The "Master of all Evil", who is also the "Queen of Nations", never imagined ruling the world would be so boring. Conquering it was definitely fun with all the killing, torture, and imprisonment she inflicted on many innocent souls, but all she is left with...

Athena in the Rathole by Demi K is a memoir that is culturally rich and that will stir the thoughts and emotions of readers. It begins with a reference to the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding, a humorous movie that is supposed to portray...

Condition Black by Stu Jones and Gareth Worthington is an action thriller with a bucketful of romance. Set in the future, the story revolves around two men who have a huge burden to bear, and only one of them can do the right thing. A...

Devils You Know by Miles Watson is a brilliant collection of short stories, some with WW2 themes, gangsters, and paranormal settings, and, of course, the devils we all know make an appearance too. All the stories are great, but I do have favorites. In Nosferatu,...

"How many more pandemics, how many more 9/11s, genocidal massacres, bombings, and mass shootings will it take for us to begin living by the values of love, generosity, and cooperation rather than fear, greed, and competition?" Awakening the Soul of Power by Christian de la...

Nimue: Freeing Merlin by Ayn Cates Sullivan takes a teenage girl back many lifetimes to remind her of who she had once been. Nina Liber and her mother Diana take a trip to Britain for a healing vacation. Diana wants to reconnect with her roots...

Outstanding illustrations will attract children to Rhythm Rescue, especially the shining and sometimes reflective eyes in portrait close-ups while the wonderfully imaginative story by author Vicky Weber will keep them entertained. What a wonderful way to keep children entranced—they can help summon the main character’s...

Flight of the Raven (The Novels of Ravenwood Book 1) by Judith Sterling introduces Lady Emma of Ravenwood, who is more than happy to oblige her king and marry Norseman William L’Orage. However, he must respect her one wish - that she never falls pregnant....

This was an exciting day for Calla. Every year, her town has a musical showcase: garden plots in the community gardens that create music. Flowers are planted on a musical staff and, when complete, the flowers sing their own magical tunes. Calla has worked with...

The Cauldron Stirred (Guardians of Erin Book 1) by Judith Sterling is the first book in a new series. All that Ashling has ever wanted was to make a positive impact on the world but nothing she ever did felt good enough. Given the opportunity...

Forbidden Brownstones by Clifford Browder is a fascinating look inside the mind of a free-born black man in New York City just prior to, during and after the time of the Civil War. Junius Fox was born free, his father a well-known and highly-regarded barber...

The Concrete Vineyard is a story with many qualities. It is an intriguing murder mystery with many twists and turns. It is a tale of bad government and the how-tos of urban planning. There are many characters and many suspects, along with a questionable storyteller....

Panda Pat and the Rat Called Cat by Neil Ballard is an educational picture book for young children. In the area of Panda Peak, friends Panda Pat and Cat the rat were sitting and eating lunch. The topic surrounding Cat's name comes up as Panda...

Pansy Finster lives in Brimstone Horror where the weather normally included grey clouds blocking the sun and thunder rolling in the distance. Normally Pansy would not be concerned by the notice she received in the mail, but she had been trained to never ignore such...

Avi wanted to go shopping with her mother but her mother told her children were not allowed at Tsunami Foods and even if Avi went she would be very bored. She asked Avi to stay at home with her Grandma and finish her homework. Her...

In The Train to Kuranda, a broken man, emaciated and deformed from his wartime experience, Bill Allen boards a train in Cairns to travel to Kuranda, hoping to connect with the wife he left behind to go to war. In straightforward language, author David Maiville...

A Step Back by Amy Jean is an engaging and insightful compilation of poetry and prose that is profound and thought-provoking and will encourage readers to reflect on the vagaries, nuances, complexities, and fragilities that life throws at them. The poet/author recollects the places she...

Falling Under The Mistletoe by Evelyn Mae tells the captivating story of Callie Parker, who is recovering from ending a relationship with Jake. After returning from a holiday in Jamaica, Callie decides to focus her energy on expanding Honey, her bakery in Hopemeadow. Callie meets...

Break Free and Soar: Letting Go of Fear, Anxiety, and Depression by Wynette Turner is a thought-provoking book that will encourage readers to hold on and never give up on God. The book makes readers realize that as long as their desires line up with...

Richter's War: Case of the Lady Crow is a paranormal adventure novella written by Daniel P. Douglas. Geno Richter did have the satisfaction of knowing that his assailant of the night before was in far worse shape -- in fact, the hulking Nazi was no...