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Eramus of Hare’s End is a deeply heartfelt and surprisingly rich tale about survival, grief, and finding purpose when everything around you seems to be crumbling. It follows Eramus, a humble village farmer, who’s burdened with the task of saving his drought-stricken village from starvation. The journey that follows is as much inward as it…
Toxic Minds throws you into a whirlwind of hospital hallways, moral dilemmas, and absolute chaos. It's a fast-paced medical thriller that starts with a fairly routine day for Dr. Mark Lin, a hospitalist, and spirals quickly into something much darker. After one of his patients is killed in a shocking suicide bombing at a nearby…
Lynn Bruines Author Interview Secrets of a Social Butterfly is part memoir, part business guide that shares your transformation from a struggling student to a confident global business strategist. Why was this an important book for you to write? I wrote Secrets of a Social Butterfly because I know what it feels like to doubt…
War tears lives apart but in rare, unexpected moments, it forges powerful connections. The Dream Lives On by Valeriya Goffe is a poignant exploration of this paradox, unfolding against the backdrop of a brutal conflict. As the war in Ukraine escalates into a devastating reality, Viktor Yurchenko makes a split-second, life-altering decision: flee to America…
Wilderness Woman: A Triumphant Spirit is a raw and deeply personal memoir that traces your journey from a childhood filled with abuse and neglect to a life of resilience, healing, and faith. Why was this an important book for you to write? My life's true story has been an amazing journey to reflect on my past and…
If you've ever wondered what life might look like without kids, not just in vague, brunch-on-a-Sunday ways, but in deeply practical, brutally honest terms, this book lays it out, loud and unapologetic. Why You Should Never EVER Have Children is part manifesto, part memoir, and part hilarious rant, arguing that skipping parenthood is the cheat…
Cruise Crush by Kathleen Allen is basically the ultimate vacation rom-com wrapped in cruise ship glamour. It follows Andrew, a hot workaholic on the brink of becoming CEO of Pinnacle Cruise Lines, and Delaney, a witty former Olympic gymnast turned travel writer, as their lives crash—literally—into each other during a seven-day cruise through the Caribbean.…
Crimson, the second installment in the Badass Biker Bitches series, is a raw, emotionally driven tale about heartbreak, betrayal, sisterhood, and redemption, set against the gritty backdrop of biker clubs and military-trained women. At its core, it’s about Crimson, a former elite military operative who returns home only to come face to face with her…
Allison Aller Author Interview You Can’t Stop Me follows a diverse group of young girls who transform their so-called weaknesses into strengths, proving that determination, self-belief, and authenticity can break any barrier. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I remember the day I decided I was going to write and publish…
William E. Donald Author Interview Strategic Opportunities for Bridging the University-Employer Divide explores how universities and employers can collaboratively transform graduate employability. Why was this an important book for you to write? Having worked as a graduate recruiter in industry and as an academic researcher focused on employability and sustainable careers, I have seen firsthand…
I just finished reading Lemons and…More Lemons by A.D. Williams and Kendal Fordham, and wow—I wasn’t expecting such a heartwarming and eye-opening read, especially from a kids’ book. This story follows a boy named Mark on his summertime journey as a young entrepreneur running a lemonade stand. But it’s much more than that. It’s about…
Red Shadows at Saugatuck is the fourth entry in Randy Overbeck’s Haunted Shores Mysteries series, and it wastes no time plunging us back into the life of Darrell Henshaw, the history teacher with a ghost-sensing “gift” he never asked for. This time, Darrell, his wife Erin, and their son Leo are headed to Michigan for…
Fidelis O. Mkparu’s Soulful Return is a poignant and deeply introspective novel that traces the journey of Dr. Afamefuna Nwaku, a Nigerian immigrant and successful physician in Boston, as he confronts the sacrifices he's made—his family, his culture, his identity—for the promise of success in America. Through powerful narration, the story explores Afam's growing disconnect…
JS Herod Author Interview Wrath of the Storm Lord follows an outcast turned warrior-myth, rising from condemned slave to challenging the empire that destroyed his people. What inspired this setup? Well, originally Jerith was supposed to be the villain in another series of mine called Chronicles of the Bard King. Coming from a comics background,…
At its core, Love & Other Cures for the Recently Undead is a gritty, emotional, and strangely tender post-apocalyptic coming-of-age tale. We follow CeCe, a teenage girl who wakes up from a two-year blackout only to discover she was among the Infected, essentially the undead, during the downfall of civilization. As she tries to rebuild…
Protecting Mama is an intense, deeply personal, and often shocking memoir that dives into the murky, bureaucratic, and, at times, sinister world of legal guardianship in the United States. Author Léonie Rosenstiel shares the painful saga of her mother’s entanglement in a guardianship system that seems more interested in control and profit than care or…
Andrea Bower Author Interview Pretty in Purple follows a young girl on her 7th birthday who meets her spirit guide, and she is given a special gift: the ability to see auras. What was the inspiration for your story? I’ve always been fascinated by energy, intuition, and the unseen connections between people. As a mother,…
Ray Sweatman’s Making Vespuccia Great Again is a sharp, fearless, and at times laugh-out-loud political satire that imagines a dystopian America rebranded as "Vespuccia." Set in a twisted mirror of our current socio-political climate, the novella follows the rise (again) of President O.J.C. McDonald, a grotesque caricature of a certain orange-hued reality TV personality. Through…
Thomas M. Wing Author Interview In Harm’s Way follows a Colonial sea captain returning home after a year-long voyage only to have his ship confiscated by the British Royal Navy and find more tragedy at home who outfits his own private ship-of-war to seek out enemy merchant ships to oppose their tyranny. What was the…
Michael Gorton Author Interview Tachyon Tunnel 2: The Daklin Empire follows two time-travelers who have returned to Earth and have to contend with an altered timeline and unexpected challenges. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I am a scientist, adventurer, and a storyteller. Combine those three elements and the result is…
Arthur Byrd Author Interview Crossing Lake Pontchartrain follows a forty-year-old unemployed man with a collapsing marriage who moves to New Orleans, where he winds up on a journey to discover who he is and who he is not. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? Middle age supposedly is where life finds…
The Break is a raw and soul-baring memoir about the unraveling of a marriage caught in the quiet storm of high-functioning alcoholism and the slow rebirth of a woman learning to trust her own voice. Brandee Melcher takes readers on an intimate, winding journey through love, codependency, addiction, motherhood, and self-liberation. The book is structured…
Jason "N.S" Huey Author Interview 100 Things Black Boys Should Do and Know is a no-nonsense, heartfelt, and refreshingly real guide written specifically for young Black boys that mixes tough love with encouragement, serious talk with humor, and spirituality with street smarts. Why was this an important book for you to write? I wrote this…
David A. Dummer’s Born of Bombs and Bullets is a sharply written, emotionally charged political thriller that pulls no punches. It follows Dr. Aaron Thornton, a prison psychologist whose life is upended after a brutal murder at the penitentiary where he works. Seeking a reset, he relocates with his wife Claire to Belfast—only to be…
Bart the Tiny Bat by Edward Boyd is one of those children’s books that starts off sneaky—like, you think you’re just getting a little animal fact book, and then bam! It turns into this sweet, funny, kinda wild adventure about a teeny-tiny bat named Bart who gets chased by an owl, ends up in someone’s…
The Water Carriers is a gripping near-future climate fiction novel that throws us into a world ravaged by water scarcity, unrelenting heatwaves, and technological overreach. It follows multiple interwoven storylines across continents—from two teenage girls trapped in a car during a deadly heatwave in the U.S., to a Cambodian boy swept away by a flood,…
David Soh Poh Huat Author Interview Being a Caregiver, Is It a Profession? explores the responsibilities, challenges, and societal perceptions of caregivers and serves as both a heartfelt tribute to caregivers as well as a call for change in how their contributions are acknowledged. Why was this an important book for you to write? Caregiving…
Stacey Hettes’ Dispatches from the Couch is a raw and fiercely intelligent memoir about the enduring scars of childhood sexual abuse and the intricate, often agonizing process of healing. Told from the perspective of a neuroscientist navigating the wreckage of trauma with the guidance of her therapist Piper, the book interweaves personal narrative with scientific…
Rosalind Severin McClean Author Interview Oceans of Thoughts Book Four: The Little Pianist follows several children who get together for a playdate, which becomes an adventure in learning and fun. What was the inspiration for your story? I have been a pianist from childhood and have lived in a music family environment. I have seen different…
In this second installment of the Conjurers’ Prophecy series, the stakes are higher, the darkness is deeper, and the emotional gut-punches come harder. The Oberon Stone dives right back into the chaos where book one left off, with Liam’s powers growing out of control, old enemies regrouping, and new villains entering the game. We get…
L.S. Franco’s The Pandora’s Box is a coming-of-age fantasy that throws you into the chaotic, heart-wrenching, and ultimately magical life of 14-year-old Liam Hale. After the sudden loss of his mother, Liam stumbles upon a hidden world full of demigods, cosmic wonders, and parallel universes. What starts off as a rough summer in Florida quickly…
Fulfillment City is about collapse—the slow, sticky unraveling of a woman, a city, an industry, and, in a broader sense, American identity. The story kicks off with Lydia Calligan, once a powerhouse in San Francisco’s boutique advertising world, and follows her as her crown jewel campaign. A wholesome berry ad featuring a lisping Black child…
The Year of My Humiliation is a raw, unfiltered dive into the mind of a brilliant but morally adrift plastic surgeon during what he dubs his “year of humility.” Framed as a daily journal, the story documents his attempts at personal reform—not out of love or duty, but from a cold, self-imposed challenge to bring…
Pippin’s Outback Adventure by Julia Seaborn is about a brave little black poodle named Pippin who goes on a camping trip in the Australian outback. Along the way, he makes friends with all sorts of animals—kangaroos, koalas, wombats, even budgies!—and ends up helping a dingo family during a big, scary dust storm. It's a story…
Rebecca Olmstead Author Interview Dreams and Illusions follows a grieving boutique owner who is both guided and tormented by vivid dreams. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I wanted a main character with the gift of prophetic dreams, but I had to give her an obstacle to create conflict. Gabrielle had been…
This book is a full-throttle plunge into the absurd, gritty, and dangerous world of low-budget international filmmaking, seen through the often-hungover eyes of Dominic Graves, a fading actor who stumbles into a bloody, chaotic shoot in Montevideo. What starts as a job meant to revive his failing career spirals into a bizarre descent where the…
In Strategic Opportunities for Bridging the University-Employer Divide, William E. Donald delves into the complexities and crucial roles of university career advisors and graduate recruiters in sculpting the career pathways of graduates. This thought-provoking book assesses how academic institutions and corporate entities can collaboratively enhance graduate employability and career readiness, a theme increasingly pertinent in…
Changing Shoes: Staying in the Game with Style, Humor, and Grace by Tina Sloan is an engaging, heartfelt exploration of aging, life’s transitions, and the power of reinvention, all told through the lens of an actress’s glamorous yet relatable life. Using shoes as a metaphor, Sloan recounts her journey through youth, middle age, and beyond,…
Hector M Rodriguez Author Interview The Awkward Optimist’s Guide to Human Connection is a hilarious, insightful, and refreshingly honest look at the challenges of social interaction. Why was this an important book for you to write? The Awkward Optimist's Guide to Human Connection grew from my own spectacular failures at small talk and my uncanny…
Do you have a favorite book or story that you read repeatedly until you know it by heart, making the characters feel real? Have you ever wished you could dive into a book and become part of the adventure, perhaps even change a few things and leave your mark on the storyline? This is exactly…