My ValHalla: Angels Are No Strangers to Chains by Celia LaVon Belt is a must-read memoir about a strong woman who is also a widow, a brain injury survivor, a burn survivor, and an abuse survivor. Celia Belt tells what she endured between 2022 and...

Devil by the Tail by Caroline Lavoie is a young adult paranormal novel set in the hauntingly beautiful landscape of northern British Columbia, inspired by French-Canadian folklore. The story follows Alex, a young woman grappling with fear and loss as she confronts the legend of...

In The Polar Bears' Journey, a children's picture book by Tuula Pere, Nanu is in trouble. The bears' ice slide is slowly disappearing, and his home is melting too. Father went out on a hunting trip and hasn't returned yet. The melting ice drives Mom...

The Day Time Began by Mary Ellen Roberson is a unique and engaging retelling of the creation story from the Book of Genesis. It stands out with its rhythmic, rhymed stanzas that bring the story of God’s creation to life in a memorable way. It...

Diane: True Survivor by Ward Lassoe is a powerful and intensely personal biography of Diane, an ordinary woman who led a tough, uncompromising, and often traumatic life. Born in 1960 to a prostitute in London, Diane was abandoned as a baby and spent her first...

Back to Bainbridge by Norah Lally begins with fourteen-year-old Vicki's family being forced out of their house as their mother struggles to find a new job. It was time for them to relocate and begin anew. Vicki was concerned about her mother, who couldn't seem...

Traveling Companions (Survival Stories) by Tuula Pere is an adventure story. A landslide has devastated a tiny community in the mountains in Nepal, forcing the inhabitants to leave on a treacherous journey to safety. All except for three. Tony, the rope-maker's son has an...

The history of humankind remains shrouded in mystery, with conflicting views held by religion and science. The biblical account is at odds with Darwin’s theory of evolution, but neither explanation seems satisfying. This raises the question as to whether the two accounts are mutually exclusive....

After Anthony is rejected by Olivia, one of the most popular girls in school, his friends take him on a night excursion to cheer him up. Mavro Manor is rumored to house the ghost of a young girl who died decades ago. When they enter...

Tender Was the Lie by Christine Dixon is a women's fiction novel that follows forty-two-year-old Marnie Fraser, a renowned country singer who seemingly has it all. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she receives heartbreaking news while on tour for her new album....

Whether novella, tome, or verse, the writer creates word panoramas that ideally bond with the reader. By tracing the curves of human imagination, vistas take on new life. This is what beautifully unfolds in Behind the Gate. Each section of the book is composed of...

The Gift by C. D’Angelo is a story of finding one’s destiny and drawing strength and support from loved ones. Since childhood, Toni Agosti had dreamed of joining the LA Philharmonic as a cellist. However, while attending a family wedding in Italy, Toni discovers that...

Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection by Sherman P. Bastarache is a non-fiction exploration of how conspiracy theories might have developed through natural selection. Bastarache argues that the human mind, shaped by evolutionary processes, has an inherent tendency to create and believe in conspiracy theories....

Armored Hours: Reincarnated Souls Book One by Stephanie Hansen is a fantasy/sci-fi romance set in the 1920s. The story follows Claudia, Kiersten, Lina, and Florian, four women leading a feminist movement, who mysteriously vanish. Alexander, a bootlegger deeply connected to the group and secretly in...

The Phoenix Effect Part 2: Regeneration by Margaret M. MacDonald is a must-read suspenseful thriller. I recommend that to fully appreciate this thought-provoking sequel, it is important to first read The Phoenix Effect Part 1: The Reuniting. This story opens with Lia believing that Arin...

Sierra Bennett’s life took a dramatic turn in I Am Fearless by Anita Baldew. After years of dedication, Sierra secured the gold medal in tennis at the Olympics. Upon returning home to celebrate with her loved ones, Sierra discovered her family's lifeless bodies lined up...

Who knew farting could bring so many achievements to a person? This is the story of Peter Pooter, who farted himself to glory (pun intended). Peter discovered that eating beans could produce explosive farts and he made sure he used these smelly farts to his...

An Unfinished Marriage by Cindy Bonner will appeal to fans of family drama and romance novels with a touch of suspense. Sarah and Adam Glasser go through hard times as their marriage falls apart. Adam asks Sarah for divorce, but she manages to maintain the...

Circus Dogs Roscoe and Rolly by Tuula Pere is a sweet and endearing children’s book about friendship, age, and compassion. The story follows Roscoe, a circus dog, who has been experiencing difficulties due to aging as he finds it harder and harder to perform once-easy...

Zero by Krysten Harlow introduces readers to the world of Lethia, where a high-stakes battle between good and evil unfolds. The story follows Rayner, the wise and selfless archwizard, as he leads his council of wizards against Zero, a vengeful and power-hungry adversary. The novella...