No literary genre can reach the heart of a reader with the same intensity as poetry, and if the poet is as inspired as Dan Burns, the result is outstanding. Already an established writer, Burns presents A Necessary Explosion, his first poetic collection, which originated...

Dovetails in Tall Grass by Samantha Specks is the story of Emma and Oenkika; two young women trying to understand and change the direction of the problems between the white man and the Dakota Indians. The year is 1862, and the place is Minnesota. The...

Twisted Silver Spoons by Karen M. Wicks is a mind-boggling psychological thriller about breaking free from toxic bonds. George Leibnitz was born with expectations, and those expectations only got higher as he grew older. He wanted to focus on what he wanted, but he was...

(Mostly) True Tales of Birchmont Village begins with a fire. Peter J. Stavros describes the plight of the Johnsons, a family whose presence is missed when their house catches fire not once, but twice, on the same day. The family is discussed at length by...

A young woman embarks on an adventure with her husband and friends that comes to an astonishing end in the dramatic short story Marlee's World by Gerard Bianco. Marlee is unusual in that she secretly converses with inanimate objects and distinguishes people by their auras....

Destiny of Dreams: Time is Dear is a work of fiction in the historical genre. It is aimed at mature adult readers and was penned by author Cathy Burnham Martin. Inspired by the author’s exploration of her cultural and ethnic heritage, the book follows an...

Unstoppable Zee, written by Reesa Shayne and illustrated by Juanita Taylor, is a children's picture book that follows a little girl named Zee and is narrated in her first-person voice. Zee introduces herself and the 'superpowers' she has, according to her mother. In a series...

If your idea of a fantastic read is one that has you turning those pages so fast you’re almost disappointed when the story’s finished, then you will love Don’t Kill Me Because I’m Beautiful by H. Gewirtz. What an excellent read for psychological thriller fans...

Danny and Olly's Trick-or-Treat Night by Silviya Rankova is a Halloween-themed picture book for young children. Little Danny, his big brother Alex, and their cat Olly are all dressed as policemen and are excited for their night of trick-or-treating around their neighbourhood. They visit lots...

Book Love is a work of fiction for children by Lorilyn Roberts. Everyone learns at a different pace. Some children learn to read very early, while others have difficulty learning to read until they’ve been in school for a few years. It’s said that some...

Get Bail, Leave Jail by S.J. Plotkin is a non-fiction book with the tagline “America’s Guide to Hiring a Bondsman, Navigating Bail Bonds, and Getting out of Custody before Trial.” The book is exactly that: a no-nonsense comprehensive resource for those who find themselves thrown...

Friendship's Gallop is a short story written by Ross Davis and his first work of fiction (he is already an established author of non-fiction books). Set in the 19th century, Friendship's Gallop tells the adventures of David Summit, the son of a farmer, and Painting...

If I Could Live Again by C. Ingrid Deringer starts in 1925, spans three generations, and begins with the story of eight-year-old Margaret McLean who lives on a farm in Nova Scotia with her family. The little girl loves to write songs and rhymes...

Around New Zealand In 14 Days by Herman and Pamela Odijk is their personal photo journal. They took four two-week Princess Cruises voyages to New Zealand between 2012 and 2015. Brief descriptions accompany many photos, and some are typical of what you would expect. Others,...

Still Life with a Vengeance by Jan Turk Petrie is a modern-day love story set against the background of a successful rock band. Eve Quenington is married to musician and guitarist Nick Quenington, whose band is a worldwide success story. Living in a country mansion,...

People aren’t always who they say they are. Deception is rife when persons wish to remain anonymous for various reasons. Holly Moore hasn’t seen her lumber baron father since she was a child. He left her in the care of her aunt and uncle after...

Ezekiel: Madman, Mastermind or Messiah by Bob Goodwin, as the name suggests, is a compelling vision into the life of Ezekiel Jeremiah Kaufman, an extraordinary individual destined to touch the lives of those he encounters in profound and mysterious ways. We pick up this gripping...

Leslie Anne Cook’s Ethereal Call is a magical fantasy about a sarcastic Fae named Kyra. While on Earth, she is discovered by two disguised male Fae, Micah and Lazlo, who claim she is royalty. They want to bring her back to their realm, but Kyra...

Fruit Is Fun includes a description of fruits in terms of variety, color, flavor, and shape. The book even talks about categories such as citrus. In some cases, the text also explains the type of region where these fruits grow. Through the pages, children will...

A young bat must face her fears and find her voice in the charming children's book Addie Earns Her Wings by Gary Goskowski. When a forest fire leaves young bat pup Addie and her parents homeless, her parents make the heartrending decision to leave her...