The Rhymes of the Gray Beard Tree by Michael Verrett is a collection of rhyming poems that revolve around topics like animals, jobs, fairs, cherished things, adventure, fantasy, sports and other topics which handle the concept of tradition, values and the joys of youth in...

From My Cold Undead Hand (Where the Vampires Are, Volume 1) by Marie Marshall is the first book in what promises to be a thrilling, interesting take on vampire legend and lore. Chevonne Kusnetsov is a teenager living in the near-distant future, a world that...

New Orleans Rain by Michael Verrett is a book of pictures and poems centered around New Orleans. In this book, Verrett shows pictures he has taken in the rain. All the pictures are from places in New Orleans, Louisiana. I wanted to read this book...

Galid's Christmas Wish by Michael Verrett is set against the backdrop of the Christmas season. Galid is the last proud member of the Greystreak clan. The old Poplar House where generations of the Greystreak mouse clan lived is now in bad shape. For the past...

My daughter and I thought Michael Verrett’s book It Followed Me Home Can I Keep It? was hilarious. A little boy wants a pet really badly. He keeps bringing home all sorts of animals but his parents keep telling him no. I loved the book....

The Forgotten Age: Rise of the Druids by Wayne M Sefton is an epic tale that follows the quests and many battles of main characters Jason and Kelly through various locations, including English countrysides, hills, and forests. While the book focuses on the Druids, there...

“The prose piece I am proudest of, and which you can read in this collection, was conceived when I took a notepad to bed with me and determined to write down what came to mind as I passed out of wakefulness. Naturally enough, one of...

A Little Magick (Magick Series Book 2) by Marie Lavender revolves around a cute little girl, Rosie, who goes to stay with her uncle. Uncle Adam's home is big and he has built a tree house in the yard for Rosie, and has also made...

Triangulating Bliss by Janelle Jalbert is a fascinating story filled with unusual encounters and heartwarming surprises. Mikel Thomas, a professional basketball player, has been found dead in his home in West Los Angeles and is alleged to have committed suicide. The story is all over...

Hope is a normal 12-year-old girl from Chicago. That is until her Aunt Etta flies in from London one night to take Hope back to England to attend the Hypatia Academy, a 2000-year-old school for sorcerers and other magical types. In this exciting story for...

Classroom Laboratory at the Edge of Space: Introducing the Mini-Cube Program by Gregory N. Cecil M.A.S. is about using JP Aerospace’s Mini-Cube Program in an affordable manner and within the school year. After introducing this “informal” STEM Project Based Learning Activity, the composition of Mini-Cube...

Wisdom for Living as Spiritual Beings: How to Live Spiritually in Non-Spiritual Society by Tommy S.W. Wong is a spiritual classic, a book that will teach readers the secrets of living in a materially-minded world without losing touch with one’s spiritual experience. Through a form...

Gus belongs to a big family - a really big family. There are nine children in his family and another one on the way. His parents named the children alphabetically, which puts Gus somewhere in the middle of the family ages. He's seven and he...

When an author claims that his or her book is funny, inwardly my eyes are rolling. Most people don't have the chops to be either stand-up comics or humorous authors. I am amazed and delighted to introduce readers to Vicki Lesage and her collection of...

n a creepy, psychologically thrilling read by author Sandra Gustafsson, The Rival, the reader is introduced to Sara and Tobias. Neither character seems completely reliable or trustworthy, but through each of their stories, the reader just might be able to piece together what happened to...

In Seared, the first psychological thriller released by author Sandra Gustafsson, the reader is introduced to our protagonist, Helena. Helena is incarcerated, but we're not quite sure what she's done. Told in a unique and creative style, featuring times in Helena's present and past, as...

Steel Maiden (Divided Realms Book 1) by Kim Richardson is a young adult fantasy and the first book in the Divided Realms series. In a land of banned magic, religious sects, and dark secrets, Elena hides her mysterious healing powers and hand to hand fighting...

Nelson Telson: The Story of a True Blue Blood by Heidi Mayo is a charming, perceptive story for children. Eleven-year-old Mariah is dreading starting yet another new school (her father’s work means they move every year), fearing she won’t fit in or know anyone....

Daily Writing Prompts to Spur Creativity by E.J. Divitt is a must-read for all writers. This ingenious guide is loaded with 365 writing prompts designed to help every writer get started on the road to a more successful writing career. This book is packed with...

I’m Engaged! Now What?: The Beginner's Guide To Wedding Planning by EJ Divitt is a detailed guide on what happens after you get that special ring on your finger. There is so much to plan and consider, some of which is obvious like booking a...