The Deliverers 4: Sparkling Mist of Time by Gregory S. Slomba tells the story of Eric, whose fourteenth birthday takes a dramatic turn when he is summoned by the Gatekeeper, an entity who tries to protect the Hallway of the Worlds. Eric and his friends...

In The Backup Princess, author Kate O’Keeffe rekindles the feelings I had when I watched The Princess Diaries for the first time. Maddie, a sales assistant at a glazing company from Houston, experiences a life-altering surprise when she discovers she could be the next in...

Choices is a work of fiction in the coming-of-age, cross-cultural writing, and romance genres. It is best enjoyed by mature young adult and new adult readers. Penned by author Gary Markman, this interesting and engaging novel weaves mystery and romance, centered on Harper James, a...

Mark Shaiken's autobiography It's What Makes Me . . . Me spans various facets of his life and career, discussing personal and professional experiences and issues, from maneuvering through individuality and societal expectations to juggling a dual career as an indie author and attorney. Shaiken...

God's Gift of Kindness: Bella Learns To Be Kind (Fruits of the Spirit), written and illustrated by George Toolan, is about a child named Bella, who is a banana, and who is making all-too-human mistakes. For example, she made fun of her friends or took...

How people deal with emotional trauma can vary. Following traumatic experiences, people may feel unable to function properly, and, most of the time, are unable to process challenges that lie ahead. The good news is that there are effective ways to cope with the stressful...

Finding Dad, Paranoid Schizophrenia: An End to the Search by Amanda LaPera is a deeply personal memoir of her ten-year journey to reconnect with her father, Joseph, who has lived on the streets with untreated severe mental illness since his diagnosis at age fifty-three. Following...

Danika Smith aspired to gain admission to veterinary school. When she failed and worried about her future, she decided to travel for a year to reflect and clear her mind. Luckily, she found a website that allowed her to exchange work for room and board....

Ducks On The Pond by R. Scott Murphy is a tribute to the sport of baseball. It seems that Americans of all ages love this sport. Murphy expresses his fascination with the sport through poetry, short story and essay. There is something special about the...

Meet Desiree by Tonya Goring is a real-life story about the extreme life trials and tests that a woman went through while trying to not let her marriage fall apart. Imagine discovering that your husband has been married before, not once, not twice, but thrice...

Rowan is an elemental of royal descent. He is young, handsome, and at the peak of his adolescence. Wandering in the mortal world, Rowan is exercising his elemental fire gift, growing up and enjoying life, when he is apprehended by his best friend, Marcus, who...

If you’re looking for a fascinating and inspiring life story, then look no further than Winter of 1950 by Linda K. Reed. This conversationally-styled memoir introduces you to Lindy and the tale of her life, from her birth through the sixty-four years that follow, into...

Subtle Annihilation: How to Survive the Ongoing Genocide by Pablo H. Solutin is a journey through the many facets of Christian theology, examining in detail the tenets dear to each and every Christian. He has devoted one chapter each to examine them, like The Satanic...

In an absolutely amazing piece of work, debut author Jacki Skole brings us Dogland: A Journey to the Heart of America's Dog Problem. In a wonderful piece of investigation into the supply of dogs in our country, Jacki Skole has taken her heartfelt interest in...

Cancer. The very word strikes fear into the heart of many. And for parents, the thought that cancer might affect one of their children, well, it's a thought that can actually make the blood run cold. In There is a Reaper: Losing a Child to...

Growing up, Victoria Woodhull — the sixth of ten children — knew nothing but abuse at the hands of her father, poverty, and all sorts of dysfunctional family ties. Her first marriage proves even worse than the family she was born into. In spite of...

Confessions of an Unlikely Runner: A Guide to Racing and Obstacle Courses for the Averagely Fit and Halfway Dedicated by Dana Ayers is a great read. I'm not a runner, though I used to be before life caught up with me. This work is full...

Stretching Your Faith: Practicing Postures of Prayer to Create Peace, Balance and Freedom by Michelle Thielen is an insightful book that speaks about connecting with God physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually through the practice of yoga. The author shares her experiences on how her life...

The After War - Part I To Alice by Brandon Zenner is a dystopian fiction novel that is the first book in The After War Series. This is a book that would appeal most to a mixed audience of young adults and adults who enjoy...

Soothing Rain: Living Water to Refresh Your Soul by Tonya Jewel Blessing and Sue Summers is a fantastic devotional for women. It’s divided into 52 short themed chapters and is intended to be read in women’s study groups, but I found it was also a...