Beyond the Song by Carol Selick "Beyond the Song" is an autobiographical novel, based on the author's coming of age in the 'sixties and early 'seventies. A singer-songwriter like her alter-ego Carol Marks, Carol Selick begins each chapter with lyrics she wrote and still performs today. There's a lot of nostalgia for that time period. In many ways, my character's search for her voice expresses the search of a whole generation of women. The settings in New York and Berkeley, are immediately … [Read more...] about Beyond the Song by Carol Selick
Nighttime Lullabies: A Collection of Poetry by Avianna Lemonier
Time heals all wounds but memories linger like a lullaby sung in hushed tones, drifting out of an open window and into the night sky. Nighttime Lullabies is a tale of love as it comes into our life, hovers over us, leaves and, sometimes, comes back for a second chance. … [Read more...] about Nighttime Lullabies: A Collection of Poetry by Avianna Lemonier
Starlight by Nikki Chartier
Chloe Branson's summer of beach vacations and pool parties just died a sudden death. Now she's forced to help hide superstar boy band Spaceships Around Saturn... At least until her secret service agent dad figures out who fired shots at their show. The SAS guys aren't happy with the situation, either. The bad boy picks fights with middle sister Aralie, and the heart-throb can't escape obsessed little sister Emery. But after super-cute Milo kisses Chloe during a game of hide-and-seek, she … [Read more...] about Starlight by Nikki Chartier
Seven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset by P. L. Tavormina
In a country village on planet Turaset, seventeen-year-old Celeste yearns for excitement. She travels to a bustling metropolis, where suave city men show her more of the world than she ever knew. But these folk have their reasons to cozy up… Celeste’s family carries an old genetic power, passed down from Turaset’s founding. Her family’s trait threatens the rise of big oil, and now, the titan in charge wants her dead. Targeted Age Group:: 17+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I have … [Read more...] about Seven Strengths: A Tale from Turaset by P. L. Tavormina
Interview with Author – Katie Godman
About Katie Godman: Katie Godman is a Costume Librarian. She has an MA in Fashion History and a BA in Creative Writing. She has given talks on the historical fashion and writes book reviews for The Journal of the Association of Dress Historians. Her book on The History of Gothic Fashion is due out in October 2022. Fortune is her first novel. What inspires you to write? I have always imagined stories and characters, so have been writing since I was a teenager. I love reading and story … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Katie Godman
April’s Heart by Shilah Ferr
April's Heart by Shilah Ferr Autumn 1977. Thirteen year old cheerleader April Schweiter falls hard for Mitch Hudgins, putting an end to childhood and changing her life forever. April embarks on a coming of age journey full of angst and unanswered questions. And her dysfunctional family is only one of the problems in her way. Classmate and wrestler Mitch Hudgins can’t get enough of April either. She stirs in him surprising passion that is new, unfamiliar and needs to be explored. But they … [Read more...] about April’s Heart by Shilah Ferr
Interview with Author – K.K. Edwards
About K.K. Edwards: I'm a current writer and former factory rat, graphic artist, and kindergarten teacher. I live in Michigan with my beloved husband and our cat Charlie. I was born in Massachusetts and miss the East Coast when I'm not there. I love to write, read, draw, travel, and learn new things; I love nature, love to laugh, love my family. Somebody Knows Something is my first novella. What inspires you to write? I'm not a confident verbal communicator but I've … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – K.K. Edwards
The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym
The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym "Beautiful and cruel" She’s not quite human, but is she as dangerous as they believe? Cygna has been kept under the shadow of secrecy for two decades. Not only is she the King’s illegitimate firstborn, she’s also an extraordinary half-fae with a wing in place of an arm who instills fear and suspicion in those close to her. But now a terrifying evil is ravaging the kingdom. A Lindworm is making a path straight for the castle, and the King and Queen … [Read more...] about The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym
Collateral Intentions by Constantine Dhonau
“…it peels back layers and defenses in one’s own psyche and relays the message of vulnerability that is universally common in being human and necessary in the journey of self-love.” “Even now as I read the first page I laughed out loud. I think if you choose to buy this book, I believe you may find something in it to make you wonder, make you laugh, make you want to be a better person, and make you appreciate life just a little bit more.” At what point does practicing vulnerability fortify … [Read more...] about Collateral Intentions by Constantine Dhonau
Lockers Speak: Voices from America’s Youth by Brenda Mahler by Brenda Mahler
Lockers Speak occurs as the students exit the school to begin summer break. They leave behind the lockers who personify their thoughts and emotions. As an administrator walks the empty halls, she reflects on the events of the school year. The voices whispering, sometimes screaming from the lockers share stories of friendship, academic struggles, death, abuse, celebrations, and basic human experiences. This book is a compilation of students’ thoughts. The words presented through verse … [Read more...] about Lockers Speak: Voices from America’s Youth by Brenda Mahler by Brenda Mahler
The Drunk’unn Boat by Darby Guise
George Dilgunk, an everyman’s everyman, begins his life with tragedy knocking at the door. After the death of his best friend and the disappearance of his girlfriend, George embarks on a strange odyssey forgoing all the rational rules. He’s on a collision course with a weird finale—a story populated by rogue priests, wayward cinema owners, and kindly prostitutes. Targeted Age Group:: 18-65 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? It's my first novel, and I wanted to challenge myself … [Read more...] about The Drunk’unn Boat by Darby Guise
The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis
The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis Protagonist Kit Biddle is a rising prep school senior who finds himself tangled in a web of spiritual quandaries and intellectual absurdities. Kit’s angst is compounded by a unique psychological burden he is forced to carry: his intelligent but unstable Uncle Nat has committed an unspeakable act on what, according to the Uncle’s deranged account, were direct orders from God. An intelligent, clever, and captivating tale, The Essence of Nathan … [Read more...] about The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis
