Sometimes, unsung heroes of the written word are the most instrumental in creating a final product worthy of its intended audience. Susanna Skarland and Elle Blackwood demonstrate this to perfection in their clean, crisp collection of speculative short stories, Beyond the Latch and Lever. Editing...

In the Name of the Otherworld by Hermione Lee is a young adult fantasy filled with adventure as four teenagers discover their own abilities. Alexandria is an outcast at school, and she’s been labeled a witch due to the inexplicable explosions that only happen when...

Jonas was not sure why he went to India but his best friend Bruce had invited him, and he was ready for a change in his life. He had experienced several painful events recently, including a divorce, which led to an exploration of various spiritual...

Marvels of the Underworld is book two of the Otherworld Trilogy by Hermione Lee. So many things have changed for Alexandria Richardson. Once she wanted to be anyone but who she was, a witch no one wanted to talk to or be seen with, but...

Into The Fairy World is a children’s picture book written by Carin Johnivan with illustrations by Marižan. Nature is full of magical wonders and beautiful creatures that preserve and protect the environment. In this book, we explore the mythical fairies and their work in nature....

Living at the Edge of the World: Winter by S. J. Barratt is a children’s action/adventure story that follows twelve-year-old twins, Tabitha and Timothy, from London to the remote Shetland island of Papala in Scotland with a population of thirty people. Their parents go on...

In Steven F Seagull & The Missing Chips by Kitty May Gruchelska, Steven the seagull fondly reminisces about his love for chips—or, for those of the American persuasion, fries—inspired by his grandfather's tales of a time before their discovery. Despite living in an era of...

Maggie's beloved dog Kona is not acting right, so Maggie takes him to the veterinarian. An operation on Kona's stomach reveals that he has eaten a pair of scanty silk panties, nothing that Maggie owns or wears. Whoops! When Maggie confronts her longtime husband, Dave,...

Just how far can love and laughter go? In Magelica’s Voyage: The Rescue by Louise Courey Nadeau, you’ll find out. When Magelica fell asleep after her kisses and the story that Gri read to her, she had a dream. The dream was about Prince William...

Hugh the Southern Flame by R.J. Tolson is the second book in the young adult fantasy series, Chaos Chronicles. In the world of Evos, the Nios Crystal is said to be the most powerful weapon of all since it granted control over fear itself. Espers...

Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Clockwork Glowbirds: An Orville Wellington Mouse Adventure is a young adult adventure fantasy novel written by Tom Hoffman. Orville was enjoying one of his strangely realistic dreams when he suddenly woke up in his own bedroom. He had...

Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Shattered Abacus: Orville Wellington Mouse, Book 2 is a young adult metaphysical adventure fantasy written by Tom Hoffman. Orville's dream seemed so real. He was deep in the Symocan jungle, trying to enjoy the warm sun and luxuriant...

Heir of the Hunted by Richard T Drake is a beautiful opening for the Hollow World Book series, a well-paced and attention-grabbing read for fantasy lovers. Radyn is a carnival performer, a man whose past may be as mysterious as the blades he juggles. Life...

Orville Mouse and the Puzzle of the Capricious Shadows: Orville Wellington Mouse Book 3 is a young adult adventure fantasy written by Tom Hoffman. Orville’s dream seemed so real; but this was nothing new to him -- Orville was quite familiar with dreams that felt...

Life, even in a royal palace, can be difficult. Especially for teens who are trying to come to terms with their changing bodies and changing feelings. It takes courage to grow up. It takes courage no matter where you live. For Toby and Olive, it...

Thomas Wildus and the Book of Sorrows by J.M Bergen is a stunning fantasy novel about a twelve-year-old boy named Thomas. When Thomas was really young, his father told him that magic was real right before he left him. Thomas lived his life as an...

Timely and driven by an urgent message, Tying the Leaves: A Novel by June Toher is a powerful narrative that will appeal to both young and adult readers; a science fiction story that combines time travel and environmental themes to castigate a political setting that...

In Franky the Friendly Flamingo by Wanda Luthman, Franky is a very sociable flamingo. He has friends wherever he goes. He loves all of his friends. Except, one day, a bird was bad and angry. The bad bird was mean to a little bird and...

Entering The World Of Multi-Dimensional Healing by Kimberley Anne Buckler takes readers on a fascinating journey of the heart and soul to learn about many experiences and become open to other dimensions again. The author speaks about her experience as an energy worker where she...

Riding with Ghosts, Angels, and the Spirits of the Dead is a work of non-fiction in the spiritual, supernatural, and life experience sub-genres, and was penned by author John Russell. An extraordinary and intriguing work, the book explains the pursuits of the author in relation...