About Mary Hill-Wagner: Dr. Mary Hill-Wagner is an author, professor, and former newspaper journalist. She lives in the Inland Empire in California with her spouse and dogs. She enjoys The Antiques Roadshow (even went once), poetry, movies, and Broadway Musicals (singing them loudly and off key). She thinks being in the company of artists is the best thing in the world! She is grateful to her editor, publisher, and agent for believing in her work. What inspires you to write? Stories, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mary Hill-Wagner
The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman
The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman The late summer Sunday morning in 1905 appeared to be as boring as ever for Mary Johns Leonard until a stranger slid into the pew in front of her and her daughter Callie. When the prayer ended, Mary stole a glance at the stranger before turning to the right page in the hymnal. She began to sing. The tenor voice of the stranger singing “Love Devine All Loves Excelling” was the most beautiful male voice she had ever heard. Could he be a professional singer … [Read more...] about The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman
Interview with Author – Simon Gjeroe
About Simon Gjeroe: I am a self-confessed nerd when it comes to China and everything Chinese. I have been interested in China since I saw the movie “The Last Emperor” as a thirteen-year old. During my Chinese studies, I spent two years at Sichuan University in Chengdu, where I lived from 1995 to 1998. That is where I also met my future wife, Fu. After graduating in Chinese and Modern East Asian Studies, I moved to Beijing for work, and, after a few years, also married and settled down with Fu … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Simon Gjeroe
Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe
Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe When all the men she knows are liars, maybe it's time to become one too. Ruth is young, excited about life and not looking for love. Yet love finds her, and Ruth is thrilled. But she is left devastated when she finds out that her the man she loves has deceived her. Still hopeful, she embarks on another relationship only to find herself in the same predicament. Ruth becomes disenchanted with love and decides that if she can't beat them, she may as well join … [Read more...] about Becoming Ruthless by Rita H Rowe
All the Colors of My Soul by Leta McCurry
All the Colors of My Soul by Leta McCurry What could drive a loving wife and mother to commit cold-blooded murder? Growing up in the 1930s Santa Clara Valley, California, Neva Holiday wanted nothing more than to reach eighteen, have a beau, get married and mother a houseful of kids. Simple, quiet, peaceful. As she blossoms into a young woman during high school, she finds herself torn between a life-long bond with the boy next door and her growing love for a handsome newcomer escaping the … [Read more...] about All the Colors of My Soul by Leta McCurry
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
Hunny Finds a Family by J.E. Michel
Hunny the Golden Retriever lives in a shelter, she longs to be adopted and when it finally happens she is so grateful for her new family! Targeted Age Group:: 3-8 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I've always had a love for writing and children. I worked in the educational field for over 2 decades and when I was finally done raising my own children I decided it was time to pursue my dream of reaching children worldwide with my stories! … [Read more...] about Hunny Finds a Family by J.E. Michel
Rose Hips by Jessica Highstreet
Rose Hips is a nostalgia-bomb portrait of Home- as it exists in place, in ourselves, and within the ones we love. This collection acknowledges life's universal struggles and eases them with messages of hope and acceptance. Jessica Highstreet's debut poetry collection will resonate with anyone who has experienced growth through hardship. Targeted Age Group:: 16+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Rose Hips is my first book. I self-published it in June of 2020, when the pandemic left … [Read more...] about Rose Hips by Jessica Highstreet
WE’RE ALL POTENTIAL PRISONERS by Thomas Mwakonkha Sakala
Seven ‘bastards’ gang up on the author, savagely beat, stamp and brutalise him. He fights back but eventually gives in, and when they realise the swelling number of lookers-on, they manhandle him to a deserted room and continue to give it to him until the police ‘rescue’ him. In this memoir, the author tries to recreate the events, locales and conversations from his memories of them. Opening with the punch-up, all through to the arrest, police bond and the withdrawal of the charge against him. … [Read more...] about WE’RE ALL POTENTIAL PRISONERS by Thomas Mwakonkha Sakala
The Mindset of Home Gardening: A Comparative Guide to Popular Home Gardening Methods by Jane Holder
If you’ve thought about starting a garden but don’t know where to begin, The Mindset of Home Gardening can help you take those first steps. Within its pages you’ll learn: - How to grow your own delicious and nourishing food - The best type of gardening for you to be successful - How to get started with little equipment or space The Mindset of Home Gardening will help you get started growing your own beautiful garden, even if you think you don’t have a green thumb. Its easy-to-read … [Read more...] about The Mindset of Home Gardening: A Comparative Guide to Popular Home Gardening Methods by Jane Holder
Interview with Author – J.E. Michel
About J.E. Michel: J.E. Michel, a San Diego native grew up with a love for books, children, writing and animals. After working in the educational field for over a decade she left to raise her children, they have since grown up and she has now found the time to pursue her dream of reaching children worldwide with her stories. What inspires you to write? Since childhood I have had a deep love for writing, children and animals. I worked in the educational system for over a decade before … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J.E. Michel
All Is Not LOST by Shannon Kenny Carbonell
All Is Not LOST by Shannon Kenny Carbonell All Is Not LOST is the story of what happened when one woman set aside a lifelong dream in favor of her kids, only to find herself battling her own ego and unfulfilled ambition. Shannon Kenny Carbonell -- wife of actor Nestor Carbonell of LOST, Bates Motel, and The Morning Show fame -- knew she was making the better choice for her, no matter how painful, when she decided on full-time motherhood over career. Little did Shannon know she would soon find … [Read more...] about All Is Not LOST by Shannon Kenny Carbonell
