Blackburn’s prose is simply exquisite—every word weighty, every sentence stripped of excess, with all remaining wonderfully descriptive. Venita Blackburn makes an indelible impression with her first collection of short stories,... Read More

With a ghost in the attic, a bogey monster in the basement, and a pixie in the piano, it’s no wonder Jackson is having trouble sleeping. No worries, though—some thoughtful problem solving guarantees a restful slumber for Jackson, and... Read More

Saddened that he cannot recall any words in his native Cree language to share with his curious granddaughter, "Stolen Words", from Melanie Florence, is one man’s emotional tale of strength, hope, and healing, shedding light on the... Read More

Larry Yang is an ordained Buddhist monk and a passionate advocate for diversity in dharma communities. His "Awakening Together" is part spiritual memoir and part stirring call to action directed at the Western Buddhist community, asking... Read More

What is it like to live in America as an undocumented immigrant? Alberto Ledesma shares his own story of struggle and, eventually, US citizenship in his collection of graphic vignettes, "Diary of a Reluctant Dreamer". Although... Read More

Relevant and expertly arranged, this novel is composed of stirring and sympathetic trials and tribulations. "Women Within" interweaves three women’s lives in an introspective, literary fashion. The narration showcases the thoughts and... Read More

Moral and ethical conundrums dominate in this futuristic science fiction adventure. "Variance" by Josen Llave is a militaristic action-adventure story that takes place in the distant future and revolves around differing systems of belief... Read More

Chapters flow naturally and suspense is conjured masterfully in this Lake Michigan thriller. Robert Wangard’s "Victim" slowly unfurls the truth behind the mysterious events surrounding a murder. Courage, lies, and deceit permeate this... Read More