The Phantom Firefighter: First Responder is a middle-grade novel by J.W. Jarvis. Noah loves video games and spending time with his father. After eating out one night, Noah and his father stumble across a bookstore they hadn’t noticed previously. Noah selects a children’s book with...

Her Side of the Story by Dominique Wright follows the life of Catherine de Medici, who, after losing her parents, is married to Prince Henry of France. Catherine faces the challenges of the royal court, including Prince Henry's infatuation with Lady Diane. Her friendship with...

The Phantom Enforcer is a young adult fantasy novel by J.W. Jarvis. The story follows the adventures of Dani and Noah, two teenagers who discover a magical bookstore run by a mysterious witch. In each adventure, the two are transported into the lives of everyday...

In The Man Who Died, Guy Arthur Simpson presents a gripping tale set in a futuristic colony where death is illegal and eternal existence takes precedence over personal autonomy. The story follows Professor Mo Gudmundson, a disgruntled medical consultant who, tired of monotony, stops paying...

The Adventures of Bruce Dane is a children’s picture book written by Elma Chapa, with illustrations by Chris Sweet. The story follows a Great Dane named Bruce, who is incredibly protective of his family. Bruce met his family when he was just two months old...

Aurelia by Dominique Wright follows Aurelia Livia Serenis, the High Vestal of Rome, and General Cassian as they secretly develop a forbidden romantic relationship despite her sacred vows and Rome’s strict laws. Their mutual attraction leads to clandestine meetings and emotional devotion, risking severe consequences....

Therein Lies the Pearl by Catherine Hughes is one of those historical novels that I devour with great pleasure. Set in Normandy and England in the eleventh century, in the years leading up to the Norman Conquest in 1066, it focuses not so much on...

My grandmother wears purple clothes and red hats because she likes to have fun. You would be surprised at the red and purple clothes, hats, stockings, gloves and shoes my grandma has. She even has feathers called a boa she wears around her neck. You...

Have you read the reports of citizens petitioning the White House for their various states' secession from the United States? If you haven't, it is probably because they are small, unorganized groups of people using a pre-written petition circulated on the Internet. What if some...

Ignor and Ignora Ramus live in McGill, a town close to Mount Shamus. The two mischief makers were always up to something: shaving the cat, tripped Willy Wong, and threw rocks at Giant John’s hogs. The people in town gathered together to discuss how to...

The Woman Who Sparked the Greatest Sex Scandal of All Times by Eli Yaakunah is a dystopian novel that transposes the reader into a fictitious world about love, truths, and world-saving. This book can be read as an allegory of journalism and the political system....

Basic Music Theory by Joe Procopio introduces readers to the concepts of music theory and music structure, starting with the very basics. This simple, but exceptionally easy to understand guide assists interested readers in learning the contents within keys, scales, intervals, chords, and chord extensions....

Tales2Inspire is an impressive collection of short stories that will blow your mind and warm your heart. A total stranger speaks encouraging words to a distraught young mother who is dealing with a negative prognosis. When she returns to thank him, he’s nowhere to be...

Tony the squirrel is not your average squirrel. No, he's not the cousin of Rocky from Rocky and Bullwinkle, nor a squirrel lacking in personality. In Chasing Tony by author Patty Hevly, Tony is depicted with curiosity, loads of personality, and a sprinkle of mischievousness....

Three lords live in a sumptuous palace. They are Fame, Fortune and Power. These lords bestow gifts upon newborns, babies whom they decide will benefit from their gifts that befit the lord's name of Fame, Fortune or Power. It sounds a little confusing and it...

The Hybrid (Book one in The Hybrid Series) by Venus Morales is a thrilling YA fantasy supernatural read! The story follows a strong-willed and likeable heroine named Ari (daughter of Ares, the god of war). Ari spends much of her life in secret and, upon...

Th3 Simple Questions: Slice Open Everyday Life is a collection of Jean W. Yaeger's blog entries from January through June, 2014. Each entry revolves around three questions: "Who am I?", "Why am I here?" and "What do I want?" These essays are far-ranging, with topics...

A Cold Case: Not All Missing Persons Are Lost is a young adult mystery by K.D. Van Brunt. Jake Weathers, a 1985 high school senior, becomes curious when he finds a puzzling note written by Trish Hawthorne who disappeared with Kate Delisle, shortly after their...

A Drop in the Ocean is a brilliantly well written novel, one that will instantly pull readers into its deepest depths. Jenni Ogden has beautifully woven a story that readers won't easily forget. A story of one woman's journey to life, love, and loss, A...

“What happens when you discover that the only morality that exists is survival?” With this single line from his book Lines in the Sand, F. Scott Service bravely and defiantly offers up an irrefutable indictment of war and its practitioners – cowardly politicians, greedy corporations,...