Hope hates her body. She always has. The fact that she’s a graphic artist who manipulates images of women’s bodies for a living only makes matters worse. Hope’s teenage niece, Lana, has a physique Photoshop can’t touch. But in her dance world, finesse in motion requires mastery of body, which, for Lana, spirals into obsession. Looking into the mirror, Hope and Lana have in mind a continually altering ideal of beauty defined always as thinner than they are in the moment. Hope turns to … [Read more...] about Body: or, How Hope Confronts Her Shadow and Calls the Flutter Girl to Flight by Sean Coons
Rivalyn by Rachel A. James
Alys is of royal descent to the Rivalyn crown and has trained all her life for war. Her kingdom has been under threat for centuries, and it's time to take a stand. To defeat her adversaries, she must find the Sword of Rivalyn, for it's said to wield a power so great 'tis enough to diminish an army. Niall is disillusioned and weary, but when he sees Lady Alys in trouble he helps her flee from the Shieldoks. To forget his past, he remains in Rivalyn. After all, there are others who vie for Alys's … [Read more...] about Rivalyn by Rachel A. James
New Mercies: A Christian Romance by Julia Colquitt Allen
A troubled single mom and a shy young pastor strike up an unlikely friendship. Will gossip destroy them both? Targeted Age Group:: 13- What Inspired You to Write Your Book? A fictionalization of my real experiences as a divorced single mother facing church gossip and dealing with struggles of faith surrounding divorce and remarriage after finding a second chance at love. I wanted to strengthen the faith of others in this situation. https://youtu.be/CjeMRaqoPjA … [Read more...] about New Mercies: A Christian Romance by Julia Colquitt Allen
Interview with Author – Elle E. Kay
About Elle E. Kay: Elle E. Kay lives on a farmette in the Back Mountain region of Pennsylvania. An introvert, she surrounds herself with farm animals rather than people most of the time. But once you break down her initial walls, she can be quite talkative. What inspires you to write? My inspiration comes from above. I just sit down and write and the words flow, as long as I remember to pray first. When I don't ask God for direction, the words don't flow as well. Tell us about your … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elle E. Kay
Breaking Liberator’s Shackles by Terry L. Wilson
Grant Metzger’s nightmares ceased almost two decades ago… until tonight. Brutalities he sustained from Japanese soldiers are vivid again. Terror of war-time imprisonment torments him, but new fears compound his emotions. His son, Doug, a Green Beret about to deploy to Vietnam is likely to operate behind enemy lines. Grant is engulfed by anxiety that his son could be captured and forced to endure similar inhumane treatment. Grant’s secrets of survival may one day save Doug’s life, but to … [Read more...] about Breaking Liberator’s Shackles by Terry L. Wilson
Taking Leaps and Finding Ghosts by Janet DeLee
Dreams aren’t just for the young, and baby boomer Ginny Lawther is happy to prove that she can still brave a leap of faith…she just needs a little prodding from like-minded individuals. Step one: place an ad in the local newspaper inviting other dreamers to form an Ideal Life Club. Step two: see if anyone shows up. When Ginny meets four hopeful strangers at the first club meeting, she thinks they’re off to a great start. Now it's only a matter of time before the sixty-something widow … [Read more...] about Taking Leaps and Finding Ghosts by Janet DeLee
Interview with Author – Janet DeLee
About Janet DeLee: I am a self-appointed, self-actualization guinea pig who firmly believes in leaps of faith and is committed to creating an ideal life for myself. I am also a Texan who lives in the Dallas area, and I was inspired to write ghost stories after experiencing unsettling events during stays at several bed-and-breakfasts, as well as an old New Orleans hotel. In addition to having a hint of mystery, my novels also tend to follow characters struggling to pursue their dreams. It is my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Janet DeLee
Interview with Author – Andrew Jonathan Fine
About Andrew Jonathan Fine: Andrew Jonathan Fine (1962 - ) was born in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, to a Conservative Jewish family. He started high school at 12, eventually graduating with a bachelor in electrical engineering and a master in computer science by the age of 23. He married twice, the first time at the age of 27, and the second time at 40. During his late childhood to teen years his family fell apart due to both his parents being mentally ill, and to the illness and old age of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Andrew Jonathan Fine
Heartsong, Sisterhood of Shepherds by Nicola Furlong
Some families have hope. Others have faith. The Shepherds of rural Oregon have Faith, Hope and Charly, three quirky sisters whose lives change forever when they reluctantly answer a personal calling to help others make amends. Thirty-something single parent Charly Shepherd is satisfied with her life raising two children and thousands of plants in her family-owned Sweet Shepherd Nursery. Then tragedy strikes. As she and her siblings struggle to keep the nursery going, Charly begins to believe … [Read more...] about Heartsong, Sisterhood of Shepherds by Nicola Furlong
