“The first time I saw him, he was moving boxes into the house next door. His long, jet-black hair flowed in the California breeze like a cliché from a music video. He was dressed in jeans and a t-shirt. I stood staring at him as...

Olga is a children’s and preteen adventure fantasy novel written by Ted Kelsey and illustrated by Dillon Samuelson. Nothing ever happened in Chilton. It was a pretty boring place for a kid to grow up in, so much so, as Sally liked to tell her...

Decoding Bible Messages by John A. Mapp Jr. is an amazing and unique approach to looking at the Bible in an exciting new way. Based on extensive research, the author provides a rare look at how Jesus is revealed in surprising ways throughout scripture, from...

I just finished reading Primeval Origins: Light of Honor, Book 2 by author Brett Vonsik, and all I can say is "Wow!" With the author doing a fantastic job of continuing the stories of Rogaan, a young warrior, and Nikki the paleontologist tied to him,...

The Goblin Squad is a children’s fantasy by Jeremy Hayes. The town of Reflection was reasonably safe after knights chased the last dragon away. Now they have a problem with goblins who steal their vegetables. The Goblin Squad has their hands full trying to catch...

Perceived Threat by Elisa Koopmans is an authentic mystery with suspicious characters, fear-filled moments and suspenseful intrigue. The main character, Annalisa Vermeers, is an author and speaker, gaining notoriety for her anti-establishment views. The problem is her target is the “establishment” of the legislative branch...

What’s an Adventure without Milk and Cookies by Rick Bivins is a story within a story. Two little girls, Sami and Em, are enjoying milk and cookies while talking about how to spend a Saturday afternoon. After their snack, they decide to use their stuffed...

Time Riven by Jonathan E. Seyfried is a thoroughly mind-bending, kaleidoscopic science fiction adventure soaring through a past, present, and future that are anything but stable. In Seyfried’s malleable creation, the present U.S. government-controlled use of time travel technology to cure diseases and solve crimes...

The Silver Dragon of Nital by Vik Walker is the imaginative tale of what happens when young Nathan ventures into Gimblet’s shop on his way home from school one day. Little does he realize that he was, apparently, always destined to do this! Nathan discovers...

The Lost Elf by Sara Daniell is a children’s story written in simple rhyme about a little elf who longs to find a place to belong. The nameless elf has been living alone in the woods until one night Santa comes and takes her away...

Adam W. Jones writes a story of innocent love nestled within a southern lifestyle in Fate Ball. Life is full of opportunities at the age of nineteen. Able Curran has just returned from a trek through Europe when he meets the beautiful seductress, Ava Dubose....

Bridge of Comprehension by Albert Mordechai is a powerful novel dealing with complex subjects. Anyone who wants to learn more about the Middle East should read this very important book. As I write this review, Donald Trump has made his statement about no Muslims being...

Dud Washburn has reached that point in life where each day is the same as the one that came before it. Between cattle drives and womanizing, Washburn just doesn't see much of a future. However, when a chance find of an old map suggests treasure,...

Suzie Snowflake by Crystaline Rose is a poetic story for children about a snowflake who is afraid to be different. Suzie Snowflake struggles daily because she has what she thought was a flaw. Her mother explains to her that it is not a flaw; she...

Author Orsi Kovacs quit her job and penned the book Jump: How to Achieve Absolutely ANYTHING in Just 3 Months. This book allows the reader to follow the author's journey as she shares how she can achieve proper relationships, help others through coaching, discover new...

The Digital Now by Roland Allnach is a dystopian and science fiction tale that follows the life of Patrolman Carly Westing, an up and coming young star who has a hunger for violence that is rooted in the justice system she serves. She believes in...

In a great new read by author Lorraine Cobcroft, Mortgaged Goods is a story that will grab readers from the very first words and won't let go until the very last. Following protagonist Natalie Dreyer, a beautiful and gifted corporate attorney, the story takes so...

Zombie in the Basement by Brian Parker is a 32-page children's book highlighting the social issue of bullying in a fun new way. Alfie is a zombie who lives in Andrew's basement. Alfie plays with Andrew and his friends, but some of the other kids...

Tales for the Train by J. John le Grange is like coming unexpectedly upon a classic, culturally correct, amazing Japanese gift. First, it is wrapped inside a simple cover with an enigmatic title. Upon opening such a gift, one finds inside a collection of thematically...

Tim Love wrote The Book That Gets Better with Age: Observations Through the Looking Glass of Aging to help older folks process life – past, present and future – and assist young people in letting go of things that hinder them now so they can...