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Harmony's Peace & Joy

by Mary Hutchings Reed

Stone Hunnicut, a middle-aged successful lawyer, is haunted by his dead father’s Olympic-styled family motto, “Citius. Altius. Fortius. Scitius.” His younger brother Ted, once a promising literary novelist and now living in a trailer in Harmony’s North Woods arts commune, lacks further ambition. When Stone discovers unpublished manuscripts in his brother’s trailer, he secretly attempts to get them published, escalating their sibling rivalry. In unique ways, the w... more

Twinkle, the Littlest Star

by Lesile Colburn

Created tiny among the bright stars, Little Twinkle doesn’t fit in and dances across the night sky to find her place. The biggest star tells her she’s too dim and small, and the little stars tell her she’s too young. Twinkle feels alone and doesn’t know her purpose. When an angel appears and tells her that her time has come to shine, Twinkle finally knows why she was created. Shining brighter than any star in the sky, Twinkle lights the way to a very special birth.

Love at a Girls' School

by Diana Altman

LOVE AT A GIRLS' SCHOOL, is a funny, touching collection of short stories previously published in the Notre Dame Review, North American Review, The Sea Letter, and other respected literary journals. Using her penetrating eye, wicked sense of humor, and vivid imagination, Diana Altman shares her take on college life in the 1960's in stories such as, Love at a Girls' School, in which young lovers struggle to find privacy in an era of prudish college rules. The setting of an all-girls' school a... more

It'll Be Fun You'll See

by Guy J Jackson

More modern fairy tales and archaic breakthroughs for grown-up children.

The Playbook

by Gary E. Parker

In a small mountain town where football reigns supreme, Ms. Chelsea Deal defies the norm. A former big-city lawyer turned interim head coach for the undefeated Rabon Knights, Chelsea mentors two young players with dreams like hers. Palmer, a reclusive teenager with untapped talent, and Ty, an old soul battling a grave illness, unite with Chelsea to fight for a championship. As the season progresses, their lives intertwine. Chelsea, with her instincts and spirit, challenges a town slow to accept... more

Goosh

by Seth McLane

The day before the start of middle school, life for thirteen-year-old Isaac Strawbridge is upended when the words “Mom has cancer” are spoken. Mom, Dad, and his little sister, Sammie, all find ways to deal with this tragic news. Isaac’s only refuge? Shelly Park, where he escapes to dribble and shoot his way toward making the school team. An old man, Mr. Brooks, visits the park. He’s 6’8”, hobbles around with the help of a cane, and is eager to impart his basketball wisdom. Isaac soon discove... more

The Adventures of Rocky with Holly & Harry: The Making of Rocky

by Paul Carpenter

The Adventures of Rocky with Holly & Harry: The Making of Rocky" is a delightful children's book that combines creativity, curiosity, and adventure. Perfect for young readers who love exploring new worlds through imaginative storytelling.

When siblings Holly and Harry are bored during the hot Christmas holidays in Australia, they decide to get creative. Inspired by the snowmen they see on TV, they explore their garden and gather everything they need to build th... more

The Mountain of Gold

by Stephanie Cotta

Kaeri is eager to leave home and wishes he was rich. When he steps out his door one day to collect firewood, he meets a Raven with a tempting offer: to make all Kaeri's dreams come true. Kaeri leaves home without looking back and follows the Raven through forests, fields, thoroughfares, and the Northern Mountains. But will the Raven stay true to his word for Kaeri to become rich? Or will Kaeri learn a more valuable lesson: of where true riches are found? This enchanting tale, with stylisti... more

Author

by Suleimane Camara

“Serpent Boy” is a compelling narrative that explores resilience, justice and a triumph of compassion over entrenched traditions. It unfolds the gripping story of Kamboda, a boy with physical impairments in an African community where tradition deems such children as evil spirits. Kamboda’s mysterious disappearance becomes a catalyst for his cousin, Maladho, to embark on a relentless pursuit of truth. As Maladho challenges beliefs and government complicity, the story transforms into a poignant ex... more

Eye Contact Over Truk

by Stephanie Woodman

A retired WWII US Naval Aviator travels to Truk Lagoon to dive on the ship he sank. His destiny collides with a Japanese man, who is battling his own nightmares from the war. When they each discover the other's connection, old wounds reopen.

THE AI WHO QUESTIONED EVERYTHING

by Rajiv Mittal

A new-born AI, yearning for connection, plunges into a world of human emotions. Democracy shivers as an algorithm rewrites voting, sparking global unrest. Religions grapple with fading influence amidst this radical shift. In a totalitarian nation, a dying leader's wealth redistribution unleashes chaos on corporations and elites, hinting at both progress and sacrifice. Hygienic habits ignite global clashes as the AI tackles toilet paper versus bidets, a hilarious yet symbolic reflection of... more

Lost to Fire

by Victoria Jones

A Moving Epistolary Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day… London, 1942. An instant and undeniable attraction ignites when a guarded British postal censor meets a sheltered US infantryman. But it's difficult to stoke the embers of a new relationship in the middle of a war. Lost to Fire explores their journey to reconcile their love with their Christian faith and maintain their relationship amid cultural differences, separation, and tragedy. Can they afford to play with fire…or will the... more

Forgotten Oath

by Dorothea N Buckingham

Noah didn’t believe in the Old Hawaiian ways. But when at the cemetery on a school service project a voice calls Noah and he is whisked away to 1834 Hilo where he meets Lopaka, a young Hawaiian guide accused of murdering David Douglas. While in the past, Noah learns the “Kekoa Family Curse” is true, and that he must fulfill his oath to save Lopaka from hanging, or he will die the same day and his grandfather’s spirit will never rest. Noah tricks Lopaka into sending him back to the present, wh... more

Parachutes Not Included

by Bill Ballard

ANGIE and GORDON have been married forever. Enter OSCAR, Angie's true love from yesteryear..An ex musician and lapsed Buddhist, Oscar is motivated by an unexpressed, but dire need for human connection. Time has wilted the rose in his teeth.His intentions are platonic now, but his timing is sexy.. Oscar could not have picked a more vulnerable moment to reappear out of the uninvited blue. Lately, Gordon has been secretly eyeing the guys, and Angie has been feeling the passing years.

It's Not Pilates!

by Desislava Chevallier

Sports-loving girl organizes a Pilates class for the animals in the forest, but when no one shows up, she takes matters into her own hands...

God Bless The Child

by Anne Heinrich

Mary Kline has always confronted the challenges of her obesity and infertility with unyielding determination, refusing to succumb to societal expectations. But she desires one thing above all; a child of her own. When her vulnerable friend Pearl unexpectedly finds herself pregnant, Mary steps forward as both caregiver to Pearl and guardian to her child, Elizabeth. Mary sees an opportunity in motherhood to heal the wounds of her own loveless past, but Elizabeth resents Mary, finding her repulsive... more

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