This week I’ve been diving into the first issue of XeLuS Mind Studio, an educational comic book created by Deborah Andersson and edited by Deborah and Martin Andersson with illustrations provided by multiple contributors. The goal of this book is to use characters based on...

The Voice and Other Stories by Ann Grant is a thought-provoking anthology of fictional tales rooted in personal experiences. The collection centers around a mysterious, protective voice that warns a young Ann of impending danger. Later in life, this voice reveals profound insights, including a...

The False Queen is a fitting title for this fable by Tuula Pere. One drizzly morning, Viola steps onto Swing Island, wearing a white lace dress and a toy crown, and by midday, the little fairy island population had convinced itself that a queen from...

The magical, charming children’s story, Leo, the Little Wanderer by Tuula Pere takes young readers to thrilling places in exciting adventures filled with unforgettable moments and splendid sights. Though Leo loves to watch the scenery around his home, he decides to pack his bag and...

Joan Donaldson crafts Lizzie and William’s love story beautifully in Ae Fond Kiss: Love Blossoms in Tennessee, a remarkable, hope-filled romance novel set in a close-knit community in the Appalachian Mountains. Following the death of her fiancé, Lizzie Walker wrestles with despair that almost overwhelms...

In When Did You Know and Who Did You Tell? by Beverly Gandara, the author shows how people from all walks of life feel the need to hide who they are for so many reasons. Some people stay in the closet due to religion, work,...

The premise is simple. In Sharon Williams's Because He Loved Us, the author invites the reader on a journey of Jesus’ ministry, and how it relates to contemporary times. Written about the progression of the Lord’s life, from his early times through his youth and...

Blue Miracle by Blair Harton tells a moving story of love, loss, and unexpected second chances against the picturesque backdrop of Monterey, California. This young adult romance follows the journey of Natalie and Grayson, whose intense summer romance ends in heartbreak, only to reignite years...

Tom Kane's Walking Away from Midnight is a gripping WWII espionage thriller spanning from June 1939 to June 1940. This is book one in The Midnight Series. The principal character is Jessie Fordham, a young Englishwoman who, in the summer of 1939,  is a recent...

In Unmoored, Jake Grenier presents a poignant young adult coming-of-age story about Theo Moore, a boy struggling with loneliness, family tension, and the pressure to conform in his small oceanside town. With a strained relationship with his twin brother and mounting expectations from his parents,...

Tempest's Secret: Brave Kids Never Give Up by Ariane Chapelle is a wonderful children's book about a brave girl and a kitten. Tempest is an eleven-year-old girl who tries to convince her mother to get a pet. She and her little brother would love a...

Wings of Ember is the first book in the Fractured Aeons Series by Michael R. Schacht. It is set in the magical city of Eldramere, which is on the edge of rebellion. At the heart of the city's chaos is the Umbral Guard, an elite...

Sea Change, the first book of the Row v. Wave series by RK Preston, follows Andrea and Keith as they set out on a global sailing adventure aboard their 37-foot sailboat. The story traces their romantic journey as they battle the unpredictable ocean, harsh weather,...

Almost two thousand years after his ministry on earth ended, the life and teachings of Jesus continue to fascinate and inspire. Sharon Williams takes readers back to biblical times, following the path of Jesus from Old Testament prophecy, his birth, baptism, travels, parables, miracle healings,...

It has been over a decade since Teegan Boyne walked into the 6th Precinct with no memory of his past other than a tatty identification slip and a body covered in Arabic calligraphy. His search for answers to his origins has led him down several...

The Monarchs by Mark Sabbas is a science fiction novel set in a war-torn world, where a new generation of children possess extraordinary psychic abilities. Samuel, one of these children, struggles to control his powerful telekinesis under the watchful eye of military scientists. His only...

The Attendant is a psychological/crime thriller by Tony Powers. Richard Alleroy, a hedge fund manager at a prestigious investment firm, sees his life slowly unraveling when his partners discover he's been stealing from the company. Set to lose everything, Alleroy comes up with a desperate...

Dangerous Pursuit by Bethany Rosa follows Jackson Soloman as he battles with dealing with his new and very much unwanted assistant. Mia Marcos finds herself on the receiving end of not only her boss's desire but his ire as well. As the two continue to...

Elizabeth St.John brings us brilliant historical fiction in The King’s Intelligencer. Set in London in the year 1674, Franny Apsley is the favorite of Lady Mary Stuart, the future Queen of England. When bones are found by the stairs in the Tower of London, Franny’s...

Santa Overboard is a slice-of-life holiday romance by Carolyn McBride. Katie Young, a fifty-one-year-old mother, is slowly getting her life back on track in the small town of Occoquan after separating from her ex-husband, James. Furthermore, she recently lost her mother to COVID-19 and now...