Train of Thoughts by Veronica Thornton is a compilation of original poetry, essays, and short stories. The essays and poetry read in a stream of consciousness format, the former really having a conversational feel and the latter employing the use of syllabic beats and rhyme...

The Madness of Being: Stories by Ron D'Alena is a compelling volume of stories that looks at the extraordinary, sometimes dark lives led by everyday people. They could be your neighbor, they could be a family member, or they could be you. The author deserves...

Ava LoRay Wants To Play, written by Jessica Quarnstrom and illustrated by Gabriela Dieppa, is the tale of a little girl called Ava, who wants to go out and play with her friends, Austin and Aiden. Her mom tells her she cannot go out until...

Jodi Dee grew up in a learning environment. Her mother developed programs for her day-care. Jodi takes the knowledge gained from her life in child development and shares great ideas with readers in Create a Home of Learning. Every parent wants what is best for...

Ben Myers has done a superb job introducing The Apostles’ Creed: For All God’s Children to young readers. However, every Sunday morning, many if not most churches recite the Apostles’ Creed, but how many people understand what it means? Children recite it because that is...

The children's book, The Face Painter's Mirror, crafted by Pamela Melon, delivers an essential message. Children's voices need to be heard, even when an adult may disagree with their choices due to stereotypical thinking. In this book, the topic of gender stereotyping is explored. Ryder...

Casimir is at it again after a faceoff with Prince Wim, who wanted to usurp the throne from his brother. Casimir was the bastard son of the Earl of Eastern March, who earned money by helping others recover treasures. In FitzDuncan’s Alchemy by John J....

My Brain Is Wearing Pink Shoes: A Memoir of Self-Discovery and Healing, by Yvonne F. Keziah, is an inspiring and powerful account of one woman's journey to mastering illness via the mind-body connection. A 2005 diagnosis involving a neurological disorder that is rare and incurable...

We all could use a mentor, friend, or listening ear at one time or another in our lives when we're looking for health advice or guidance for improvement. The next best thing is a self-help resource to get you moving in the right direction. Go...

Boychik is a historical novel written by Laurie Boris. The reader is introduced to Boychik, aka Eli, the son of a deli-owner in New York who dreams of a life as a playwright for Jack Warner in Hollywood. One day by chance, Eli meets...

When Natalie Morrigan's parents go missing right after a shocking bomb explosion in their backyard, she is left with several unanswered questions. Since her four lifelong friends are in the same condition as her, they seek answers from an estranged uncle, Chris. Apparently, Natalie is...

To say that The Truth Effect (Rising World) by Anne Mortensen deserves to be the dystopian novel of the year would not be an overstatement - the premise of this near-future science fiction thriller is as close to happening in the same way the Doomsday...

There are delicate topics to discuss with children, but a good writer can explain them and even convey a message of hope and optimism to young readers. This is the case of Lucy Lemon and the Brave Bubbles by Veronica DeStefano. Lucy Lemon is a...

Pre-COVID employee burnout was at an all-time high as people juggled work, and family - but now a new sheriff is in town. The new sheriff, called the new normal, has greatly impacted and influenced how we move. Post-COVID has created yet another level of...

SOL: Still Our Lions, A fan's history of the Detroit Lions and the city they represent by Gary J. Evans is a fan-authored work on the subject that is brilliant and packed with emotion. They say that all NFL fans are created equal when it...

The Pumpkin Master by Mark Milbrath is a collection of spine-tingling stories that will leave you shocked and horrified. There are thirteen short stories, each told by The Pumpkin Master, all with the theme of Halloween. Milbrath's stories will give you goosebumps that get more...

A man struggles to find answers to his past while unraveling an extortion scheme beneath the glamour of Reno in the thrilling novel, Fallen Star (The Divine Devils: Book 2) by R. Weir. When Hunter Divine first meets Hollywood royalty Meg Getz, he is instantly...

Based on true adventures by attorney Claire Wilby, Globetrotter: Meridien Travels the World is based on her own travels with her horse. This is a delightful children’s book that takes place across two continents and several countries. Meridien is a jumper and goes to various...

Grounded Eagles is a trilogy of stories revolving around the human side of the world of military aviation in Britain’s WWII. Helena P. Schrader delivers complex plots through the eyes of characters you will wrap your arms around and cheer for to the very end....

The Thirteenth Hour by Trudie Skies is a speculative fiction novel and the first in the gaslamp fantasy series The Cruel Gods. And my goodness, are the Gods very cruel indeed. There are twelve in the intricate world built from scratch by Skies, as well...