In her memoir Embracing the Unknown, Julie Maurer talks to us about the sudden loss of her husband to suicide, and the avalanche of emotional and practical challenges that followed. She speaks on her husband's battle with professional setbacks, depression, and a reluctance to seek...

Ichi-ban Goes Hiking in the Fall by Julie Maurer is the second book in the Ichi-ban series. Ichi-ban is happy because Mom is taking her on a fall hike in the Colorado Mountains. It’s a long drive but when they finally get there, Ichi-ban is...

Ichi-ban Goes Hiking All Year Long by Julie Maurer is a children's adventure book featuring Ichi-ban, an active dog, as the narrator. This tale follows Ichi-ban's hiking adventures throughout the four seasons, sharing the joys, surprises, and challenges of exploring the great outdoors. Each season...

Over There by Jane Loeb Rubin begins with Eli and Miriam, a newly married couple immediately thrust into World War I. After their honeymoon, Eli enlists in the Medical Corps just as they begin adjusting to married life. Miriam is unable to serve due to...

Morsels: Tales of Love and Passion by Sera Maddox Drake is a collection of short stories. The subtitle perfectly summarizes its subject. A Tale as Old as Time gives a sneak peek into the passionate life of Beauty and her captor, Beast. The Muse is...

Chick Singer by Lorraine Devon Wilke is a heartfelt, emotionally nuanced novel about music, motherhood, and the complicated legacy of dreams deferred. Libby Conlin once chased rock-and-roll stardom in the 1980s but now lives a quieter life. That is until her recently divorced daughter, Bridget,...

Heritage Mountain by Karen Black is a richly woven tale blending archaeology, magic, and mystical creatures within the majestic Adirondack wilderness. The story follows a diverse cast of characters—archaeologists Marco, Chase, Maria, and Anita, along with guardians of the forest like Maria and the elves...

Isaah Alford’s Milah’s Trip to the Magical Land follows young Milah as she goes on an unforgettable adventure with her parents. From the moment she dreams she saw a “Big Ear Mouse” fly, she and her family take a flight in October to a...

Polina Quinn's psychological thriller Missing or Dead pulls readers in with a combination of emotional trauma, group manipulation, and a desperate quest for the truth. The story centers on Talia, a teenage girl going through the motions of life, but not really living, due to...

The Prophet and the Queen by W. Tod Newman follows the final days of the prophet Jeremiah as recorded by his scribe Baruch, set during the Babylonian siege of ancient Egypt. Jeremiah, aged and unstable, is taken to Egypt by his followers despite divine prohibition....

Goldie Bird by Patty Ihm is a coming-of-age story that explores the complexities of family, friendship, and self-discovery. Set in the small town of Charlotte, Illinois, the narrative follows twelve-year-old Goldie Martell as she navigates a transformative year marked by loss, love, and unexpected connections....