Don’t wait until you become a Werecow to take care of your health. Grandpa loved the good life and was unapologetic about it. The sweet life comprised eating sugar, bad fats, donuts, and a sedentary lifestyle. He abhorred healthy living, and in time, his heart...

A Different Kind of Lovely: A Novel by Petra March is a story that begins with an intriguing line: “Mina Automne danced through the pain until she managed to turn it into pleasure.” And that is an awesome way of introducing a ballerina, a woman...

Robert Grey, an ordinary building contractor, overheard a priceless information from a couple of petty criminals - about Wilson the accountant and Nietrop building - while dining at his favorite restaurant. His income was enough, but the building trade was going through its economic downturn,...

Fort Nowhere, Vietnam is a work of dramatic military fiction by author Arthur Wiederhold. Unusual to the genre, this novel focuses on the Vietnam War from a non-combat perspective as we follow our central character Art, a journalist no longer interested in sitting on the...

What is it like for an American to survive in Paris? Boulevard Beauséjour by Jane Foster and Anne Yelland reflects on this question and weaves a stunning answer in a novel that explores the clash of cultures, the prejudices people could have about each other,...

Then Comes Evening by Dave Witmer is a saga that stretches from Pennsylvania to Florida and from about 1960 to the present day. James is a widower whose wife had been the love of his life. Estella, on the other hand, is a widow whose...

Karen Monteverdi’s LIVING CONSCIOUSLY in an EGO DRIVEN SOCIETY begins by giving us the background to understand why it was necessary for her to write this book. She abuses by her father would make anyone bitter and desiring only revenge. She was the last of...

Our story begins with action and suspense. Nate Cartwright receives a mysterious phone call from Peter, his brother. Peter thought he was being followed and that it had something to do with his project. The project was connected to Apollo 18 whose commander was their...

My Fox Ate My Homework by David Blaze is a thrilling fantasy for young readers. Jonah — and he prefers being called Joe — is just eleven when they move. In his new school, he feels out of place. He can’t sing well and is...

As the seasons unfold in the sleepy, picturesque town of Springfield, residents prepare for the fate of their beloved Mighty Oak. The memories and emotions surrounding that giant tree in the center of town make the decision to fell the beloved tree more than difficult....

Sweet Blooms by Dean Hodel is a simple but interesting love story. The story is about Victoria Turner. She left her small town in order to pursue her dream career. When something goes wrong at her job, she returns to her home town, heartbroken and...

J.R. Lindermuth weaves a sophisticated tale in A Burning Desire about the various characters in Swatara, Pennsylvania, most of whom have their own set of secrets. There have been several instances of arson and, although the fires appear minor, they are now escalating. To make...

Ribbons and Bows: A Holiday Collection is a collection of 5 short stories, 3 novellas, 6 flash fiction, and 3 devotionals by Heather Hart et al. and all revolve around the theme of Christmas. Angel’s Inn by Carolyn Martin tells about a youth group trip...

Saving Grace by D.M. Barr is an intriguing, deftly written psychological thriller that follows one woman’s struggle with the fear of being murdered for her inheritance. The only child of a billionaire, Grace Pierrepoint Rendell knows that her life is in danger from the moment...

My Brother Themba by Michele van Rensburg is a novel with strong historical underpinnings, exploring racial tension in South Africa. It follows two key characters, Themba, the child of an inter-racial relationship, and Alex, a white boy. Against the backdrop of the apartheid system, these...

Shades of Darkness is a work of fiction in the murder mystery genre. It is suitable for all ages and was penned by Margaret M Ford. The book follows Ben Appleton, a young member of the Mayfield family. The Mayfields are surviving the 1930s Depression...

He Watches All My Paths by Stacey Jernigan is a gripping legal thriller with compelling characters. The opening immediately sets up the plot, introducing us to an unnamed, disgruntled character that you know will harbor some antagonism. The prologue states that this character’s life has...

The triple D’s – deceit, death, and double-cross – make for an engrossing read in Hedging Death, an exciting legal thriller written by Stacey Jernigan. Judge Avery Lassiter, a Texas federal judge, is presiding over a very messy and massive Ponzi scheme trial, allegedly spearheaded...

William Wordsworth wrote five poems inspired by a young woman named Lucy. Scholars have long speculated as to the identity of Lucy. Was she real? Could she have been a fantasy of William’s imagination? "William and Lucy" is a fictional work speculating on the identity...

Arach - Within Lie Dragons by MG Schoombee: Raphael dreams of becoming a rock star. He and his band take a road trip, wishing to become popular and famous. But the trip takes them on another journey where they find themselves fighting for their own...