Sheila Hurst's Ocean Echoes touches a subject that we as humans, especially those of us surrounded by concrete instead of the ocean, don't pay much attention to: the subject of how we, whether directly or indirectly, affect ocean life in a deleterious way. Ellen gave...

The Soundtrack to Life by Grant Kniefel is a captivating, gritty short story about Jeremy Cabb. To the outside world, Jeremy is a sexy, great professional guitarist, but to those that know him personally, you would have to either love or hate him. Why? To...

J.T. Meeks, a 13-year-old outsider in his school, does not subscribe to the popular belief that Bigfoots are creatures to fear. While there are reports that large, hairy beasts are stalking the forests, capturing hikers and hunters, J.T. has a different experience of these non-violent...

The Writer With No Hands by Matthew Alford is a true account of an investigation into the death of Hollywood screenwriter, Gary Devore. Matthew Alford has managed to get hold of a file that had never been seen before, the report on the autopsy for...

Code Name: Scarlet by Richard S Lowry is a military story. Rich Graham and Lindsey Warner have fallen in love, under the shadow of the horrifying 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Al-Qaeda operatives have managed to get their hands on a nuclear weapon,...

I enjoyed reading The Grave of Lainey Grace by Aaron Galvin. It is good, lighthearted reading for fans of slice-of-life narration with a touch of fantasy. The main character, Briar Ann Wade, is 10 years old at the start, 12 at the finish. Briar Ann’s...

Chain of Title by Robyn Roze is an exceptional novel with great characters and an even better storyline. You will be hooked from page one. The story follows three people and their lives, and how they are interconnected to each other. When Shayna Chastain walked...

Target Earth: You Only See What You Want To by Mary Louise Davie answers the question of are we alone in the universe. When an alien space ship enters Earth’s atmosphere, and ultimately lands on the White House south lawn, Drs. Danielle and Christian Marama...

The Jesus Is Coming Project: Project of Miracles — Dream Being Fulfilled by Winfield Craig is a spiritual call to awareness, a powerful story of faith and God’s use of humble instruments to pass on His message of love and salvation. In this slim, but compelling...

Ghosts by Chip Scarinzi is an intriguing suspense novel. Bennett Covington had an unusual day. During his workday, a fire broke out in his building, and Bennett and his associates had to evacuate. Bennett calls his very pregnant wife and lets her know he is...

Obscured is the first book in The Obscured Series written by C.M. Boers. Still reeling from her parents’ recent divorce, sixteen-year-old Abby Martin is plagued by nightmares of the worst kind. Part of her is resentful that her mother chose to move them from...

Do I Know Me? by Phyllis F. McManus is a captivating story. When Sunny Miller finds out her beloved mother has Alzheimer's, she gives up her fancy job in a big city to move back to her country home and help take care of her....

Being in and out of love, peer pressure, independence, hating your life, and self-esteem seem to be some of the challenges that teenagers face while growing up. In I’m Glad I Didn't Kill Myself: Cat’s Journals by Catina Noble, you get an in-depth account of...

In Nothing to Fear from the Dark, my Dear by Traci Dunham, the author explains about the fear of the dark that many kids have. The sounds at night scare the little boy, be it the howling wind, the lightning, or the pattering of the...

This Way Up: Seven Tools for Unleashing Your Creative Self and Transforming Your Life by Patti Clark is a uplifting book for all women who often find themselves at a crossroads in life after the death of a partner or because of their children leaving...

Merry Chris Witch is a novella written by C.K. Dawn. Christopher Aspen Heron hates Christmas. Not only does it fall on his birthday, but every single year the festivities go on and on for months, whereas celebrations for his favorite holiday, Halloween, only last a...

I Punched Myself in the Eye is a look at a lifetime collection of very short essays highlighting the life of Pamela Capone and her family. Each essay was unique and had a special thought, emotion, idea or event to pass along. Pamela shares her...

Take My Husband, Please by Kimberly Jayne is a delicious romantic comedy surrounding the antics of a nearly divorced couple. Sophie and Will had been married for twenty-two years. When Will told her that he didn't love her any more, Sophie decided to get on...

Road to Peace is the sixth book in the Dogs of Fire series written by Piper Davenport. After the ultimate betrayal by a woman, biker Connor ‘Hatch’ Wallace had sworn off them all. Attending to a vehicle breakdown, however, lowers his guard when young widow...

Self-care is more challenging for mothers than anyone else. As a mother, how do you balance the dynamic demands of your personal and professional life without ignoring yourself in the process? Many times, between fulfilling their professional aspirations and raising their families, women often give...