Embers Rising is a political thriller by Sterling Carmichael. Eager to pay off his gambling debts, sellsword Kaimana seeks the help of his old accomplice Laurenze, a half-elf, to rob valuables from their former employer, Aethryn, who is on his deathbed. However, on their arrival...

For Duke, the only place he had ever found enough peace and security to consider home was the circus. He learned the ropes and became a sword swallower, among other things, and with that skill, followed them and performed wherever they went. A stint in...

“Once upon a time…” Don’t we all love a good fairy tale with such an epic opening line? Elizabeth’s fairy wings still haven’t grown, but the Oracle calls her to find the four treasures to save her world. Unfortunately, it’s dying; everything is blackening, and...

Every day we encounter people from different families and cultures. We all have our tastes and peculiarities. This variety can contribute a lot to society. If children understand the importance of diversity and accept it, they will be able to live better with others. Marisa...

Tales2Inspire: The Diamond Collection Series II is created by Lois W. Stern is a riveting collection of nonfiction short stories by award-winning authors. Each story inspires consciousness, empathy, and appreciation for the little things we take for granted. The book is divided into two sections....

Santa’s Fuzzy Little Visit: The Everyday Adventures of Papa & Paws by Mama Paws with illustrations by Papa Paws is a delightful read, sharing the joy and magic of the holiday season. Molly Paws and the adorable puppies in her family are anxiously awaiting the...

“Change is the current that drives our lives.” Janet Rice wrote these poignant words in her creative nonfiction story, Bygone Brooklyn. Change is also what makes our stories so empowering, so sensitive and compassionate, and so important. Life is all about stories; it’s what defines...

Matthew Cox’s Vampire Innocent Book Series presents its latest story, A Vampire’s Guide to Work-Unlife Balance. Sarah Wright has come a long way and readers have witnessed how she has developed as a character since her beginnings in A Nighttime of Forever. This time, as...

Seasons of Change by Brooke Jameson offers beautiful insights into the complexities of relationships and the similarities shared with the changing seasons in nature. Winter is personified as a withdrawn person who has difficulty expressing emotions. Summer is portrayed as carefree yet prone to overextend...

The End of Try Try Again: Overcome Your Weight Loss and Exercise Struggles for Good by Kristen Carter, MS is designed for those who are fed up with yo-yo dieting and are looking for a sustainable, long-term solution. Carter approaches the usual hang-ups from different...

Beyond the Happy Hurrahs: A Memoir of Hope after Cancer by Lila Zitouni chronicles the author’s life as she navigates through a cervical and ovarian cancer diagnosis and all that follows. Zitouni begins her story with the end of her relationship and then transitions back...

Mr. Taffle’s Pants of Insanity by Daniel Eric Finkel tells the story of a man oppressed by a life he repeatedly describes as a brutal pain machine with rechargeable batteries. It sure seems like that. Mr. Taffle is bad at his job, has a complicated...

Mick and Moira and Brad is a romantic comedy novel by Gerald Everett Jones. Moira Halimi-Joubert is a successful criminal attorney who is used to helping her billionaire boyfriend, Brad Davenport - a hedge-fund manager - close deals with his clients. However, Moira's life turns...

John Avery knows the Lord Jesus Christ well. His desire in writing The Kingdom of God: Our Life with Jesus the King is to share his closeness to Jesus with you. He is not our example but points us to Jesus and His Kingdom. In...

Harry Can Hear by Fynisa Engler and Milanka Reardon is a picture book about hearing loss and learning not to make hasty assumptions about others. Harry, an adorable hedgehog boy in a world of forest animals, is notorious for not responding when others speak to...

Those who rush from place to place will miss all the wonders found along the path. However, when one slows down and enjoys the journey, they will be amazed at what they see. In Wait for Me by Molly McNamara Carter, Charlie is young and...

Time Writer by Dani Camarena is an incredible adventure through time. Isadora has big dreams as an aspiring young author creating worlds and steampunk inventions. She’s determined to prove to her parents that she has what it takes to work in their lab where they...

The Ring Keeper by A. J. Park commences with a terrifying pursuit as Ana must escape the Shekkar demons. Accompanied by Dane and Zarek, she sets off for the safety of the warding surrounding Sarine. The journey is terrifying and tragic as Dane is killed....

Everything Has Meaning: What the Tree Stand Murders Taught me About Life, Death, and Destiny is the memoir of Scott Roux. He was raised as a Catholic but also inherited his Ojibwe roots from his mother. He started exploring his Native American heritage and discovered...

Doubt the Stars are Fire by Daniele Kasper continues the story of Cara and Caine. Cara is back home in New York but she has lost all her memories of her time in the future and Caine. Everyone around her can tell she is different...