Long ago there had been a tale of an epic struggle between a snake and a monster bird. For a long time, Ted thought this was just a tale woven by the elders. Despite this, there was no denying the magic of the snake stones....

The Triskelion by Victoria Lehrer is a dystopian tale where two people desperately in love are trying to find each other, but the world has other plans for them. Dora d’Arc is the daughter of a Landlord of the Earth and she is in love...

Relatively Happy: Relativity Series, Book 3 is a contemporary chick-lit novel written by Whitney Dineen. While it’s the third book in the series, the author includes enough background information for this novel to be enjoyed as a standalone. As far as her friends are concerned,...

It’s not that we have too many superhero movies and novels these days; it’s how they are told through fancy costumes and downright commercialism that makes most of us crave something different. Thankfully, Allen Steadham’s Mindfire answers the call by delivering a superheroic tale with...

Jordan’s World by Allen Steadham is a blend of science fiction and fantasy. The story revolves around a mother and daughter who are mysteriously taken from Earth and brought to another planet to live. The two of them are adopted by a native tribe in...

The Awakening by Andrew Wichland is the first book in the Dragon Knight Chronicles. Ryuu has always been different. He’s surrounded by people who want to see him fail and will do whatever it takes to hinder his graduation. It doesn’t help that a fight...

Secrets in the Sand is a work of historical fiction set in ancient Egypt and was penned by author Lauren Lee Merewether. Forming the second novel in the Lost Pharaoh Chronicles, this sweeping political and personal drama follows the ensuing chaos as the eve of...

Gary McDougall’s Don’t Tell Me There Ain’t No God reads in such a way that you are immediately invested in who this man is and what is transpiring on the page. One of the quotes that really painted a picture for me of what life...

The Three Warlocks: A Tragedy of Dust by Jacob Flowers-Olnowich is a compendium of three stories that are related, with a beautiful setting in the fantasy world of Rhydallia. The stories feature very powerful characters and creatures of magic, especially the elves, and these characters...

This is a Cat! is an animal picture book for children, grades k-3, written and illustrated by John P Curtin, Jr. Who is that big, gray cat sitting so proudly in the middle of that easy chair? Why that would have to be Mr. Huggle....

Monkey and Duck Find Some Luck! by Donna L Curtin and John P Curtin, Jr. is the story of how Monkey met his best friend, Duck. Monkey was walking in the park one day when a Duck came flying suddenly out of nowhere and hit...

Love relationships are difficult enough without interference from ghosts! All the Love You Write by D.G. Driver is an endearing romance with a twist of the supernatural. Although ideally for young adults, older readers will also get a kick out of the memories that Bethany...

Colleeda is a very vain and selfish young woman. It doesn’t help that she also has a beautiful voice which she uses to bewitch young men, whom she treats badly then dumps mercilessly. And, she’s wealthy. Or, at least she was initially after her parents...

Save Our Shop (S.O.S.) by Michael N Wilton is a whimsical read that is meant to be savored and enjoyed. A local shop struggles to stay afloat, though it has always been the owner’s dream to be his own boss. Albert calls on his nephew,...

Gretchen Jeannette's historical romance novel This Day is Ours does not cease to thrill and entrance readers. The novel deserves to be popular. Even with the multitudes of historical romance novels published every year, Gretchen Jeannette's work stands out through her meticulous attention to detail...

Count It All Joy by Mitchell Allen is a deeply moving story that explores the depth of trauma and its effect on the life of a young man. Luke suffers from post-traumatic stress as he grows up in a small town, and in spite of...

Two naughty elves have stolen the magic bell that belongs to Silver the snow fairy. She’s very annoyed about having her work helping Santa Claus interrupted, but she must find her bell. It’s almost Christmas Eve and Silver needs her bell. While searching for the...

When To Call A Therapist by Robert C. Ciampi gives insights about when to start therapy and getting into therapy to make much-needed adjustments before small issues turn into larger ones and into deep-seated problems. Therapy can come under various names; psychotherapy, counseling, marriage-and-family-therapy, social...

Four women have been brought together through their passion for food: Jane, Angela, Rohini, and Cynthia. When the restaurant for the retired Queen Mary, the once posh passenger ship used as a troopship during the Second World War, becomes available, the four women become partners...

Spells and Oregano is the second novel in The Secret Spice Café series and was penned by author Patricia V. Davis. In this genre-bending book for adults, we find themes of magical realism, fantasy, mystery, and thrilling suspense. Following the events of Cooking For Ghosts,...