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Storm and Solace by Robin Woods is an engaging fantasy adventure bringing a modern feel to the fairytale genre. In a world of moral ambiguities, a fallen goddess looks to right wrongs on her own terms, but she just didn’t count on falling in love along the way. An inventive retelling of Beauty and the Beast, this novel works entirely on its own terms, leaning towards the mythic quality of the original in a tale of battling immortals that draws on Norse mythology, but fans of the original will be delighted by Woods’ creative take on the classic fairytale. […]

A thorough resource for entrepreneurs looking to make their business plans a reality, How To Start Your Dream Business: A Beginner’s Guide by Aung Thura offers an impressive number of strategies that will help both experienced and new business owners. Thura deftly manages a balance of pep talk with actionable information, covering every facet of business, without overloading the reader with dry information. Most helpful are the four pillars of success – when combined with the three different business models to consider, the book covers the gamut of potential business needs, which will be useful to most every reader, even […]

A collection of poetry and prose, Every Awful Thing by S.E. Bourne is written with verve and insight. Bourne creates a world wholly her own yet reminiscent of many great writers of the past who captured the plight of Middle America; Lucia Berlin comes immediately to mind, not just for the stripped-back prose and down-to-earth construction, but also in the way metaphor is deftly handled at every level of the narrative – a recognition of the beautiful poetry in the mundane things we do. The few flash fiction stories feel at home as well, with Bourne taking a poetic idea […]

A clever novel finely attuned to the attitude, cadence, and emotional maturity of teenagers, Discovery of the Five Senses is a unique fantasy adventure that will thrill readers of all ages. The prose is rich with vivid imagery, with strongly visualized scenes that leap off the page, as well as an impressive range of vocabulary that will challenge YA readers, but not overwhelm them. A strong fantasy adventure with clever thematic foundations and a relatable cast, this is an engaging read from a debut novelist with a keen pen for youthful drama.

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A beautifully written religious journey, God’s Greatest Miracle: A Tale of Two Little Angels by Jean-Michel Polyakov is an elegant tale about two angels and how they made their way into Nouseum, the City of God. The Storyteller, our protagonist, comes into a utopian city where everyone is happy, and no one wants for anything. Here he must face the Archangel Michael who gives him the task of telling the story of the two angels to prove he is ready to enter Heaven. The writing style may be a bit complex for younger readers, but the reader will be rewarded […]