Beyond the Song by Carol Selick "Beyond the Song" is an autobiographical novel, based on the author's coming of age in the 'sixties and early 'seventies. A singer-songwriter like her alter-ego Carol Marks, Carol Selick begins each chapter with lyrics she wrote and still performs today. There's a lot of nostalgia for that time period. In many ways, my character's search for her voice expresses the search of a whole generation of women. The settings in New York and Berkeley, are immediately … [Read more...] about Beyond the Song by Carol Selick
April’s Heart by Shilah Ferr
April's Heart by Shilah Ferr Autumn 1977. Thirteen year old cheerleader April Schweiter falls hard for Mitch Hudgins, putting an end to childhood and changing her life forever. April embarks on a coming of age journey full of angst and unanswered questions. And her dysfunctional family is only one of the problems in her way. Classmate and wrestler Mitch Hudgins can’t get enough of April either. She stirs in him surprising passion that is new, unfamiliar and needs to be explored. But they … [Read more...] about April’s Heart by Shilah Ferr
The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym
The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym "Beautiful and cruel" She’s not quite human, but is she as dangerous as they believe? Cygna has been kept under the shadow of secrecy for two decades. Not only is she the King’s illegitimate firstborn, she’s also an extraordinary half-fae with a wing in place of an arm who instills fear and suspicion in those close to her. But now a terrifying evil is ravaging the kingdom. A Lindworm is making a path straight for the castle, and the King and Queen … [Read more...] about The Serpent and the Swan by Ashland Pym
The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis
The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis Protagonist Kit Biddle is a rising prep school senior who finds himself tangled in a web of spiritual quandaries and intellectual absurdities. Kit’s angst is compounded by a unique psychological burden he is forced to carry: his intelligent but unstable Uncle Nat has committed an unspeakable act on what, according to the Uncle’s deranged account, were direct orders from God. An intelligent, clever, and captivating tale, The Essence of Nathan … [Read more...] about The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis
The Girl of Dorcha Wood by Kristin Ward
The Girl of Dorcha Wood by Kristin Ward Treacherous. Evil. Dark. Dorcha Wood is all of these. And none of them. The people of Felmore talk of Dorcha Wood in whispers, if they speak of it at all, fearing the wrath of the Cù-Sìth should their words be carried on the wind. Those murdering beasts still roam the darkness of the forest, the last remnants of the cursed Aos Sí, a race of elves, long since vanished from the world. But to seventeen-year-old Fiadh, it is home. A haven. A forest whose … [Read more...] about The Girl of Dorcha Wood by Kristin Ward
Guinevere Trilogy by Cheryl Carpinello
Guinevere Trilogy by Cheryl Carpinello Guinevere Trilogy GUINEVERE: ON THE EVE OF LEGEND Princess Guinevere dreaded her upcoming thirteenth birthday. It signaled the beginning of her official role as the Lady of her father’s castle. No more adventures in the forest with Cedwyn. No more explorations outside the castle walls. No more excitement. No more danger. No more fun. Cedwyn—her companion for as long as she remembered—viewed her circumstances differently. A Medieval coming-of-age story … [Read more...] about Guinevere Trilogy by Cheryl Carpinello
When Goodbye Begins: life takes over by Geeta Lal Sahai
When Goodbye Begins: life takes over by Geeta Lal Sahai In When Goodbye Begins: life takes over, author-filmmaker – Geeta Lal Sahai actively involved in mental health advocacy rips apart the stereotypical existence. These five stories are about mental health, innumerable lanes and layers of memories, childhood abuse, infidelity, betrayal, hopelessness, and hidden emotions. There is pathos, feelings, inner conflict and stoic acceptance. In the title story – When Goodbye Begins, a middle-aged … [Read more...] about When Goodbye Begins: life takes over by Geeta Lal Sahai
A Poor Man’s Supper by Jim Gulledge
A Poor Man's Supper by Jim Gulledge In the North Carolina mountains two people, destined to love each other, are doomed to be apart. Vancie Keller is trying to survive on her mother’s failing farm when her life is forever altered by the arrival of two men, Josiah Buckland and Jagger Hill. One, she will love, the other she will marry. She has a secret neither of them know. Orphaned as a teen, Josiah Buckland came down from the rugged mountains of North Carolina to try to find work and … [Read more...] about A Poor Man’s Supper by Jim Gulledge
Tales of Ferrês by K.M. Jenkins
Tales of Ferrês by K.M. Jenkins Since the beginning of time, one kingdom in the world of Tarzinëa has remained a mystery. Very few have entered its depths and survived. Walk alongside our heroes and watch their tales unfold as they enter the Forest of Ferrês. Discover everything from wolves so large they look like full grown ponies, to devil creatures that lurk in the night. Expect the unexpected as you venture into the magical land of Ferrês where not everything is as it seems. … [Read more...] about Tales of Ferrês by K.M. Jenkins
A Year in the Sky by Lena Mikado
A Year in the Sky by Lena Mikado Elena's life is a dream come true. She just married the man of her dreams, Chris, after a summer of whirlwind romance, her new husband suddenly came into quite a bit of money, and they have nothing but bright and shiny skies on their horizon. Except... there's this girl. She's not Chris's ex. She is his best friend—which is way worse than an ex. And there is Alex, Elena's scorned ex- fiancé who has all the rights to hate her guts. Throw the Atlantic Ocean … [Read more...] about A Year in the Sky by Lena Mikado
