Anthony Pond’s A Tale of Cienega Mirth is a short story exploring the healing journey of a war veteran seeking refuge in a tranquil meadow nestled in the Sierras. The protagonist, trying to escape the haunting memories of combat, constructs a stone cabin next to...

War Never Ends by Anthony Pond is a soldier’s story of their war. Sergeant David Jordan is in a French hospital, wounded during WWII. The morphine between surgeries has sent him back to the front, reliving his war, from the training camp in Florida to...

How often do you give your kids a warning that it's nearly time to leave, only to find they still aren't ready? Socks and Shoes by Ashley Hohmann takes you on a sweet journey to find out why your kids can't get ready on time,...

Luke Eats is a delightful picture book by Ashley Hohmann in The Adventures of Ducky and Luke series. Like most toddlers, Luke spends a good portion of his day trying out new flavors by putting things in his mouth. His curiosity is unending as he...

How to Put an Astronaut to Bed is a bedtime picture book by Ashley Hohmann that follows Alex, a young astronaut, as he prepares for bed. After his long, tiring day of exploring, the astronaut returns home to have a delicious meal. He enjoys his...

Luke Eats Thanksgiving Dinner! by Ashley Hohmann is a children’s picture book that follows Luke, an adorable boy with the cutest face. In this story, Luke embarks on an adventure of flavors as he enjoys a Thanksgiving feast filled with traditional dishes like turkey, mashed...

Mr. Forward & Other Tails of Loss by Eric Herkert is an anthology of short stories that offers a mixed bag of hard times, surprises, and the supernatural. I Absolutely Hate Cats follows a man’s deep fear, leading to horrifying consequences when strange creatures start...

A. V. Smith's Madison: In the Presence of God tells the story of Mattie (Madison), a woman with a turbulent past attempting to come to terms with her demons. Mattie's life is far from ordinary as she lives a double life split between her biological...

Walking Each Other Home: Intimate Conversations on Writing and Life by Notable Poets of the 20th Century by Michael Hogan offers readers a delightful peek into the personal and poetic world shared with his illustrious friends and colleagues. Hogan, a seasoned poet and educator himself,...

In Ichi-ban Goes Hiking by Julie Maurer, Ichi-ban shares her first hike, explaining how she suffered from a short tumble and a close encounter with a cactus while she explored rocky terrain and cold streams. Readers watch the puppy grow into an adult dog as...

Ichi-ban Goes Hiking in the Fall by Julie Maurer is the second book in the Ichi-ban series. Ichi-ban is happy because Mom is taking her on a fall hike in the Colorado Mountains. It’s a long drive but when they finally get there, Ichi-ban is...

Ichi-ban Goes Hiking All Year Long by Julie Maurer is a children's adventure book featuring Ichi-ban, an active dog, as the narrator. This tale follows Ichi-ban's hiking adventures throughout the four seasons, sharing the joys, surprises, and challenges of exploring the great outdoors. Each season...

Bourton Bridge by Mia Fox falls into the gentle, sweet, cozy romance category. Luke has spent the last few years piecing his life together after finally managing to escape the clutches of a controlling and abusive father and the loss of his first true love....

Children’s books are incredibly powerful vehicles of social messaging. When a book is written for a younger audience, it not only has the opportunity to teach and create space for challenging conversations among children but for their parents and caretakers as well. In My...

Severed Sacredness: The Miraculous Journey of Jessie Boone by Lisa Boone is a deeply moving memoir about trauma, faith, and resilience. When Lisa’s fifteen-year-old daughter, Jessie, suffers a traumatic brain injury in a skiing accident, life as she knew it changes forever. We follow the...

The world is changing, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when thinking about the vulnerabilities and challenges that our planet is facing. Climate change, habitat loss, and the degradation of natural resources are big issues, and it can be hard for the average person to...

Revelation Trilogy: Pacifica - Judgement - Sovereign by Thomas E. Burrell begins on the planet of Pacifica in a post-apocalyptic universe. Despite their centuries-old battles with other genetically modified survivors, the inhabitants of Pacifica have found a fragile peace within their self-affirming community. The warrior...

Happily Ever Awkward by Macee McNeill is a contemporary romance that follows Dominic Parker, a small-town pharmacist who prides himself on being dependable, and Lydia Merritt, a wedding planner trying to rebuild her life after an abusive marriage. When Lydia moves to Honeysuckle Creek for...

Bracken loves playing with his friends, but his best friend is his grandma, Grams. One morning, Grams visits Bracken’s house with a huge smile on her face, and they decide to visit the Dinosaur Forest, as Bracken had been thinking about it. Bracken lists the...

Tachyon Tunnel 2: The Daklin Empire by Michael Gorton is a novel where time travel and intergalactic warfare collide in an action-packed sci-fi adventure. We're with the Tranquility team, led by Alex, as they discover the ruthless Daklin Empire, which has ruled the galaxy for...