PINKY and the MAGICAL SECRET HE KEPT INSIDE by Kasey J. Claytor – Early Readers, Children’s Books, Fantasy & Magic
A charming tale of the love one little girl has for her stuffed toy dog, and how that toy loves her back. High marks!
MY CHRISTMAS ATTIC by Dennis Clausen – Heartwarming, Seasonal Literature, Family Saga
For anyone who’s ever fought a battle and held onto the promise of hope, here is a heartfelt story of a boy whose endless desire for Christmas changes not only him but his entire world. This story has the makings to be a seasonal classic!
BRYCE BUMPS HIS HEAD: A Sierra the Search Dog Novel by Robert D. Calkins – Middle Grade, Search & Rescue, Dogs
When an afternoon of outdoor adventure turns dangerous, Sierra the rescue dog saves the day - and her handler!
HAZAD the STORY MASTER TELLS the BLUE BEETLE by Sara Dahmen – Children’s Literature, Belief in Self, Work, and Others, Determination/Drive
This celebration of artistry will touch and inspire children to appreciate what they have, never stop trying regardless of the obstacles, and dream big.
The WELL: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN the MIND RELEASES but the HEART SUSTAINS by Colleen Golden – Aging Parents, Heartwarming, Coma
Colleen Golden's prose is imbued with a wistful nostalgia, so perfect for a book that considers the variedness of life and the questions of death. While we don't know all the answers, The Well helps us realize that because "love makes a good conduit," the possibilities are, indeed, endless.
INTERVIEW with Grand Prize LARAMIE AWARD-WINNER, JACQUIE ROGERS!
Writing craft methods and tricks of the trade are shared by Jacquie Rogers, award winning Western fiction author, in this informative blogpost. Her books are known for being smart and sassy with a nod to Shakespearean comedies.
THE LAST OUTRAGEOUS WOMAN by Jessica Stone – Contemporary Women’s Fiction
Five run-away grannies prove that dreams are worth pursuing, life is worth celebrating, and you’re never too old for true love in Jessica H. Stone’s engagingly fun and poignant tale of women pursuing their hopes and dreams.
MY EXTRAORDINARY LIFE by Monica Sucha Vickers – Memoir, Inspirational
An important memoir that serves to bridge a gap between people of all shapes and sizes. An honest and courageous chronology of a life that truly deserves to be called extraordinary.
The CHATELAINE Awards for Romantic Fiction 2016 First Place Category Winners
Congratulations to the 2016 CHATELAINE Awards First In Category Award Winning Authors of Romantic Fiction Novels.
The Breast is History: An Intimate Memoir of Breast Cancer by Bronwyn Hope – Inspirational Non-Fiction
The author does not shy away from tough issues. She displays a secure knowledge of many complex medications and their effects and side effects. By detailing how her illness progressed, she provides a guideline for others.