There are so many things that make a person beautiful and these things have nothing to do with physical appearance. For example, people are beautiful when they are kind and caring, when they laugh, when they are learning, when they share, when they allow their...

Most writers have that one big dream: to write and publish a best-selling novel. After writing the so-called bestseller, the author has to land a big contract with a traditional publisher. And, then the fun begins: promoting oneself, creating an author’s platform that really sells....

Meet the poodles in a little girl's bed in the story Too Many Poodles by Melanie Vogel. There are two poodles at her hip, one on her head, and altogether five poodles in her bed. They are all very comfortable in her bed and the...

Dash and Victoria Find True Love by Vicki Tashman is a story about the bond between a spaniel dog named Dash and his owner, who just happens to be Victoria, the future Queen of England. The story is told from the perspective of Dash, who...

Impossible Journey: A Tale of Times and Truth by James M. Becher tells the story of Walt, Will, and David, who in 2025 get into a time-traveling capsule with the goal of solving all the problems of the world by returning to Eden to prevent...

Tasche Laine brings Chameleon alive with realistic characters and an emotional plot. Tara Spencer begins a toxic relationship with Dr. Geoffrey Jensen. She does not see the direction it is taking as Geoffrey gradually controls her appearance, friends, and faith. Tara's guilt over one failed...

Homo Cosmicus by Todor Bombov is a masterfully written science fiction adventure of epic proportions. The story begins in the night sky above Chile. Two soldiers are on sentry duty and they spot a strange illuminated craft. While they are trying to figure out what...

Tomorrow is the Mardi Gras Parade and Grand-Mere asks Sweet Maggie Magnolia to go to sleep. She turns on Maggie's night lamp and sings her a song. Maggie pretends to be fast asleep as Grand-Mere tucks in her bears, Benjamin and Beignet, at the foot...

Married to Merlot: A Memoir With a Message of Hope by Martha Louise is a heartrending memoir that chronicles the author's personal life, marred with grief and tragedy, a husband suffering from post-war stress, depression, and alcoholism. The author speaks about her life with her...

With its unfathomable power, music can bring back powerful memories, help to find solace, and allow us to feel the presence of dear people who are no longer with us. Jennifer Dixon explores the power of music in her book Connections. This delicate memoir traces...

Brooklyn Bitters by Sally Saylor De Smet follows Kate Hathaway, a sophisticated character as she faces some of the most challenging moments and situations in her life, a gorgeous treat for fans of stories filled with drama and strong female characters. Kate graduates with honors...

Every once in a while a book comes along that is so different from what you expected your reaction shocks you. That’s what happened to me when I finished Normal Family by Don Trowden: I burst into tears! Why on earth did that happen? It...

Spirit of Prophecy is a highly engaging novel filled with crime and paranormal themes, penned by author Jill Hughes and read in audiobook format by narrator Matt Addis. The action centers around the troubled yet brilliant Rosetta Barrett, a psychic detective sworn to secrecy about...

“Know yourself” has been a mantra for philosophers, teachers, and anyone who is serious about the human condition since the dawn of civilization. But this simple, two-word statement is harder than its brevity suggests. In fact, it can be a lifetime challenge. I believe the...

Napoleon’s Secrets to Getting What You Want is a wonderful book with a theme of helping children succeed at something they really want. Author I. St. Auburn Rowe has created a rhyming story worth reciting over and over again. Who can ignore the advice of...

My Christmas Darling: A Delightfully Uplifting Holiday Romance: A Snowdrop Valley Series Novel, Book 1 is a holiday-themed contemporary romantic comedy written by Vivien Mayfair. Lucy Carpenter loved Christmas; it was most definitely her favorite time of the year. As she walked the streets of...

A Sleepy Hollow Kiss: A Sweet and Spooky Halloween Romance is a holiday-themed contemporary romance novel written by Vivien Mayfair. Lane Sharp had found a safe space for herself and her little family at Snowdrop Valley’s Literary Arts College. Now with autumn in full foliage,...

Not that author Nadia Gilkes is preoccupied with death as much as Woody Allen, but something in Woke Up Dead will make us ponder on the lessons of dying that will make us appreciate life more. This lighthearted novella is not a zombie story, but...

Through the eyes of a dog, life is full of simple pleasures: a walk to the park, greeting birds and squirrels in a way that makes them scatter, and running at full speed when let loose at the park. Then, upon the return home, snuggling...

In the introduction to Don't Mind Me, I'm Just Having a Bad Life: A Memoir, Lewis Kempfer tells readers what his book is not: “It’s not a typical memoir that focuses on one event, nor is it an autobiography, chiefly because I’m not a celebrity....