A little girl likes being her Daddy’s princess as he swings her through the air. But she really doesn’t think she could be a princess all of the time. You see, a crown is hard to wear and she’d have to sit on a throne...

I loved Essence of Existence by Paul Roman. The subtitle is Brief Story of Matter and People. In fact, it is a clear but very condensed history of the universe. A while back I wrote an essay calling for the addition of a course on...

All Because of You: Eleven Tales of Refuge and Hope is a collection of stories by Isobel Blackthorn. Powerful and poignant, Blackthorn presents several tableaux of life, reminding us that many of us are fighting various battles of our own with varying degrees of intensity...

In Your Dreams by Rick Incorvia is the story of Adam, a man who was comatose for two months after his accident. He survived the accident and now, in his comatose state, he has a new life. In his dreamland, he has a new life,...

Upside Down Mr. Brown (Neighborhood Pond), written and illustrated by Shelley Westbrook, is a cute, colorful children’s book about morals and character. Mr. Brown was an unhappy fellow. He would lie, catch flies, and stir up the hornet's nest. Mr. Brown knew that he behaved...

Nephilim are thought to have disappeared from Earth at the time of the Great Flood, but in reality, some of them escaped to another dimension. Unfortunately, the majority of the Nephilim women were killed in the flood and the ratio of Nephilim men to women...

“I wish they had told me / when I was a kid / that my allowance wouldn't buy me / a sustainable smile.” (p.16) If there is one poetry book you should read in your whole lifetime, it is How I Am Different by Thom Kudla,...

St. Matthew’s House: A Paranormal Romance Novella is written by C.P. Murphy. Young bride, TaShena, is shot dead on her wedding day by her abusive ex-boyfriend, Adam, before he turns the gun on himself immediately after seeing her lifeless body. After such a tragedy,...

In Perpetuity by Mark Andrew Heathcote is a unique, inspirational poetry book about life in its fullness. The book takes you on a poetic journey, ranging in various topics and stemming from the essence of inspiration. The first thing that stood out to me in...

Primrose Goodwing may be the very worst Goodwing in existence. No matter how hard she tries, she can’t force her magic to last past midnight, which is bad enough on its own. But then she becomes the first Goodwing in history to fail her Fairy...

Since My Name is Tookie by Chariss K. Walker is aimed at young adults, and is a story of early childhood sexual abuse, readers need to be sure they can handle the material presented. While there is no doubt in my mind that there are,...

Kat's Law by Samantha St. Claire is an 1888 western romance and much more. Katherine has become a doctor during a time when women doctors are not well received. Dr. Katherine Meriwether, Kat, returns home to Snowberry in the Idaho Territory before starting her...

Haiku Dance by Cora J. Ramos is a story of young love torn apart that soon blossoms into full blown adult love after the two reunite. Young Miyoshi and Shino live as neighbors on Mount Takao where tea farmers were prevalent. They quickly become friends...

Universal Music Theory by German Margon is an entertaining book for all readers, especially music lovers, that will enhance their awareness about what music is and how and in what way it exists in the universe. The book updates musical ideas and readers can get...

January River is a work of fiction penned in the literary style by author Bernard Jan. Focusing on central themes of family, friendships, and secrets that we hold deep, this work is aimed at mature readers and packs a real emotional punch. The central protagonist...

Bunnies Are a Lot Like You and Me is a children’s educational animal picture book written by Christina Graham. Graham thinks that bunnies are really special and the reason is bound to surprise her readers. Mostly, they’ll see the soft, floppy ears and little twitchy...

Clinch (Low Blow Book 1) by Charity Parkerson tells the tale of Gunnar, a professional boxer, and his upstairs neighbor, Liam. Gunnar doesn't recognize Liam from his past, and Liam isn't keen on cluing him in. A run of bad (or good) luck one rainy...

Comet Dust by C.D. Verhoff is a gripping apocalyptic story featuring a very interesting character. It’s been eighteen months since a comet hit the earth, leaving it devastated, submerged in economic depression and famine. While governments work frantically to address the needs of people, crime...

There is nothing quite so special as the loving relationship between a dog and his/her owner. Caring for a pet is a big responsibility, one that humans need to learn to do with care, dignity and respect. A dog cares for his/her owner unconditionally. While...

Bad Memories by Douglas Sandler is John Miller’s story and his memories are of death on a cataclysmic scale. Working as a doctor in an asylum, he was held responsible for mistakes that resulted in the demise of many inmates. The story is told from...