In 1030 C.E., Cnute, king of England, Denmark, and Norway, sends Harald, his middle son, to the Kingdom of Dublin to meet with his Norse-Irish allies. Harald’s mission is to coordinate an invasion of the northern Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd, to replace King Rhydderch who is growing too powerful on England’s borders. Harald is reluctant to be involved in affairs of state, but agrees to go, even though his beloved wife, Selia, is unwell. Harald tells Selia he will not have to take part in the … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Sea’s Edge by Garth Pettersen
An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze by David Scott Richardson
An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze renders life on the home front through the watchful eyes of 15-year-old Scotty Johannsen as WWII rages across the globe. Against the backdrop of blackouts, bomb shelters, rationing, and victory gardens, Scotty and his friends follow the rhythms of yesteryear, weaving their wartime worries through the “wilds” of Seattle’s Ravenna Park, where their imaginations run free. Into this fragile balance a neighborhood threat emerges: Someone is lighting fires during the … [Read more...] about An Empty House Doesn’t Sneeze by David Scott Richardson
What Once Was Promised by Louis Trubiano
What Once Was Promised by Louis Trubiano What One Was Promised is a multi-generational family saga that chronicles the diverse paths taken by three young Italian immigrants and one American-born Italian as they navigate the challenges presented them in early 20th century Boston. Love, friendship, treachery and betrayal are intertwined against a backdrop of political intrigue and decades long personal vendettas. In the end, the four old friends must come together to right a wrong visited upon … [Read more...] about What Once Was Promised by Louis Trubiano
A Coat of Many Colors – Putting Jewish Characters on Stage by Roy Schreiber
A Coat of Many Colors is an anthology of five plays. They all feature reality based, diverse Jewish characters ranging from Harry Houdini to the last queen of Tahiti. Shylock is there as well. This anthology takes aim at the antisemitic stereotype. The Jewish characters in this book are distinct individuals. The only thing they share is the description, Jewish. … [Read more...] about A Coat of Many Colors – Putting Jewish Characters on Stage by Roy Schreiber
The Munich Girl by Phyllis Edgerly Ring
The past may not be done with us. Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war-trophy portrait of Eva Braun. Fifty years after WW2, she discovers what he never did—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends. The secret surfaces with a mysterious monogrammed handkerchief, and a man, Hannes Ritter, whose Third Reich family history is entwined with Anna’s. Plunged into the treacherous world of Nazi Germany, Anna uncovers a long-buried tangle of family secrets, and finds her … [Read more...] about The Munich Girl by Phyllis Edgerly Ring
No Going Back by Susan Frances
Devonshire, England 1348: the plague is sweeping the land.Young Lord Thomas de Chiddleigh is sent home from school only to discover that the plague has reached his estate, forcing him to take on the role of Lord of the Manor. Desperate to avoid the plague and save the few surviving people, Thomas leads them to a remote farmstead, intending to wait out the plague and return to his studies in the spring. However, the farmstead is derelict and with few supplies, Thomas and his group face a … [Read more...] about No Going Back by Susan Frances
Private Cummings by Pete McGinty
A man and a boy whose lives unexpectedly connect are impacted in improbable ways. Private Hank Cummings didn’t ask for the fate that befell him during his service in WWll. Saving the lives of three men from the burning wreckage of a B-29 left him a hero, albeit scarred and disabled. But when his personal secret was revealed, he recoiled into a life of seclusion and solitude for much of his adulthood. Never losing his spirit and will to endure, he persevered through his hardships, finding … [Read more...] about Private Cummings by Pete McGinty
Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye #2
Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye ** Amazon Best-Selling Author & Series ** Review: Moses had come to watch his daddy die. I read the first sentence of the first book and knew I would read every word of what Ginny Dye writes. I've devoured this remarkable saga, and all 19 that follow! I will read every new one that comes. Unforgettable characters that will capture your heart. Rich, accurate, historical detail. These are the … [Read more...] about Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye #2
Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye #3
Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye ** Amazon Best-Selling Author & Series ** Review: Moses had come to watch his daddy die. I read the first sentence of the first book and knew I would read every word of what Ginny Dye writes. I've devoured this remarkable saga, and all 19 that follow! I will read every new one that comes. Unforgettable characters that will capture your heart. Rich, accurate, historical detail. These are the … [Read more...] about Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye #3
Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye
Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye ** Amazon Best-Selling Author & Series ** Review: Moses had come to watch his daddy die. I read the first sentence of the first book and knew I would read every word of what Ginny Dye writes. I've devoured this remarkable saga, and all 19 that follow! I will read every new one that comes. Unforgettable characters that will capture your heart. Rich, accurate, historical detail. These are the … [Read more...] about Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye
Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye
Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye ** Amazon Best-Selling Author & Series ** Review: Moses had come to watch his daddy die. I read the first sentence of the first book and knew I would read every word of what Ginny Dye writes. I've devoured this remarkable saga, and all 19 that follow! I will read every new one that comes. Unforgettable characters that will capture your heart. Rich, accurate, historical detail. These are the … [Read more...] about Storm Clouds Rolling In (#1 in the Bregdan Chronicles Historical Fiction Series) by Ginny Dye
Lafitte’s Chance by Michael Roberts
Lafitte's Chance by Michael Roberts Thomas Cain puts it all on the line again in this exhilarating alternative American History time travel adventure novel! Thomas has managed to rescue Aden, but his futuristic gear is still missing while the Pirate King, Jean Lafitte, is breathing down his neck. In his efforts to track his items down, will Thomas keep his agreement to bring the pirates to Jackson's aid and achieve America's first victory as a new country? Or will pride bring them all to … [Read more...] about Lafitte’s Chance by Michael Roberts
