Asterisk's son, Franklin, comes out as transgender and gaining her mother's full support they seek therapy and support groups to offset the disapproval and bullying "Rosie" receives from classmates and other family members. When Asterisk meets Vivian, a punk rock transgender woman, she believes she's...

Everybody Has A Book Inside of Them: How To Bring It Out by Ann Marie Sabath is an insightful and uplifting guide that tackles the writing process and other topics related to it such as: how long it will take to write a book, creating...

Mr. Cat felt the warmth of the sun's rays in the living room and he slowly opened his eyes. He allowed the rays to dance up and down his back. He yawned and stretched and realized it was morning. He nibbled some food from his...

In Brutus the Brave by Amy Marie, Brutus is a little chihuahua who was afraid of the dark. The children in the house had named him Brutus because they wanted him to be fearless and brave. Brutus loved his name and it made him...

Inside the Sun: A Novel is the third book in the 8th Island Trilogy by Alexis Marie Chute. All the worlds are dying and there is nothing anyone can do about it except Ella, her mother Tessa, and her grandfather Archie. What started as a...

Lascivious Luca is the second book in Savage's Buck & Doe series by Anne Marie Citro; a compelling romance with sophisticated characters. Luca Savage is a man destroyed by tragedy; a once-gentle and caring soul, he lost the joy of living after the brutal murder...

Immigrants from all countries come to realize their dreams beneath the American stars. The American Dream is a grand dream and Our American Dream by Fiona McEntee shows young readers the dreams everyone shares in the United States of America. Aya, a Syrian girl, came...

Species Traitor is a work of science fiction with dystopian elements penned by author Kate L. Mary. Taking the theme of alien invasion to new and more serious heights than before, this is a sophisticated novel about racial and cultural tensions that has plenty of...

Blood Dry is a work of fiction written in the paranormal genre which is aimed at young adults and penned by author Stephanie Marie. The book adds a new angle to the vampire story by including elements of survivalist and post-apocalyptic storytelling, taking place after...

In A Proper Grown-Up by Sejal Sharma, we are introduced to Joy, a little girl who is convinced that she’s a grown-up. She does everything an adult does from going to work, doing her taxes and drinking coffee before a long day. It’s hard but,...

It was mid-September and AJ was happy that the weather was bright and sunny. Most of the tourists had left during the tropical season because of the rains. He was looking forward to rolling with the tide and playing in the sand as the beach...

The Royal Search for Shenanigans is a work of fiction in the adventure sub-genre, penned for children by author Nita Marie Clark with illustrations by Kathy Doherty. This delightful and partially illustrated chapter book is a great introduction to independent reading for young children, and...

In Screenshots: My Purging Season, author Marie "MJ" Jenkins takes readers on her journey to holistic health - mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually where she changed her life - over 12 screenshots that are inspiring and motivating. Her faith and trust in God despite being...

Bob Crane flies to Columbia National Refuge in Washington State every year, along with six thousand other cranes. Families who live in Othello have a Sandhill Crane Festival to celebrate their arrival. Many spectators visit the area to view the amazing sight. This year was...

Precious Boy, No Matter What is written by Katie Didit and illustrated by Laird Atkins. This short story shows how important it is to remain culturally diverse and respectful, no matter what. Anyone can choose to be kind and understanding without being blinded by race,...

Brutus Makes A Mask is written and illustrated by Amy Marie. When a virus causes his family to have to stay home and quarantine, Brutus is frightened by the way things change. Normally, this happy-go-lucky Chihuahua was ready to sing a song that would make...

Many of us are lucky enough to have someone special to spend time with. For little Hayden, that special someone is his grandmother, who he calls Tiny because she is tiny. He spends a lot of time with Tiny: playing games, reading books, sharing lunch....

Grumpy the Iguana and the Green Parrot are best friends. One day they decide to go fishing on a boat called the Pardon Me. They enjoy their time at sea together, casting their lines and hoping for a big catch. Suddenly a big red fish...

Dragonflies at Night by Anne Marie Bennett is 'More Than a Love Story.' If you wanted any proof that a mother’s love never dies, this is it. Savannah owns a party planning business and, although she lost both parents at a young age, she is...

The Barista Diary: Plus 365 Pacific Northwest Daily Grind Recipes by Cynthia Marie and Michelle Murphy is a barista story. Christy is a vibrant woman full of life. She owns a coffee shop called Outpost Espresso, where people from all walks of life and ages...