Benedick Ganzo has spent time in the field of education in his native Philippines. He speaks as one who has experienced the field and seen its many failures. In Bring Up Kings, he uses his experience and knowledge to suggest a novel (at the same...

Anthracite Boot Camp by Louis Ronald Scatena is the story of the author's father, Pete Scatena, and his mother Caroline, and about anthracite mining along the mountainsides where the coal seams slant upwards. This is also the true story about men struggling in a black...

Discover how children react to their lives as they navigate difficult social issues in the young adult book, It’s Me by Jeff Kubiak. Prejudices run rampant in our society, and tragically this reflects on our children and how they view their world. Whether a person...

Beyond Fake News: Finding the Truth in a World of Misinformation by Justin P. McBrayer addresses a topic that’s as current as tomorrow’s news broadcasts. The book starts with the basics: what fake news is, why it exists, its pervasiveness in our society, and the...

Church of the Assassin is book five in the NEXUS series by Ross Harrison but can be read as a standalone novel. Packed with plenty of action, the story follows Alexiares who kills for a living. She is an assassin for her sect, but things...

Standing Tall brings us the story of quite a remarkable woman and pioneering doctor from Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the second half of the nineteenth century. Author Debora G. De Farias introduces us to the ground-breaking and relatively unknown Doctor Cecilia Grierson. Born to an...

Merry Little Love Story in Reindeer Falls by Beth Labonte is the story of Michelle, also known as “Chelle”, who has returned to her hometown and is working as an activities coordinator at a local supported aged residence facility. Her quiet peaceful life is stirred...

In Petrina Binney's The Good in Goodbye, Charlotte likes to mind her own business and wants people to do the same for her, but her mother, Carol, is quite the opposite. Charlotte spends her days mixing cocktails and talking to her sister, Kelly, about their...

Paaten has been taken as a prisoner of war by Egypt’s enemies, the Hittites. He has been beaten, starved, left in the cold, tortured, sold, and his loyalty to Egypt has been tested at every turn. Still, Paaten vows to honor and uphold the principles...

The Cherry Larrys vs. Poison Berry is a children’s serial action and adventure/fantasy picture book written by Crystal Bussell and illustrated by Art Mawhinney. Berries, fruit, and vegetables all lived happy lives in the little town known as Far Away. Their harmonious existence was shattered,...

It felt like Emily was jinxed! Owing to some issues, she left Australia to work in Canada as a tourism director. In Canada, she was set up by her boss, fired by her company, and had to return to Australia. She was also denied a...

Brian Tripp’s Fate Weaver is a fantastic story about three young heroes whose destinies seemed intertwined. Ashe, Quinn, and Levy all come from different backgrounds and have their own personal struggles. With astonishing powers and belief in a cause that they’re willing to bet their...

In Forecasting Christmas by Melody Locke, TV meteorologist Hailey Landry loves her job in Austin, Texas, and is expecting a big promotion, but when she is called into a meeting with her boss, did she ever get the surprise of her life. She was told...

Danger in the Rain: A Ted Danger Mystery is a work of fiction in the action and mystery subgenres. It is best suited for the mature adult reading audience owing to the use of explicit language throughout, some sexual references, and occasional violence, and was...

There is something very special about the bond between a grandmother and her granddaughter. Irene spent her early years living with her grandparents, developing a loving relationship with her grandmother, or Gram. Born in a small town in the foothills of Vermont, at the beginning...

“We were the unforgivables, the outcasts, and the monsters in the dark. But despite our shortcomings, we were a family.” In The Unforgivable Act (A Beaumont Bros. Circus Mystery, Book 1) by Tabi Slick, Emma’s abusive parents make her life a living hell but she...

The You Beyond You: The Knowledge Of The Willing by Ramzi Najjar is a profound and thought-provoking book that helps readers look at unfolding the secrets of living life to its utmost potential. The author also discusses the dynamics of life, their nature, and how...

Mead's Trek by Dr. Tom Gauthier is a powerful historical military drama set in 1943. Marine Corps Major Amos Mead is a dynamic main character; a lawyer by profession who finds himself chosen by the president (FDR) to ascertain the details of operations of intelligence...

Brood (Short Sharp Shocks! Book 60) by Mark Anthony Smith is a brief but impactful offering of short horror. The imagery is visceral, punctuated by interesting language and word choices. The author obviously loves wordplay and creating clever sentences, scenes, and moods. The book begins...

Max and the Spice Thieves is a work of fiction in the epic fantasy, action, and adventure sub-genres aimed at young adult readers, and was written by author John Peragine. The book follows the hero Max Daybreaker as he joins a group of spice pirates...