“Homespun” is the definitive installment, book 3 of 3 in The Silk Trilogy by Sophia Alexander. It showcases the resolutions and growth of the Greeleyville and Kingstree families, as they once again seize command of their fates with absolute conviction that their finest state of living is feasible. … More “Homespun” by Sophia Alexander
“Where the Grass Grows Blue” by Hope Gibbs is a charming story about heartbreak and resilience with a bit of romance sprinkled in. Penny Crenshaw has been thrust into this new life as a divorced mother of three, and her strength is being tested on every level. The story’s landscape changes between Atlanta (her current home) and Kentucky, where she endured a complicated childhood. Readers are quickly brought up to speed with her past through cleverly woven flashbacks. … More “Where the Grass Grows Blue” by Hope Gibbs
Keith A. Hamilton is originally from Southern Alberta. Since the early 1990’s he has been working in Indigenous Economic Development, living and working in numerous small and remote indigenous communities throughout Western and Northern Canada. He and his wife and their dog have made Bella Coola their home since 2016. He is presently serving as the CEO of the Nuxalk Nation economic development corporation. He took up writing for fun as a hobby a few years ago. … More Meet the Author! Getting to Know Keith A. Hamilton, Author of “Nine Bear Lodge”
“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
Blue Fire is an interesting and compelling novel by Raymond Mikelionis. As the author states in his introduction, this story is a “journey” for the main character, Jon Cameron. It is definitely that, a story that is full of loss and learning about oneself. It is a bit confusing at times and must be read all the way through in order for the reader to understand what this man is going through, but the tale, at least in my opinion, is riveting as Jon attempts to find himself. … More “Blue Fire” by Raymond J. Mikelionis
In The Guest House: Stories of a Nervouse Mind author Shannon Terrell has given the reader an in-depth and very personal look into a life filled with anxiety disorders and how to deal with them, and she has done it in a very honest and well-written manner. … More “The Guest House: Stories of a Nervous Mind” by Shannon Terrell
“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 Wisdom of Winter” by Annie Seyler is a beautifully written story about a young lady who tragically loses her mother in a car accident. Beatrice is the light of her mother’s life. Lily and Beatrice spend their days playing outside and creating works of art. Beatrice is an eccentric child that runs around partially dressed and dirty while acting out make-believe adventures. She loves nature and hates taking a bath. Lily becomes pregnant again to revitalize her marriage, only to develop a debilitating case of postpartum depression. … More “The Wisdom of Winter” by Annie Seyler
“A How Pretty Town” by Bruce Evans follows Wayne, an aging, privileged white man who is quite happy with how things are, thank you very much. He does not necessarily understand that constant changes in technology and social media, or in shaking up the history books, or in replacing old town relics with shiny new chain restaurants or fancy buildings. He has lived in his hometown of Edmonds, Washington, his entire life. Now, as he passes his 80th birthday, all he really wants is to train hard so he can achieve his current dream: Win the gold medal in softball at the Huntsman Senior Games. … More “A How Pretty Town” by Bruce Evans
“Mystic and the Secret of Happiness” by Anne-Claire Szubaniska is the heartwarming tale of a cat that embarks on a journey of self-discovery in search of a lost friend and finds true happiness. Mystic, an ordinary house cat, befriends an elephant named Bumpa at the local zoo. Spending most nights talking as they star gaze. Mystic, and Bumpa become inseparable until one-day Bumpa is missing. Severely depressed and stricken with grief, Mystic makes it his sole purpose to discover what happened to his friend. With the help of Freedom, an enlightened wild cat, he learns to change his thoughts and find peace within himself. … More “Mystic and the Secret of Happiness” by Anne-Claire Szubaniska
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