“Writing books for children is a marathon, not a sprint.” So claims children’s author, Simon Rose. With quite a few children’s books published and in circulation, the author knows the amount of time and effort that goes into writing a book. And the work never...

It’s not easy making a living as a writer. Gone are the days when book royalties alone would constitute a substantial income. Unless you’re one of those writers who can instantly make it to the top as a best seller and keep your books on...

The famous bard, Shakespeare, knew how to make a candid point in very few words. “A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing,” from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, sums up the need to be short and to the point, or, quite frankly,...

There is nothing better than a good story to sweep one’s imagination away to another world. But these stories originated somewhere and there are always some interesting tangents that a reader can pursue based on a good story. Teachers are always looking for new and...

Once a book is written, edited and published, the work is by no means complete. Authors have to be very resourceful in how they promote their work. This doesn’t have to be a burden. Some parts of self-promotion can be quite enjoyable. For example, a...

Exploring the Fantasy Realm: Magic in Stories for Children and Young Adults is small in size, but packs in a lot of information about writing in the fantasy genre. Included in the book are examples from fantasy books, including fairy tales, children’s stories, and YA...

Embracing Luddism: Stop the Progress, I Want to Get Off! is a non-fiction social-issues book written by J. Ronald Adair. In 1812, Ned Ludd, a textile worker, led his co-workers in a rebellion against the dangers of the industrial revolution. The author sees himself as...

Those who want to take a peek into the 1920s, when flappers danced about, the stock market roared (notwithstanding the lack of regulations relating to it), and Prohibition was in place, need look no further than John Reisinger’s Death Across the Chesapeake. In this installment...

Death in Unlikely Places: A Max Hurlock Roaring 20s Mystery by John Reisinger is an old-fashioned murder mystery. It’s 1926 and the real estate boom in Florida is on a downward spiral. Real estate developers keep turning up dead, in ways that just shouldn’t be...

"We judge ourselves by our intent. Others judge us by our actions," says Sonya, an executive coach, in (R)evolution: One Man's Leadership Journey by Anna Conrad. Sonya is hired by Tom's employer when his boss, Robert, is concerned about Tom's inability to grasp the company's...

A Ring, a Dance, a Second Chance by Jonell Kirby Cash is a romance novel set against a backdrop of several decades. Katie is a newly widowed middle-aged lady, trying to adjust to life after her husband’s death and coming into her own at the...

WordPlay: New Christian Parables by Jwyan C. Johnson is an incredibly innovative and creative book where the author has opened up wonderful new perspectives to understanding the true meanings of the parables. This book is not about Christianity, but rather it is about the messages...

Riley is Book Two in The Fox and the Girl series by Frankie Yandow, a moving and entertaining adventure novel for young readers. The three friends - Luza, the Arctic fox, Keira, the fourteen-year-old princess, and their new friend, Riley - must escape from the...

As a black man, Paul Thornton had broken barriers and disproved some stereotypes of the time to attain a life many did not think possible for someone like him. In his book titled White Man's Disease, Paul narrates his amazing life journey, from his earliest...

Goodbye, Rudy Kazoody by A.A. Freda is powerful, lyrical, and heartwarming — but the story will break the reader’s heart more than once. Set against the backdrop of a revolutionary New York Bronx neighborhood, this mystery narrates the life of Joey, an emigrant from an...

The Carnival Keepers by Amber Gulley is a delightful fantasy following the story of James as his life goes from arrogance and bet making, to falling into the clutches of the carnival. As James focuses on a series of bets from his good friend Alex,...

Dead is Dead and Other Stories is a compilation of twenty flash fiction and short stories written by Jane Seaford. Broadly speaking, the common theme between each story is: the outcome of a situation can be influenced by our personality traits, but at times may...

Vagrants in Paradise is a non-fiction memoir written by Paul Howard. After travelling to Hawaii with the hopes of acquiring some of life’s knowledge which could not be gained in a classroom, Paul and his friends, Nate, Dupree, Dalton and Manny quickly learn what happens...

Growing up, Adam Chad Kilroy hated everything about his life and his community, but even he never imagined it would get this bad. Now in court facing a mob of angry villagers, Adam took a minute to look back on his life, to reflect on...

My Dad is an Elevator is a children's story book written by David Roth and illustrated by Wes Tyrell. Billy Lifft lives with his dad, Otis, and his mom, and he loves them both, but his dad is also his best friend. They skateboard together...