Flowers by Night by Lucy May Lennox Japan, 1825: Low-ranking samurai Uchida Tomonosuke is a devotee of the way of manly love, but he has never pledged himself to another man. Until one day he accidentally crosses paths with Ichi, a beautiful blind masseur who challenges everything he thought he knew about love between men. Ichi is independent and confident, but his blindness means he is considered a non-person in the rigid social hierarchy. Tomonosuke is torn between his passion for this … [Read more...] about Flowers by Night by Lucy May Lennox
Purple Rules by David YayGrr
The Purple King has taken over the Land of We! See what happens when this evil king attempts to control the land with his color-based rule. Young readers will experience the ups and downs of this story, cheering for one brave citizen who attempts to squash the king with his clever cure. Will the Land of We be able to unite and outsmart the Purple King in time? Immerse yourself in this tale as first-time illustrator, Gi P, brings the characters to life through her brightly colored illustrations … [Read more...] about Purple Rules by David YayGrr
Interview with Author – T.J. Rao
About T.J. Rao: T.J. Rao first received inspiration for her writing from a dream, the result of a mean tweet. She often comes up with ideas through her dreams and incorporates them into important messages that she wants to share with her readers. Representation, diversity, and relatable characters are elements that T.J. believes are critical in young adult books. “People want to hear stories that impact them and take them away, but at the same time can enlighten their minds,” she … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – T.J. Rao
Interview with Author – Professor M. S. Rao, PhD
About Professor M. S. Rao, PhD: Professor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. is the Father of “Soft Leadership” and Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India. He is an International Leadership Guru with 38 years of experience and the author of over 45 books including the award-winning ‘21 Success Sutras for CEOs’ URL: http://www.amazon.com/21-Success-Sutras-Ceos-Rao/dp/162865290X. He is a C-Suite advisor and a sought-after keynote speaker globally. He brings a strategic eye and long-range vision given his … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Professor M. S. Rao, PhD
Interview with Author – Sue Hinkin
About Sue Hinkin: Raised in Chicago, Sue Hinkin is a former college administrator, TV news photographer (one of the very first women in this job) and NBC-TV art department staffer. With a B.A. from St. Olaf College, she completed graduate work at the University of Michigan and was a Cinematography Fellow at the American Film Institute in Los Angeles where she lived for many years. She is a puppy foster volunteer—latest failed foster is a white bichon/poodle mix named Harley. She lives in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sue Hinkin
Interview with Author – Jonathan J Stotler
About Jonathan J Stotler: Jonathan J Stotler was born on the Highveld of The Republic of South Africa. The child of missionaries to South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho, he grew up admiring, respecting, and loving the land and people of Africa, spending his formative years among several different people including the Venda, Zulu, Xhosa, and Ndebele. He currently lives in Boonton, New Jersey and works in the field of Medical Education, but his heart is never far from Africa. What inspires … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jonathan J Stotler
Jabulani by Jonathan J Stotler
Come along with Jabulani, a boy in Southern Africa, as he lives with purpose and loves with purpose. Jabulani learns how the little ways that he helps his family and friends can add up to big rewards, and that no matter how small you are, you can accomplish big things. In doing so, Jabulani shares his story across diverse cultural lines and at the same time introduces his culture from the Ndebele tribe of the Republic of South Africa to other children through this story of a week in his … [Read more...] about Jabulani by Jonathan J Stotler
Interview with Author – Jakova Pen
About Jakova Pen: Jakova began her educational pursuits in Graphic Design at the International Academy of Art & Design in Tampa, Florida, followed by eight years as a freelance graphic designer. She completed her undergraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley in Natural Resources and earned a Master of Science from the University of Southern California in Geographic Information Science and Technology with an emphasis in Sustainable Development. Her aspirations are to inspire … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jakova Pen
Hope: A Sports Romance by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle
The Complete Hope Series Box Set with Bonus Material Hope for Her - Book #1 What do you HOPE for? Josh is on his last chance to live up to his families obligations, but he meets a girl that his father won't approve. Carrington wants to feel special and Josh's attention is exactly what she craves. Their volatile relationship has Josh questioning their connection while Carrington develops feeling for someone else, but they aren't ready to give up hope. What happened towards the end, … [Read more...] about Hope: A Sports Romance by Sydney Aaliyah Michelle
My Family Is Different by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
This is a tale of religious diversity and acceptance where a young girl who realizes that her family celebrates a different faith than most. When she asks her friends about their beliefs, she comes to find that they all have their own religions and that all families are different. Targeted Age Group:: 3-7 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My daughters were the driving force behind this tale … [Read more...] about My Family Is Different by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Interview with Author – Tash McAdam
About Tash McAdam: Tash McAdam's first writing experience (a collaborative effort) came at the age of eight, and included passing floppy discs back and forth with a best friend at swimming lessons. Since then, Tash has spent time falling in streams, out of trees, learning to juggle, dreaming about zombies, dancing, painting, learning Karate, becoming a punk rock pianist, and of course, writing. Tash is a teacher in real life, but dreams of being a full-time writer, and living a life of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tash McAdam
Interview with Author – Kyoko M.
About Kyoko M.: Kyoko M is an author, a fangirl, and an avid book reader. Her debut novel, The Black Parade, has been on Amazon's Bestseller List at #5 in the Occult Horror category. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Lit degree from the University of Georgia, which gave her every valid excuse to devour book after book with a concentration in Greek mythology and Christian mythology. When not working feverishly on a manuscript (or two), she can be found buried under her Dashboard on Tumblr, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kyoko M.
