If you are looking for a change of pace from stereotypical heroes with superpowers, then Losers: Short Stories will provide a polar opposite view of life. It will entertain and at times bemuse. The short stories range from an inexperienced estate agent trying to make...

Water Music by Marcia Peck will appeal to fans of literary, historical, realistic, drama, and social issues fiction. Almost twelve-year-old Lily Grainger is happy to spend the summer of 1956 with her family in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Her father, Weston, plans to build a house...

Quick and Quirky Stories and Photos by Lorin Lee Cary is an anthology of short stories and black-and-white photos. The stories could be said to represent the fringe of everyday life. For example, in “Obsession,” we find a man struggling to deal with his hair...

Jose Luis Mendoza is 53 years old and about to lose his job as a storeman at a Walmart in California. He’s also about to be kicked out of his shared apartment due to his marijuana habit. Jose Luis likes to blame everyone around him,...

In When Dreams Abound: A Return to Chambers Lane, book two of the Chambers Lane Series, the author gives readers a look back at Daniel’s early years, his struggles as the middle child of five, and his desperate need for a father figure as his...

When Lovers Meet by Angel Ray is the story of Vanessa Calla, a former lawyer, and Dalton Ewing, a mysterious bouncer with a troubled past. Their story begins after Dalton rescues Vanessa from a threatening situation. As their relationship deepens, they share their vulnerabilities and...

Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver by Alfredo Botello is a poignant exploration of the complexities, challenges, and moments of joy faced by caregivers of elderly parents. Through the lens of Ezra Pavic, the novel examines the emotional roller coaster of caregiving, portraying genuine...

That’s Lovely by Toni McBride explores ambition, family, and unexpected romance set against the backdrop of a successful nightclub. The story centers around Samantha, a fiercely independent woman who runs a business with her brother, Jonathan, and his best friend, Gabe. The narrative balances humor,...

A horrible car accident takes the life of a little girl. One of the witnesses, Charlotte Oakes, doesn't want to believe that she saw her car driving away after hitting the child. Charlotte suspects that her alcohol-addicted daughter, Libby, was behind the wheel of her...

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...