As I started reading Blood, Sex, and Violence, the term “Rakum” stuck in my mind—had I read this before and didn’t remember the title? I had to know, so I linked into the Amazon book page and read this: First-person account of Jersey as a...

Hildy lived with her parents and little sister, Francesca, in the country. Hildy was a very busy girl. On Tuesdays after school, Hildy went to her swimming class and on Thursdays, she went for her ballet class. On Saturday mornings Hildy went for her chorus...

Mario’s Hidden Pictures is written by Jennie G. Wittenbach and illustrated by Danielle Mathews. Mario is having problems with focusing during his classes at school. Mrs. Langston catches him daydreaming and staring out the window. Mario wants to tell her what he’s seeing but is...

Jade And Peter’s Big Move by Jessica and Jade Rosato is a short children’s story that explains how kids feel when they learn they have to move to a new home. Jade and Peter discover that their parents feel just as nervous about moving as...

A Killer's Heart by Matthew Randolph is a horror story that will give you the chills even after you put the book down. The story follows Ed Lee Curtis, a man who never experienced love or acceptance in his life. Devastated, humiliated and hurt beyond...

Pumpkin's daddy brought the best kitties home and she loved them. She found them cute, cuddly, sweet, and perfect. She kissed them every morning and carried them around in her baby buggy. She took care of them well but still, they started running away from...

Next Mission: U.S. Defense Attaché to France: A Memoir from the Days of Punish France, Ignore Germany, Forgive Russia by Ralph Steinke is a fascinating military memoir with strong political and diplomatic themes. Ralph Steinke was assigned as a military attaché to France in one...

Granny JJ lived in a house in Soesdyke and she loved solving mysteries which other people do not bother about. Granny JJ was Christian and she did not take any nonsense from thieves, bandits, and beggars. All the cases she solved had her special signature...

Miss Nude Canada’s Shoes (And Other Fiascos) is the first in a collection of memoir stories and recollections penned by author Jeff Pearson. In this first act of tales, entitled Greenhorn, we meet our author as he makes his way through the murky waters of...

Miss Nude Canada's Shoes (And Other Fiascos): Yukon is a work of non-fiction written in a playful memoir-style by author Jeff Pearson. Yukon is the second act in the series of humorous and anecdotal stories from the author, which look at some of his more...

Miss Nude Canada's Shoes (And Other Fiascos): Hodgepodge is a work of non-fiction written in a comedic memoir style by author Jeff Pearson. Hodgepodge forms the third book of stories in this highly entertaining series, which chronicles the life of the author through many bizarre...

At seventeen, Jeff Pearson knew he did not want to live a traditional life, and as fate would have it, his memoir, which he writes decades later, is far from what a normal life looks like. Miss Nude Canada's Shoes (And Other Fiascos) starts with...

The Counselor's Daughter by Claire Pence is about the value of promises, loyalty, and the power of an unexpected friendship. At first, Emma reluctantly accepts her mother's request to befriend Mary Ann. Her best friend, Scarlett, is also unconvinced because of the less popular girl's...

Suffering, abuse, and natural disasters are happening frequently all around us. The question that always comes up for everyone sooner or later is various aspects of 'why?' Why did this happen? When will it end? Is life worth living? In What's the Point? Finding Hope...

The Witch’s Lost Love by Cathy A. Corn is a lovely mystery with an empowering theme, endearing characters, and charm. Stephanie has found a comfortable routine working as a waitress and going home to her cat. She has even discovered a community for herself with...

Tokoyo is the young daughter of an important Samurai. Rather than spend her time in gentle pursuits, Tokoyo joins the Ama, a group of hardworking women who dive and forage in the sea to make a living. In a moment of respectful generosity, Tokoyo gifts...

Someone’s Story is a work of fiction in the coming of age and family drama sub-genres and was penned by author B. A. Bellec. Written for mature young adult audiences, the book does feature some more sensitive themes such as abortion, death, bullying, and substance...

After moving to the United States from France over two decades ago, Guy Blaise was constantly faced with misogynistic attitudes towards women from American men. Having four daughters himself, he feared what future relationships they would experience. Why did French males value their spouses and...

T.E.D.D.I.E. B.E.A.R. in S.P.A.C.E. by Victoria Bastedo succeeds in its premise by delivering a psychiatrist to the forefront of the plot where such a character often plays a support role in space opera stories. The SST Featherfleet is no USS Enterprise, but it fares impressively...

A Mother's Love by Valerie Allen is a short story about the emotional struggles of a family with a wild child. Eileen is a widow with four children that she loves dearly. Her three daughters, Theresa, Mary Kathleen, and Bernadette, do their best to stay...