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business strategy, long-term success, positioning, differentiation

OutPosition\nAchieving Market Dominance through strategy, differentiation, and positioning

An actionable playbook for businesses looking to dominate their market by aligning their overarching strategy with sharp differentiation and powerful positioning to win customers and defeat the competition.

artificial intelligence, digital transformation, career development, reskilling

THRIVE IN THE AI AND DIGITAL AGE: The SEAM 4-Step Career Guide & Workbook

A practical career workbook-style guide that helps readers navigate an AI-disrupted job market by assessing their skills, envisioning flexible futures, and using the SEAM framework to plan, act, and measure an adaptable career path.

memoir, leadership, transformation, redemption, purpose

ALL RISE: A Lawyer's Evolution from Prison to Purpose

This work is a memoir and leadership narrative about a high-achieving lawyer whose pursuit of success leads to a federal fraud conviction, imprisonment, and a rebuilding of her life around accountability and presence.

separation anxiety, bilingual childrens books, social-emotional learning, SEL, picture books

FUN DAY WITH MISA / UN DÍA DIVERTIDO CON MISA

This bilingual English-Spanish tale follows Misa, a worried Aussie pup who expects a boring day while her parents are at work, but instead finds unexpected adventures with her grandma.

Business, entrepreneurship, startup, scaling, exit strategy, systems

Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.

A serial entrepreneur distills decades of hard-won lessons into a practical roadmap for spotting the right wave, building defensible startups, scaling them, exiting wisely, and repeating the cycle.

Madagascar, culinary heritage, food culture, travel, sustainable agriculture

A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island

A French flavor writer’s three journeys through Madagascar reveal how vanilla, cocoa, caviar, spices, rice, zebu, honey, and perfumery are transforming his understanding of the island’s people, culture, and fragile ecosystems.

Board book, early childhood development, tummy time, newboard vision

The Happy Start High Contrast Board Book - Landmarks

Designed by pediatric occupational therapist Maria Baldino, The Happy Start High Contrast Board Book utilizes engaging, high-contrast black-and-white imagery to stimulate visual and cognitive development in infants during their earliest stages of growth.

political economy, digital economy, data unions, ownership, wealth distribution

Your Data, Their Wealth: The Price of Human Input to the AI Economy

In an AI-driven economy that profits from the hidden traces of ordinary life, a bold economist argues that everyday human behavior is productive labor—and that the public deserves ownership, bargaining power, and a share of the wealth it creates.

Appalachian setting, religious control, community pressure, female autonomy

Alice Anyway

A quiet Appalachian woman who has spent her life being shaped by family, church, and a controlling husband must choose between obedience and selfhood after devastating loss awakens her to the possibility of a life of her own.

championship game, baseball, teamwork, nostalgia, life lessons

Just One More Batter

On a perfect June night in 1966, a 12-year-old pitcher and his struggling Little League team battle through heartbreak, heroics, and a tied championship before darkness ends the game, leaving one boy forever haunted by what might have happened if it had lasted one more batter.

family estrangement, grief, suicide, addiction, queerness

Mastering the Art of Being Broken: A Lyric Memoir in Poems and Prose

A gay man haunted by his brother’s suicide and his family’s emotional failures must confront inherited estrangement, addiction, and grief to find a way to belong and keep living.

Spirituality, afterlife, vibrational resonance, cosmic web, elemental wisdom

The Soul Octopus Analogy: The Soul's Endless Dance across the Web of Creation

A spiritual guide reimagines reincarnation as an octopus-like cosmic web of consciousness, where each soul navigates multiple lives, shadow and light, and elemental wisdom to awaken to its infinite multidimensional nature.

Sci-Fi, Thriller, dystopian future, domed cities, toxic environment, apocalyptic conflict

After Hope

When a hidden water contamination crisis and a blackmail threat expose the fragility of humanity’s dome-bound civilization, ruthless Chancellor Teresa and rebel survivor Martin race against collapsing systems, political betrayal, and a dying planet to secure the last hope for humankind.

Thriller, Mystery, Crime, justice, investigation, murder, love

Longer Than a New York Minute: A Samantha Wright Crime Series #3

After a series of intimate family joys and hard-won reconciliations, Samantha Wright and Will Little Bear must uncover the truth behind Tad Collins’s apparent suicide, protect the abused women Samantha helps, and hold their fragile family together as grief, danger, and love test them all.

Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, dark magic, prophecy, witchcraft, sorcery, destiny, love

Come The Blood Moon Night

A warlock scarred by prophecy and a nurse torn between worlds must confront dark magic, vampire war, and his own seductive new power to save the people he loves before destiny consumes them all.

Literary, loneliness, foster care, religious hypocrisy, adolescence

Signs of The Fall

Salacious secrets and unholy connections link ten stories that intersect with an abandoned chapel edging a dark forest, a city-center kugel fountain, and the deceptively serene Crucible Church.

Thriller, mystery/crime, obsession, manipulation, family secrets

Secrets II Vengeance & Revenge

A family’s hard-won peace is shattered when a manipulative ex-convict and a vulnerable hotel worker conspire to abduct their son, forcing them to confront buried secrets, old betrayals, and the darkness still circling their lives.

Historical fiction, literary, leadership, grief, endurance

Rathuun: King of the Prairie

Told through the eyes of a resilient buffalo, Rathuun must guide his dwindling herd through relentless slaughter, exile, and mythic trials to find a hidden sanctuary and redefine what it means to survive.

Middle Grade, horses, trust, kindness, compassion, friendship

The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Black Knight

At Saddlers Ranch, a horse-loving teen and a grieving young Englishman must decide whether to tame or free a wild black stallion, discovering that compassion, trust, and letting go can heal them both.

fiction, poetry, family drama, memoir

Pie in the Sky and Other Illusions We Live With

A searing collection of poems, stories, and memoir that exposes the false promises of American myth, from poverty and family trauma to labor struggle, queer love, and the fight for dignity against oppression.

Hunger

Filmmaker Negi and artist Bocardo craft a grotesque colonial horror story set in 1896 Bombay, following a mutant test subject named Izna as she navigates a hallucinatory landscape of sadistic British experiments and embraces her own supernatural hunger.

Creatures & Corridors

Five high school students play a forbidden, "Satanic" role-playing game that warps reality, transforming their suburban home into a deadly dungeon where they must fight for their lives against actual monsters under the gaze of a sinister Gamemaster.

Super Science Vol. 1

After a mysterious atmospheric event turns ordinary citizens into "mad scientists," two of the LAPD’s finest in a specialized division must maintain order amidst a chaotic landscape of rogue inventors, experimental hybrids, and high-tech conspiracies.

Essentials Vol. 1

Armed with a shotgun and accompanied by two ethereal aliens inhabiting the bodies of a corpse and a robot, scientist Harris Pax serves as humanity's final defense against the reality-warping madness of a post-apocalyptic wasteland.

workplace safety, leadership, risk management, compliance, incident prevention

Making Safety Happen: The Roadmap to a Safe, Productive & Profitable Business

A hard-won safety leader transforms a growing company by making workplace safety a core value, proving that disciplined leadership, employee ownership, and process can save lives, strengthen culture, and boost business performance.

stunt performance, film production, safety planning, career exploration

So You Want To Be A Stunt Performer

A behind-the-scenes guide to stunt performing reveals how daredevil feats are meticulously engineered for safety, precision, and storytelling.

Personal Growth, self-help, nonfiction, memoir

Symphony of Self: Compose Your Life

A composer and memoirist turns the principles of music such as frequency, rhythm, harmony, dissonance, and tempo into a guide for healing trauma, transforming relationships, and consciously composing a life.

Thriller, Mystery/Crime, nuclear, special operations, geopolitical crisis

Red Horizons

When a North Korean defector’s dying warning exposes a secret nuclear deception and a new Supreme Leader’s plan to force a strategic reset, a U.S. Navy pilot and his aviator wife are drawn into a spiraling Pacific crisis that erupts into a carrier-killing nuclear strike and a desperate fight to stop all-out war.

hospitality, technology, guest experience, automation, personalization, SaaS

Tech-Enabled Hospitality: Strategies to Elevate Guest Experience and Operational Efficiency

As rising costs, labor shortages, and changing guest expectations push hospitality to reinvent itself, operators must embrace tech-enabled systems that streamline operations, personalize service, and preserve the human touch.

Middle Grade, singing, vocal training, pitch, performance, music

So You Want To Be A Singer

An aspiring singer learns that the voice is a fragile, personal instrument shaped by the whole body, and must master technique, resilience, and authenticity to turn everyday life into music that truly connects.

Middle Grade, marine biology, ocean exploration, marine ecosystems

So You Want To Be a Marine Biologist

Marine biologists dive into the ocean’s hidden world to discover, document, and defend life in a rapidly changing sea before it’s too late.

team communication, product alignment, customer value, visual mapping

Connecting Goals to Impacts and Outcomes: Harnessing Structured Conversations for Customer-Driven Value Delivery

A practical guide to helping product teams close the gap between what they build and what customers need by using structured conversations, visual mapping, and outcome-focused planning to turn vague goals into clear, measurable action.

Humor, satire, business, MBA, credentialism, leadership, responsibility, clarity, growth, self-education

M.B.A. Discover The Truth About Leadership

A satirical takedown of MBA culture and modern education exposes how prestige, jargon, and bureaucracy reward performance over competence while arguing that real leadership, growth, and success come from clarity, responsibility, and self-directed learning.

aging, mortality, old age, time, illness, reflection, poetry

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE OLD?

A late-blooming poet confronts aging, illness, desire, and mortality with wit and candor, finding in the everyday humiliations and small joys of old age a way to comfort himself and others facing the same decline.

anxiety, learning, bilingual, confidence, self-belief

Brave Lolis Learns English / La Valiente Lolis Aprende Inglés

A young girl named Lolis struggles with anxiety and self-doubt in her first week of school but learns to embrace her bilingual identity and the belief that learning English can be fun, transforming her experience and boosting her confidence.

Legal Thriller, habeas corpus, medical ethics, online cheating, organized crime

Against All Odds

When a principled lawyer defending a detained Lebanese doctor and a grieving family are swept into a web of government abuse, criminal conspiracy, and personal loss, he must fight corrupt power in court and in the streets to save the people he loves and reclaim his own faith in justice.

Fantasy, isolation, hidden identity, time travel, secret passageways

Everlasting

A sheltered boy raised in isolation by a secretive father must follow a mysterious key and map through deadly, time-bending worlds to uncover his true bloodline and stop a hidden force threatening both his family and reality.

self-worth, belonging, identity, confidence

You Matter, Luma

A lonely bunny in a bustling forest discovers her worth, belonging, and voice through the support of her friends and the stories she dares to share.

Business, leadership, poetry, burnout, grace, service

Leadership in Verse: Poems & Stories

A leadership thinker uses poetry, reflection, and inspiring real-life stories to explore the heart, courage, humility, and grace needed to lead well in difficult times.

Spirituality, Self-Help, Wellness, Memoir, transformation, self-discovery

Essence Merging

After illness and a lifetime of buried trauma, a psychologist embarks on a radical path of breathwork, mystical retreats, and soul-deep love to heal herself and learn how to live fully open to the divine.

Self-help, wellness, health, intimacy, pleasure, connection

The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark

One woman's guide to reigniting desire and intimacy within her marriage, her capacity for joy and activism, by creating a customizable weekly “Sure Thing” pleasure ritual that deepens intimacy, embodiment, and connection.

demigod, salvation, games, betrayal, destiny

Sower, Gon's Infinity

Haunted by a demon sealed inside him, a young demigod and his guardian companions must survive a titan’s deadly three-day scavenger hunt for legendary relics and unravel a stolen wand’s prophecy before an eclipse lets their enemies seize a kingdom.

kingdom, orphan, warrior, magic, quest, tyranny

Apollon Sower and the Ensorcelled Scroll

Hunted by a tyrant king after a wish-granting scroll brands him as the demon Od’s vessel, orphaned would-be warrior Apollon must outrun betrayal and battle through otherworldly realms to find the key that can break his curse before Od consumes him and topples the kingdom.

Historical Fiction, Period Romance, World War II, resilience

The Soap Maker

After the Nazis shatter his family’s life in occupied France, a young soap maker’s apprentice becomes a Resistance courier and risks everything to rescue the girl he loves and hunt the war criminal who stole her.

Middle Grade, friendship, adventure, trust, hard work

The Horses of Saddlers Ranch: Golden Haze

When a stormy night leaves Saddlers Ranch’s mischievous palomino mare Golden Haze missing, with a rattlesnake in her open stall, best friends Coral and Lexie race to track her down before the mare’s owner arrives.

identity, ancestry, genealogy, heritage, history, family

Ghosts in my DNA: Past Lives of Boston

After building a life in the Caribbean, a retired science teacher turns genealogist to trace her New England lineage back to the Mayflower and beyond, confronting the unsettling possibility that “blood memory” and inherited DNA have been steering her choices all along.

Visionary Fiction and Paranormal Mystery/Thriller

ALIEN TRUCKER

A hybrid Pleiadian truck driver named Trucker embarks on a perilous mission to find a mysterious pink earth compound essential for saving his stranded crew, navigating the complexities of human society while grappling with his identity and the weight of his quest.

Werewolf, monsters, urban fantasy, revenge, psychological

Holiday Spirit Book 2: Destroy All Monsters!

A werewolf fights to save her husband from a fanatical militia while navigating a world where monsters are hunted and friendships are tested.

Monsters; outcasts, New England, Halloween, Christmas

Holiday Spirit

A gothic, cross-genre horror story set in Vermont that subverts classic monster tropes by casting a misfit band of legendary creatures as the unlikely heroes protecting a town from a vengeful witch.

Horror, paranormal, adventure, friendship, mystery, monsters

Holiday Spirit Book 3: Monsters Arise!

In a treacherous Arctic landscape, Count Dracula, accompanied by a vampiric woolly mammoth and a saber-toothed tiger, embarks on a perilous quest to rescue his friend from the clutches of a malevolent force, confronting ancient monsters and the harsh elements along the way.

Historical Fiction; LGBTQ Fiction; medieval, identity, love

Chivalry in the Shadows

In medieval Brittany, a noble girl disguises herself as her brother to compete in a jousting tournament, navigating love, loyalty, and the deadly rivalries that threaten her heart and family.

Poetry; Arabian Ode

Qasida for When I Became a Woman

Sheikh uses the ancient Arabic poetic form to navigate the haunting trauma of her father's murder in war-torn Kashmir, transforming personal loss into a powerful testament of resilience and beauty amidst violence.

Music industry, rock legends, creativity, artistic vision

Rockstar: Echoes

As Kline Thomas, the enigmatic new frontman of Aberdeen, grapples with the weight of his predecessor's legacy and his own demons, he must navigate the treacherous waters of fame, friendship, and the music industry, while a determined young woman named Rayne Harlow fights to carve out her own place in a world.

Thriller, human trafficking, vigilante justice, redemption, rescue

A Dangerous Man

In a race against time, a former Army intelligence analyst turned 9-1-1 dispatcher must navigate the treacherous world of human trafficking to save a terrified child from a violent shootout, while a relentless vigilante seeks to dismantle the very syndicate that threatens them both.

Thriller, mystery, crime, sisterhood, secrets, protection

Grabtown

In a small town haunted by buried secrets, two estranged sisters confront their family's dark past and the trauma that binds them, as they unravel a chilling murder mystery that threatens their lives and forces them to redefine their bond.

Framed in Love

In a world where a young man’s love for a woman trapped within a painting begins to fade alongside the vibrant colors of her reality, he must confront the fragility of their connection and the inevitability of loss, ultimately discovering that true love transcends even the boundaries of art and time.

Mystery, deceit, corruption, family, community

The Last Profile: A Samantha Wright Crime Series

When former FBI profiler Samantha Wright is pulled back into a dangerous case involving high-profile corruption and her haunted past, she must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal while protecting her family and uncovering the truth before it's too late.

Historical Fiction, Mystery/Crime, Literary, investigation

Killer Friends

In 1892 London, detectives Ruddy and Archie unravel a web of deceit and betrayal as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of businessman Phillip Newell, leading them to confront a ruthless killer with a personal vendetta.

cyber warfare, malicious code, vulnerabilities, espionage, counterintelligence

Sleeper Code: A Novel

In a high-stakes battle against a rogue AI embedded in critical infrastructure, a seasoned cybersecurity officer and his team race against time to prevent a catastrophic cyber-attack that could plunge the nation into chaos.

Business, societal impact, WAVE framework, Digital Renaissance, ethical considerations

Now What? How to Ride the Tsunami of Change

In a world transformed by rapid technological advancements, a renowned futurist presents the WAVE framework—Watch, Adapt, Verify, Empower—as a guide for individuals and organizations to navigate the complexities of the Intelligence Age while balancing innovation with ethical considerations.

Bureaucracy, absurdity, government, frustration, identity,

Average Civil Employee: A Novel of Bureaucratic Absurdities

APRIL PUB DATE: In a bureaucratic maze of absurdity, an average civil employee named Ace must navigate eccentric colleagues, community service obligations, and the chaos of government inefficiency while discovering resilience and humor in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Destiny, courage, magic, adventure, dreams, perseverance

My Lucky Star

In a magical journey through the night sky, a young girl and her undersized horse, Lafitte, defy the odds to compete in a prestigious Derby, discovering the true meaning of courage, friendship, and following one's dreams.

Routine, home, friendship, compassion, new beginnings

Grumpy The Iguana

A happy iguana in Miami Beach turns grumpy when his tree home is cut down and his routine is disrupted. Displaced and disheartened, his gloom only lifts when a charismatic green parrot offers his friendship and invites him to a new home.

Cybercrime, ransomware, technology, threats, security

Cyber Case Thorn

When a series of cyberattacks disrupt live events, Incident Responder Seph Carano must unravel the mystery behind a notorious hacker known as Thorn before he strikes again, risking chaos and notoriety in the digital age.

Spirituality, Personal Growth, Well-being, Health

Higher Self Yoga: A Practical Teaching

Connecting Within: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Growth with Higher Self Yoga

Leadership, character, service, empathy, courage

The Heart of a Leader

The Heart of a Leader uses the story of a young soccer player named Gabe to teach children that true leadership isn't defined by talent or status, but by the integrity, courage, and service one brings to a team.

Mastery, personal responsibility, self-leadership, empowerment

Queen Code: The Book

In "Queen Code," Laura Muirhead empowers readers to rewrite their life narratives through personal policies and self-leadership, guiding them to embrace responsibility, resilience, and the transformative journey of self-discovery.

entrepreneurship, perseverance, risk-taking, mentorship

STAY THIRSTY: A Serial Entrepreneur's Tale of Success & Failure

Stay Thirsty is a candid and inspiring business memoir that blends Mark Haertzen’s sixty-year entrepreneurial journey with "Rocket Wisdom" to show that persistent resilience—not just luck—is the key to surviving the highs and lows of the business world.

Psychological thriller, literary, mental health, friendship, trauma

Last of the Autumn Rain

After witnessing her best friend's tragic death during a chaotic dance floor collapse, a young woman grapples with guilt and betrayal as she unravels dark secrets from their past, leading her to assume a new identity and confront the haunting consequences of her choices.

Eldercare, Aging, Guardianship

They’re Coming for Your Elders and Your Inheritance: Ways to Protect Your Family, Mitigate the Damage, and Change the System

Drawing from her own painful experience, a determined advocate offers families a vital lifeline and practical strategies to protect their elders. This essential guide illuminates the pitfalls of flawed guardianship systems, inheritance battles, and complex legal challenges.

Fantasy, Paranormal, Literary

The Clometheons

In a race against time, a woman grappling with the trauma of a lightning strike must confront an otherworldly entity and her own fears to uncover the truth behind a mysterious light, while navigating the complexities of immortality and the weight of her choices.

Business, Self-Help, Mental health

The Unfair Advantage: Weaponizing The Hypomanic Toolbox

A struggling CEO must confront his own mental health challenges and embrace an unconventional management system to save his failing company from collapse while discovering that his greatest weakness can become his most powerful asset.

Dragons, Fantasy

Richard: The Dragon's Curse

In a battle for survival across dimensions, a king must confront ancient dragons and treacherous allies to protect his family and reclaim his throne in the Milky Way.

Mystery/Crime, Thriller

DoubleHelix: Book One in The Helix Project

A life-altering investigation, reveals a man caught between the shadows of his past and the dangerous political intrigue of the present as he seeks to uncover the truth behind a murdered woman and his own hidden identity.

Self-Help, Wellness, Spirituality, Health

Reignite Your Power: Resolving Trauma Through Mindfulness

In "Reignite Your Power," Dr. Pawan Bareja offers a compassionate guide to healing trauma through mindfulness, blending personal stories and practical exercises to empower readers on their journey toward resilience and self-discovery.

Historical Fiction, Horror, Paranormal, grief, haunting, family, secrets, loss,

The House on Chambers Road: A Ghost Story

After the recent loss of her husband, a grieving widow becomes inexplicably drawn to a historic Georgian house, where she uncovers haunting secrets that intertwine her past with the tragic history of its original owners.

Memoir, Spirituality, Health, childhood cancer

Clarity: When Everything Suddenly Becomes Crystal Clear

A mother's traumatic journey through her young son's brain cancer diagnosis and treatment reveals family resilience, the power of community support, and the enduring hope that emerges from unimaginable challenges.

Memoir, True Crime, horse rescue, community involvement, genetic research

A Land Filled With Horses

After inheriting a neglected herd of semi-feral horses on their newly purchased ranch, a couple embarks on a transformative journey of rescue and rehabilitation, ultimately discovering the power of perseverance and community in finding new homes for the horses.

federal resume, job application, resume format, USAJOBS, career transition, resume writing, HATS formula

Federal Resume Guidebook, 8th Edition

A comprehensive guide to crafting impactful 2-page federal resumes, emphasizing keyword integration, accomplishment storytelling, and strategic formatting to enhance job seekers' chances in the competitive federal job market.

Self-help, Wellness, Health, longevity, well-being, aging, mindfulness

Joyous Longevity: The A-Z Field Guide

In "Joyous Longevity," Sieglinde Othmer shares her personal journey and practical strategies for embracing aging with positivity and purpose, offering readers a vibrant roadmap to a fulfilling life at any age.

Vietnam War, survival, camaraderie, sacrifice, redemption

THE TILTED PALACE: Weeds of Misfortune

A haunted Vietnam War veteran finds unexpected companionship and a chance for redemption when a stray dog and a determined pastor disrupt his plans for solitude and self-destruction.

Sci-fi, Thriller, survival, danger, alliance, mission

Ashen Lands: A Short Story

In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by violence and chaos, a battle-hardened soldier must navigate treacherous terrain and protect two women while delivering a vital package that could restore hope to a shattered society.

Memoir, trauma, emotional distress, dog attack, healing

The Pits: Life Literally Bit Me in the Ass

After surviving a brutal dog attack, a resilient woman navigates the harrowing journey of recovery, grappling with trauma, guilt, and the complexities of friendship while striving to reclaim her life and love for animals.

Thriller, murder, juku, entrance exams, mystery, ambition

Tokyo Juku

In the high-pressure world of Tokyo's juku cram schools, a dedicated student discovers her teacher's murder, leading a detective to unravel a web of ambition, rivalry, and dark secrets that threaten to engulf them both.

Thriller, Historical Fiction, treasure, artwork, World War II, mystery, adventure

Ghosts of the Past: The Search For A Lost WWII Art Collection Worth Killing For

In a race against time, a young man uncovers a hidden treasure linked to his late uncle's secret past as a Luftwaffe pilot, only to find himself pursued by dangerous adversaries intent on claiming the stolen artwork for themselves.

adolescence, sisters, family, friendship, Soviet Union, change, struggle

The Girl in the Water

In the shadow of the Soviet Union's tumultuous 1980s, two sisters, Nadia and Nastya, grapple with the complexities of adolescence, family ties, and the haunting legacy of their past as they navigate love, loss, and the search for identity amidst historical upheaval.

Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Kiev, family, friendship

The Circus and the Atom

In the midst of the USSR's turbulent thaw, a drama student, a taxi driver, and an exile navigate personal dilemmas and political unrest in Kiev as they prepare for a New Year celebration that intertwines their fates and reveals the resilience of family and friendship.

Memoir, character, mentorship, integrity, faith, loyalty, perseverance

Building Men - Character Lessons from Influencers

In "Building Men," Jim Tracy shares poignant life lessons from the influential figures in his life, urging readers to cultivate character traits like loyalty and perseverance to inspire future generations.

Romance, redemption, secrecy, relationships, fresh start

Secrets

In a quest for healing and a fresh start, a troubled receptionist at a picturesque hotel must confront her dark past and navigate complicated relationships, all while discovering the power of love and resilience amidst the shadows of trauma.

destiny, misfortune, personal growth, courage, adventure

Zodak - The Last Shielder

In a land plagued by drought and family strife, a mistreated boy named Zodak discovers his connection to a powerful water sprite, setting him on a perilous journey to embrace his destiny and confront the darkness threatening his world.

History, artist, citizenship, Dutch Golden Age, dissent

Johannes Vermeer Provocateur: Risk and Courage in Dissent

In a time of religious and colonial turmoil, renowned painter Johannes Vermeer uses his art to advocate for citizenship, equality, and dissent, challenging the oppressive forces of Calvinism and the brutal realities of Dutch colonialism.

Historical Fiction, Roman Empire, Indian history, political intrigue

Mask of Romulus

In a world where the Roman Empire and ancient India collide, a gifted Indian oracle embarks on a perilous journey to Rome to forge an alliance that could alter the course of history amidst political intrigue and personal ambition.

Mental illness, paranoia, isolation, psychological torment

Where Despair Comes To Play

Haunted by the voices of his own mind, a man spirals into madness within the confines of prison, where paranoia, delusion, and dissociation turn his reality into a deadly game that threatens not only his sanity but the lives of those around him.

colors, poetry, artistic inspiration, cultural significance, nature, spirituality, historical

COLORSCAPES

In "Colorscapes," Lee Woodman weaves a vibrant tapestry of poetry that explores the emotional and historical significance of colors through personal reflections and artistic inspirations.

justice, community, truth, investigation, accident, prejudice, transformation

The Case Against Jasper

In a close-knit animal community, the tragic fall of a beloved squirrel ignites a quest for truth that uncovers hidden fears, reveals the dangers of assumptions, and ultimately transforms the community through the power of empathy and justice.

NICU, hope, healing, journey, uniqueness, inspiration

Welcome to the NIC Zoo

In a heartwarming journey through the NIC-Zoo, a collection of animal babies learns that every unique life is worth the wait as they grow stronger and prepare to soar into their new beginnings.

Historical Fiction, Thriller; Crusades, historical adventure, Kabbala

The Rabbi's Knight

In a world torn apart by the Crusades, a Knight Templar and a rabbi embark on a perilous journey to protect a sacred legacy, navigating treachery and faith as they seek to unlock the secrets of Kabbalah amidst the chaos of war.

Fantasy, Paranormal; witchcraft, Merovingians, supernatural powers

Labyrinth of Shadows: The Witch's Rebirth Part I

A young witch named Merona must use her powers to fight a demon, while uncovering her mystical lineage and the legacy of the Merovingians, and alter her people's destiny in a world where ancient magic clashes with Christianity.

Thriller, Mystery/Crime, crisis, corporate cover-up

Hazardous Lies

Haunted by a past tragedy, federal investigator Jon Barrett races against time to uncover the truth behind a deadly explosion at a chemical plant, facing corporate deceit and personal demons as he seeks justice for the victims.

Memoir, Spirituality, Holocaust, inherited trauma, abuse, forgiveness, family, survivor, mental health, healing, silence, love, hope, struggle

Little Boy, I Know Your Name

Haunted by the legacy of his Holocaust survivor parents, a man navigates a tumultuous journey of abuse, trauma, and self-discovery, ultimately seeking healing and hope amidst the chaos of his past.

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