Forever Sheyanne: A Sweet YA Romance by K.L. Penaluna "This story is beautiful and heart-filling." Sheyanne (aka "Shy") meets Lanny on the first day of high school, and they become fast friends. As their relationship blossoms into first love, Shy is captivated by his enchanting Native American ways and his endearing spirit animals. In time, their bond grows stronger in spite of challenges. But then they face the greatest challenge of all, forcing Lanny to make a potentially life-changing … [Read more...] about Forever Sheyanne: A Sweet YA Romance by K.L. Penaluna
Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks
Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks A retired teacher’s take on our failing education system from the inside. Honest and controversial, Education Aggravation examines the roles of the various actors and elements: students, teachers, parents, administration, politicians, money, media and technology. What is happening in our schools? Do schools prepare students for "real" life? How? Who calls the shots? Students advance from grade to grade without learning how to read or … [Read more...] about Education Aggravation by Leslie K. Brooks
FEATURED BOOK: the Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: Jade, the Youngest Witch Ever by Wallace Briggs
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Jimmy Crikey is the alien orphan who made his home on Earth, and Jimmy grows into an amazing young man. His close friend Jade approaches the end of her apprenticeship with Matilda as a witch. There are a few tests to complete before she can become a fully qualified member of the sister’s Coven. Matilda is head of the four guardian witches of Earth’s realms. But she has been called to move to a higher level. Who will be appointed as her successor? Jimmy is told … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: the Adventures of Jimmy Crikey: Jade, the Youngest Witch Ever by Wallace Briggs
Modern Monarchy: The Caveman King by Shemar James
Modern Monarchy: The Caveman King by Shemar James In the era where prehistoric and modern people coexist, darkness infiltrates the Goldleaf kingdom as it is left vulnerable in the King and Queen’s absence. Determined to defend their castle, the heirs to the throne and their friends must combat the power-hungry Caveman King and his vicious army who threaten the safety and dominion of their home. They soon realize that he is just the beginning of their coming storm of trouble: ruthless giants, … [Read more...] about Modern Monarchy: The Caveman King by Shemar James
That’s How It Was by Hazel Pacheco
That's How It Was by Hazel Pacheco Best described as slyly funny and heart-warming, That’s How It Was: Operation Finders Keepers is uniquely written in letter format. Written from a ten-year-old boy's perspective, Randy Ray’s letters prove to be captured moments in time just waiting to be discovered by his daughters thirty-seven years later. These treasured memories allow his daughters to get to know the boy who became their father. … [Read more...] about That’s How It Was by Hazel Pacheco
Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco
Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco In book one of the Henry and Friends Series, somewhere in the bosque, in the open spaces near the Rio Grande, lives a covey of quail . . . In this episode, Henry wonders about many things. In particular, how to impress his first crush! When a handsome roo enters the picture, all seems doomed. Will Federico, a stranger and self-proclaimed talented flamingo dancer, foil Henry’s plan to impress Gloria? Follow Henry as he discovers the wonder of … [Read more...] about Henry Wondered by Hazel Pacheco
Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco
Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco Book two of the Henry and Friends series, features the flamboyant Federico who loves the spotlight, and frequently regales the covey with his exaggerated tales of daring. In this episode, Federico captures the attention of his audience with an inflated story of his bravery on the Rio Grande. Without warning, he is interrupted by the announcement of ripe hackberries. Left without an audience, Federico stomps off and accidentally stumbles onto something … [Read more...] about Federico Exaggerated by Hazel Pacheco
An Odd Bird by P.K. Butler
Hawk or hummingbird, birds find Claire Belle irresistible. In fact, they seek her out as if summoned. The question is, why? The eleven-year-old searches for answers with the help of two new friends: Victor, a Native American boy who rides her school bus, and Jerry, an old man who roams the forest. Through their friendship, Claire awakens to an almost mythical hawk with whom she must communicate to learn the secret of her destiny as a champion for birds. Claire and her mother Louise live in a … [Read more...] about An Odd Bird by P.K. Butler
Beyond the Song by Carol Selick
Beyond the Song by Carol Selick "Beyond the Song" is an autobiographical novel, based on the author's coming of age in the 'sixties and early 'seventies. A singer-songwriter like her alter-ego Carol Marks, Carol Selick begins each chapter with lyrics she wrote and still performs today. There's a lot of nostalgia for that time period. In many ways, my character's search for her voice expresses the search of a whole generation of women. The settings in New York and Berkeley, are immediately … [Read more...] about Beyond the Song by Carol Selick
Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney
Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney Astra is a sleek, beautiful, shiny Gulfstream (G100) airplane with a fun and playful personality, who finds herself all alone in her hangar with an uncertain fate, as she learns she will be sold. She is missing the fresh air and exercise, and wondering if she will even remember how to fly, after being flown by her sole caretaker and constant companion named Captain Dan for 12 years. She becomes sad and lonely as she sits rusting in her hangar. … [Read more...] about Astra The Lonely Airplane by Julie Whitney
