David's Space Flight: Waking Up is a children's educational picture book by Sharron L. Hillman-Dwyer. After accidentally falling asleep in class, David wakes up to Julia reminding him of the project they were working on. They must present five interesting facts about Venus to the...

Abraham by Michael A. Pedowitz is speculative fiction that explores the complex interplay between technology, humanity, and spirituality. This narrative is set in a future where technological advancements enable the creation of a simulated reality so lifelike that it begins to blur the lines between...

In Ichi-ban Goes Hiking by Julie Maurer, Ichi-ban shares her first hike, explaining how she suffered from a short tumble and a close encounter with a cactus while she explored rocky terrain and cold streams. Readers watch the puppy grow into an adult dog as...

In the four sections of Embracing Grief, Julie Maurer guides you through her encounters with grief, helps you acknowledge your emotions, provides coping strategies, supplies poetry that may put words to your feelings, and delivers sixty-six journal prompts. Maurer briefly shares her experiences with her...

Between Worlds by Julie Maurer is a collection of poetry that uses modern free verse to explore topics like genealogy, grief, loneliness, family, regret, and nature. Maurer’s work has a touch of the paranormal and nostalgia, adding a layer to her reflections on life. Drawing...

Rebels and Saints: Catching Freedom by Lena Gibson is the explosive conclusion of the Train Hoppers series, throwing readers right back into the action where the last story left off. The plot follows Elsa and her band of rebels as they mount their final offensive...

Danika Smith aspired to gain admission to veterinary school. When she failed and worried about her future, she decided to travel for a year to reflect and clear her mind. Luckily, she found a website that allowed her to exchange work for room and board....

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...

David Stordahl's 401(k) Basics: A Short Guide to Understanding Your Investment Plan is a refreshingly accessible entry into the often complex world of retirement planning. This guide on business and finance seeks to clarify the 401(k) plans that have significant financial importance for more than...

Who Are We, Really? by Nielle P. Marques tells a sweet and meaningful story about three young tadpoles named Polly, Molly, and Joey who wonder what they'll grow up to be. They imagine becoming scary sharks or wise old turtles, or maybe something completely different....

Sallie Dawkins' Self-Publishing Simplified: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Success has new and prospective authors in mind. However, this book contains many golden nuggets that will also help seasoned authors. Sallie motivates the reader by giving all the information needed to be a successful self-publisher. I...

Do you know what time it is? Do you like to study the clock or a watch and figure out the time? In Julian Hilton’s Time Telling Ted, a bear named Ted loves to tell the time. He depends on his watch to mark the...

A Beginning to an End is a moving coming-of-age drama by C.A. Blake. Valerie Dale is a seventeen-year-old teenager with a tumultuous home life due to an abusive father and a neglectful mother. In addition, Valerie struggles with her self-esteem and body image due to...

Paint an Inch Thick by Adam Dompierre is the first book in the Eddie London Mystery series. Eddie can’t shake the feeling that he may be Summerport’s worst detective though surely in such a big city, someone has to be worse. When he receives a...

Do you know who you are? Have you ever wondered? In Grandma Bonnie’s Who? a young boy explores who he is. He wonders if he’s the eyes through which he sees. Or perhaps he’s the ears through which he hears. He wonders about his arms...

First Death by Kyona Jiles delves into the life of Kinsley Preston, a 21-year-old student of the University of Washington whose seemingly ordinary life undergoes an unexpected shift. After the deaths of her parents, Kinsley decides to take care of her Aunt Marie, her mother's...

In Second Chance by Kyona Jiles, Kinsley Preston is thrown into the supernatural world following the murders of her parents. Kinsley discovers that she is a shadower, destined to protect benevolent vampires and eliminate malevolent ones. Since Kinsley’s parents were meant to prepare her for...

Backfire is an action-packed thriller novel by James Cutley. Jayden Walker, a former engineer, embarks on a hike deep into the heart of a dense Californian forest. Along the way, seemingly out of nowhere, a male bobcat joins his trek. It follows his every move...

Mother of Red Mountains by Apple An is a compelling story set in 20th-century China that follows Jun, a young girl who faces a series of tragedies that profoundly change her life. She loses her father, who did not see the importance of education; her...

In A Gorgeous Messy Life: Snapshots of Gratitude from a Global Yogi, Anna Folmer, a well-traveled, certified yoga instructor for over twenty-five years, relates stories about her family and life as it pertains to yoga. Folmer shares recipes and narrates her life experience with challenges...