Category: Contemporary

“Celebration Playhouse” by Gary P. Cohen

November 16, 2024

Author Gary P. Cohen has drawn extensively on his long-term background and experience as a theatrical producer, playwright, and author of non-fiction theater books to create his high-intensity thriller, “Celebration Playhouse: A Theatrical Thriller.” It conveys the excitement of ambitious, artistic young people as they follow their dream to put on their first community theater production in an imaginative new venue, versus the opposition they encounter from local hard-core hate groups and individuals who want to see them fail. … More “Celebration Playhouse” by Gary P. Cohen

“Bended Love” by Kat Caldwell

November 7, 2024

Since assuming full-time guardianship of her nephew, Kentucky-based baker Scarlett has struggled to make ends meet. Without the right business connections, expanding her horizons to include private catering has proved unsuccessful. It seems she is doomed to be a small-town-farmers-market baker forever. With Ben’s father back in the picture and filing for full-time custody of Ben, and Scarlett’s slum landlord threatening to evict her, Scarlett needs a miracle to keep her nephew. … More “Bended Love” by Kat Caldwell

“The Oracle of Spring Garden Road” by Norrin M. Ripsman

November 5, 2024

How does a promising young man wind up living on the street? Is it possible there’s a good reason for it?

“The Oracle of Spring Garden Road” by Norrin M. Ripsman may not give you the best answers in its 407 pages — when is there ever a satisfying explanation for homelessness? — but the ride will be compelling, fascinating, heartbreaking. … More “The Oracle of Spring Garden Road” by Norrin M. Ripsman

“F*ck Your Happiness” by Keith G. Wright

November 1, 2024

Known to have been created in the early 20th century and linked to the mid-19th century, “naming” generations is an organizational way of grouping people with similar characteristics and shared lived circumstances. Within each generation, there are like-minded ideas that certain people know best and attempt to sway, lecture, or teach to the youngest of that generation as well as the oldest of the next. The assumed and pressured teachings tend to follow and be influenced by societal and cultural priorities. A historically consistent mindset and teaching is YOLO (you only live once) and seeking happiness during this feat. Happiness is a subjective term with various interpretations and ways of achieving this feeling that is unique to each individual. … More “F*ck Your Happiness” by Keith G. Wright

“The Unexpected Guests” by Ruth F. Stevens

November 1, 2024

After a blissful year and a half together, novelist Charlie Kittredge looks forward to what the future has in store for him and his editor-girlfriend, Margaret. But a relentless writer’s block shakes his confidence, causing Charlie to hide the truth from Margaret. Worse, Margaret’s abrasive elderly mother is staying with them for the foreseeable future. Sunny, a good friend, is moving into their guesthouse after being forced out of her rental. Plus, Margaret’s ex-husband is a needy mess after the sudden death of his girlfriend. … More “The Unexpected Guests” by Ruth F. Stevens

“Bended Loyalty” by Kat Caldwell

October 24, 2024

Many dictionaries define loyalty as devotion, faithfulness, and allegiance to someone or something. This concept has existed since ancient times – it is taught, and it is innate. More reliable than words, loyalty reveals heart and intentions. When loyalty is lost or lacking, it can lead to hurt feelings or negativity. In Kat Caldwell’s “Bended Loyalty” the reader observes the effects of genuine and fake loyalty among the memorable characters. … More “Bended Loyalty” by Kat Caldwell

“Leslie’s Voice” by Susan Hanafee

October 22, 2024

“Leslie’s Voice” by Susan Hanafee is a powerful novel that hurls its readers into the high-stakes world of corporate America, where power plays, personal relations, and professional ambitions tie. Leslie Elliott is at the center of this story, an efficient public relations expert who struggles through her professional life under the newly appointed CEO, Brad Stewart. What begins as a deliberate, calculated professional move by Leslie soon becomes a battle of supremacy, both in the boardroom and in her personal life. … More “Leslie’s Voice” by Susan Hanafee

“Bended Loyalty” by Kat Caldwell

October 21, 2024

Things seem to be going better than ever for The Seethers, a rock band from a small town in Kentucky, and Tristen Levisay couldn’t be happier. After finishing a mini tour with another well-known band and more on the horizon, it feels like The Seethers finally have a chance of making it. That is until their frontman, Talon (Tristen’s twin brother), blindsides his bandmates by quitting The Seethers, leaving Tristen reeling. … More “Bended Loyalty” by Kat Caldwell

“Astrology in the Era of Uncertainty” by Joe Landwehr

October 17, 2024

Books on astrology tend to come in two flavors—those intended for the general public like the perennial Linda Goodman’s “Sun Signs,” and those like “Astrology in the Era of Uncertainty” by Joe Landwehr. While by no means an esoteric instruction manual, one needs more than a knowledge of what a sun sign is to appreciate the depth of research and soul-search that runs through the book. … More “Astrology in the Era of Uncertainty” by Joe Landwehr

“Speak Up! Tell Your Story to Influence Others” by Susana G Baumann

October 17, 2024

“Speak Up! Tell Your Story to Influence Others” by Susana G. Baumann is an empowering guide that blends practical storytelling advice with personal experiences while focusing on a multicultural perspective. Baumann’s own stories about her journey from Argentina to the U.S., surviving a car accident, and her experiences with different challenges such as ageism, serve as compelling examples of how personal narratives can be used to inspire others and build your personal brand. … More “Speak Up! Tell Your Story to Influence Others” by Susana G Baumann