In the dojo, Olive discovers her empowering strength. Outside, she faces her greatest challenge. Sixteen-year-old Olive has always been an outsider and when her family uproots her from the bustling city to sleepy Buxton, she's sure her life is over. That is, until she stumbles upon a local martial arts, karate school. The dojo becomes Olive's sanctuary, and her natural talent catches everyone's eye—especially Boyan, the enigmatic adopted son of her sensei. As Olive and Boyan's connection … [Read more...] about Osu by Sensei Sarhn
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
Interview with Author – M.L. Banks
About M.L. Banks: M.L. Banks is a writer and a teacher who lives in Ontario, Canada. She wrote a book in her early twenties, which, thankfully, never saw the light of day. After that she became a philosopher, went to law school, and eventually settled into teaching students why Aristotle is interesting and relevant no matter what topic you might be discussing. She loves the way you can explore philosophical questions in science fiction and fantasy. She is the author of The Curse of Starfall, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – M.L. Banks
By the Horse’s Wings: Book One of the Wings of Destiny series by Karen Kanouse
In a world where magic is both feared and revered, meet Zia, a young woman with a secret even she doesn’t know: she possesses extraordinary magical abilities and an uncanny connection to animals. When a rebel army kidnaps her two brothers and sister and threatens to tear her country apart, Zia embarks on a perilous journey to save them. With grit and determination and only a few loyal companions by her side, Zia must navigate treacherous landscapes and outsmart cunning enemies while keeping … [Read more...] about By the Horse’s Wings: Book One of the Wings of Destiny series by Karen Kanouse
The Ramtalans: Origins, Book One by Sofia Diana Gabel
Twins Argus and Tai Dachel are not ordinary teens. The seventeen-year-old brothers are thrust into the chaotic life that is high school after a lifetime of homeschooling. They look forward to navigating the usual teenage challenges, but when their special abilities catch the interest of a secret government agency, their lives take a dangerous turn. After finding the shocking truth of their origins, the brothers find themselves entangled in a web of deception and danger. Hunted by a dogged … [Read more...] about The Ramtalans: Origins, Book One by Sofia Diana Gabel
Shadow Runner by KJ Fieler
What happens to a good person when survival requires embracing darkness? From aristocrat to assassin: Ada is kidnapped from her home and raised by a secret society. As she comes of age, she must target the people she once called kin or attempt a daring escape. But if she leaves, she risks the life of the one most dear: her enigmatic captor. A multi-award-winning cross-genre blend of historical fantasy, steampunk, and young adult fiction. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djt7UnWLnh8&t=8s … [Read more...] about Shadow Runner by KJ Fieler
FEATURED BOOK: Do You Believe in Miracles? by Jim Melvin
NEW RELEASE! "Do You Believe in Miracles?" is book 3 of Dark Circles, a fantasy trilogy for readers 13 and older. When Charlie Magus enters a fantastical world hidden deep in the forest, his life is turned upside down. The timid teen transforms into a powerful wizard wielding formidable magic. In the real world, life goes on as usual. But in the fantasy world, a war is brewing that will dwarf all others. Charlie’s newfound powers stand between victory and defeat. But in which world does he … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Do You Believe in Miracles? by Jim Melvin
Stolen Lives by Joseph Lewis
FREE from April 14 through April 17 for the Kindle Verson on Amazon 2021 Finalist, The Best Thriller Book Awards on BestThrillers.com 2021 Literary Titan Gold Award Winner "Stolen Lives represents an exciting probe of abduction and unusual connections between fourteen-year-old victims, and is recommended reading for thriller and intrigue fans..." -Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review "A riveting murder mystery that slowly unravels a puzzling crime that will have readers furiously flipping … [Read more...] about Stolen Lives by Joseph Lewis
Magnificent Mess by Elizabeth Standish
COLLEGE IS OVER, and Emma’s supposed to know what she’s doing. Her overbearing mother thinks she knows: law school and then the family firm. Too bad Emma doesn’t agree. Meanwhile, her best friend Kim wants to set her up with the new guy in Kim’s office. This is a problem. Patrick is more alluring than Emma wants to admit—infuriatingly so. Stuck between casebooks and a man who can't seem to make up his mind, Emma jumps ship and heads for a summer study abroad in Ireland. Unfortunately, Ireland … [Read more...] about Magnificent Mess by Elizabeth Standish
Disrupted by B. Lynn Goodwin
In Disrupted Sandee Mason loves stage-managing, which gives her the importance she's craved since her brother died in Afghanistan 6 months earlier. When a 7.1 earthquake erupts, and two of the school's wings slide off their foundations, classes and activities are canceled. Sandee must cope with the emotional earthquake that erupted when her brother was killed in Afghanistan and the physical earthquake that ransacked her town. Will the fall play she's stage-managing go up even though the campus … [Read more...] about Disrupted by B. Lynn Goodwin
Do You Believe in Monsters? by Jim Melvin
Do You Believe in Monsters? by Jim Melvin "Be prepared for a full-blown launch into a fantasy realm loaded with magic, monsters, courageous acts, and a dash of sweet romance." — Chris Harold Stevenson, award-winning author of everything fantasy and paranormal ~~~ From the author of The Death Wizard Chronicles comes a new adventure suitable for teens and adults. Do You Believe in Monsters? is book 2 of Dark Circles, a fantasy trilogy for readers 13 and older. This is a great coming of age … [Read more...] about Do You Believe in Monsters? by Jim Melvin
Shelter of the Monument: A Provincetown Love Story by Yvonne deSousa
Shelter of the Monument: A Provincetown Love Story by Yvonne deSousa Sometimes the wrong person says the right thing, and it makes all the difference. In this coming-of-age memoir we meet Richard, a handsome, charming, mischievous, great guy with a fondness for the 1980s party drug of choice, cocaine. Yvonne is 11 years younger, awkward, terrified of her own shadow and even more frightened by the idea of disappointing anyone in her life. Their attraction makes no sense. … [Read more...] about Shelter of the Monument: A Provincetown Love Story by Yvonne deSousa