"Through the Bookstore Window" is a bold exploration of lives joined by history. The story features Gina Perini, an exile in San Francisco, whose life as a bookstore manager covers a troubling past in Bosnia, and Alexi Wilder, an abused... Read More

Melanie S. Morrison’s gripping, revealing, and tragic "Murder on Shades Mountain" returns to 1931 and the Jim Crow South to cover the trial of Willie Peterson, blamed for the murders of Augusta Williams and her friend, Jennie Wood.... Read More

"If I Let You Go" uses chilling descriptions to paint a frightening picture of a postapocalyptic future. Ashley Dufault’s "If I Let You Go" addresses classism and revolution in a postapocalyptic world full of secrets, hidden loyalties,... Read More

Sam McManis, an award-winning writer and former columnist for the Sacramento Bee, traveled the length and breadth of his state for five years, seeking the real California. No matter which direction he headed, he found California to be a... Read More

Kowalski’s emotionally raw descriptions of her struggles will strike a familiar and comforting chord with other would-be parents. What if one of the secrets to becoming a mother is learning not to force parenthood into a predetermined... Read More

Young students compete in a futuristic setting in this story that teaches useful lessons about teamwork, family, and forgiveness. Jackie Yeager’s "Spin the Golden Light Bulb" is a relatable story with valuable lessons for young... Read More