A moving story about a bi-racial woman and her fight with a life-threatening illness in her prime years. Based on actual events as the author pays tribute to her daughter, who died in 2015 of multiple myeloma, a cancer that develops in the plasma cells, the story follows Vashti Warrens, a brilliant lawyer at the DA’s office in Albuquerque. … More “Autumn Gold” by Lesley Lowe
Imagine a world where human beings do not experience the seven basic emotions- anger, fear, happiness, sadness, disgust, surprise, and contempt – and only display neutral facial expressions? Such is the case in “A World Without Emotions: Evolution” by Emiliano Forino Procacci. … More “A World Without Emotions: Evolution” by Emiliano Forino Procacci
“I Am Jess” may begin as a storybook love. A woman swept off her feet by an older man. But Jess’ story is an important one. Of an invisible life outside of the façade built to house the idyllic relationship of Scott and Jessica. An important lesson, an admirable memoir, and a strong woman. … More “I Am Jess: A Memoir” by Jessica Fahl
Chock full of many well thought out offerings readers could adapt to their own situation and start working toward finding their inner peace and happiness. The style the author presented in her short book was the perfect way for readers to read and digest her advice. Her writing was clear and concise and I found myself stopping and thinking about a few nuggets of information that really resonated with me as I continued reading. … More “Steps to Happiness” by Mona Hassan-Alaali
Nicholas Nicastro’s “The River Through Rome,” set in 1st century Rome, follows the woes of Nonius, a young, passionate engineer who has caught the fancy of the one and only Marcus Agrippa. … More “The River Through Rome” by Nicholas Nicastro
“A Dark Corner of Paradise” by J.D. Bradley is advertised this way: Poetry and musings from the periphery of the human experience. This is an apt description of what you will find: free-verse poems; witty, dark observations; micro essays about life in the “bad” part of town. … More “A Dark Corner of Paradise” by J.D. Bradley
“A Seven Year Ache,” is the first book in the Roaring River Woman series by Fisher Lavell. It is a historical novel takes place in the 1920s and 1930s in the prairie lands of Canada. … More “A Seven Year Ache” by Fisher Lavell
“A Drowned Kingdom,” is the first book in author P.L. Stuart’s, The Drowned Kingdom Saga. The story is also Stuart’s literary debut and is an epic fantasy you won’t soon forget. … More “A Drowned Kingdom” by P.L. Stuart
Hopkins deftly draws us into another world. His fine brush strokes encircle humanity from every dimension, from the saintly to the ruthless. The effect is nothing short of masterful. He proffers tantalizing hints across the chapters that keep readers guessing. The book showcases a wide range of characters ranging from a banker, a salesman, a retired detective, a garage mechanic, a lawyer, and an astrophysicist. … More “When Secrets Come to Light” by George R. Hopkins
“Freedom’s Firewall” is the second book in Alfred R. Taylor’s Full Circle series. … More “Full Circle: Freedom’s Firewall” by Alfred R. Taylor
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