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One Door at a Time is a powerful memoir-manifesto hybrid, co-written by Michael Gary Jr., David L. Heiber Sr., and Ivory A. Toldson, that tells the story of Concentric Educational Solutions, a student-first initiative grounded in Afrocentric values and real-world experience. Through a mix of lived narratives, reflective critique, and practical frameworks, the book charts…
Keith Edward Vaughn Author Interview Bad Actor follows a washed-up TV writer turned private investigator who is investigating the death of a high-profile agent while struggling with his own personal issues. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? As always, I set out to place my work in the lineage of L.A.…
Stella Atrium Author Interview The Heart Scarab examines the fates of warriors, mystics, and serpents who are navigating a landscape that has been altered by mining, politics, and tribal magic. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? THE HEART SCARAB is Book 2 of the second series, so there are many strands…
Where the Orchard Ends is a quiet and emotionally stirring novel about grief, healing, and the deep connections that form when words fail. It follows twelve-year-old Wren Harper, who hasn’t spoken in seventy-three days after her mother’s death. Sent to live with her grandmother on an apple orchard in the Pacific Northwest, Wren drifts through…
When I first opened Grieving the Loss of Our Democracies, I expected an abstract analysis of politics. What I found instead was a heartfelt and emotionally resonant exploration of how collective grief can shape us in a time when democratic institutions feel fragile and under siege. The book walks through the stages of grief, yet…
Esperanza Pretila Author Interview Bridges of Words is a collection of haikus that capture the spirit, mood, and humanity of cultures around the world. Why was this an important book for you to write? Words are bridges, I've always thought. A Filipino-Australian, I have experienced the nuances of cultural differences as well as the silent…
Car Trouble follows Jim Crack, a down-and-out young man whose misadventures across the freeways and backstreets of Southern California form a gritty, chaotic odyssey of personal implosion. What begins with his Volkswagen catching fire on the 5 Freeway spirals into a bleak but strangely comic day filled with existential spirals, weed smoke, porn, broken relationships,…
Romero Pools, by Alyssa Hall, is an intense love story wrapped in the sharp, sunlit folds of the Arizona desert. The book follows Marin, a young woman still grappling with grief and guilt years after a traumatic accident claimed her fiancé, Tyler. While hiking alone, she stumbles upon Adam, an injured man who has just…
Death and His Brother opens with a striking mix of glamour, grit, and unease. A group of musicians, headed to Cape Breton for a new hotel opening, meet fellow travelers on a sleek new train. The stage is set with vivid detail, from the bustling station in Truro to the eccentricities of Connie Del Barba,…
This memoir tells the story of Rick Porrello’s journey from a basement in Cleveland Heights to the bright lights of stages around the world. He begins as a boy with sticks in his hands, pushed forward by the weight of family expectation, the shadow of his brother’s rising star, and the complicated legacy of both…
Russell Jack Author Interview Is MAGA a Terrorist Movement? is aimed squarely at readers curious about the movement's nature and implications, and is loaded with political weight and moral complexity. Why was this an important book for you to write? I have taken the Oath of Office multiple times: as an enlisted soldier and officer in…
Barry Finlay Author Interview Shadows of Truth follows a retired investigative reporter and his homicide detective girlfriend as they embark on an Alaskan cruise, who wind up investigating the suspicious death of a passenger in the cabin next to them. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I had been considering the cruise ship scenario for…
David Navarria’s novel, Ultimum Judicium: The Last Judgment, is a gripping narrative that reimagines the end times as a brutal reality. The book stands apart from typical sci-fi or doomsday stories by grounding it in a world spiraling toward Armageddon. The author meticulously builds this world over a span of more than two centuries, detailing…
An Inconvenient Witness is a winding journey through memory, trauma, and survival. Casebier recounts his life with vivid detail, moving between childhood scenes, brushes with death, family dysfunction, and encounters with cultural and historical moments. It reads less like a straight memoir and more like a series of lived fragments stitched together by reflection. The…
The third installment of The Adventures of Arya and Krishna Betta Fish: Zero Gravity takes the story to a whole new level, literally out of this world. Arya, Krishna, and their colorful band of fishy friends get launched into space by accident, joining astronauts at the Kennedy Space Center before being swept away into an…
The book drops us straight into a storm of action and emotion. Lily and her crew are thrust back into danger when a rescue mission spirals into chaos, colliding with an ancient cosmic storm and a fanatical enemy who wields it like a weapon. At its heart, this is a story about survival, love, and…
The book is a deep dive into the shadowy world of film noir, tracing its roots from German Expressionism through Hollywood’s golden age and into overlooked B-movie gems. It weaves together history, criticism, and anecdotes about actors, directors, and the cultural forces that shaped the style. Alongside film reviews of titles like Bluebeard, The Red…
When I first opened The Backyard Detectives, I thought I was stepping into a lighthearted story about kids solving a simple puzzle. Instead, I found myself pulled into Rose and Jacob’s tender, brave attempt to piece together the truth about their family. It starts with whispers in the night, a word spoken that shakes their…
https://youtu.be/fLHnq53vfNw Get ready for a heartwarming celebration! Gigglet's adventure as the best, best, BEST big sister is finally HERE! Join Gigglet, Mama and Papa as they welcome little baby WIGGLET. With adorable wiggles and endless giggles, this delightful journey is sure to make you smile and cheer! This is the perfect book for early readers…
Sarah Shahi’s Life Is Lifey is a raw, funny, and unapologetic blend of memoir and advice that doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. The book weaves through her personal journey of divorce, self-discovery, and career pivots, while also doling out blunt yet compassionate lessons about courage, boundaries, aging, sex, self-love, and learning to actually…
A Game of Masquerade follows a time-traveling professor who goes back in time to London in 1888, where he ends up working with Scotland Yard to find a serial killer, all while avoiding any alterations to history. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I have always had a huge interest in stories…
Kaitlyn Marquart Author Interview Amber Luna My Bright Light weaves together the stories of two teenage girls navigating the challenges of middle school, family expectations, and their own self-doubt. Where did the idea for this novel come from? I have three young adult children. As I watched them grow up, I remember feeling so grateful that…
Set in the charming village of Fort Langley, Alyssa Hall's mystery novel, And Then I Heard the Quiet, introduces us to Valerie Russo, a young woman grappling with her past while aspiring to coordinate events for the upcoming 2010 Olympics in Canada. In an attempt to find some peace, Valerie takes a temporary gig house-sitting—and…
The audiobook starts by pulling back the curtain on the lies and myths we’ve all been fed about health. From the first chapter, the narrator makes it clear that this is not another fad diet manual or a magic-pill promise. Instead, he introduces what the author calls the Ultimate Health Model™, a framework that connects…
Jon O. Neher Author Interview Soos Creek: A Celebration of Place is a collection of essays about a stream just outside Seattle, sharing with readers the trails, wildlife, geology, and weather of this little-known place, and building a case for why the ordinary is often extraordinary, if you are paying attention. Why was this an important…
The Courage to Begin Again: Stories of Resilience, Courage, and Reinvention is an anthology of deeply personal stories from women who moved to Mexico and rebuilt their lives in unexpected ways. Each chapter explores a different perspective on starting over: the shock of cultural change, the struggle of loneliness, the bittersweet weight of leaving old…
How to Celebrate Your Fandom is both a guidebook and a love letter to the communities that form around shared passions. It is structured around 52 activities designed to help fans of any age dive deeper into their chosen interests. From writing an elevator speech about your fandom, to hosting watch parties, making crafts, or…
Pamela Blair’s The Reluctant Womb is a sweeping and emotional novel that traces the stories of women whose lives are shaped by love, loss, and the brutal lack of reproductive freedom in the decades before Roe v. Wade. From the 1940s through the turbulence of the 1960s and 70s, and into the reunions of the…
Wrecked By You kicks off the Wilder Horizons series with a story that’s equal parts sharp banter, romantic tension, and emotional vulnerability. The book follows Rayann Wilder, one of six sisters tasked with keeping their father’s luxury travel company alive, and Max Harrington, a former Navy SEAL turned security chief whose life philosophy is control,…
The story picks up in the Zhiva Legacy universe, a strange and intoxicating place where women rule absolutely, men are property, and technology blurs the line between flesh and machine. The story opens with Erin Prisco as she struggles to reconcile her new role as a Duchess in the Gynarchy with her lingering feelings for…
Judetta Whyte’s Perpetual Limitations is a surreal and soul-bearing journey of a disabled young woman named Samira, who transcends her physical impairments to confront the spiritual, emotional, and societal barriers imposed on her. It’s part metaphysical fantasy, part existential commentary, and wholly unflinching in its portrayal of pain, perseverance, and the complicated power of inner…
CK Willie Author Interview Through a series of rhyming questions and whimsical illustrations, What Would You Do? encourages kids to dream big, take chances, and believe in themselves. What was the inspiration for your story? I have always had a problem with confidence which led me to have a very difficult time growing up. When I write,…
Tay Martin Author Interview The Symbol: Awakening follows a fierce prosecutor dedicated to combating violence against women who, along with her allies, fights to dismantle systemic oppression and bring justice to survivors. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? The Symbol: Awakening was born from real-life pain. As a Brazilian attorney, I…
The Path of Saints and Sinners is the fourth book in J.F. Collen’s Journey of Cornelia Rose series, and it carries Cornelia “Nellie” Rose Wright into the stark and complicated world of Utah Territory in the mid-1800s. The story picks up with Nellie, her husband Obadiah, and their daughters after the grueling journey westward. They…
George Allen Miller Author Interview The Floating Lake of Dressa Moore follows two university professors who embark on a scientific expedition to a mysterious floating lake where they encounter pirates, cursed crew members, ancient magical sources, and an empire that doesn’t like being questioned. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? I…
Eileen T. Lynch Author Interview Splenditude follows a literary-minded woman coping with mental illness and looking for love and a fulfilling life in 1990s Chicago. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? Beginning the novel at an Irish wedding highlights Deirdre Collins' ethnic and religious roots. Chicago is introduced in its beauty…
Carandus T. Brown Sr. Author Interview In A Journey into Manhood from the Path of an Idiot, you share with readers your reflections on childhood, family dynamics, and your personal growth. Why was this an important book for you to write? This book was deeply important to me because I believe it's vital for young…
The Chinese Room is a novel that blends philosophy, science, and storytelling into a tense exploration of artificial intelligence and what it means to understand. It follows Dr. Katherine Ellis, a computer scientist caught between curiosity and fear, as she and her mentor, Dr. Malcolm Ward, wrestle with an AI system called The Observer. This…
S.F. Parkhurst Author Interview Azazel's Scriptures follows a trio of friends who find themselves entangled in a mystery surrounding dark folklore and demonic beings. Where did the idea for this novel come from? I read a lot of historical fiction and love history in general, especially English history. When my eldest son, who is a…
The Heart Scarab is a sprawling and layered fantasy tale set in the richly imagined world of the Duchy Wars. The story weaves together the fates of warriors, mystics, and serpents in a landscape scarred by mining, politics, and old tribal magic. Atrium introduces us to Bybiis, Raykiim, Ulaya, and a cast of many others…