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A Map of the Edge

by David T. Isaak

1969. Southern California.

For fifteen-year-old Rick Leibnitz, the whole world is on the horizon —just out of reach. Abandoned by his mother to the care of his abusive father, he quashes his dreams in favor of survival. But when an attempt to protect a friend goes wrong, Rick lands in juvie. Emerging from his incarceration, he finds an unlikely ally.

Free spirited teenager Lincoln Ellard is on a mission to expand the minds of all he meets. When the discovery... more

Second Choices

by June Wright

Uncover the emotional journey of one woman's search for love, acceptance, and the place where she truly belongs. Elise's life has been marked by a relentless pursuit of belonging. An adoptee who always felt like a second choice, she believed she had finally found her place when she fell in love with and married Evan. Little did she know that Evan carried his own powerful demons, ones that would nearly destroy her when she summoned the courage to confront them. The tragic aftermath left her ov... more

Things We Do For Love

by Vered Neta

Daisy Bach, a therapist, has always been certain that she did not want to have children. Her childhood experiences with an overbearing and controlling mother, Verity, who tore the family apart, further cemented this decision. However, at the age of forty-five, Daisy finds herself reconsidering this choice. Unfortunately, her decision to try and conceive is complicated by her mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. With strained family relationships, Daisy faces the daunting task of caring... more

Tinder for my Housefire

by Cassie Fritsche

Tinder for my Housefire" is a compilation of poetry and prose written over the span of a decade. Each poem was written to express the deepest emotions and thoughts associated with depression, bipolar disorder, love, grief, marriage, and everything else life throws at you. If you are reading this, I hope you don’t feel as alone anymore. I believe poetry can weave together stories between people like a tapestry. Some say suffering is the human condition, but I believe overcoming the obstacles of l... more

The BharatCal Chronicles

by K Kailash

"The BharatCal Chronicles" takes you on a whirlwind journey through the birth, rise, and eventual fall of a nation like no other. When the United States grinds to a halt, a group of ambitious NRIs, backed by India's political powerhouse, seize the moment to carve out their own sovereign state: BharatCal. But as Silicon Valley becomes the heart of this new world, power struggles, cultural clashes, and international intrigues ensue. The entry of Manvendra Sodi, India's charismatic leader sets t... more

Pirates of the Wild West: A Time Travel Sea Adventure with a Western Twist

by Bryan Cantrell

1718 the infamous pirates of the Caribbean meet secretly in Nassau harbor on Blackbeard’s prized ship the Queen Anne’s Revenge. Caught in the clutches of a tempestuous storm, their lives take an unimaginable turn when a time vortex whisks them away to the year 1873, casting their ship into the depths of San Francisco Bay. Prepare to set sail on a thrilling fusion of history and fantasy as the Golden Age of Piracy collides with the untamed spirit of the Wild West! In Pirates of the Wild Wes... more

Wreck's Wake

by Jof Croxford

Half a world away, beside the newly discovered continent of Southland, dwell the Sentinels, an archipelago of overgrown tropical islands brimming with gold. Amongst their rocky slopes fly the sails of traders, pirates and sealords all, none more feared than those stained threatening black. When Southland convict Wesley King and his family are finally pardoned after three hard years of toil, they delve into the islands’ embrace searching for a fabled treasure long lost. But the quest quickly t... more

The Spaces That Hold You

by Karla Self

In “The Spaces That Hold You,” meet young Levi, whose heart is burdened by the secrets that lie hidden in the shadows of his young life. Set against the backdrop of a small, poverty-stricken town, this debut novel weaves a tapestry of love, loss, and the profound connections that shape our lives. Join Levi on a poignant journey of self-discovery, as he navigates the spaces of his own heart, seeking solace, redemption, and a chance at a future filled with hope.

Hangtown

by Michael Bailey

Returning to his hometown, Shirley Jackson Award-nominated and Bram Stoker Award®-winning writer and editor Michael Bailey fills in the missing pieces of a town’s dark past in this homage to Charles Portis’ True Grit and Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian. Based on a true story, Hangtown is a historical western about the hangings in a placer mining town that once went by that moniker, one of the first established diggings during the chaos of the Gold Rush. Set in 1848 to 1850, the unlawful were... more

Surviving Gen X

by Jo Szewczyk

Enter the neon-soaked world of Las Vegas in the 1990s with Surviving Gen X - a gripping and timely political work that follows the story of an unnamed man and an abused housewife as they navigate the city's dangerous underbelly. Through their journey, they find solace in each other as the broken city attempts to destroy them. Unfolding like an electrifying dream, Surviving Gen X is an intensely intimate and profoundly moving tale packed with humor, heartache, and the quest for survival.

Fiercely Loyal

by Deborah Ettinger and Tom Johnson

Brother and sister, Sean and Colleen Callaghan share a relationship of love, loyalty and perseverance. Their early childhood in a dysfunctional orphanage created a bond that carries them through tough times in the Big Apple during the first half of the 20th Century. Sean grows from petty thief to bootlegger to waterfront dock boss. Colleen starts out running a speakeasy that transforms into an upscale restaurant catering to New York's upper crust and Sean's less-than-legit pals. When Sean is a... more

The Good Time Girls Get Famous

by K.T. Blakemore

Get ready for the latest rip-roaring “Good Time Girls” adventure with Ruby Calhoun and Pip Quinn, two accidental outlaws now on the run for too many crimes to count. As the silent film industry booms and Westerns steal the spotlight, a movie producer sees potential gold in Ruby and Pip's outlaw story. With their misdeeds now legendary, the duo is offered a chance to play themselves on the big screen. It's an opportunity for fame, fortune, and a safe getaway to Mexico once the film wraps. H... more

Figures Crossing the Field Towards the Group

by Rebecca Gransden

A pilgrimage. An England in delirium.

Finding Isobel

by Mary Behan

Isobel Babić has always yearned to uncover the mystery surrounding her birth and why her adoptive parents have steadfastly refused to share this information with her. Her life takes an unexpected turn just as she is about to start veterinary school, when she receives a bequest from her de facto grandmother. Leaving everything behind, her search takes her from Wisconsin to New Zealand where her adoptive parents live, and ultimately to Bosnia where she was born. Isobel discovers that the past ho... more

Yuri & the Pig

by C. W. Lovatt

Based on the current struggle in Ukraine, a farmer and his pig undertake an extraordinary quest across war-torn Eastern Europe.

Pieces of a Broken Mind

by Daniel Ruczko

Pieces of a Broken Mind is the raw and honest portrayal of Richard Bryght, a struggling Seattle writer with dreams too big for a single lifetime—navigating love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment. Haunted by a past relationship and his mother's mental decline into Alzheimer's. Then, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity arises—to turn his self-published book into a movie. Richard embarks on a transformative leap of faith, with his best friend Danny by his side and his mother's blessings, ... more

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