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From the very first chapter, Daughters of Havah pulled me into the lives of women who have long stood in the shadows of biblical stories. Author Ellen Hooge gives voice to Sarah, Rivkah, Le’ah, and Tamar, letting them speak in their own tones, with their own desires, doubts, and fierce hopes. What might have been…
Stef-Albert Bothma Author Interview Broken Rooms follows a gifted mathematician from Sheffield who stumbles into the world of design, beauty, and wealth, and winds up searching for authenticity in a life caught between duty, desire, and dreams. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? It is very much a memoir of my personal…
Pandemic Hacker 2 picks up with Martha recovering in a secretive clinic in Mexico City, her body rebuilt after brutal surgeries that make her unrecognizable. What begins as a personal transformation quickly escalates into a battle with an extortion group exploiting patients who change their identities. At her side is Zoe, the AI she created,…
Tim Rees Author Interview Tim Rees' Original Earth: Book One follows the last survivors of humanity who have, for generations, drifted through space and now, after their ship is sabotaged, are forced to land on what they now call Earth 2. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? What a great question! Thank you for asking…
The book tells the story of grief, memory, and the odd ways magic seeps into everyday life. Author Diana Jonas writes about her mother’s death, her own role as a mother, and the weight of family history. She stitches together stories of her Cuban refugee mother, her painter father, her mischievous brother, and the life…
Banafsheh Zia Author Interview Operation Cast Lead weaves together a soap opera storyline, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and your own lived experience that argues that this event was not just a war, but also part of a carefully designed narrative that played out both on TV and in real life. Why was this an important book for…
R.G. de Rouen Author Interview No Books For Benjamin? introduces young readers to a lovable little worm who lives and works at the Library of Congress and finds himself heartbroken when a mysterious illness forces libraries across the country to close. Where did the idea for this story come from? I originally did not plan a…
Black Sun Rising kicks off with a brutal explosion at a shelter in Washington, DC, and from there, the pace never lets up. Marko Zorn, the homicide detective at the center of it all, is thrown into a case that spirals far beyond what seems at first like an isolated act of terror. Political intrigue,…
https://youtu.be/jCyKtoOKMqc Could there be an unseen power within you – vast as the cosmos – just waiting to be awakened? In The Infinity Within: Break Through Fear, Trust Your Inner Power, and Create a Life That Reflects Who You Truly Are, journey alongside Gabe as he tumbles from one impossible event to the next, each revelation exposing…
Carlo J. Emanuele Author Interview The Sins We Inherit follows a conflicted man trying to be a good father who thought he’d escaped his family’s criminal legacy, only to be pulled back in when his grandfather dies suddenly. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? The inspiration began in a very personal…
Fred is stuck in one of those days, the kind where nothing goes right and everything seems to crawl, buzz, or flutter in his way. From the first fly that zips past his head in the morning, the mischief snowballs. Breakfast is sabotaged by sneaky weasels, a moth takes a bite out of his jacket,…
K. E. Adamus Author Interview Last Episode follows a married couple drifting apart, wrapped in petty arguments, television addictions, missed connections, and quiet despair. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? As a teenager, I was addicted to television for several months. It wasn’t until I watched a documentary about how much…
David Hopkins Author Interview The Dryad’s Crown follows an orphaned wood nymph raised in a corrupt city and trained to be an assassin who finds a way to escape her violent past, only to be pulled back by a tragic death and seek revenge. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? As…
The book follows Missy Kinkaid, a fifty-something woman navigating the mess of family baggage, complicated friendships, and the ghosts of old loves. It digs into her rocky relationship with her mother, who spent most of her life institutionalized, her bond with her late father, who adored her, and her often-fractured but deeply entwined connection with…
The Nickel Choir, by Poli Flores Jr., is a dark, deeply human courtroom drama that pulls no punches. The story follows Linda Sanchez, a seasoned Los Angeles prosecutor whose work in death penalty cases earns her a place in the exclusive “Nickel Choir,” a grim club of attorneys with five death penalty convictions. The book…
Jillian Reilly Author Interview The Ten Permissions invites readers to tear up the old rulebook for what it means to "be an adult" and instead write their own permission slips by offering up ten guiding principles to help navigate a world that feels more uncertain and chaotic than the one prior generations knew. Why was…
The Art of Thinking Critically with Clarity for Optimal Health focuses on sharpening our thinking when it comes to our health. Author Jerome Puryear takes a practical approach, breaking down complex concepts into simple lessons on weighing choices, sorting through misinformation, and making decisions with both heart and reason. He explores ways biases cloud our…
David Griffiths Author Interview A Shroud of Sorcery centers around a mystic and his companions, simultaneously navigating tribal politics and the emergence of a ritualistic killer. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I visited a hillfort in Shropshire called Bury Ditches about a year before I started writing. Whilst there, I…
When I first opened A Jericho’s Cobble Miscellany, I expected a quaint collection of small-town stories. What I found was something richer, stranger, and more layered. Tom Shachtman's book is not so much a single story as it is a patchwork quilt stitched from voices, artifacts, and memories. We meet townspeople past and present, from…
David Navarria Author Interview Ultimum Judicium: The Last Judgment follows a prophet living in a civilization that has fallen who has been chosen by God to lead the survivors on an odyssey to a place of redemption while battling his own inner demons. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? The current…
https://youtu.be/c6ICMPy9AbA David Givot, a former paramedic turned EMS Defense lawyer, presents an engaging, informative, and irreverent guide for EMS providers at any stage of their career. Sirens, Lights, and Lawyers demystifies the law, lawyers, and risks affecting emergency medical services, equipping you with the knowledge and understanding to navigate the legal and personal challenges that…
Mike Simpson Author Interview The Last Dungeon Crawler follows a morally gray explorer into a deadly underwater quest for a mythical artifact, where collapsing tunnels, political machinations, and ancient magic threaten to destroy them both. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? Fahlgrim/Frank started out as a Dungeons and Dragons character that…
The book is part memoir, part meditation, and part fishing journal. Mike Carotta takes us through five decades of surfcasting on Martha’s Vineyard, but fishing is only the surface. Beneath the striped bass and bluefish lies a deeper story about fathers and sons, the friendships that form in salt spray, and the way a place…
Vicki Scott Burns Author Interview Charli’s Turtle Triumph follows a young girl who, after a field trip to learn about sea turtles, finds one stranded on the beach and, with the help of her friends, organizes a beach cleanup for her community. What was the inspiration for your story? I knew I wanted to write…
The story follows Olivia, a young girl trapped in an abusive home, and her mother Gabrielle as they try to break free from the cruel grip of Papa Dale. What begins with the vivid image of a turquoise Pontiac Catalina soon unfolds into a tale of survival, fear, and hope. Olivia’s journey takes her from…
Shaking the Trees is a raw and compelling novel about moral courage, inner turmoil, and the weight of trying to save a dying planet. It follows Jake, an environmental activist, who is pushed to sabotage a coal rail line in a desperate act of protest. The story unfolds through Jake’s psychological descent, torn between love…
Gail Ward Olmsted Author Interview Class Action: What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You follows a third-year law student who is unexpectedly drawn into a cheating scheme, where it threatens to derail her entire academic career while trying to balance her personal life. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I’ve always been intrigued by…
When I first cracked open Infernal Wonderland, I wasn’t sure what to expect. What I found was a sprawling, neon-drenched fever dream of a story. It follows Jadecan, an akiko, who stumbles into the submerged Amber City, a broken metropolis that feels alive and dead all at once. From the very first chapter, the world…
David Alyn Gordon’s Fury of the Vampire is a sweeping supernatural thriller that jumps across centuries, from ancient Jerusalem to 1920s Arizona, weaving together myth, history, and horror. The story follows vampires, werewolves, jinn, and humans caught in webs of betrayal, love, and ambition. At its heart is the eternal struggle between Lilith, Abram, and…
The book unfolds as a mythic tale woven through time, place, and spirit. It follows Samuel Alexander and his descendants as they become entangled with Glastonbury’s mysteries, sacred symbols, and the haunting legacy of a ring unearthed at Bride’s Well. The story moves between dream and waking life, myth and history, layering Celtic lore, Druidic…
Andy Chaleff Author Interview Dying to Live takes readers on an intimate and eye-opening journey, revealing how making peace with mortality can unlock a richer, more meaningful life. Why was this an important book for you to write? For most of my life, death has been a silent companion, something that shaped my choices more than I…
This cute children's book is all about a playful challenge. The narrator talks directly to the reader, daring them not to yawn while they say the word over and over again, stretching arms and legs, and even bringing in a sleepy sloth at the end. The whole thing builds like a little game, with the…
In Just the Way I Am, readers meet Sabrina, a brand-new school bus brimming with anticipation for her very first day on the job. Determined to win the children’s approval, she devises an ambitious plan, each day she will dress in a different theme. One morning, she’s a rockstar, the next a carpenter. By the…
The King's Ascent is the third book in The Ruinous Curse series and brings Barrett’s long and bruising journey to its peak. With his friends by his side, he faces the final push against Apadora’s curse, the treachery of those he once loved, and the crushing weight of decisions that could end or save entire…
The novel follows Johan von Lundin, heir to a powerful Swedish dynasty, as he grows from a lonely, misunderstood boy into a complicated man whose desires often blur the lines between love, obsession, and control. Spanning decades, the story shows his struggles with privilege, identity, and intimacy, all while he chases Maya Daniels, the Jamaican-British…
From the very first chapter, The Hope Not Plot swept me into a moment in history that I thought I already understood. But author David R. Stokes brings it to life in a way that feels fresh and immediate. The book opens on the eve of Winston Churchill’s death and quickly builds a riveting narrative…
James Schmitt Author Interview Maggie McCoy Author Interview Santa's Last Ride follows the Claus family after Santa throws out his back feeding the reindeer and decides it is time for his twelve-year-old son to take over; however, he does not want the job, but his sister does. What was the inspiration for the setup of…
Seven Blackbirds tells the story of Kim, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage, struggling to protect herself and her infant son while trying to reconcile her past hopes with the starkness of her reality. The book moves through moments of violence, fear, and shame, but also into fragile glimpses of self-discovery and resilience. It…
Andy Chaleff’s Dying to Live is part memoir, part meditation, and all heart. With the tone of an honest friend and the vulnerability of someone who's walked through fire, Chaleff invites readers into an intimate, sometimes raw conversation about death and, maybe more importantly, about how thinking about death helps us actually live. This isn't…
Robin McMillion Author Interview The Children of the Children follows a young man searching for answers and belonging, who found hope in an apocalyptic religious cult, one that his children would later try to escape. What was the initial idea behind this story, and how did that transform as you were writing the novel? I got the…