Vampires and Villains by Elizabeth Pantley Paige and her joyful Aunt Glo have learned that the home they inherited comes with a magical library. They put together a book club group of loveable kooks to explore the magic. They’ve recovered from their first book journey, and they all agree on their next book which takes place on a cruise ship bound for Hawaii. Problem is, they were so excited about the cruising idea that they didn’t read the entire blurb on the back of the book. (“It was … [Read more...] about Vampires and Villains by Elizabeth Pantley
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey
The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey Gold Medal, Contemporary Fiction, Global Book Awards (formerly New York City Book Awards) Finalist, Multicultural Fiction, International Book Awards After two heartbreaking losses, Luna wants adventure. Something and somewhere very different from the affluent, sheltered home where she grew up. An adventure in which she can make some difference. After meeting Lucien, a worldly, well-traveled young architect, she goes to a rice-growing village in … [Read more...] about The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey
It’s Kona Calling by Ray Fauteux
It's the early 1980's and middle-age is not being kind to Sam. He's out of shape, overweight, and smokes and drinks too much. He's divorced and spends most of his spare time living his life vicariously through the athletes he watches on Wide World of Sports, his favorite T.V. show. Then one day he stumbles onto the telecast of a race taking place in Kona, Hawaii. The race is called the Ironman Triathlon and he's never even heard of a triathlon before. He's mesmerized as he watches people … [Read more...] about It’s Kona Calling by Ray Fauteux
Interview with Author – Frankie Bow
About Frankie Bow: When the lecherous Kent Lovely, Mahina State’s one-man hostile work environment, collapses face-first into his haupia cheesecake, the faculty retreat goes from dull to disastrous. Now Professor Molly Barda has to fight to keep an innocent out of prison—and herself off the unemployment line. What inspires you to write? After a frustrating day at work, I like to come home, pour myself a glass of wine, sit down in front of my computer, bring up my word processor, and ask … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Frankie Bow
Interview with Author – Terry Ambrose
About Terry Ambrose: A painting of three mountains inspired Terry Ambrose to write his first short story when he was a child. The painting was titled “The Three Sisters” and the story, which he called, “The Great Spirit,” was about how the sisters angered a powerful god, who then transformed them into mountains. Terry started his business career skip tracing and collecting money from deadbeats. During his first day on the job, he learned that liars come from all walks of life. He never … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Terry Ambrose
Interview with Author – Mary Ellen Courtney
Author Bio: I grew up in Southern California, but now live in a rural community on a remote island in Washington State. I always wanted to write, but didn't begin in earnest until a few years ago when I wrote my first novel, "Wild Nights." I just published the sequel, "Spring Moon," and am working on the third in the trilogy. I hope to have it out by November 2014. I am married to a very understanding and low maintenance man, and live with a high maintenance and demanding German Shepherd. The … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mary Ellen Courtney
