Faded gentry, an old mansion, past scandals, current tragedies, and sometimes a romance or two are components often found in the works of modern-day Gothic and mystery writers like Mary Stewart and Barbara Michaels. Frissons of fear are... Read More

Living on the margins of life can be isolating, but it can also give birth to great freedom. Malcolm Randall understands this. The poems and short essays included in "The Malchemist Apprentice" chronicle Randall’s childhood and adult... Read More

While it is by no means a breeze to be a gay American in the twenty-first century, the United States has come a long way from the secrecy, universal shame, and code words described in Charles E. Willard’s autobiography, "Confessions of... Read More

T. J. Jurgens shows children that everyone has the power and strength to make a difference in their own life and the lives of others, regardless of their size. A delicate butterfly named Ashley hops onto the back of a large, red phoenix... Read More

Inspiration can be found almost everywhere, from a park bench to a fortune cookie. This is one of the main messages in Cheers to Life: True to Myself, a book that challenges people to “live with purpose,” to take a moment to live the... Read More

Jake Sabio executes a running tackle on Dr. Carin Gonzalez, throwing her to the ground. A thunderous explosion at Barringer Meteor Crater fills the air. Space scientist Gonzalez is furious at her rude introduction to Sabio, a former... Read More

In his debut book, Concise Counseling: A Holistic Approach Toward the Curing of Mental Disorders, licensed counselor Jody Blevins offers advice for people who think they may have a mental illness but are reluctant to seek help. He draws... Read More

Never invest in a private gold mine in Africa. And never, ever, work in a gold mine in a war zone. These are two of the many lessons readers should take away from Lynn D. Fausett’s memoir about his adventures in Liberia during the late... Read More