Within the first few paragraphs of The Breakthrough in Two Acts by Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D., one breathes a very deep sigh of appreciation for something truly fresh and intelligent, startled by the clear recognition that, “Hey, I’m in the presence of something brisk and...

Mike Shelton's The Dragon Rider, the second installment of The Alaris Chronicles, starts where the first book left off. Bakari, now a Dragon Rider, is trying to make sense of his new role in life by visiting Mahli, his ancestral land. Bak learns more about...

Overcoming Perfectionism: Solutions for Perfectionists by Liisa Kyle, Ph.D. is an insightful and thought-provoking book that speaks about overcoming perfectionism. To all of us who are harsh on ourselves, trying to be perfectionists, the book is an excellent tool that will help us overcome our...

The Baljuna Covenant by Tim Pelkey is a historical novel that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults who enjoy historical fiction thrillers and archaeological mysteries. James Andrews has dedicated years of his life to locating the tomb of Genghis...

Stirring Power by K.C. Blackbyrn is the coming of age story of Jacob Wildleaf as he fights to find a cure for a mysterious illness spreading through his village. Jacob's journey begins with his first introduction to magic through a tree that smells like death....

Kandy Hamm by Michelle Path is the story of Kandy Hamm, a strange girl who wears long, flowing dresses and lots of jewellery. She had unruly blonde hair which had a mind of its own, and she was never seen without her candy pink top...

Colt Harper: Esteemed Vampire Cat by Tyrolin Puxty is a stunning fantasy novel about a vampire cat named Colt. A vampire cat always feels the need to avenge cats who have been treated badly. Colt has possessed a human named Sean for two years. But,...

For a novella that blends the distant past and the near future, look no further than the highly imaginative Swords of Ansgar: A Windflower Saga by Aleksandra Layland. Sixteen-year-old Keridwen Rose (“Keri Rose”), daughter of Lady Kimberlee of Ansgar and her husband, Iolyn, is one...

The Wisdom and Valor Treasury by Aleksandra Layland is a superb compilation of love stories and fantasy. Set in the medieval Kingdom of Kimbria, the story begins with the arranged marriage of Queen Keridwen and a mercenary warrior called Leofric. They have been chosen by...

The Far Haven Treasury by Aleksandra Layland is A Windflower Saga Collection. In the novel Far Haven, Keridwen had it all, a loving husband and a happy life, but a few years later she's left as a widow and adoptive mother. She agrees to help...

Opal vs. The Woods is a humorous children’s book, written and illustrated by Tony Wirt. After becoming lost in the woods, domesticated (and declawed) cat, Opal, finds herself in a bit of a pickle. Unable to find her way back home after wandering into the...

The Fountain of Youth (A Wryte and Wong Adventure) by Jonathan Tindall is an intriguing adventure novel that would appeal most to a diverse audience ranging from teenagers to adults who enjoy tales of mysterious thievery and lost legends. Patricia Wong was a successful career...

Countdown 'Til Mommy Comes Home by Kristin Ayyar is a brilliant book that combines the art of storytelling and illustrations to offer ideas and insights on how to survive the painful period of waiting for a parent. So, the little boy’s Mommy must go on...

Hat Check by David F. Berens is the first book in the Troy Bodean Adventures, an entry that begins with a humorous line as though announcing to readers that they are in for a tremendous literary treat and event: “Rick Hairre had not known before...

Deception, betrayal and murder are the keynotes in the thrilling sleuth mystery Deadly Dunes by E. Michael Helms. Mac McClellan is a newly licensed private investigator in the state of Florida, and ready to take on his official first case. Mac's initial investigation involves information...

A Matter of Issue by Carollyne Haynes takes a closer look at family relationships, elder abuse, and the problems that can occur when children allow greed and avarice to cloud their judgment of their family, once money becomes involved. It asks important questions such as...

Jennie Fowler Nighttime Prowler by Lisa Pomfrey-Talbot is a delightful children's book about a young girl named Jennie. Jennie is just an ordinary girl who wants to go to camp, except she sleepwalks. She has had many sleepwalking incidents, including one where she dumped a...

Woobee's Journey by Antwinette Scott is a fun, heartwarming children's book about a young boy named Isaiah. When Isaiah was really young, he received a handmade blanket, called Woobee, from his grandma. Isaiah takes the blanket everywhere. But then his grandma dies, and the blanket...

Confessions of a Mad Inventor by Robert Gross is appropriately subtitled Surviving Failed Inventions. If Tom Sawyer had grown up to be an aerospace engineer, this is the kind of story he would have written. The marvelous inventiveness of "Little Robert's" youth is only surpassed...

The Rock that Rolled Across the Ocean by N.D. Byma is an amazing children's book about a young rock. The rock was usually lonely, sitting on a beach that rarely had visitors. The rock was covered in barnacles and seaweed, but it longed for a...