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The Sorceress of Menlo Park

by Richard Sloan

A brilliant young scientist named Joanne (aka The Sorceress of Menlo Park) is creating a microchip forebrain implant to cure a neuromuscular disease. However, she is opposed by a coalition of powerful persons and groups who fear the dangers: mind control, Frankenstein monsters, The Beast of Revelations, etc. They confront each other in a series of public debates and behind the scenes activities: Stalking, personal attacks, divide-and-conquer, and interference in Joanne's troubled marriage. Can ... more

Khiva

by Tim Elam

High school classmates Ryan and Christine think they are in for just another English assignment. Combing the shelves of the school library, a tattered collection of books catches their eye. Within the pages, they discover the story of Sayid, a 19th century prince, and his life of love, betrayal and warfare across Central Asia. But when their own experiences begin to mirror Sayid’s, they become trapped in a struggle for justice, forgiveness, love and ultimately survival.

Frankie Fiddlesticks, Where's the Hamster?

by Alhaitham Jassar

Frankie Fiddlesticks has many pets and he takes very good care of them. But one night, he forgot to close the hamster container! The poor hamster, Howard, got out and went lost! OH NO! How is Frankie going to find him? And more importantly, how would YOU find a lost hamster?

House of Transformation

by Astrea Taylor

Ananda Dawn is a bigger-than-life pop star, but the paparazzi won't leave her alone and she's tired of being on the Enquirer every month. Her addiction to a prescription pill is out of control and she's spiraling downward. After a mental breakdown, she goes back home to St. Paul, Minnesota, to visit an old friend, therapist Mag Woods, to ask for help. But Mag just published a scathing tell-all book about her time with Ananda. With help from a tech-savvy assistant, they attempt to repair their re... more

NAPALM'S EMBRACE. ISBN 9781483541013

by W. Thomas Leonard

NAPALM'S EMBRACE is a historical romance set in Vietnam in 1968. 2nd Lt. Jack Brady, a Civil Affairs officer, has been assigned the thankless task of winning the hearts and minds of the South Vietnamese villagers out in the countryside. His efforts are thwarted by the military bureaucracy and intensifying war. His attractive interpreter Tran Thi Sam gives Brady a deep insight into Vietnamese culture and history. 1st Lt. Mike Donnelly, the Operations officer just in from the field, is a direct co... more

Hypatia Academy

by Esther Goldenberg

Twelve-year-old Hope was having a good year so far. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends and playing with her dog, Zamboni. Then one day, everything changed. Hope was taken to the mysterious Hypatia Academy where she found invisible bullies, ancient magic, and even little green men. It is Hope's mission to find the powerful pearl that will save the world from the spirit of the ancient Egyptian sorcerer, Ramus. Her new friends are willing to help her, but will it be enough? Hypatia Academy is... more

Lovefolds of Our Upbringing: A Family's Journey in Life

by Lynn Alaimalo

The humble upbringing of families redounds to discipline,career-minded techniques, self-sufficient traits and unwavering heart of a Samoan child to strive to become better in life. It is the accustomed responsibility of Samoan parents to raise their children well. The journalism perspective of each character constitutes to a whirlwind of trials that stabilized a family that hopes and prays for a fulfilling future. Many roadblocks along the way torments the characters in their upbringing.A ce... more

Domino, the Clumsy Cat

by Katie Weisenbarger

Domino is a clumsy cat who lives on a farm. He loses his collar and rallies his farm friends to help him find it! The chickens, horses, and alpacas find a creative solution to help their feline friend.

Soldier Hill

by Phil Rossi

When the memorial for an unknown soldier is threatened, a high school boy sets out to discover the soldier's identity and honor his sacrifice. A teenage adventure set in the 1980s, during the dark and bitter fallout of the Vietnam War.

Two for the Holidays

by Ekta R. Garg

A medium gets ready for one of the biggest days in her career speaking to the dead. An elf accepts an unusual assignment and faces his past. Two stories about people tied to holiday-themed professions. Two stories about the reality of life's hardships in the last quarter of the year. Two stories for the holidays. The first story, "Take A Breath": Marisa Bellini has traveled to a tiny town on Halloween to help people contact the dead. She's built an empire on the idea that she can talk to ghos... more

The King of Average

by Gary Schwartz

James isn’t the world’s greatest kid, but he’s not the worst, either. When he decides to become the most average kid who ever lived, James is transported to another world where he meets Mayor Culpa, a well-dressed talking Scapegoat who recruits him to become the new King of Average. He’s joined on his quest by a professional Optimist and his grouchy companion, an equally professional Pessimist. Together, they set out on a journey of self-discovery that leads them all the way to Mount ... more

Naming The Bits Between

by Jessica M. Collette

Somewhere between the unexpected changes in life, his legacy becomes a combination of all the others. Suddenly, she’s gone. Devastated, he’s lost. The comfortable life that married couple Celeste and Eric Harper shared, is shattered by tragedy. For Eric, an unmotivated journalist who is grieving the accidental death of his wife, sorting through this broken existence without Celeste is nearly impossible. It is utterly excruciating. Right when he needs it most, his neighbor and closest conf... more

Land of AND

by Katie Mullaly

Climb on aboard and your world will expand. We’ll include all we find in this grand Land of AND!

As you float down the river that rolls and rumbles through Land of AND, you'll get the chance to join up with new and interesting characters you may not have thought to include in your plans before.

You'll learn that even those who seem scary or different at first may bring something great to your journey; whether it's a special skill, a wealth of exp... more

Untraditional Love In The Dark

by Victoria Warren Jackson

Samantha learns a valuable lesson about self-love after Isaiah, her future husband, jogs into her life one windy morning. On the rebound, Samantha marries Isaiah to later discover he has a violent temper. He is physically abusive, lazy, and has a naughty secret.

#LucysLetter: The Children of the Greenhouse Age

by Vincent Lowry

A dark family secret haunts a young Lucy Gold as she struggles to survive in a world ravaged by the effects of climate change. Her mother is a suspected murderer, her father has been absent since her birth, and her planet—after generations of careless greenhouse gas emissions—is a nightmare of droughts, fires, and violent storms. As Lucy grows older and unravels the closely guarded mystery surrounding her past, she discovers an opportunity to redefine her life and alter the fate of children in t... more

Lifescapes: A Poetic Perusal of Life's Adventures

by jon R. Jacobs, MD

Lifescapes is a tale of adventures passed along in poetry, the musical written expression of who we are, where we have been, and our longing for future journeys. In this tale you will see me. And yourself. Lifescapes is related in five modes: Musings - affective situations Love Sought - Searching for our "One" Love Engaged - Living with our "Love" Love Lost - Alas, she has gone Idiosyncrasies - Events catastrophes, our deep selves examined,a laugh, and our "All"

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