Month: October 2021

Encounters Unforeseen

The traditional literature about the history of Columbus’s voyage & first encounters with Native Americans remains focused on the European perspective. This book dramatizes these events from a bicultural perspective, fictionalizing beliefs, thoughts, & actions of the Native Americans who met Columbus side by side with those of Columbus & other Europeans, based on a close reading of Columbus’s Journal, other primary sources, & anthropological studies. $1.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Free: Chug and Thug

CHUG AND THUG is a series of rhyming children’s picture books ideal for little ones aged 3 through 8. The stories are engaging and beautifully illustrated, and center on the adventures of two bugs, Chug and Thug. The books also provide an excellent opportunity for teachers and parents to uncover emotional issues facing young children that they might not otherwise talk about. Through the adventures of Chug and Thug, the series encourages empathy, patience, mindfulness, courage, and being true ... [Read More...]

Rolling Into Love

Aerin thought that Steven was her forever love, but her fairytale quickly turned into a nightmare when she had to flee to California for her safety. Brokenhearted, Aerin closed into a shell of her former self until she rediscovered her childhood hobby of rollerblading and became part of the vibrant Bay Area rollerskating community. Suddenly, she is attending weekly events and planning big parties and having the time of her life. She’s rebuilding her life, but she is not open to love again unt... [Read More...]

Before Our House Fell into the Ocean: Stories of Love and Death

This offbeat collection of 12 short stories is a literary salad of genres, including coming-of-age, contemporary romance, crime fiction, mystery and suspense, and humor, with just a dash of the paranormal for seasoning. It features a cast of quirky, unforgettable characters who learn, for better or worse, that love and death sculpt our souls into shapes we couldn’t have imagined. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

The Yuletide Killer

While the little town of Halifax decks their halls with boughs of holly and the Beaumont Bros Circus prepare for their first yuletide together, evil roams the joyous streets. Emma is on patrol searching for magical beings with the circus when she witnesses a terrible crime. An ancient Christmas witch is on the loose, and everyone believes she’s a myth. Except for Emma. To prove herself, she must join forces with her only ally, Detective Barnaby Grey, and together they dive into the world ... [Read More...]

Bedded by the Blacksmith

The blacksmith’s brand has healed on Marina’s tender flesh. However, each day that she fails to feel his touch is making Marina question whether she can continue her marriage of convenience with a marquess who is kept by his mistress. Continued pressure to produce an heir is straining the marital bond. Will the marquess look the other way while a younger man plants the seed of life in Marina? Or will she be caught in the middle of a dangerous game to determine whether a brand is stronger th... [Read More...]

Black River Lantern

“Black River Lantern is a deliciously sinister story, one steeped in all that rural Americana has to offer. It’s a tale of family and dark forces, fates and fortunes, a modern myth born at the crossroads of the old world and the new.” –Seattle Book Review.  “Black River Lantern is drama/horror/thriller operating at full speed, one hundred percent enjoyable.” -Manhattan Book Review ... [Read More...]

Hop-About: The Adventures of Benny the Bunny and Mr. Rabbit

“Stuffed animals search for a long-lost friend in this debut literary fantasy for all ages … Colin Krainin achieves something remarkable in his accomplished and poignant novel, giving a profound emotional and spiritual range to his stuffed-animal characters. An extraordinarily moving, powerful tale about the resilience of grace and the joy of friendship.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]