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LITTLE TOY CAR

by Gabe Oliver

Follow Gene through this psychological coming of age novel on his journey to discover the meaning of it all, while maneuvering through the unexpected trials of life. From the hardship of a broken home, through the mental struggles of a religious sect. The unexpected twists and turns in this book will command the attention of its readers. The highs and lows of this inspiring story will make it hard to put down. Discover the significance of the LITTLE TOY CAR.

Making a Living

by Paul Montag

Rick Armon, a former sales rep, answers a call from a potential employer only to brush him off in a panic over a lost piece of Billie Jo Spears memorabilia. The search for this pin spurs his reflection of how quickly his life has changed. His career more than paid the bills, but it was eroding who he was. Longer hours and weekend sales events had Rick sneaking his leisure into the workday. Until his largest account is on the line and Rick is on a plane to St. Louis to save his job. The trip is ... more

Nightfall in the Garden of Deep Time

by Tracy Higley

What if you stumbled into a timeless party, in a secret garden only YOU could see? Kelsey Willoughby doesn’t have time to pursue her writing dreams. Imagination doesn’t pay the bills, and she’s busy saving Gran’s legacy—the Chestnut Street Book Emporium—from online competition, hotel developers, and the sneaking suspicion that nobody reads anymore. Not to mention all those voices telling her she doesn’t have talent. But then the vacant lot of weeds ne... more

Believe In Yourself

by Joyful Stories For Kids

Believe In Yourself is a story of a sea turtle who struggles to overcome obstacles to reach the ocean from its sandy nest. This story models the skills children can use to overcome obstacles in their own lives. Children use the turtle's affirming example, "I believe in myself", to develop a strong belief in their own abilities. Through “Believe In Yourself” a child learns: That using confidence-building words, i.e. "I believe in myself” can help when a situation calls for courage. That t... more

The American Outsider: a novel, 978-0-9779780-3-8

by Homa Pourasgari

Tales of Political Infidels Trump’s Lickspittles and Lackeys

by Rainer Link

Let pundits and historians argue over the facts of the Trump presidency. This novel confronts the absurd reality of that era with whimsy, street theater, poetry, and a band of merry characters eager to expose the rampant fraudulence. With the help of his friend the Whistler (undercover as a chef in the White House), the novel’s narrator concocts audacious accounts that mock Trump and his lackeys. Trump becomes a medieval quack when he touts useless cures for the coronavirus; he seeks to buy a... more

Take a Walk in My Shoes

by D M Cummings

Can you imagine yourself wanting to be loved so badly that you put yourself and children in life or death situations? Or wanting someone so badly that you disregarded the fact that they had other women in their lives, so you continue to put up the cheating, waiting at the end of a line of whores to be wifed? Well, that's Cassandra, she just wanted to be loved but was never shown the type of love she should of had. Cassandra never had the ideal childhood, all she wanted was love from her father... more

The Mustard Seed

by Carl Solomon Sr.

You can succeed in anything you set out to do even when obstacles get in your path. The Mustard Seed is a beautifully illustrated story about a tiny seed who, with faith, overcomes disappointments and grows to become a successful, mighty tree. Just like you can!

Trooper at the Beverly Hills Hotel

by Susan McCauley

The love of a good dog can get you through any tough time - and Trooper is a very good dog. Join him and his best friend Andrea Eastman at their new home - the grand and glamorous Beverly Hills Hotel.

Diamond's Pearl

by D M Cummings

Diamond's Peal is a blunt but urban epic starring Diamond, a girl whose life is turned inside out because of her mother's austere rules and the fact that she felt like the black sheep of the family. Her older sister and younger brother were very aloof when it came to Diamond and she hadn't seen her father since she was a youth. This led to her becoming promiscuous and looking for love in all of the wrong places. This landed her with more than she bargained for and a child to whom the father was ... more

Buzzy Bee and the Callery Tree

by Taylor Immel

Buzzy Bee wants to find a new tree to call home for his bee colony. He sets off on adventure when he spots the most beautiful tree. But there is one problem, the tree stinks! Buzzy Bee and his bee colony think of a way to keep the stink away so that they can live there and so that Callery Tree will not be lonely anymore.

Black Boy Hair Joy

by Tiffany Obeng

In this stunning anthem, Black Boy Hair Joy celebrates Black boys and encourages them to be proud of who they are!

In this beautiful encouraging book for all Black boys around the world, a young Black boy proudly celebrates his and his friends' glorious hair crowns. Written in language and prose that Black boys can relate to, this book includes vibrant and colorful illustrations of Black boys of all different colors, hair cuts and styles. This book promotes positiv... more

The Fearless Moral Inventory of Elsie Finch

by Lynn Byk

There's a filigree setting for every family secret. Richard and Gail Finch designed their estate to carry consequences for misplaced loyalties over a lifetime, but there are consequences neither one bargained for. When the third generation aims for a cache of treasure, someone is expendable. What Elsie covets is the truth. Risking it all, she unfolds her parents' legacy to reveal the spoiling and calculated detachments. Then her father dies leaving her sister alone in a dilapidated house with ... more

Woodland Academy

by Maeva DEBEAUQUENNE

Have you ever heard about Woodland Academy? No? Well, then, you’re in luck, because you’re about to discover a fantastic school filled with wizards and witches of all sizes and ages. I’m sure you’ve read stories with magic in them before but I don’t think you’ve ever read a story with a school quite like this one. All of the students are animals! We’re taking you to Woodland Forest for our story, where anyone can be a wizard, from the smallest squirrel to the biggest bear. As long as they’... more

Say What Now?

by JG Foster

Normally, Mareike Korn would find a lengthy visit to a foreign land thrilling. Making the trip when she’s twenty-six weeks pregnant is another matter. But when her husband’s job is temporarily relocated to the USA, keeping her family together in the late stages of her pregnancy becomes more important than being a stranger in a new place. To keep herself sane through the ups and downs of her adventure, Mareike chronicles her experience in her bullet journal. The panic of impending parenthood. ... more

EXPRAEDIUM

by Armen Melikian

A very short description of an intricate, post-modern plotless plot: the protagonist Brathki is in search of an ever-elusive ideal land named Urmashu which in the final analysis prove to exist solely in the protagonist's mind, in the process unraveling the very fabric of our civilization. Referred to as “cobra poison” and “the work of the Antichrist” by international religious figures and as “anti-literature” by the author, Expraedium is an incendiary and energetic tour-de-force that merciles... more

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