In Notice to Mariners by Jack Heape, Jacob Van de Harvey was summoned to the headquarters of the Federation Navy. The Portland Zee, a Federation starship, had gone missing, and the Federation needed Jake to lead an urgent rescue mission to find the lost ship....

It had been forty years of peace since the end of a half-decade-long war that raged between the Federation and the Cygni Empire. That peace was threatened after the Federation attacked a Cygni ship, killing some of its crew. The Federation launched mission Excalibur, which...

Niglíču: She Comes Out Alive - A Story of Wounded Knee is a novel in the historical fiction, interpersonal drama, and sociocultural writing subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author team Florence D'Angelo and Paul Oscar Wybrant, this...

True Indigo: A Tipsy Collins Novel is a work of fiction in the mystery, paranormal, and adventure subgenres, and this novel forms the last in the current series. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Stephanie Alexander. We...

The title suggests a textbook, but Chas Halpern’s The Physics of Relationships is an enjoyable novel that provides amazing insight into the dynamics of human relationships. We all have relationships, and often they are complex. Relationships with spouses, siblings, parents, friends, neighbors, children, friends of...

For Corporate Rebels Only: Why Tomorrow's Leaders are Quiet Quitting Today by Dale E. Funk provides insights into the benefits that quiet-quitting can have for individuals. Backed by thorough research and well-thought-out and presented arguments, he makes his case for quiet-quitting and how corporate greed...

Kids love tangible things from dolls, games, action figures, and balls to cars. These things help to enrich the child’s cognitive development which allows them to explore a number of skills and abilities experienced through touch, sight, and sound. In the beautifully illustrated children’s book,...

Lisa Slater‘s K9 Odin is narrated from Odin’s view as he recounts his journey from an unwanted dog to Adam Slater’s canine partner. Odin was three years old when his owner took him to the Virginia Beach Animal Shelter to be euthanized. Dr. Chris Aycock...

Love & Death In The Miskatonic Valley by R.C. Davis takes place in the spring of 1955. Sterling Rice, a 24-year-old grad student at Miskatonic University, resides in Arkham and is the son of Professor Warren Rice, who thwarted the Dunwich Horror in 1928. Despite...

Even Flowers Know That Water Is Useless Without Roots by Gloria D. Gonsalves is a mesmerizing collection of poems, essays, and short stories. This anthology contains some personable poems that shed light on the rich and colorful cultural heritage of East Africa, covering topics such...

Oscar's Noisy Dilemma by Nikki Mitchell is about a young octopus excited to attend his first birthday party. Oscar's friend Herman is having the party at his home, but Oscar is also nervous. His big sister Olivia explains what usually happens at birthday parties and...

Northwest Poems is an enrapturing collection of poems by CE Rivers. This diverse poetry collection is divided into six chapters. In the first chapter, "Northwest Poems," the poems feature animals witnessing the bewildering behavior of humans, the different layers of love, and the search for...

Inspired by the memoirs of one of her ancestors, Christopher Hawkins and His Daring Escapes is a Revolutionary War-era adventure novel by Jeanne Brownlee Becijos. Eager to serve his country as a patriot, twelve-year-old Christopher Hawkins runs away from home to join the crew of...

History is too often recorded in dates, names, and events. Even recording the earthshaking history of WWII succumbs to academic formulae. Unless and until history is given life by recording the individual stories of the men and women who lived, indeed who were the history,...

The thrill of NASCAR meets futuristic aviation in the imaginative novella SkyRacers by Matt Watters. Having won the championship the preceding year, Aleeza Martin has proven herself to be an accomplished pilot in the international sport of SkyRace GP. Aleeza's sister Olivia, also a SkyRace...

When I Killed You by Liam Fialkov commences when Helen's 9-year-old daughter Alice disappears without a trace. Helen could recall the tragic day with vivid clarity. Even after thirty years, she still felt the grief and guilt as if it was yesterday. Even though it...

El Piñatero: The Legend of Simon Alejandro De La Peña is a young adult adventure novel by Rey Barrera. Growing up seeing his uncle's expertise in pulling piñatas, Simon always wanted to be a professional piñata puller. Now eighteen years old, Simon offers his piñata-pulling...

It's one of those regular nights in the emergency room of the Ben Taub Hospital. AJ Docker, otherwise known as Doc to his colleagues and friends, is putting in his due and looking forward to the end of his shift when he ends up with...

Christmas is a holiday full of meaning and tradition. It is a beautiful celebration that brings families together. Beyond the gifts and decorations, this time of year is an ideal opportunity to teach children values such as collaboration and the importance of sharing with others....

I Look to the Gentle Rain: A Book of Poems and Writing Prompts for the Aching Heart, by Liz Newman, is a poetry collection about Newman coping with her father’s death and finding comfort in sorrow. The collection is separated into four sections. Section One:...