Chico, by Cheryl Spears Waugh, is a story told in the first person from the standpoint of a young calf by that name. The book opens with Chico in trouble because he is an orphan. But he finds a home and becomes good friends with...

A chess game within a chess game and metaphors within metaphors make up The Pawn Against The King, a short story by Giorgos Katsoulas. As a powerful despot searches for a game worthy of his supposed magnificence, he encounters a lowly commoner bearing a wooden...

How far can a parent’s love really reach? In I Love You to the Moon! by Ashley Hohmann, a bedtime conversation turns into a playful journey across the solar system. When Mom tells Alex she loves him all the way to the sun, Alex insists...

Sparkle by Alexandra Hoffman is a beautiful tale of encouragement for young children who might be struggling at school. Jasmine is a gracious little girl who loves to listen to stories. She loves stories to be read to her, but she has one problem—she doesn’t...

In A Tempest in Winter by Tony Knapp, Jason "Hawk" McCullough, a former prisoner with PTSD from his time in a North Korean gulag, endeavors to reintegrate into civilian life and reconnect with Lizzy, a CIA operative and his therapist. Hawk is on a dual...

The Fallen Swallow by Justin C. Davis is an awesome magical fantasy. The story starts with three old hags chanting a magical prophecy, entranced in their manic dance. The next scene takes us to Mercia, a small village destroyed by malevolent sorcerers. An orphan teenage...

Second Pocket First by Gregory Grosvenor is a delightful story about an old-fashioned burglar. The main character is Issey, who likes to think of himself as a 'gentleman burglar.' He never carries a gun, never resorts to violence, and never harms anyone; he just helps...

This week I’ve been thoroughly engrossed by Charles Paul Collins’ historical novel The Remembering: Of Leather & Stone. A fictional account of the lives of real members of the author's family throughout the ages, this book manages to give a compelling insight into the history...

Across The Border: Stories is a fascinating collection of short stories by Anthony Pond. This collection has fifteen stories with titles like Tragedy in The Corral, The Goat Pen Vegetable Garden, Sandals, Diamond Ring, Kilimanjaro, and The Call Home. The stories are interconnected and tell...

In Alex's New Job by Ashley Hohmann, we follow Alex as he explores various careers, each representing a path of potential and possibility. Alex had chosen to be an astronaut. That day, he entered the kitchen to announce to his parents that he was no...

The Asteroid Cafe by Zachry Wheeler is a sci-fi story that combines humor and a pinch of darkness, all set in a lonely satellite restaurant during Earth's off-season for orbital tourism. Kevin Kyle Kane, a self-proclaimed nihilist, has chosen this remote location for a solitary...

The Dragon Who Found His Wings by Lynn Santer is an enchanting fantasy tale that follows the transformative journey of Swimmer, a young water dragon awakened by a mysterious calling. When an ethereal voice urges him to seek out a Koolewong, Swimmer begins an adventure...

The Case Files of GG Michaels: Paranormal Investigator is a collection of three short stories by JL Meredith. "The Force in the Window" follows Guenevere-Grace Michaels as a junior high schooler who encounters a vampire during a sleepover at a friend's house. Now, Guen's the...

It Happened in Bethlehem by Brenda Carroll Jarvis is a retelling of the nativity story through the eyes of a young boy named Asher and his family. The book captures the wonder, faith, and humanity surrounding the birth of Jesus, offering readers a fresh perspective...

Wolff's Law: A Memoir by Brian Harrison is a profound reflection on resilience, self-discovery, and the emotional complexities of life. Harrison’s narrative weaves through a lifetime of personal trials, from family struggles and relationship challenges to career setbacks and self-reinvention. Each chapter unearths formative memories,...

…And Then I Would Fly is a memoir by Damien Thompson. The book details Damien’s childhood of abuse and neglect at the hands of his father in the wake of his parents' divorce. From his early years of looking up to his father to the...

In Misconception, a psychological thriller by Denise Forsythe, there’s only one thing Cassie Nicols wants in life, and that’s a baby. Her marriage is falling apart because she suspects her husband of having an affair, and she believes a baby is the only way to...

Murder in a Sundown Town by Alexandra Kitty is a true crime story. In 1968, Carol Jenkins was starting her first day of a new job – selling encyclopedias in Martinsville, Indiana. Just 21 years old, Carol didn’t have a bad bone in her body,...

Have you ever wondered how a seed grows to be a mighty tree in a forest? Tammy Cranston tells an imaginative story titled Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey. Told from the point of view of the seedling, the story follows the seedling as it grows despite...

Milo Finds His Forever Home is a touching children’s story by Steve and Nancy Devon. Milo is a dog whose elderly owner became sick and couldn’t care for him. Sad and upset, Milo ran away, was hit by a car, and was picked up by...