Moments in Life is about life which is sometimes hard, humorous, loving, difficult, and a wide range of other emotions. Life is about the connections we make with friends, family, and even furry critters. The poems in this volume address some of the things faced in life. These can be pretty, loving, funny or they can be gritty and hard, painful and difficult. Sometimes we have to scream at the injustices in the world and our life. Sometimes we have to embrace what is, accept where we are, … [Read more...] about Moments in Life by Eileen Troemel
The Greatest Gift by Marie Tayse
He has autism and she has never felt good enough. Together they set out on a daring adventure where they discover unconditional love in the most surprising of places. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Watching how some people treated my friends and a family member with autism, inspired me to write this book. Some of the general public gawk and stare at those with autism, as though they are 'less than' the rest of us. I wanted to bring the reader into the life … [Read more...] about The Greatest Gift by Marie Tayse
The Little Sentinel of the Sierra Nevada by Paul Williams
The Little Sentinel of the Sierra Nevada follows the harrowing experiences of a small group of pioneers as they journey west to California in 1846. Told through the eyes of thirteen year old Sarah Harlan, the journey is a lesson in strength and endurance, one that will shape Sarah's life forever. Targeted Age Group:: Adult or late teen. What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The American west has fascinated me since my youth. The hardships and tragedies that befell so many nameless … [Read more...] about The Little Sentinel of the Sierra Nevada by Paul Williams
The Little Sentinel of the Sierra Nevada by Paul Williams
It is 1846 and Sarah Harlan is just thirteen when she sets out with her family on the great trek West to California. Confident and assured beyond her years, schooled and shaped by the Father she adores, Sarah believes life has little more to teach her. But this is a journey like no other. In crossing a Continent they must face all that nature can unleash upon them; tempests and floods; raging rivers and scorching deserts; disease and starvation. To face these challenges and overcome them, … [Read more...] about The Little Sentinel of the Sierra Nevada by Paul Williams
Genesis-Sister Christian #1 by Lisa Beth Darling
Doctor Richard Mason, brilliant physician three times divorced, borderline alcoholic, drug addict and jaded loner,has just discovered he’s adopted. If that wasn’t enough to shatter his personal reality he’s also ‘inherited’ his physically & mentally challenged sister, Hannah Rice, a woman he hasn’t seen or even thought of since he was in high school. Along with Hannah comes a 3.5 million dollar trust fund and a whole pack of dark family secrets. Imprisoned in one group home after another … [Read more...] about Genesis-Sister Christian #1 by Lisa Beth Darling
Peril In Paradise by Deb Graham
“My necklace is gone! I left it right here, I know I did!” Jerria’s heart pounded. Not another theft. Depressed over her youngest son leaving two years early for college– across the country no less!– Jerria takes up her husband Will’s offer of a relaxing Hawaiian cruise. But, a series of ominous events onboard the Ocean Haven squashes any idea of a calm tropical vacation. Soon Jerria’s very life is in danger, and she can’t blame the mythical Pele for this one. Warm characters and rich … [Read more...] about Peril In Paradise by Deb Graham
Beyond the Cracks by Bridget Straub
Everyone is defined by their past to one extent or another. For Ellie Moor the question is what really happened? When your father is a rock star and your mother becomes a religious fanatic just as you are beginning high school, you are bound to end up a little confused. For fifteen years Ellie has been running from her past, but now she is asking questions and looking for answers. What she discovers is that sometimes you have to stand back and look beyond the cracks in order to see the full … [Read more...] about Beyond the Cracks by Bridget Straub
Secrets of Sand Mountain by Philip C. Elrod
The summer of 1944 - a sleepy little town in Southern Appalachia. On the surface, life seems simple and uncomplicated - but, people are not what they seem. Secrets and a dark heritage lurk just beneath the surface and suddenly erupt in danger, death, and destruction. Some characters, when challenged with life altering situations, rise to the occasion heroically 0 others, sink into the dark abysses of depravity. Many lives will never be the same following this long, hot summer. Targeted Age … [Read more...] about Secrets of Sand Mountain by Philip C. Elrod
A Life With You by Roy Miller
A Life With You details the small moments of life as lived with a partner. Running out of gas, going for a walk around the neighborhood or water fights in the kitchen, the little things are the glue that keep us together over the years and this collection of vignettes aims to rekindle some memories. Read it with a partner and discuss it together if you can, or use your imagination to paint the image of your perfect match. A Life With You is a reminder that our lives aren’t measured in … [Read more...] about A Life With You by Roy Miller
Heartstrings (Heart & Soul #1) by Kelli McCracken
“You’ve suffered a terrible tragedy, Jo.” That’s what my doctor keeps telling me. All I know is that I’ve lost everything—my ability to play piano, six years of my life, my will to live… The only thing keeping Jocelyn 'Jo' Hayes from falling apart is her brother, Brighton, whose past is sketchier than her mind. Brighton’s hiding secrets. He refuses to give Jo the answers she needs, but after she meets the mysterious Adam, she decides to keep secrets of her own. As Jo’s … [Read more...] about Heartstrings (Heart & Soul #1) by Kelli McCracken
Approaching Twi-Night by M Thomas Apple
Journeyman relief pitcher Jonathan “Ditch” Klein was all set to be a replacement player during the 1994-1995 baseball strike…until the strike ended. Offered a contract in the minor leagues, playing at the same Upstate NY ballpark he once found success in high school, Ditch has one last chance to prove his worth. But to whom? A manager with an axe to grind, a father second-guessing his pitching decisions, a local sportswriter hailing him as a hometown hero, a decade older than his … [Read more...] about Approaching Twi-Night by M Thomas Apple
the loss of A MOTHER’s loss by Jennifer Shriver
“the loss of A MOTHER’s loss” is a young girl’s journey growing up on a different page then her mother. All Jennifer wanted was to fit in but every step along the way, her mom made sure she didn’t. Finally out of the house, Jennifer and her mother hadn’t spoken more than a couple of times in ten years. When the phone rings with news her mom has passed, she doesn’t even know what to think anymore. As Jennifer flies back home, to all the people her mom was still close to, to her sister who has … [Read more...] about the loss of A MOTHER’s loss by Jennifer Shriver
