The Phoenix Effect, Part 1: The Reuniting by Margaret M. MacDonald is a compelling science-fiction novel. The Unity, a government-like powerhouse, is set on taking over the world with its seemingly immortal army. Their soldiers have all been injected with nanites that drastically increase strength...

Sophia and the Dragon-Eye Charms: The Secret of Okaas is a children's fantasy novel by Beth Christopherson. Sophia is drawn into a magical adventure three years after the death of her brother, Seth. Gifted with powerful heart magic born from her compassion, she’s chosen by...

The Phoenix Effect Part 2: Regeneration by Margaret M. MacDonald is a must-read suspenseful thriller. I recommend that to fully appreciate this thought-provoking sequel, it is important to first read The Phoenix Effect Part 1: The Reuniting. This story opens with Lia believing that Arin...

The Scarlet D is a contemporary romance novel by Kirsten Pursell. After separating from her husband of thirty years, Scarlet has mixed feelings over having an emotional affair with an old flame during her marriage, which had lost its luster by then. She leaves Southern...

Scars & Spirits by Della Dos Reis is the story of Katelyn, whose life is turned upside down when she learned that her husband is cheating on her. Heartbroken and stranded, she seeks refuge in a bar run by a bartender with a major attitude...

Where can you find a job full of adventure, change, surprises, and interaction with animals, children, and adults? The United States Postal Service is where. Susan M. Sanchez is a postal carrier and turns some of her daily adventures into a cute children’s picture book...

Zada 5: Path of the One by R. D. Moreno starts with a mission where Adam, who is very close to the emperor and his daughter, is caught behind enemy lines. His brother, who is also part of the mission, is very eager to...

W.G. Williams's 20 Years of Internet Humor is a delightful anthology that combines a myriad of jokes, anecdotes, and humorous sketches collected over two decades of internet exchanges. The book's charm lies in its nostalgia, echoing the days when email chains and bulletin board posts...

Quest for Cookies by Natalia Morris tells the story of Gnomey and his quest to find his favorite lavender cookies. When he gets a letter from his grandma, he sets out to visit her—he thinks he might miss her just a little more than he...

Loy and Beyond by Todd David Gross follows two parallel storylines. In the first, Tremlo, a sensory-gifted boy with delayed speech and a fragmented sense of self, grows up under tribal care, mentored by Donan and drawn to Jormah. As whispers of dangerous Intruders grow...

In Give A Shift, Carolyn J. Phinney outlines a self-coaching method for personal transformation through internal awareness and intentional action. She introduces the concept of the “Guardian Mind,” a subconscious mechanism that resists change by prioritizing safety, often resulting in fear, procrastination, and self-sabotage. Phinney...

We Birth Us is a poetic narrative written by Ophelia Brown, featuring illustrations by Sarah J. Heidelberg. The story follows two lovers, Soleil and Solon, who are separated by memory. Solon has loved Soleil throughout different times and circumstances, even when she cannot remember him....

The Unabridged Life of Missy Kinkaid by Kirsten Pursell explores love, loss, and self-discovery. The novel follows Missy Kinkaid, a fiery and complex woman dealing with midlife challenges, including divorce, heartbreak, and the lingering shadows of her troubled relationship with her mother. The story is...

There are times in life when nothing seems to work, and people find themselves in a spiral of despair. So, how do we navigate the tumultuous moments in our lives and make sure mental health disorders such as trauma or PTSD don't overwhelm us? With...