A 68-page book of poetry, Aegis of Waves is a short collection of verse written by Elder Gideon. A high school English teacher for underserved students, Gideon uses the knowledge gained while securing an MFA in poetry to craft each page specifically as intended. Aegis...

My Brother’s Spare is a work of fiction in the mystery and fantasy sub-genres, and was penned by author Shira Behore. The work is written for the young adult reading audience and contains some mild use of profanity throughout and scenes of fantasy violence and...

Body and Blood is a work of paranormal thriller and action fiction penned by author Michael Gallagher. The work is best suited for the mature adult reading audience owing to scenes of graphic violence and gore as well as the use of explicit language throughout....

Cinderella: A Love Story by Gina LoBiondo is the retelling of the classic fairy tale with beautiful illustrations. Ella’s father Charles and her mother Marie loved her dearly, but that changed when Marie died suddenly. Ella was very young so Charles thought it was best...

Megan Gordon tells me in one of the poignant short stories in her anthology, You Can't Get There From Here, that I am “the cure and the sickness, the cause and the remedy.” Of course, she didn’t aim that at me directly, but story after...

Pilgrimage: A Doctor's Healing Journey by Donna Chacko MD is a revealing and motivational memoir about the author reaching a crisis and recovery. When people are sick, overwhelmed, and in pain, most of us go to a doctor. But where does a doctor turn to...

Marlon Finds A Way by Dan Bailes centers around Marlon, a cat who has been dubbed Mad Marlon. Marlon isn’t a fan of this name and wants things to change. His mom tells him to count to ten whenever he gets angry so that he...

A mother always wants the best for her children, so she seeks to help and advise them in the best possible way. I Love You So Much That... talks about why suggestions and requests are made to children. A mother asks her son to go...

Dear Daughter: From Mother To Daughter Picture Book To Build Self Esteem by Jamie Chin is a charming story about self-esteem geared toward young girls. The girl in this story is unnamed, which means that she can be any young lady out there, as well...

Cromby's Axiom is a sci-fi thriller by Gary J. Kirchner set in a futuristic dystopia where human minds are all interconnected through an advanced AI interface called Mother, collectively known as the Hive. American Football is the most popular sport in the world, and Tommy...

Neither Out Far Nor In Deep is a work of fiction in the interpersonal drama, cultural issues, and coming-of-age subgenres. It is intended for the young adult reading audience and was penned by author Leah T Williams. We find ourselves exploring the fascinating relationship between...

100 Love Notes to my HBCU Students: From your Mama Professor by Sabrina Taylor et al. is a compilation of some of Dr. Taylor's best question and answer quips between herself and her students as a professor at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Maryland, an...

Truckload of Trouble: Tails of Blueberry Street, Book Three is a delightful children’s book by Debbie Burton. Jen and Henry rescued Buddy the beagle and provide a loving and safe home for him. Buddy enjoys walks and treats and a birthday party that is celebrated...

Endless by Chris Winters is the mysterious story of a man who miraculously appears during the world’s biggest disasters and saves lives, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami in Indonesia, the Vietnam War, and more. His best friend George, who served with him in the...

A Visit with Cooper by Debbie Gonzalez is an adorable picture book for young children. Cooper the dog is excitedly waiting at the door for the arrival of his Abuela (grandmother). Cooper hears voices outside and then they have arrived. Abuela enters the house and...

Embracing Shadow by Maria Teresa is a chilling novel about a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship and haunted by vivid nightmares. When Ember celebrated her tenth birthday with a slumber party, Danny asked her if she believed in ghosts and went on to...

Adventures with Darian: A Pirate at Sea See by J.L. Rames is the story of a young boy with a prosthetic eye. Darian wishes to enter the Most Piratical Pirate Contest, for which he'll need a treasure, but unfortunately, he only has a trunk full...

A Southern Fried Fantasy Adventure Story by D.W. Goates is an appropriately titled novel. The main quest begins when bounty hunter Galan and his companion, an elf named Ivy, discover that a goblin army has invaded elf territory. Goblins are despicable evildoers, but they are...

Sixteen-year-old Becky's life falls apart when one evening, while returning home from work, she is chased and brutally raped by four strangers, who leave her dying off the coast of Cornwell. Traumatized and severely injured, Becky slowly starts to recover, only to be sent by...

Finally Florida: A Love Story by Lynn C Monahan follows Victoria Bench as she uproots herself for love and family. Victoria was 19 years old when she first lived in Miami and fell in love with the place. Now at 52, she finally has the...