Forty Grains of Black Powder is a generational saga about a fictional mestizo family in Mexico. It is book one in the tale of the Cordero Clan. The story starts in 1862 when the young Marietta, the mother of the protagonist, spots a handsome stranger...

Making The Breast of It: Breast Cancer Stories of Humor and Joy by Robin Storey is an account of one woman’s journey. When she was initially diagnosed with breast cancer, Robin’s first instinct was to cry. Her second? To laugh, to find the humor in...

Dynasty of Deceit by Sarah Stuart is a sizzling romance with well-sculpted characters, intense passion, and fast-paced action. It’s the last book in the Royal Command trilogy, a story that will appeal to readers who want their romance punctuated with sex, incest and intrigue, but...

The Stone of Courage is book two in the Centaur Chronicles by M.J. Evans, a beautiful mix of fantasy, sci-fi, and adventure that presents a delightful experience for young readers. In this spellbinding fantasy, readers are introduced to exciting characters on the quest for the...

When world events, let alone personal tests and trials, prove stressful and depressing, many people turn to substances or lifestyle changes to cope, although these are usually unhealthy and sometimes self-destructive. People of faith have always been encouraged to turn instead to the inspirational words...

Planet of Gods: Book 1 of Enigma by David Crane introduces the reader to Professor Pete Blackwood, a former Space Marine who has become a scientist and now looks forward to a life of retirement and enjoyment on a resort planet. Alas, as happens with...

David Crane is back with book two of Enigma: Planet of Men. In a world of powerful demigods, one man must take on the burden of being a rebel messiah. Peter Blackwood never wanted to play God with these people but he had to play...

Two Spoons of Bitter is a realistic life drama involving love, betrayal, and redemption, penned by author Sonja Mongar. Written for adults due to its explicit content, this cultural and family drama centers around art therapist Ella Donovan. As Ella leaves behind her own troubled...

Call of the Columbia: River of Redemption is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, adventure, and slice of life sub-genres, and was penned by author Brian D. Ratty. In this sweeping tale set in the late nineteenth century, we find ourselves immersed in...

The Heart of a Soldier is a work of military non-fiction written by Eleanor D. Alspaugh, the daughter of soldier George Donald. Her work in researching and compiling this riveting account of the years around WWII is a study of the soldier’s psychology, a love...

"Can you think of ways you can be kind to others?" This is the question that Orbit, a cute globe-shaped character, asks the very young readers of Ruth Maille's The Power of Kindness. In this illustrated and delightful children's book, young readers (and their parents)...

The Heart of a Lion and the Body of a Cat by Shani T. Night is an illustrated children's book that tells a great story. The protagonist is a young lion who would do many things but cannot because he is sick. However, he is...

Paths of Meaning by Christian Filli opens each chapter with anecdotes from famous artists and other prominent personalities that effectively sets the tone of the book. It is about the meaning of life and questions the way we see, think and feel. The book has...

The Strength of Silk by Lakysha Laing is a non-fiction story filled with the author's struggles in her life. First, she had to go into foster care and deal with the grief of losing her twin sister. Then, she struggled as a black woman in...

The Song of Ramon and Maria by Richard E. LaMotte is an epic romance novel set against the backdrop of the Mexican Revolution at the dawn of the 20th century. Despite misgivings from her family, Maria Duranthon marries the love of her life, Ramon, an...

The World of Agartha: Cathedral of Time is a young adult fantasy novel by Stephen Thorpe. The book follows Makayla Brown as her investigation into local folklore leads her into a whole new world that exists aside from the one she knows. When she finds...

I remember my mother saying that “children are only with us on loan.” Yes, they are a gift, but the gift is temporary because ultimately, children grow up and move on with their lives. Even though children are with us short-term, they always have us...

My University of the World: Adventures of an International Film & Media Maker is a work of non-fiction in the memoir, adventure, and culture subgenres. It is suitable for the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Neill McKee. This captivating work takes...

Women of the Wind tells a fascinating and heartbreaking true story of neglect, abandonment, abuse, and abduction. Angela Gail Griffin shares her mother's family's childhood memories and tales that she passed down to her. The recollections span three generations of women intertwined with 19th- and...

Eight-year-old Billy Dee has to care for his mother, Teri Marie, who struggles with drug addiction. His father, Luther, is in jail somewhere in Georgia. Billy Dee lives in the small town of Mountain Home, Arkansas. His caring neighbor, Ella May, tries to support the...