In a world that constantly redefines borders, ideologies, and identities, "Camel from Kyzylkum: A Memoir of My Life Journey" emerges as a truly powerful narrative that breaks through cultural divides and speaks to the core of human experience. The memoir traces a gripping path from Ukraine to the Kyzylkum Desert in Uzbekistan, and onward through Austria, Italy, and finally America. Along this journey, the author navigates personal truths and aspirations, illustrating the resilience and … [Read more...] about Camel from Kyzylkum by Lara Gelya
Interview with Author – Charlotte Rijkenberg
About Charlotte Rijkenberg: Charlotte Rijkenberg first moved abroad with her husband over a decade ago. Since then, they have traveled, worked, and lived across the world. Convinced of the incredible life lessons moving abroad brings, Charlotte is now on a mission to inspire people around the world to move abroad and live their best lives. When she isn’t planning a move, chasing a dream (like writing a book), or coming up with creative business ideas, you can find Charlotte singing Disney … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Charlotte Rijkenberg
DREAMer by Emily Gallo
Kate and Lawrence drive through the desert on their way home from vacation and find a young girl sitting by the side of the road. Who is she? Where is she from and where is she going? Why is she there? When and how did she get there? What can they do to help? The girl won't speak, but that doesn't deter them from embarking on a journey through central and southern California to find the answers. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was inspired to write … [Read more...] about DREAMer by Emily Gallo
Bargain Book: Illegal by John Dennehy
A raw account of a young American abroad grasping for meaning, this pulsating story of violent protests, illegal border crossings and loss of innocence raises questions about the futility of borders and the irresistible power of nationalism. Illegal tells the true story of love and deception, revolutions and deportations as it chronicles the trials of John Dennehy. Naïve New Yorker, Dennehy refuses to be part of the feverish nationalism of post 9/11 America. His search for hope takes him to … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Illegal by John Dennehy
A Character in Reality by Nicholas Bridgman
One of the narrator’s fictional characters, Detective Gladstone, has gained consciousness and stepped out of a novel into reality. He gradually adjusts to the real world with the narrator’s help, picking up insights along the way about what it means to be human. But an anti-illegal immigrant group does not want him in reality, and he must face down its leader to self-actualize as a real person. Targeted Age Group:: all ages What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was inspired by the … [Read more...] about A Character in Reality by Nicholas Bridgman
Forgotten Objects by Carlos Rubio
Forgotten Objects traces the life of Anna d’Amio, daughter of opera singers Louis and Francesca d’Amio, from Mussolini’s Italy to the city of Pittsburgh during the mid sixties. The novel proper is made up of three parts: Italy, Cuba and United States. Married at seventeen and widowed at twenty, Anna leaves war-torn Italy to find her fortune in Cuba, she eventually meets Ramón Contreras, a wealthy tobacco grower who later becomes her second husband. The idyllic world that the couple had so … [Read more...] about Forgotten Objects by Carlos Rubio
Interview with Author – Matt Minor
About Matt Minor: Matt Minor presently serves as a Chief of Staff in the Texas House of Representatives. He has worked as a political campaign manager and is a well-regarded public speaker. Matt has authored official state publications, oversees syndicated editorials, is a speechwriter and district radio legislative commentator. Prior to his life in state politics Matt was a professional musician and entertainer; his numerous recordings receiving wide critical praise. Matt practices numerous … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Matt Minor
