Most of us have 46 chromosomes from our mother and father. Chromosomes are structures that carry information about who we are. But have you ever met anyone with 47 chromosomes? If you haven't met a person with this trait, known as Down Syndrome before, you...

Sunrays Among Shadows is a work of fiction in the paranormal, historical, fantasy, and dark fiction subgenres, and forms the opening novel of The Anim series. Penned by author H. Dawn Hunter, it is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Set between two...

In The Unsealing, Robert Brighton has taken an unusual genre and written a story that catches the reader's attention from the opening overture to the last page of the book. This plot covers intrigue, murder, romance, love lost, ill-gotten gains, blackmail, greed, and guilt. ...

Kafka in Tangier by Mohammed Said Hjiouij is a modern retelling of Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis. Jawad Al-Idrisi forsakes his dream of becoming a literary critic to become a teacher. His thoughtless father showed no remorse for his neglect and watched his son work tirelessly to...

It is said that to err is human and to forgive is divine, and how this might play out is a foundational element of the Christian romance novel The Rock at the Bottom by Cynthia Hilston. But forgiveness of who? Your biological father? Yourself? Stephen...

Coming Full Circle: Healing Trauma Using Psychedelics by Shannon Duncan is a detailed guide to experimenting with various psychedelic substances. Even though purchasing, possessing, or supplying psychedelics is illegal in most countries, the potential of psychedelics to help heal emotional trauma cannot be denied. This...

Set in 1867 in Bantry Bay, Ireland, Out of Ireland by Marian O'Shea Wernicke follows sixteen-year-old Eileen O'Donovan, who, due to her family's financial hardships after her father's passing, is reluctantly married to a 40-year-old widower named John Sullivan. The prospect of an arranged marriage...

Words of Weedsdom is a candid memoir by Cee D that explores the author's relationship with cannabis and its potential for self-discovery and healing. Cee D reflects on her introverted childhood, her pursuit of a nursing career, and her eventual turn to drugs as a...

In The Knight's Wife by Eta George, Isabel is the younger sister, but she was the knight’s choice as his bride. This doesn’t sit well with Isabel’s older sister, who had worked so hard to run their father’s castle. The final decision was their father’s....

The Scribe of Salem: Ministers Of The Mystery by Kathie Costos is a Christian fiction novel that revolves around Chris Papadopoulos, a former war reporter. In Salem, Massachusetts, Chris reunites with his friend Bill Gibson and learns of the death of Bill's sister Brenda. Chris...

Samba in Switzerland by Paul Yanuziello is beautifully illustrated by Joshua Miller and is the third book of a series. I cannot wait to read the first two. The story's dedications are heart-warming and are a good starting point for the cutest of children’s books....

Most people grow up surrounded by institutions, beliefs, and movements that harm them by instilling limiting notions, causing them to begin life with fear and detrimental viewpoints. Thankfully, Thomas Wakechild's Ending Fear provides you with the resources and instructions necessary to release yourself from the...

Jennie Chen and Giselle Nevada are dog lovers. In The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About, they explain the importance of welcoming a dog into your family. Most people understand the importance of socialization for children. However, Jennie and Giselle emphasize the...

Punny Jokes to Tell Your Peeps! by Lisa Ayotte is the tenth book in this delightfully charming series. The Punny Peeps are back for even more quirky and punny jokes together with an assortment of creative visuals. These are cleverly arranged and will no doubt...

In How to Write a Historical Novel and Love It: A Beginner’s Guide to Researching, Writing and Publishing a Historical Book, TL Clark asserts: “There is no one way to write a book.” True words, but it’s always helpful to learn what others have...

If ever a story and its author were worthy of the accolades it has received, it’s the memoir Strip by Hannah Sward. I have read dozens of memoirs, even written my own, based on early childhood abuse and its lifelong effects on the child, but...

Fleur La Salle had been raised by her loving grandparents Eileen and Joe Lewis in the beautiful town of Antigonish. She had moved away to marry Arthur Boden but her marriage eventually fell apart. She realized how much better she was away from her passive-aggressive,...

My Bones Are Love Gifts is a collection of poems by Dawn Sperber. There are thirty poems in this book and each one brings readers to an extraordinary realm that is both familiar and unusual. The Turning Time is a good example of the tone...

Blanca Hernandez had always been the one taking care of her little brother after they lost their mother. She braved the grinding cycle that is the foster care system to stay with Mateo and keep him safe. The opportunity arose and she gladly took it,...

Survive the Cursed is book one in the These Cursed Origins series by Ashton Abbott. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia where humanity is on the brink of extinction, and witches, zombies, vampires, and werewolves roam the lands looking to wipe out the...