“U.P. Reader Volume #6: Bringing Upper Michigan Literature to the World” by Deborah K. Frontiera and Mikel B. Classen

Most regional publications showcase the best work of the area’s writers, and the U.P. Reader is just one among the many such publications. Featuring short stories, essays, commentary, poems and more, this magazine that is more like a booklet offers entertaining, thought-provoking and curious works to delight and enlighten readers. … More “U.P. Reader Volume #6: Bringing Upper Michigan Literature to the World” by Deborah K. Frontiera and Mikel B. Classen

“The Science of Getting Rich for Women” by Sara Connell

Are you a woman standing at a crossroads, not sure of where to go in life? Have you suffered hardship and want to make life better? Then look no further than “The Science of Getting Rich for Women” by Sara Connell. Filled with a variety of ways to manifest and attract abundance into your life, the stories of women who worked their way up to success offer inspiration, ideas, and guidance along the way. … More “The Science of Getting Rich for Women” by Sara Connell

“The Final Steps: A Harbor Springs Cozy Legal Mystery” by Mark M. Bello

The Final Steps: A Harbor Springs Cozy Legal Mystery is a new book by mystery author Mark M. Bello. In this new outing, Mr. Bello has left Zachary Blake behind and is taking a leap into the world of cozy mysteries. I love a good cozy mystery and this author has hit a home run in what is going to be a fabulous new series. I loved it! … More “The Final Steps: A Harbor Springs Cozy Legal Mystery” by Mark M. Bello

MEET THE AUTHOR! Getting to Know Robb Grindstaff, Author of “Slade”

Robb Grindstaff joins us today to talk about his latest novel, Slade. “Slade is an unlikely celebrity with a self-help book who becomes a reluctant spiritual guru to the Hollywood elite, spawning a cult he wants nothing to do with.” — Robb Grindstaff … More MEET THE AUTHOR! Getting to Know Robb Grindstaff, Author of “Slade”

“Slade: The Fine Line Between Self-Help and Cults” by Robb Grindstaff

“Slade: The Fine Line Between Self-Help and Cults” by Robb Grindstaff is a powerful novel written in a unique format that slowly seduces the reader, enticing them to search deep within themselves as they piece together the scraps of information to discover the true soul of a man. … More “Slade: The Fine Line Between Self-Help and Cults” by Robb Grindstaff

“An Optimist by Degrees” by John E. Madigan

“An Optimist by Degrees” is an emotional fictional work by John E. Madigan, that tells of Tom’s quest to uncover secrets and lies that dissipated the company he so selflessly worked for. Full of devastation and anger as he overlooks the old factory, Tom is unable to cope with his biggest challenge of negative emotions, since now he has to piece together a part-time, contract, or temporary job to keep afloat financially. … More “An Optimist by Degrees” by John E. Madigan

“The Man Who Screams at Nightfall and Other Stories” by Rush Leaming

In this collection of eclectic short stories, author Rush Leaming takes the literary world by its reins by diving into the supernatural, the unsettling, and even the daring human scenarios to present readers with a unique panorama of a world most intriguing. Based on true events, Leaming’s short stories transverse across continents in countries such as The Democratic Republic of Congo, Thailand, Greece, Spain, and America bringing together experiences that range from themes such as loneliness, guilt, redemption, nostalgia, loss and love. … More “The Man Who Screams at Nightfall and Other Stories” by Rush Leaming

“Fifty-Three Tuesdays” by GK Nakata

“Love can be found in unexpected places. Sometimes we go out searching for what we think we want and we end up with what we’re supposed to have.”- Kate McGahan.

There’s no place this saying fits best than in Author Nakata’s iconoclastic novel, “Fifty-Three Tuesdays”. At a young age, Glenn Forrester witnessed the brutality of his father firsthand and his mother’s consequent act of suicide. Even with these tragic memories eked in his mind, he works out a successful career with an upward trajectory to become a high-profile member of the mayor’s cabinet and his trusted advisor in community affairs. When he is suddenly outflanked by the sitting mayor and orders given not to have him employed within the city, he feels like a nobody at fifty-four years of age. … More “Fifty-Three Tuesdays” by GK Nakata

“Just City” by Olga Tymofiyeva

Nathan is in need of $10,000 to enter his idea into a startup incubator competition. Alongside his friends, he agrees to be a tester for his neuroscientist grandmother’s new virtual reality game, Just City. In what he hoped would help him make a quick buck, Just City changes the trajectory of his friendships, his life motto, and his relationships. Through the game, Nathan is placed in the body of a homeless man. This experience changes his perspective, teaching him empathy and causing him to reassess his friendships and views on the world, and ultimately leading him to change directions on his startup idea. … More “Just City” by Olga Tymofiyeva