Music can stimulate our intellectual capacities as it develops creativity and imagination. It also drives the growth of social skills, which applies to both children and adults. When music students only focus on perfection, they may become disheartened. You can get frustrated if you don’t...

Music is an art that allows us to relax and enjoy the moment, and Susan Montgomery has a motivating story to tell readers about the ukulele. She liked to play music and although she injured her left hand, it didn't discourage her from playing. Instead,...

Surrounded by God’s Blue Sky: Christian Affirmations for Chronic Pain by Susan Montgomery is a book of encouragement and healing. Having suffered from chronic pain since the early ‘70s, I found this book most delightful. The fact that it contains both affirmations and Scripture is...

Game Changer is the heart-wrenching, gut-twisting drama that is the life of the Frase family. Paul Frase and Alison Rockett are the loving parents of Joshua Miles Frase. Joshua has a rare genetic disorder. He is differently-abled, but this did not stop his parents from...

Have you ever seen an ukulele? Or even heard one being played? It’s a rather unique instrument, a cross perhaps between a lute, a mandolin, and a guitar, not to mention any of the other uniquely folkish instruments used to accompany singers throughout the ages....

Black Witch Moth: A Man's Spiritual Journey to Find His Destiny is a work in the interpersonal drama, spiritual and sociocultural issues subgenres. It is best suited to the mature adult reading audience owing to some scenes of a sexual nature and the use of...

Planet Positive: A Journal for the Eco-Optimist by Lola Fernandez is a journal that discusses various healthy practices that can help to improve our environment and our personal choices and also suggests eco-friendly solutions to protect our planet. It touches on topics like setting goals,...

Every day is a busy day for Benny. In Susan Montgomery’s Benny’s Big Heart, Benny sets out to visit the library to listen to children learning to read. They appreciate the calming effect of Benny’s presence. There are patients at the hospital who need to...

Silent Sounds by Anthony P. Mauro Sr. is a nostalgic, coming-of-age novel set in the summer of 1960 in the fictional coastal town of Manhassett Beach. Told primarily through the eyes of six-year-old Westin “Wes” Marino, the story captures the quiet magic of childhood curiosity,...

The Elf and the Princess by Anna del C. Dye is book one in the The Silent Warrior Trilogy. The plot is a touch of medieval, suspense, and romance. The plot is the story of a kingdom divided. Seventeen-year-old Princess Adren of Menarm is the...

I have read, reviewed, and enjoyed all of Anna del C. Dye’s books. In my opinion, this one far surpasses the rest. Normally, when I review a book, I give a summary. It is difficult to summarize "Curse of The Elfs" without giving too much...

Detective Delsey MacKay woke up screaming. Six months earlier she suffered a brutal attack the hands of Tom Ireland. The police had not caught him. He returned with a vengeance; the body count is adding up. MacKay knew it was him, the M.O. was the...

"The Cry of Havoc: Part One Life Descending" is an intriguing novel written by John Hennessy. This novel is part one of the "Cry of Havoc" Series. Tom Navo is a man living in a world of turmoil, war, and dark tragedy. Tom is injured...

"Bronte & Frank go to Moscow" is a delightful children’s book written by Megan Worthy. Bronte is a young girl who travels to Moscow on a big plane with her teddy bear, Frank. It is winter in Moscow and the surroundings are very unique and...

Aurora is a vampire who meets a boy Trey, whilst she is out searching for her next meal and for some reason she can’t bring herself to drink from him. After meeting Aurora, superstar lead singer Trey can’t get her out of his mind. He...

For over 140 years the world has been at peace: war, homelessness, starvation and corruption are all things of the past. The world has been divided into small entirely segregated counties that are independent of one another; inter-district travel is banned as is all non-administrative...

"The Farewell Season" is a very remarkable story that deals with grief and loss. It relates a heart-warming tale of coping with death and being alive that will touch not only young adults, but also many adults. Death is never easy for those who stay...

As a child, and growing up, Katherine Mayfield suffered in a way that children should never suffer, yet it happens repeatedly to so many. My heart ached for Katherine as I read the different accounts throughout the book about how her mom treated her, not...

Karl Stewart's book "The Legend of See Bird: The last Long Drive" is the story of See Bird Carpenter, a Choctaw Indian-turned-cowboy. It is the final cattle drive for Bar L Ranch manager "Big Jim" McCarty, but a first for See Bird now called Red...

Being in love with a vampire is never easy. Having fought for their relationship, famous rock star Trey has only a few weeks to wait until he can be made immortal by his girlfriend Aurora. But the course of true love never runs smooth, and...