And Sometimes Y is a children’s picture book by David Ross with illustrations by Bogdan Gărgărită. In a world of alphabetic letters, X, a consonant, and O, a vowel, fall in love and have a child, Y. Unfortunately, Y acts like both a consonant and...

Dickie Erman’s historical fiction novel, The Adventures of Sunny Washington, wastes no words and spares no feelings regarding the attitudes and treatment of black people by whites. So many times, I shook my head in disbelief, beginning with the heartbreak of Sunny’s mother when she...

Glowy's Great Escape is the first book in The Sparkling Adventures of Glowy the Fish children's book series by A. K. Smith. Glowy the Fish lives with her family and friends inside a magical coral reef in the Sea of Cortez. One day Glowy follows...

Friendship grows when diversity is celebrated, and acceptance is embraced. Why Me, Mama? by Katherine Lockwood takes readers on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance through the eyes of Rose, a bird who feels different from her friends. When Rose and her mom invite their...

In Echo From a Bayou by J. Luke Bennecke, John Bastian, a Californian whose personal and financial life is in shambles, goes for a much-needed ski break with his friend Kevin. It ends with John in a coma, awakening with a new outlook on life...

Differently abled children possess extraordinary strength and resilience. In their unique journeys, they inspire and shine, leaving us in awe. Mighty Mila: Dream Job by Katie Petruzziello is a special book combining the elements of delight, contentment, love, kindness, courage, and the power of support....

The 1950s saw a pivotal transformation and boom in the availability of entertainment and luxuries. However, these were not primarily intended for children, which meant youngsters had to find their own forms of entertainment. For 12-year-old Robert Gunkel, most of his fun came in the...

Noel—to be born—is a name associated with the birth of Jesus, the true meaning behind Christmas. Charlie doesn’t understand the connection. The person, whose name is Noel, is a homeless woman he thinks poorly of. That is until one day, she interferes to save Charlie’s...

Inspired by real-life events, The Early Years of 'Squirt' Malone is a historical drama by Richard W. Kelly. Set during the first two decades of the twentieth century, the story follows John Malone, the son of a cattle ranch owner from Denton, Texas, who runs...

A Novella About Pie That Should Have Starred Jason Sudeikis by Richard W. Kelly revolves around a writing group started by the main character Charlie with other writers who he thinks are his friends. But, as the story unfolds, their true natures start to appear...

Nemesis: Apex Volume 2 by Tyler Michael is a gripping young adult action novel. This volume chronicles the misadventure that befalls Dustin, Miri, and Riley on their highly anticipated skiing trip to White Peak National Park. Having gone through the arduous process of being granted...

Stikki the Squirrel by Jane H. Wood is about a brave and clever gray squirrel capable of defeating many threats. This children's book is set in the quiet gardens of a small town in the heart of Wales. Stikki and his two sisters, Mollie and...

Kai's Blueberry Adventure by Kelly Falardeau is a delightful children's picture book. It follows a koala named Kai, who lives in a treehouse. One morning, Kai wakes up feeling hungry and ready for an adventure in the magical forest. While exploring the forest, Kai discovers a...

The Fin-Tastic Rescue by Laura Mancuso is the story of three young mermaids named Sara, Alix, and Lucy who find a sea turtle needing help. They quickly realize he is cold-stunned and rush to offer their assistance. Lucy goes to the surface and gets her...

Wild With All Regrets by E.L. Deards follows the tale of Lucas Conolly, a young man who has seen too many things and lost even more. Meeting Jamie changed Lucas’ life forever; in the same way, his death left just as much of a mark...

Juliet Rose’s Catch the Earth features the journey that Audra and Luke experienced after boarding a charter plane. Fleeing from an abusive husband, Audra took the flight not knowing who she was anymore. She saw two athletic men talking but then noticed that one of...

Escape to Pelican Lake is a collection of poems, lyrics, and short stories by Will Reuhl. This book is inspired by the author's fun summers at Big Pelican Lake with his family and explores life's randomness. He talks about spending time with his loved ones,...

Quilts serve many purposes from nostalgia and creative fun from hanging it on your wall, giving it away as a gift, or as a special body wrap. When creating a quilt, you can let your imagination run wild when choosing the styles, patterns, and various...

CW3 Cesare Giannetti U. S. Army (Ret.) writes a challenging yet encouraging story in De Facto Pathfinder. At a crossroads in life, a search for purpose echoes in Chris Longo’s soul. Chris is an Army veteran, divorced, and an absentee father to his daughter. He...

Finger of Land on an Old Man’s Hand: Adventures in Mexico's Baja Wilderness by Earl Vincent de Berge is a personal adventure in the Mexican state of Baja California between the years 1962 and 1964. Back in the day, Baja California was a challenging area...