His stories offer compelling insights into the denizens of the region and their complicated, hardscrabble lives. The stories in Martin West’s impressive debut short-story collection take place in the Canadian province of Alberta, known... Read More

Rodeo details make for an evocative and convincing story. Tony May’s fast-paced tale of love and intrigue, "Horses Cry", delves into the life of Spud Murphy as he tries to continue “living the rodeo dream” despite the forces... Read More

A mentally ill man wrestles with his fetishes and inner demons in a novel that goes to extremes. Jonathan Harnisch’s "Lover in the Nobody" is a cross between intense sadomasochistic erotica and a psychological memoir, complete with... Read More

This insightful book demonstrates why chief marketing officers cannot continue “business as usual.” Given Zain Raj’s impressive credentials and professional experience, he is one to be taken seriously when he writes,... Read More

Werner and Lee present a thoughtful and expansive consideration of love throughout the ages as depicted in various works of literature. Love and Happiness: Eros According to Dante, Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and the Reverend Al Green is... Read More

This author’s bravery and generosity in the sharing of her experiences with abuse and alcoholism are encouraging to those who have gone through similar struggles. "Finding Myself" is a testament to ignoring the ego and focusing on... Read More

The Norse myth of Iduna’s apples hints at what’s coming next, but Coates’s middle-grade narrative remains exciting and suspenseful throughout. Randy Coates mixes legends of Norse gods with the travails of a middle schooler making... Read More

Frankl’s relation of intimate details is a vehicle for exploring just how ill-equipped the master of illusion was to handle intimacy. The most recent offering from accomplished artist Paulette Frankl, Marcel & Me, is equal parts... Read More