Poems of Confusion, Love, Thoughtfulness, and Learning through a life full of experiences that have no easy answers. They may press on a pain that won't be gentle. Sometimes digging up a forgotten hurt needing to be unearthed and exposing a nerve not yet dealt with. Surprising with words you didn't know you wanted to feel. That somehow tap into your own pulse, with startled and stunned emotions that move you. Stirring up both the good and bad places, speaking directly to your … [Read more...] about Be kind Be safe Be human: poems by Owen D Hill
Murder at the Columbarium by Emily Gallo
Jed’s quiet life as caretaker of the San Francisco Columbarium is turned upside down when he comes upon a dead woman’s body and a crying baby just inside the gate. His search for answers thrusts him into a world of corruption, bigotry and drug trafficking and he becomes one of the principal suspects. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I've actually written about the columbarium before. I've always been enamored by it when I visit San Francisco and … [Read more...] about Murder at the Columbarium by Emily Gallo
Interview with Author – Sandra Danby
About Sandra Danby: Proud Yorkshire woman, author, tennis nut & tea drinker. Unlike Rose, the identity detective in her books, Sandra is not adopted. What inspires you to write? Like Justine Tree, the protagonist of my new novel Connectedness, I grew up on the East Yorkshire coast and left home to study in London. I also stayed ‘down south’ after university as that’s where I found work as a journalist while my family remained in Yorkshire. So it is fair to say that some of Justine’s … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sandra Danby
Sunspots by Karen Bell
Sunspots by Karen Bell "One can never be, and should never be, smug about life," says Aurora Goldberg. An aspiring New York actress who has never realized her dreams, Aurora keeps herself afloat by doing odd temp jobs where her rich fantasy life helps her get through the day. Aurora sees the world through the lens of characters in literature and film and these fictionalizations are woven into her interpretation of reality. On one of her temp assignments she meets Jake Stein, a man who could … [Read more...] about Sunspots by Karen Bell
Chaos Unlimited by Joseph Perera
We spend most of our life in employment. Some go beyond that and create employment for others. Whatever you are and whatever you are going to be. This could be your life. Targeted Age Group:: All ages What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My experience with organizations prompted me to share them with others for their development and knowledge. … [Read more...] about Chaos Unlimited by Joseph Perera
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
Falling Water- Stories & Poetry by Blaine Coleman
This is a collection of short stories and poetry that take an incisive look at both the suffering and grief we all face in life and the renewal of faith, the personal and spiritual growth that suffering confers on us, even when we don’t recognize it ourselves. Most of the works collected here examine life in all of its highs and its lows, its joys and grief, and find the underlying good that permeates all of life. The poems were compiled especially for this book from handwritten journals I’ve … [Read more...] about Falling Water- Stories & Poetry by Blaine Coleman
Song of Memory by Sharon Ricklin
A mysterious encounter on a dark highway sets two lonely people on a course of discovery. Sara's humdrum world is turned upside down when she meets a stranger who says he knows her from the past and that she'd disappeared without a trace twenty years ago. She's bewildered and confused; why would someone play such a cruel prank on her? Jack spent nearly two decades searching for her. But when he finally locates her, he is faced with a gut-wrenching discovery: Sara has absolutely no memory … [Read more...] about Song of Memory by Sharon Ricklin
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
Interview with Author – Kelli McCracken
About Kelli McCracken: Kelli McCracken spends most of her days in front of her computer, crafting her next novel. She loves to read and occasionally curls up with a good book. When she’s not chauffeuring kids, cleaning house, or hog-tying unruly characters, she enjoys taking hikes, drinking coffee, or listening to music. “I’ve learned that in life, you can never take anything too serious. Murphy’s Law never fails, and if you spend your life trying to be perfect, you miss out on mishaps that … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kelli McCracken
Interview with Author – Jennifer Shriver
About Jennifer Shriver: I grew up just outside of Chicago with my mom and my sister. I enlisted for the Army when I was old enough and ended up stationed in Hawaii where I met my wonderful husband. We now reside just outside Denver with our two beautiful daughters and two giant lap dogs. I am a writer, an accountant and a volleyball coach right now. In my free time, I enjoy running and hiking. What inspires you to write? I'm inspired mostly by the world. I've read many authors from many … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jennifer Shriver
Interview with Author – Annette Bower
About Annette Bower: Annette Bower’s day-to-day experiences as a nurse, administrator, town councillor, teacher’s assistant and student means that her stories are the real thing because they are about you and your neighbors. Her short stories and novels are read around the world. Her romance novels are set in Saskatchewan because she believes home is as exotic as anywhere else in the wide world she has visited. What inspires you to write? I am inspired to write about women’s roles in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Annette Bower
