A supervisor manages an obstinate subordinate. A college student feels bullied by a peer. A professional works alongside a surly colleague. A parent struggles to get support from their child’s teacher. Their roles and relationships may be different, but the challenge is the same—the feeling of helplessness. When you feel helpless it’s easy to become a […]
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Appraised: A Stewart Reality Novel
Liz Crowe is a romance author who used the turn of phrase “Silver Fox? Yes, Please,” to describe her latest book, Appraised. It’s a cute teaser to what to expect with Appraised, an unlikely romance between two broken and bitter characters in need of a second chance. Sawyer Callahan is a widower, single parent, and […]
The Duchess Deal
This is the first installment in the Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare. It’s the adorable and romantic tale of Emma Gladstone, young seamstress down on her luck and pennies away from being out on the street. After she’d finished a custom, and very tacky, wedding gown for the fiancé of the Duke of […]
The Eloquence of Silence: Surprising Wisdom in Tales of Emptiness
Author of Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore, humbly presents his most recent book with an introduction that made me a believer. A believer of his promise that “less is more.” By exercising the hard-won lessons he shares throughout this book, I’ve discovered it’s a promise kept. That’s rare. Especially in this age of too […]
Author Q&A With Samantha Picaro
Samantha Picaro is the author of Limitless Roads Café. Her identity as #ActuallyAutistic informs her writing, where the heroines are determined, and comedy is balanced with drama. She has a B.A. in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work, and she has put those degrees to use in the nonprofit sector. When not writing or […]
So Close
This book took my breath away. The cover was gorgeous, the writing was enthralling, the plot and point of views, incredible. Sylvia Day is a master storyteller and this first installment in her new Blacklist series has me hooked. Wealthy, successful widower, Kane Black is hailed as the sexiest, most eligible bachelor in Manhattan. Women […]
Choosing Survival
“How I Endured a Brutal Attack and a Lifetime of Trauma through the Power of Action, Choice, and Self Expression,” is the subtitle of this book by dancer, choreographer, and survivor, Lynn Forney. This statement alone is enough to draw a reader in, especially someone seeking inspiration and hope for life after trauma. The book […]
A Higher Standard
Revisiting the tagline of this novel by E.R. Dodd, “Big city confronts small town in a new steamy enemies-to-lovers romance,” gives you a glimpse of what to expect in this sassy and fun read. A strong heroine, Everest Kennedy is dead set on ensuring all property stays sacred and development-free around her equine rescue ranch […]
Of White Ashes: A Novel
This novel by husband-and-wife team Constance Hays Matsumoto and Kent Matsumoto is a compelling saga that tells the story about two individuals separated by an ocean yet destined to come together. Ruby Ishimaru is a Japanese American growing up in Hawaii on the cusp of World War Two. Her happy childhood ends when her mother […]
How Writing a Novel is Like Being an Amateur Chef
Guest Post: How Writing a Novel is Like Being an Amateur Chef by Entrepreneur and Author, Brent J. Ludwig “Ok,” you’re thinking, “Brent put too much Baileys in his coffee this morning.” Either that or he’s still feeling the effects of the wine from the night before. But in fact, neither of those scenarios, though […]