I enjoyed reading the stories in 45 Magazine: Women's Literary Journal by Zorina Frey. This magazine is filled with stories, helpful tips and art. The stories are both fiction and nonfiction and are clearly stated which one they are before you begin reading them. Everything...

The Dream Travelers: From the Beginning by Cindi Elli revolves around Erin, Richard and Marie who discover a strange, big old book where they read the instructions to complete the lessons in the order given. The instructions take them on an adventurous trip and, at...

Addison Anderson comes from a family of AA’s. Her parents have a penchant for alliteration that accompanies a welcome sense of fun and loyalty. When Addy considers the warmth that surrounds her siblings, nieces, and nephews, she realizes that it is time for her to...

Dr. Denise L. Jenne’s book Annalise's Up and Down Day is a pretty easy read for young children. Annalise is learning the difference between up and down. As she goes about her day, she says what is up and what is down. I read Annalise's Up...

A Sweet Solution by Michelle Claus is a delightful story for children, especially girls. Teresa has invited Julie for her dress-up birthday party and Julie is very excited. She wants to buy a new dress but Julie's mother refuses to get her a new dress...

The Brain by Jeff S. Johnson tells the remarkable story of software executive and accident victim Tom Mohr. Where most people's lives end, the most amazing part of Tom's life begins. For ten years from his legal death he is in a comatose state, trapped...

Cardinal by Sara Mack is a contemporary romance. When Jen's life turns upside down, she ends up starting over with her brother in Chicago. She has her guitar and wants to focus on her music, but is unexpectedly distracted by the handsome and dashing...

In a wonderful and well-written story appropriate for readers from young adulthood to old age, author Deborah D. Ferguson has created Sweet Sixteen. Continuing the story of Sandy Evans, whom readers first met in Ferguson's debut novel Almost April, they will find the same lovely...

In a sweet and heartwarming story, author Deborah D. Ferguson's debut novel Almost April is one that will be appreciated by a wide variety of readers. Following the story of twelve-year-old Sandy Evans, the reader will find what will first appear to be a sad...

Missing Inheritance is a murder mystery novel written by Ken Herring. Jackson Lockie had been trying to put off meeting with his deceased father's lawyer, who was the executor of his estate, but he finally relented when John Hampton insisted that they meet to discuss...

Wow! I just finished reading The Darkest Side of Saturn: Odyssey of a Reluctant Prophet of Doom, the newest work by author Tony Taylor, and I have to say it was completely worth the read! Follow the stories of spacecraft navigator Harris Mitchel and astronomer...

Aria's Song, Book 1 in the Guardian series by R. Beach, takes place in a far off future dominated by technological advances and bio-engineering. Aria Wind is a part of the Guardians, a secret organization full of psychic operatives tasked with protecting the newly established...

While I am usually not one for short stories, The Human Condition by Mark Taylor is one of the best books I have read in the last few weeks. This book is a collection of horror short stories, but they are not the kind of...

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...

The Devil and the Darning Needle by David Scott Lillis is a charming fable for children. It tells the mythical story of why dragonflies have the ability to fly - because the Devil bestows the ability of flight upon them in exchange for their agreement...

The Essay is a children’s short story written by Isabell Niland and illustrated by Ashley Teets. Benjamin Stafford is a practicing attorney now, and he’s opened his own office complete with a sign created from an antique desk he inherited from his grandmother. It features...

Life is full of stories to tell, stories to share. When you pay attention to those around you, it's easy enough to come up with a wealth of stories. A man sits down at the bar with a complete stranger and shares his story about...

Beyond Destiny: The Afterlife Series, Book 3 is a supernatural novel of suspense written by Deb McEwan. Val's friend, Marian, and her daughter, Libby, were horrified to find Val lying unconscious and bleeding in her bedroom. She had not been the same since her ill-fated...

Brown Buzzard Village is under attack. What’s worse, the Dagger of Protection, which is kept in the village’s ancient temple, has been stolen. Haethowine, the village leader, instructs sixteen-year-old Aldora Leoma to go to the royals to seek help and tell them about the missing...

All Means All, If You Believe by Gwen Sutton is a story of faith, resilience and a mother's belief. BabyRuth was happy. She had a beautiful life, she had a son, Derek, who had a great promise of a better future, and a daughter who...