaves a passionate narrative that follows Cassandra Clark, a popular city girl, as she falls for Jim Russell, a hardworking farmer from the rural community of Locust Hill. Set against the backdrop of agrarian struggles, the story explores themes of...

Louie on the Rocks by Meredith O'Brien is a look into Louie Francis’s life, which is unraveling due to alcoholism and his relationship with Cristall Baldwin, a woman who is financially exploiting him. Louie’s estranged daughter, Lulu, seeking to protect her father, attempts to gain...

In the novella Love Blooms in the Garden by Luis Ammerman, Lily, who has just arrived in Chicago for a fresh start, discovers an abandoned, overgrown community garden in an alleyway and decides to revive it. After obtaining permission from the community welfare office, Lily...

Lunch Ladies by Jodi Thompson Carr is an ensemble story following multiple connected characters. Crystal works in the school district’s lunch department and organizes a contest for elementary students to help distribute cookies at the Fourth of July parade. She also has a unique hobby:...

Lunch Tales: Suellen by Lucille Guarino tells the captivating story of a successful 28-year-old female attorney working in a reputable law firm. Suellen gains tremendous support from her work friends through their lunch conversations. She is a firm believer in living large. Having inherited generational...

Mitch Engel’s Looking Back on Tomorrow is a gripping narrative that explores personal tragedy during a global catastrophe. The protagonist, Josh Chandler, a former news anchor, undergoes a profound transformation after losing his fiancée in a mass shooting. His grief propels him into a career...

Stephen Deck’s Land of the Story Tellers: 24 Stories and 7 Poems is a diverse and captivating anthology that pulls the reader through various experiences, periods, and emotions. The book’s long journey to publication feels like the culmination of an author’s dedication to observing life...

Life at the Precipice by R F Vincent is a fantasy that revolves around Travis Sivart, a former air navigator haunted by PTSD, who takes an interest in the mystery of The Segway, a secluded community formed after a catastrophic earthquake in 1959. Cut off...

Leaning on Air by Cheryl Grey Bostrom is an emotional journey of love, acceptance, and letting go. The story follows the tumultuous life of Burnaby and Celia. Friends in their teen years, Celia and Burnaby met years later as successful professionals but lacking in their...