Little Guilt by M.M. Bygrove is a short story that draws the reader in bit by bit, just as if caught on a hook. It starts out sounding a lot like my life; a writer who doesn’t sell as much as would be desired. His...

Corn is one of the most genetically modified edible foods grown on this planet. It is a mainstay product that has found its place in just about every food product available. Humans have created the ultimate bug and disease resistant product and it grows large...

Harnessing Altruism by Sava Buncic is a classic book that fans of the human condition will adore, only the setting and the storyline are quite different and unique. Ed grows up in a very cruel world, knowing what life is like in the slums, drifting...

Nashville: Music & Murder by Tom Carter is a tantalizing novel set against a bubbling landscape animated by country music, a story featuring very interesting and well-developed characters. Maci Willis is loved for her voice, the very icon of country music, with a huge following...

Opioids, alcohol, and prescription drugs used in moderation can help in several ways for pain relief and relaxation, but in excess these can become an addiction. Why would people risk their lives and their well-being for prescription drugs or another drink? It's not them personally;...

Wow! Just, wow! That’s exactly what I thought when I finished reading Serial K, the newest offering by author Brian Gallagher. This book grabbed me by the throat from the very start and kept me obsessively reading all the way through the very last page....

Chatur the Laundry Man: A Funny Children's Picture Book is a fable for children written by Subhash Kommuru and illustrated by Nayan Soni. Chatur and his faithful donkey, Gadhu, were hard at work every day, picking up people's dirty laundry, bringing it to the river...

Hidden Worlds by Kit Campbell is an enchanting fantasy that will thrill both young readers and the young at heart. Margery Phillips loves to write stories. When she gets bored during her math calculus lessons, she finds solace in her story-writing notebook. Walking home from...

Mommy’s Imaginary Friend is a children’s book written by Jessika Anne Allsop and illustrated by Melissa Mae. A young boy has endless fun as he plays with his imaginary friend, Leon. Leon is a unique dog which always loves to play games. The boy’s mother...

Proper Goodbye by Connie Chappell is a compelling story of lost and found. “Every heart is asked at some point to leave something or someone behind while it yearns and aches for a different outcome.” Beebe Walker is disillusioned by the church. When the church...

The battle between good and evil is a common occurrence in our world. Sean Young clearly showed the battle between good and evil in To Fear The Dawn, with the good side comprising Nicholas Gallagher (the computer genius and billionaire), Decklin Kanabas (the controversial priest),...

Harmony and The Bhagavad-gita (Lessons From A Life-Changing Move To The Wilderness) by Visakha is a spiritual anecdote in a narrative form. Being an atheist most of her life, the author discovers jivatma, which translated from Sanskrit means soul. To achieve sacredness, the narrator and...

Five Years, Eleven Months and a Lifetime of Unexpected Love by Visakha Dasi is a brilliant memoir about a woman’s struggles in coming to terms with her spiritual realization, conditioning her mind to overcome her atheism, and her transformative spiritual journey amid many challenging circumstances....

Use Your Words is a children’s book written by Subhash Kommuru and illustrated by Nayan Soni. Two young brothers, Ramesh and Suresh, are able to speak three languages, but prefer to talk a nonsensical type of gibberish at home. After being sent to their room...

Restless Days, Sleepless Nights by Ranjana Bharij is an autobiography revolving around Ranjana’s experiences working in the male-dominated banking sector in India in the '70s. Restless Days, Sleepless Nights is a collection of recollections spanning Ranjana’s career of 35+ years, right from Ranjana as a...

A beautiful blend of sci-fi and fantasy, Rites of Heirdron by Newland Moon is the kind of opening readers would want for a series that is engaging and entertaining. Zrahnz is a character readers will love, a bastard prince, scorned and derided as the “unclaimed,”...

Tragically Beautiful: A Memoir by Kuko Alamala is the author's compelling and moving memoir about an abusive stepfather, and the troubled marriage of his parents and the impact it had on him. He dealt with depression, multiple suicide attempts, and a number of other horrible...

In 1963, I read a book by Doctor Joseph Murphy that talked about the power of the subconscious mind. The information was mind-boggling for a young teenager but the author wove his concepts with religion and prayer to such a degree I missed, and subsequently...

Unsurpassed is the story of Aubree Holiday and her desire for her two friends, Max and Ryan. They met at a kickboxing class and, despite her fantasy of a three way with the sculpted pair, she settles for their friendship. At least until an unforgettable...

Taming the Lecture Bug: And Getting Your Kids to Think by Joey and Carla Link is a helpful tool that will give parents good direction and understanding about what good parenting is all about and raising responsible children. For all those parents who complain that...