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DEVIN AND THE DEVIL Blitz

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:43 +0200

Romantasy

Date Published: March 16, 2026

Anita was a timid college student who dreams of love and adventure. By
chance she meets Devin a handsome and charismatic man with dark secrets of his
own. Together with family, friends and a spirit they must face fears and
challenges, doubts and danger. This book is a true Romantasy, it is a love
story and a fantasy. Order on Amazoon.com, in eBook and soft cover. I think
you will fall in love.

About the Author

I am a retired teacher, parent, wife and Grandmother of four. Stormy my
Havenese dog is 19 years old, and I think of him as my fur child. I enjoy
writing science fiction, fantasy, and stories about my life. Devin and the
Devil is my third book, and my favorite. I hope it is yours too.

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Website

Purchase Link

Amazon

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The Bric-A-Brac of Mickey Mack Teaser

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:25:16 +0200

Poetry /Comedy Satire Gift Rhyme Millennial Humor Silverstein Memory

Date Published: 04-15-2026

Publisher: The Tink and Tank Press

A wry poetry collection that captures the jarring sink-or-swim leap into
adulthood. This book honors the limbo of exiting youth, a unique period where
responsibility suddenly smashes the youthful optimist, crushing it under the
crippling weight of adulthood. Twenty-somethings scatter across life’s
spectrum with some jobless and couch-surfing, while others marry, become
parents, and buy a house. Everyone eventually finds themselves old enough to
fight in foreign wars but too young to rent a car. It’s the fast, brutal shift
to an unguarded world, to bowling without bumpers. You’ve entered a chaotic
soup of competing ambitions and subterfuge, where one hand offers help while
the other conceals a knife. You’re expected to be an adult without ever having
been one, like seeing the ocean from afar and suddenly wrestling its waves.
This book highlights the inevitable sense of crushing defeat and loss, but
reveals the importance of laughing anyway. After all, life is a game of
avoiding the consequences of your own actions. The Bric-a-Brac of Mickey Mack
will hand you a mirror and dare you to laugh at its reflection.

Excerpt

I sat across from him, he had a twisted distant gaze
while he wracked his mind and grappled with a foolish phrase
which was written on a note and shuffled in a mess of junk
atop a desk ensconced in filth, no doubt the man was drunk.
His name was Mickey Mack, both laser focused and aloof,
fenced in by Bric-a-Brac unpacked and stacked up to the roof.
A product of his times, so wise, yet dumber than a door.
A man of vast experience and yet he’s such a bore.
He’d traveled ’round the world and been to many foreign lands
to simply say he had, to sit and sulk, his only plans.
For “that’s what people do,” he’d say, “they travel to enjoy
the petty world and what it offers every girl and boy.”
Despite the fact that Mr. Mack had traveled far and wide
he would do what’s done at home and find a bar to sit inside.
And there, while many past him by, bemoaning life itself,
it tortured Mickey for he couldn’t help but see himself.
He realized now that time is gone, and that’s the way it is,
and he, while living other people’s lives, had wasted his.
And as a way, as best he could, expel the toxic bile,
he has compiled every groan and gripe within a file.
And written down, at last, now put together in a book
the crying whines of all he heard from all the trips he took.
A vapid, superficial twit, he sobered up somehow,
and Mickey Mack looked up at me behind a furrowed brow,
and as he squinted, leaning closer straining hard to see,
He was looking in a mirror, for the hopeless fool was me.

About the Author

Mickey Mack is a world-weary traveler and obsessive collector of
life’s absurd talismans and trinkets. After years of eavesdropping on
bar-stool confessions around the globe, he distills the Suffering Olympics of
modern adulthood into witty, rhythmic heroic couplets.

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Golfing, Gardens & Ghosts Blitz

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:53 +0200

Cozy Mystery

Date Published: 01-28-2026

Publisher: Secret Staircase Books, an imprint of Columbine Publishing Group,
LLC

School’s out for the summer and math teacher Katie Wilk needs
something to occupy her time, something beyond helping to plan Jane
Mackey’s upcoming wedding. So, when Jane suggests golf lessons and Katie
secures a part-time job at the Shady Oaks Country Club to cover the cost of
her golfing gear, it seems like a win-win plan. Unfortunately, the
club’s irascible golf pro seems to make enemies wherever he goes, so
when his body turns up near the 14th hole, it’s anyone’s guess who
might have done him in.

Katie doesn’t really want another murder to investigate, but Officer
Ronnie Christianson is back to his old ways, and it looks like he’ll do
what it takes to implicate her in the death. And Katie just happens to have
seen a potentially incriminating clue, behind a secret garden wall that few
know about. Can Katie, Jane, and Ida ask enough questions to find out what
really happened before the police come after her?

Praise for this amazing cozy series by multiple award-winning author Mary
Seifert:

2024 Chanticleer International Book Awards – Semi-Finalist – Mystery &
Mayhem category

2024 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award – Top Pick – Cozy Mysteries

2024 International Impact Awards – Winner – Books in a Series

“…. a solid 5 out of 5 stars. For those seeking not just a
mystery but an immersive experience, Mary Seifert’s debut novel [is] the
perfect companion for a cosy night in, a cup of tea, and a journey into the
heart of a captivating mystery.” – Maverick, Movies & Murder,
Online Book Club.org

“…an intricate mystery with plenty of action and suspense. Plus, I
like the dog.” David Housewright Edgar Award winning author of Something
Wicked

“From navigating small town life to solving puzzling murders, Katie and
Maverick are a delight.” —Mindy Mejia, international bestseller
author

“Immediately captivating! Katie and Maverick are destined to become a
notable amateur sleuth team in the mystery world.” –Connie
Shelton, USA Today bestselling author

“I thoroughly enjoyed this debut book by Mary Seifert! This well written
and thoughtful story kept me engaged with fun characters, interesting
information and mind and math puzzles. Looking forward to book two!”
James, 5-star online review

“Fun read! The author has an authentic voice and has done her research.
The plot covers many topics: dogs, history, the inner workings of hospitals,
family dynamics, and more. I especially enjoyed the puzzles and little-known
historical facts that were part of the story. Maverick, Movies & Murder
kept my interest and left me wanting more. Highly recommend!” Beth,
online 5-star review

“…very much looking forward to her next!!! I can’t get
enough of Ms. Seifert’s books!!” – proudarmymom, 5 stars

“…plenty of unanticipated twists and turns. It kept [me] up
reading to see what was going to happen next!” – RHN, 5 stars
online

“Maverick, Movies, and Murder isn’t merely a cosy mystery; it’s a
literary embrace, a narrative that unfolds in layers, revealing both the
familiar and the unexpected.” OnlineBookClub.org review

Excerpt

“I can’t imagine you didn’t inherit my ability to sit still
and do absolutely nothing. I’m the king of procrastination.”

I laughed. “This from a man who plans every minute of his day.”

“Yes, but I make certain I plan all my sitting-still time first. I might
have some ideas for you.”

Poised to take note of Dad’s constructive contributions, I said,
“Do tell.”

He leaned back in the chair and crossed his arms. “You could pick up a
new hobby.”

…

“I could teach you to cook. Maybe. Or you could bike.”

I plopped my elbow on the table and supported my cheek in my hand. “You
and Ida have tried to teach me to cook. It’s been practically
impossible, and there’s only so much biking I can do.” I shook my
head yet listened for something novel.

“You could sleep in.”

“Tried that.” I side-eyed my pup and exhaled.

“You could learn a craft like … crocheting or knitting.”

Two more words made the list. He waited for an enthusiastic response, which
didn’t happen, but nuggets of ideas turned over in my head as I chewed
my final morsel of bacon. Our landlady, Ida Clemashevski, was a creative whiz
not only at cooking, but with her passions of art, acting, music, and probably
crafting as well.

“There’s always fishing,” he said, cautiously optimistic.
“Or get a part-time job?”

I jotted a few words next to his recommendations and drew a fish.

Dad asked, “What’s that?”

Having confirmed my lack of any artistic talent, my sketch disappeared under
scribbles. “I’ll think about taking up a hobby, but meanwhile, it
seems I’ll simply have to resign myself to mundane chores
…” I hopped up. “Nothing exciting. Something like doing the
dishes.” I juggled the serving platters, plates, and silverware and
deposited them in the sink, leaving the delicate cups for a second trip.

Soap foamed under the cascade of hot water, and I scrubbed slowly to eat up at
least a portion of my free time. Although Dad reached for a towel, I shooed
him out of the kitchen, knowing how much he valued his predictable weekday
schedule: a hearty first meal of the day, a one-mile walk around the
neighborhood—rain or shine, an in-depth read of the newspaper from cover
to cartoons, an exercise class at the Y, and his volunteer stint at the
library.

“No doubt, by week’s end you’ll have discovered a new and
more streamlined method for doing dishes. You know I love you.” He
kissed my forehead and headed for the door and a day of sunshine. “But
we’ve got to keep you occupied and out of trouble, or you’ll never
get rid of the crazy nickname you earned.”

I called to his retreating back, “Just because I’ve been in the
wrong places and involved in the resolution of several serious crimes, I
really don’t think I deserve the moniker ‘Katie Wilk, the murder
magnet.’”

About the Author

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I Love It When We Read Together Blitz

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:33 +0200

Children’s Books / Early Learning Beginner Reader

Date Published: 08-12-2025

Publisher: Mission Point Press

I Love It When We Read Together invites reading partners to create their
own special rituals with gentle prompts and endearing illustrations that
encourage kids to read along, spot animals, and spark lively conversations.
This book is perfect for building fluency and connection. Inspired by the
literacy challenges of the pandemic, early childhood educator Karolyn Wallace
crafts a cozy experience that helps families bring the joy of reading home.

About the Author

Karolyn Wallace is a seasoned educator with over twenty years of experience
teaching in elementary classrooms across public and private schools in
Maryland, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, and New York. Before that, she was a
broadcast journalist at local news affiliates in Los Angeles and Flint,
Michigan. She is currently part of the team at The Children’s Learning
Lab, where experienced educators connect with elementary students for online
learning. She divides her time between Michigan and California, enjoying the
company of her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Contact Links

Website

Goodreads

Instagram

Purchase Link

https://mybook.to/LoveWhenWeReadTogether

Amazon

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Death and Life in the City of Dreams Blitz

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:09 +0200

Literary Fiction

Date Published: April 16th

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Jaded city planner Townsend Meadows looks out across Evermore Valley
with the ghost of his dead friend by his side. “Do you ever
wonder,” Fen asks, “what this city will look like five hundred
years from now?”

Their city is teetering on the brink of collapse, and the mayor’s answer
is a gleaming new auto mall at the valley’s edge. For Townsend,
it’s the death of everything a city should be. Struggling to regain his
passion and forced to choose between compliance and conviction, he must risk
his career to fight for a more hopeful and verdant future.

From an
architect’s vision at the dawn of the twentieth century, to a
rancher’s dynasty scarred by violence and greed, to a city
founder’s hidden message of hope, this story about the rise, fall, and
reawakening of an American city reaches far beyond the present. A timely,
sweeping novel of memory, corruption, and resilience, Death and Life in the
City of Dreams asks, “What legacy will we choose to leave for our
children?”

About the Author

Nicholas Deitch is a writer, architect, and advocate for social justice whose
fiction explores the intersection of cities, history, and human resilience.
His passion for storytelling began when a colleague recognized the emotional
depth of his nonfiction work. Since then, he has honed his craft, publishing
short stories in Litro Magazine, Club Plum, and Santa Barbara Literary
Journal. His short story “Grace Eternal” won Best Fiction at the
Santa Barbara Writers Conference (2019).

Death and Life in the City of Dreams, his debut novel, is deeply influenced by
his experiences in nonprofit leadership and the design of inclusive
communities and urban places.

Originally from Los Angeles, he now lives in Ventura, California, with his
wife and creative partner Diana.

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Amazon

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The Man in the Middle Blitz

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:48 +0200

A Tapestry of Tangled Lives

Family Saga / Fiction / Based on True Lived Experiences

Date Published: April 6, 2026

Publisher: Serapis Bey Publishing, Arizona, US www.parulagrawal.com

A story of human connection between twins, between lovers, between comrades in
war, set against the shadow of the evangelical religion and its judgments.”

Based on a childhood of shadowy secrets surrounding her parents’
marriage and the rigid judgment of the Evangelical religion, the author
attempts to find her truth. A work of historical fiction and romance, it spans
the era of WWII and beyond, weaving the story of her father, mother and aunt
(her mother’s twin sister). The unexpected twists and turns mirror those
of our own lives, and readers can empathize and identify with the
characters’ humanity as they struggle with their flaws. The power of
religious judgement is explored along with the strength and resilience of
individuals challenged by the ethics of life. This is also a fascinating study
of the complexities of being twins. With the strongest of bonds that
overwhelms their very different personalities, their love for the same man
creates a gulf between them that threatens their entire adult relationship. It
is also a story of a man and how he navigates his own journey after love and
loss. When his WWII experience takes him to countries he has never dreamed of
seeing, and opens him to the excitement of new cultures, he finds new meaning.
At the same time, his bonds to his comrades in arms and their shared
experiences of battlefield traumas leaves him with emotional scars. A story of
secrets and the power of love, the themes of self-doubt and second chances are
embedded in the narrative, along with the acceptance of one’s actions
following painful choices.

A story of human connection between twins, lovers, comrades during World War
11, families, and generational trauma, set across the United States and Europe
and against the shadow of the Evangelical religion and its judgments. A family
saga of secrets, shadows, and unspoken enduring love, and its impact across
three generations, based on a true story of lived experience. A work of
romantic, historical fiction, The Man in the Middle; A Tale of Tangled Lives
is based on the true story of the author’s parents. It follows their
youth in the early 1900s in US, through the years of WWII in Europe, and
after, and their lives as friends, lovers, parents, and elderly individuals.

This is a story of love and its many forms. There are no heroes or demons,
only people dealing with their humanity. Or maybe there are heroes: Luke, as
he navigates his life honourably and responsibly, while harbouring feelings
for more than one woman; Anna as she comes to terms with her selfish impulses
and attempts to overcome them; Pierrette, who recognizes and accepts that she
cannot give Luke the life he wants, and that their love is not enough.
Karoline is perhaps the true heroine of the book. A victim of the religious
beliefs she is trapped by, she finds it impossible to love herself. Instead,
she spends her life feeling inferior to her sister and undeserving of
Luke’s love. At Luke’s passing, she finally receives the
confirmation of her worth and her place as the love of his life.

About the Author

“The author lives half-time in San Diego, CA, and half-time in a small village
in Southern France. This is her exploration of the unexplained secrets that
shadowed her childhood and the consequences that haunt all our choices.”

“I wrote this book to come to terms with my past. I wanted to understand
the people who raised me, through the fictional characters of Karoline and
Luke, who represent my parents and my mother’s twin sister, Anna, who
represents my aunt. My childhood was full of love, but as I watched the
individuals around me, I sensed a drama that excluded me. I knew my father had
been in WWII and experienced Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge and much more
during the four years he spent in Europe. The way he talked about the world he
had discovered there intrigued me and I knew there was more to tell, which he
never spoke about. My mother adored my father, but there was a tension in the
room when my aunt was present. A connection between my father and my aunt was
obvious despite their effort to hide it. Through the years, there were
inadvertent comments that hinted of a previous relationship between them, but
it wasn’t until the end of my father’s life that conversations
took place that enlightened me. I didn’t ask, but they each wanted to
tell their story, their truth about what happened. This book is my truth, my
experience in living with them and loving them. It is my attempt to honor them
by exploring their humanness and accepting that we are each a complex
entity.”

Contact Links

Instagram: @julie.lee.williams

Purchase Link

https://mybook.to/TheManintheMiddle

Amazon

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Sasq’et Blitz

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:35 +0200

Historical Fiction / Mythology

Date Published: ‎April 7, 2026

Publisher: ‎ Manhattan Book Group

IN 1939, A DEADLY CONFRONTATION IN THE CANADIAN WILDERNESS shatters
young Albert Pingree’s life and leaves him the keeper of a truth so staggering
it could tear apart mankind’s understanding of itself. Sixty years later, his
granddaughter Mallory – a small-town veterinarian in rural New Hampshire,
inherits more than his fortune; she inherits his secret. When Albert is found
dead behind his remote British Columbia cabin, Mallory is drawn into a world
of deception, lost identity, and scientific obsession. Inside a locked candle
box, she uncovers a horrific relic – a severed hand too large to be human –
and a note that beckons her toward the impossible.

Mallory recruits Dr. George Avery, the world’s leading field zoologist to help
her identify what she has found. At first, he is reluctant, unaware of the
magnitude of what she has brought to him. As the puzzle begins to take shape,
he is confronted by what the answers they find, reveal.

Exploring deeper, their growing affection ignites a sense of purpose, even as
they face the shadows of the past and the dangers of their pursuit. In the
haunting wilds of the Pacific Northwest, nature’s grandeur and brutality are
ever-present. Tangled forests and untamed rivers, bears, wolves, and the
ancient reverence of Indigenous traditions surround them, blurring the lines
between myth and reality. Their quest becomes a journey not only to solve a
mystery, but to reconcile love, loneliness, and the immortal question of our
place in a world still ruled by secrets.

About the Author

Maxim Langstaff is a Grammy-and Emmy-nominated writer, producer, and
author whose creative and editorial work has reached millions of people
worldwide. He is recognized for his innovative vision and exceptional
versatility and reach, crafting narratives that reflect powerful insight into
the natural world and our relationship to it.

His debut novel, SASQ’ET will be released on April 7, 2026.

Max holds an honorary doctorate from Connecticut College and a degree in
Anthropology. He is a member of The Writer’s Guild and past participant
at the Breadloaf Writer’s Conference. His editorial and creative writing
has been published by The New York Times, Philadelphia Enquirer, Gannett,
Wildlife Conservation Magazine, PBS, Disney, and the Wildlife Conservation
Society.

Max produced the multi-media Making of Sgt. Pepper with Sir George Martin,
featuring Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Phil Collins.

He wrote and produced the most complete filmed history of the Beatles through
the eyes of Sir George who signed them, produced their work, and played on
many of their recordings. A part Max’s film became the award-winning PBS
series Soundbreaking.

Many of the greatest pop culture icons of the 20th century have collaborated
with Max on projects he has created, written, and produced including Herbie
Hancock, Brian Wilson, Elton John, Joni Mitchell, B.B. King, Tony Bennett,
Vince Gill, Burt Bacharach, Bonnie Raitt, Mark Knopfler, Michael Tilson
Thomas, Gordon Lightfoot, Smokey Robinson, Jack White, Dave Grohl, Run-DMC,
and Willie Nelson. A more complete listing of artists he has worked with can
be found at: www.maximlangstaff.com

Known for his work with John Denver, Max created and produced the acclaimed
television event, the Wildlife Concert, spawning the highest rated music
program in cable TV history upon broadcast, two multi-platinum CD sets, and
one of the best-selling music video programs ever released by SONY.

Working with the Wildlife Conservation Society, Max helped lead the largest
fundraising effort ($100mm) ever undertaken for wildlife conservation, seeding
the first integrated global conservation initiative to save endangered tigers.

On any given day you will likely find him on a wilderness river or mountain
trail. A three-time Boston Marathoner, he lives in North Carolina.
SASQ’ET is his first novel.

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Cece in Wonder Land Blitz

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:56 +0200

Women’s Fiction

Date Published: April 14, 2026

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Sometimes wonder finds you when you least expect it.

Cece Belle is a high-functioning neurodivergent. She’s also a big
believer in destiny, but when her soulmate Robby dumps her mid-flight to
Israel, she instantly regrets ever telling him she’s on the spectrum.

Not one to dwell in misery, Cece sips some chamomile hibiscus tea to set
herself straight. And with meditation and spirituality on her side, she looks
to what’s next. Yet another blow hits when she is kicked out of her
rabbinical studies program for “strange behavior.”

Then, she meets Joel. With his quirky demeanor and ability to say all the
right things, he gives Cece the desire to begin a new relationship.
There’s only one main obstacle: Cece loves living in Los Angeles, and
Joel is a diehard New Yorker.

She marries him anyway, despite misgivings that extend beyond their geography.
After all, this is her carefully drawn plan—marriage, then kids, then
happily ever after. Sometimes though, the best-laid plans are better left in
dreamland where they can’t go awry.

Cece in Wonder Land is a twisty journey down a rabbit hole of unexpected
anxieties, disappointments, and more questions than answers. But where there
is hope, there is life, and maybe Cece can hang on for the next bit of wonder
bound to come her way.

About the Author

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Bonnie S. Priever majored in communications
studies at UCLA before moving to Philadelphia. There, she attended the
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, which prepared her for an assistant
directorship at the Israel Levin Senior Adult Center in Venice, California.

As a way to process emotions and stay connected to her spirituality, Bonnie
started writing about her experiences. In 2023, Newsweek published her
personal essay about the challenges of aging. Currently, she combines her
passion for writing and her love for live theater as a reviewer for CurtainUp,
an online theater magazine.

Bonnie loves to travel but always looks forward to coming home to LA. She has
one grown son and a backlog of great ideas. Based on a true story, Cece in
Wonder Land is her first novel.

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Cece in Wonder Land Virtual Book Tour

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:29 +0200

Women’s Fiction

Date Published: April 14, 2026

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

Sometimes wonder finds you when you least expect it.

EXCERPT

Cece meditated with her eyes open the night before.

She prayed.

Cried herself to sleep.

Despite a heavy feeling in her chest that fluctuated between hurt and humiliation, Cece rallied enough energy to attend the early morning orientation breakfast. She sat next to her best friend, Sharone. It was a true-blue friendship born the first day of rabbinical school. Sharone was an attractive woman, a recent graduate of Columbia university. In her limited free time, between schoolwork and her internship, she practiced yoga and encouraged Cece to join her, for better mental clarity and focus.

Sharone wore her long brunette hair neatly tucked into a bright red scrunchie. Cece easily confided in Sharone, perhaps because they were two of the older graduate students in their class. Starting rabbinical school at the “ripe age” of twenty-five made Cece feel old compared to most of her classmates.

“Talk to me, Cece,” Sharone said, her brow furrowing with concern. “What happened? I’m here for you.” She looked attentively at Cece, centering in on her friend’s unusual frazzled, almost dazed expression.

Sobbing, Cece replied, “Robby . . . broke . . . up . . . with me. I can’t take this anymore.

How am I supposed to live without him? I’m shattered. What the hell went wrong?”

At that moment, Robby snagged a seat at their table as if nothing was wrong.

“Good morning, both of you,” he said cheerfully. “Good to be here in Israel!”

Cece lost it. Payback time. She jumped up and poured a pitcher of polar chilled water atop Robby’s flaxen head. Robby gasped in shock, then scurried with a humiliated expression to the cafeteria kitchen in search of a dry towel. Cece felt a moment’s satisfaction, but she’d failed to anticipate the reaction of her classmates, who wondered what was with all the dramatic “waterworks.” One classmate, supposedly Cece’s friend, yelled out from across the room, “That woman’s not well. Get help!”

Sharone, who was more compassionate, calmed her down and took her aside. “You really showed Robby. Good for you. He’s a snake to do what he did.”

Cece felt seen and understood. “Thank you. You get me. You understand my language. Life is a series of building blocks and education is the foundation. You ask me how I feel? This is about me and my future.” Thank goodness for friends like Sharone.

An administrative assistant entered the dining hall. In a no-nonsense tone of voice, she announced, “Cece, the dean wants to see you.”

About the Author

Bonnie loves to travel but always looks forward to coming home to LA. She has
one grown son and a backlog of great ideas. Based on a true story, Cece in
Wonder Land is her first novel.

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(Kiss of Death MC 13)

MC Romance

Date Published: April 17, 2026

Publisher: Changeling Press

Mia looks like heartbreak. When her toxic ex follows, he doesn’t
know what he’s up against.

Mia: I caught my boyfriend cheating with my best friend. So I did what any
emotionally stable woman would do. I rented a secluded cabin in the Smoky
Mountains and swore off men forever. Then the motorcycles arrived, along with
Oktober. He’s six feet of tattooed temptation with a voice like sin and
a stare that says he’s already picturing me against the nearest solid
surface. He doesn’t offer sympathy. He offers control. And after being
lied to, gaslit, and humiliated, control sounds… therapeutic. What
starts as a revenge-fueled vacation fling turns into possessive heat,
obsessive chemistry, and the kind of dark romance that makes bad decisions
feel like personal growth. But when my toxic ex tracks me down, I learn two
things. Eric still thinks I belong to him. He has no idea who he’s
competing with.

Oktober: I came to the mountains for downtime with my MC brothers. Beer.
Bikes. No drama. Then I found Mia next door looking like heartbreak wrapped in
stubborn pride. I don’t chase women. I don’t beg. And I definitely
don’t do feelings. I claim. She says she just wants a distraction. I
give her protection, obsession, and enough heat to make her forget her
ex’s name. When the idiot shows up trying to intimidate her, I almost
feel bad for him. Almost. Kiss of Death MC doesn’t tolerate disrespect.

“Touch her and die” isn’t a cute slogan. It’s
community policy.

Excerpt

Mia

I walked up the three flights of stairs to our apartment, conference badge
still hanging from my neck, my rolling suitcase bumping rhythmically against
each step. The academic panel had ended early. Budget cuts meant fewer
speakers, fewer questions, fewer reasons to stay. I hadn’t texted Eric.
The thought of surprising him, of seeing his face light up when I walked
through the door two days ahead of schedule, made my lips curve into a smile.
We might even head early to the little cabin retreat I’d been planning
for after the weekend. Maybe I’d call ahead and see if I could get it
starting tonight or tomorrow. I shifted the takeout bag to my other hand and
dug for my keys, the scent of his favorite pad thai spiraling up from the
paper sack.

The hallway stretched before me, same beige carpet I’d walked nearly
every day for the past six months since I’d moved in with Eric. Our door
waited at the end, looking exactly as it always did. I took comfort in the
mundane. I loved surprises but preferred my quiet, steady life as drama free
as I could keep it.

I opened the door and stepped inside the spacious apartment Eric owned in
downtown Nashville. I heard them before I saw them. A muffled laugh, a thump
against a wall in the bedroom. For a moment as I approached the closed door, I
thought maybe Eric was watching something on his laptop. He did that
sometimes, sprawled across our bed as he watched or even worked from bed. When
he did, he sometimes hit the wall as he shifted.

The bedroom door swung open, and time moved to slow motion around me.
Eric’s bare back faced me, the knobs of his spine visible as he hunched
over her. My best friend, Jade’s, legs were wrapped around his waist,
her head thrown back against my pillow on my side of the bed. Her dark hair
spread across the soft linens I’d washed before leaving for the
conference the day before.

My keys dangled from suddenly numb fingers. Thank God I’d set the
takeout bag on the counter as I’d passed by the kitchen or I’d
have dropped it. Just like I did the keys two seconds later.

They froze. Their heads turned in unison, like puppets controlled by the same
string.

“Mia!” Eric’s voice cracked as he shoved up from Jade and
the bed, his junk on full display. Without a condom. Just ducky. “Jesus
— you’re… You weren’t supposed to –”

Jade yanked the sheet up to her chin, her eyes wide and glassy. “Oh God,
Mia, I can explain –”

Could she? Could she explain why my best friend since sophomore year of
college was naked in my bed with my boyfriend of three years? Could she
explain why they were both looking at me with expressions more annoyed than
ashamed, as though I’d interrupted something that was rightfully theirs?

I didn’t want to hear it.

I stood there, my suitcase forgotten in the hallway, watching Eric scramble to
pull on his jeans. His mouth was moving, explanations tumbling out. I heard
something about loneliness and mistakes and too much wine. His words hit a
barrier around me, sounds without meaning. I noticed things instead. Like the
wineglass on my nightstand with Jade’s lipstick on the rim. The way she
clutched my sheet to her chest like she had any right to modesty in this
moment. The condom wrappers on the floor.

“Mia, please say something,” Eric pleaded, his hand reaching for
my arm.

I stepped back. My body felt disconnected, operating on primitive autopilot
while my mind floated, watching this scene unfold to someone else, trying to
detach myself from the stark reality of what I’d just witnessed.

“How long?” My voice sounded weak and thready. Like I had to force
the words out. I suppose I did because I really had no desire to know how long
I’d played the fool and looked like an idiot in front of all our
friends.

They exchanged a look. That look told me everything I needed to know.

I turned away, walking to the closet where we kept our luggage. Eric followed,
his bare feet slapping against the hardwood.

“Mia, it’s not what you think. It just happened. We were both
missing you –”

I pulled my large duffel bag from the top shelf, the one I’d planned to
use for our cabin trip next week. The trip I’d booked six months ago
because Eric had complained we never went anywhere, just the two of us.

“Mia, please –” Jade appeared in the doorway, my robe wrapped
around her body. My robe. On her body. “We never meant to hurt you. It
was a mistake.”

I moved around our apartment like a ghost. The only thing I really needed was
my laptop and that was still packed. The duffel had already been packed with
my favorite, most comfortable clothes from jeans and T-shirts to a couple of
nice sundresses for the early spring weather. Plenty of underwear and my
toiletries. Beyond that, I didn’t need anything else.

“What are you doing?” Eric’s voice rose, panic edging in.
“You can’t just leave. We need to talk about this.”

I looked at him then, really looked at him. His face, the face I’d woken
up to nearly every morning since I’d moved in with him six months ago,
suddenly seemed foreign.

“The cabin,” I said, zipping the duffel bag closed.
“I’m going to the cabin.”

“Our cabin trip? That’s next weekend.” His confusion was
genuine, as if he thought we might still have a future with plans and dates to
keep.

“No,” I replied. “My cabin trip. You’re not invited
and I need some space to think.”

I walked past them both, grabbing my purse from the hook by the door. My
suitcase waited in the hallway, a silent witness. I left it there. I
didn’t want anything I’d packed for the conference. This
homecoming had further emphasized why I hated drama. It also reminded me of
how I’d changed my life’s direction to meet Eric...

A Waltz Across Time Blitz

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:16 +0200

Historical Fiction with Speculative elements

Date Published: January 7, 2026

Publisher: Mindstir Media

A WALTZ ACROSS TIME spans 500 years of New Mexico’s history, inspired by
family ancestral records and lore; interweaving a contemporary ghost story,
bibliomystery and romance with fictionalized accounts of ordinary people
navigating extraordinary times.

Lucinda, a clairvoyant Santa Fe bookstore owner, promises the ghost of a
one-eyed Marine she will return his family’s 500-year-old Spanish Bible to his
descendant and rightful heir, using clues stashed within its pages to guide
her search.

Each clue opens a window to the lives and loves of Franciscans and Indigenous
peoples, Spanish-Mexican colonials, mixed-race settlers creating adobe
homesteads and fighting slavery with the Union Army, forbidden lovers eloping
amidst a hail of bullets, midnight fugitives being quietly fed, and WWII
soldiers prevailing over devastating injuries. But Lucinda’s search for the
Bible’s heir goes dark with the plight of a Marine who lost an eye at Okinawa
and imagined a raven-haired angel just before his world, too, went dark. How
can she trace the thread of his life to the present day and keep her promise
without losing sight of her own hopes and dreams?

Praise for A Waltz Across Time

“Complete perfection word by word. Your interpersonal dialogue among the
characters seems so real as to almost have been recorded on tape as it
occurred. This book has great pathos, as well as hopefulness.” – Reg Olson

“… a historical novel blended with adventure, romance, mystery, suspense,
and a paranormal touch … Jiron interweaves two stories: a modern-day romance
and the history of New Mexico from the fifteenth to the twentieth
century…Through well-researched historical exposition and cinematic
depictions…The prose effortlessly shifts between historical times and the
contemporary era. ” – K.Mbuya (Readers’ Favorite)

About the Author

I am a Midwesterner from America’s corn belt, but have lived in 7 states
(18 different cities) and Austria. As a travel agent and tour operator, I got
my first chance to do creative writing in the form of travel brochures for
places I’d never been:). Eleven years with Hughes AirWest/Republic/Northwest
airlines were fun because aircraft had actual legroom back then (!) and I also
worked as a recruiter. But after too many “dumb stewardess” jokes, I earned my
Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology and worked with neurodivergent individuals
of all ages in many settings (clinical and educational) for 20 years, which
involved writing detailed clinical assessment results and treatment programs.
All of that culminated in my first published book, “Brainstorming: Using
Neuropsychology in the Schools.” Anthony Girard at Western Psychological
Services taught me the priceless value of a good editor:).

But the most fun career I ever had was running elementary school libraries for
6 years! I redesigned the physical setup to display kids’ book covers facing
out at their eye level, and developed a curriculum that allowed for coaching
cognitive and social skills through read-aloud. After six years, students’
scores on standardized reading tests improved significantly, and I keep a
basket of Thank You cards from parents who said Library was their child’s
“favorite class.”

During those years, writing time was scarce, but I enjoyed a one-month
writers’ retreat at Vermont Studio Center in 2014, where I drafted a family
drama/speculative fiction then titled “The Well,” which won the 2015
Chanticleer Paranormal Award, and was a Finalist for the 2015 Indie Book Award
(since then updated and retitled, “Voices from the Well.”)

After retiring in 2017, I was able to garner enough concentrated time to work
on the five stories that had been cavorting in my head for years. A Waltz
Across Time was one of those books. I also authored a spiritually-oriented
self-help book, “Living the Real Tree of Life,” and collaborated on two plant
medicine books with a 2-tour Iraq war veteran turned ayahuasca healer, Drew
Bankey.

On a more personal level, due to a mild spinal curvature, I started doing yoga
at age 16 and have practiced several different styles, but focused on
Kundalini yoga for the past 40 years. I’ve taught that practice in a variety
of settings, including churches, recreation centers, and a maximum security
prison. My husband and I currently reside in wondrous New Mexico, where the
skies are a panorama every moment.

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To Die For Blitz

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:21 +0200

Young Adult

Date Published: April 10th 2026

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

To Die For is a harrowing look into the life of a narcissist who refuses to
take accountability for the damage she inflicts.

High school senior Dei Fields appears completely harmless, but she has a keen
instinct for manipulation. When she first sets eyes on hot star athlete Mika
St. John, she’s determined to have him … and Dei always gets what
she wants. There are only three obstacles: Mika’s friends, his family,
and his girlfriend. But Dei isn’t afraid to destroy relationships to
satisfy her fantasies.

In a matter of weeks, she love-bombs Mika into thinking he has found his
soulmate, but when Dei’s plans go awry, everything
changes—including her identity. Will Dei get what she wants this time?
Or will she finally get what she deserves?

About the Author

Audrey Steidl is the award-winning author of the romantic thriller The Fallen.
Her passion for storytelling began at an early age when she wrote scripts and
performed them with her neighborhood friends in full costume and makeup. This
love blossomed into a career as an actress and as a producer for cable
television.

Now, when she’s not writing page-turners, Audrey is a
hotel travel executive, a pilates fiend, and a lover of travel and art. A
long-time San Diego resident, she shares her home with her husband Jamie and
their mischievous Pomeranian Loki. Her latest novel, To Die For, is inspired
by those who have the courage to walk away from narcissists and emotionally
abusive relationships.

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USA v RAJ Blitz

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:31 +0200

The Truth Behind One of This Nation’s Biggest False Arrest &
Imprisonment Scandals

Political Nonfiction

Date Published: September 11, 2025

USA v Raj is a MUST READ, INSPIRING TRUE STORY now available in
paperback with a motion picture by BOLLYWOOD HOLLYWOOD PRODUCTION coming
summer 2026. This tell-all memoir dares to share the truth behind one of the
biggest federal false arrest and imprisonment scandals of the decade. This is
a story about federal government corruption and a broken judiciary that turns
innocent people into convicted criminals with their unchecked power and
weaponized obsession with winning at any cost. This is also an innocent man’s
story of gratitude, steadfast faith, and endurance to persevere until the end
of a war waged against him. Imagine being an immigrant from India who worked
hard and lived by integrity for 50 years to achieve his American dream. Then,
imagine waking up one morning to an indictment that leads to a
three-and-a-half-year period of unlawful detention and torture. The pages
within retrace my journey to become a renowned surgeon, interventional pain
specialist, and activist for just causes and my fight to survive my false
arrest and 1301-day imprisonment, which led to a unanimous acquittal by a jury
at trial. May you be encouraged as this story leads you through the many
twists and turns of a grueling experience marked by trials, tribulations, and,
ultimately, triumphs.

HOW COULD THIS INJUSTICE HAPPEN IN AMERICA?

1. It is alarming that anyone can be indicted by a grand jury and arrested
solely based on the government’s allegations that exclude the accused and
their counsel from being present or even aware of the accusations.

2. The FBI and U.S. Attorney built their alleged fraud case without ever doing
a single required Medicare audit in their five-year investigation.

3. Once arrested, the five other defendants with the same exact charges were
immediately released on bond the same day. While I was denied bail and
imprisoned for three-and-a-half years awaiting trial—a violation of the
6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the right to a speedy trial.

4. Also, the two defendants who accepted a PLEA DEAL in exchange for leniency
never spent a single night in prison despite their admission of guilt. I chose
to go to trial and was unanimously acquitted by a 12-member jury on all 54
counts, yet still I spent 1301 days in prison.

YES, THIS HAPPENED IN AMERICA. NEXT COULD BE ANYBODY, YOU INCLUDED.

The very bedrock of U.S. justice has been turned upside down, where the
belief that you are INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY has become you are GUILTY
UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT. I have just one question for the guardians of justice:
How will my own government return back the time and milestones they stole from
me, my wife, and my daughter? Such injustices happen in banana republics not
in America, the most powerful and oldest democracy in the world. WE MUST DO
BETTER.

About the Author

Dr. Raj Bothra is a surgeon, interventional pain expert, activist, author, and
survivor of one of America’s biggest false arrest and imprisonment scandals. A
native of a rural town in India, he earned medical degrees in India, England,
and the U.S. During his time as a surgeon in Detroit, he built a single-owner
private practice that became the nation’s largest interventional pain
management system (The Pain Center, USA, and Interventional Pain Center). He’s
worked with important public figures, including Indian prime ministers, U.S.
presidents, Mother Teresa, and Pope John Paul II. Indian President Narayanan
awarded him the high civilian honor of PADMA SHRI and he’s received
numerous awards in India and the U.S. for his public service.

Jenifer DeBellis, MFA, is a PhD candidate, transformational speaker, and
award-winning author of Warrior Sister, Cut Yourself Free (Library Tales
Publishing), New Wilderness (Cornerstone Press), and Blood Sisters (Main
Street Rag). She edits Pink Panther Magazine and directs Restore Your Inner
Warrior® and Detroit Writers’ Guild (501c3). She’s featured in
Psychology Today and her writing appears in CALYX, Medical Literary Messenger,
The Good Men Project, Solstice, and elsewhere.

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Dr Raj Website

Jennifer DeBellis Website

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Lila’s Journey Week Blast

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:56 +0200

Historical Fiction

Date Published: 05-19-2024

Publisher: Mustard Seed Press

It’s 1866 on the Santa Fe Trail. Sixteen-year-old Lila Bonner is
forced to make a life-changing decision that leaves her frightened and alone.
With help from a kindhearted stranger, Lila reaches Council Grove, Kansas,
where she hopes to build a new life. Fortified with determination, and tapping
into a strength she didn’t know she had, Lila deals with basic survival,
Indian unrest, and an epidemic. As she develops into a wise, capable young
woman, an unspeakably evil plot threatens her life as well as a blossoming
romance. Her fate hangs in the balance between the person who betrayed her,
the man she loves, and the woman she’s become.

Excerpt from Lila’s Journey

She kept up a brisk pace through the wooded path as the sun peaked in and out
of the clouds, shifting the shadows of the trees. Some of the trees had shed
their leaves, but the mighty oaks still clung to theirs, and they rattled in
the breeze. She kept her arms under her cloak for warmth but slowed
momentarily when the sound of the rattling changed. She did a quick turnaround
but saw nothing. “Must have been some critter scampering about,”
she said, and picked up her pace again.

It happened so fast it scarcely registered.

Large hands overpowered her and grabbed her from behind, one covered her
mouth, the other circled her waist. A surge of adrenaline triggered a painful
heartbeat in her chest. She screamed through the clamped hand, but the sound
was choked off. Lila struggled to free her arms from inside her cloak while
she wildly kicked backwards. The harder she fought, the fiercer the grip. Lila
raised her leg and shot it backwards again, this time hitting a shin. A rough
voice cursed in her ear.

She was lifted off her feet and shoved against a tree, snapping the side of
her head against the trunk. Pain shot through her head. Dazed, she made a
feeble attempt to grab the arms. A hand slapped hard against her face. Spots
danced before her eyes with the disappearing daylight, then nothing.

When Lila came out of the fog of unconsciousness, she found herself in
darkness. She was blindfolded. She was on a horse with someone sitting behind
her, someone with unspeakable body odor whose breath reeked of whiskey. What
was happening? Who has done this? She had a throbbing headache, made worse
with each step of the horse over the uneven ground.

Reaching for her head, she realized her hands were bound together. Why am I
tied up? This makes no sense. She was a captive and there was nothing she
could do to give herself any advantage. The realization sent her into a frenzy
of fear, and tears swelled under her blindfold. Dear God, what am I to do?

Now fully awake, her heart pounded as she tried to clear her head. She had no
idea how long she’d been unconscious, no idea where she was, no idea who
sat behind her in the saddle. She shuddered to think who her captor was and
what he had in mind.

About the Author

Award winning author Jane Coletti Perry’s second novel,
Lila’s Journey, will be released summer 2024. Her short story
“Lila’s Song” won Women Writing the West LAURA Award (2021)
and is the prequel to Lila’s Journey. Her previous historical fiction
novel, Marcello’s Promise (2019), was inspired by her family’s
immigrant story. She loves nothing more than digging into history and
discovering unique stories unless it’s bringing those stories to life
through writing. An English major, Perry graduated from Iowa State University
and participates in writer’s workshops, conferences, and local writing
groups.

When she’s not writing, Jane is singing in a choir, exercising in some
fashion, or soaking up nature from a shady spot in the yard with a good book.
She and her husband live in Kansas and have two children and six
grandchildren. She treasures time spent with their far-flung family and still
entertains the fantasy of appearing on Dancing with the Stars for Grandmas,
although the clock is ticking. . .

Jane is a member of Women Writing the West, Western Writers of America, and
Wyoming Writers, Inc.

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How To Surf a Hurricane Audiobook Tour

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:54 +0200

Climate Fiction, Thriller, Heist, Solarpunk

Date Published: 11/18/2025

Publisher: Atmosphere Press

Narrator: Nathan Westhoff

Run Time: ‘6:37

Bad news: Moro’s project is cancelled.

Determined to get his prototypes back, he enlists the help of a professional
hurricane surfer, an Alaskan oil worker, and a French salt farmer. But he’s no
criminal mastermind, and they soon find themselves caught between a growing
hurricane and a surprise algae field.

Will Moro succeed? Will they beat the hurricane surfing world record? And how
exactly does one farm salt?

It’s a hopeful climate heist—a solarpunk blend of Ocean’s Eleven, The
Martian and Michael Crichton.

Cami Hensley · TSAH Retail Sample – Todd Medema

About the Author

Todd Medema is the author of How To Surf A Hurricane, a heist thriller
showing that stories about climate change and adaptation can be fun and
hopeful. He wrote it because he believes the future doesn’t have to be a
dystopia, and he got tired of only reading stories of doom and gloom.

Todd studied Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Design at Carnegie Mellon
University. He worked on self-driving cars and board games before discovering
a passion for clean energy. He spent four years working on grid-scale battery
storage and now offers Product Management consulting to clean energy
companies.

Todd spends his free time playing games, climbing rocks, and gleefully riding
his electric bike everywhere. He is currently working on expanding the
Hurricane universe.

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Flight of the Valkyrie Blitz

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:49 +0200

Book 1 of the Asatru Saga

Science Fiction, Techno-thriller

Date Published: 03/01/2026

Onboard the International Space Station, Naval Astronaut Claire McFadden
is enjoying another routine mission in space when an unexpected explosion
cripples the station. With one of her crewmates dead and the station quickly
losing altitude, she struggles to bring it under control and buy the crew time
until rescue hopefully can come. Unfortunately, NASA does not have a manned
spacecraft to reach them, and the other international space agencies cannot or
will not help, leaving the crew stranded.

With the station coming dangerously close to a fiery reentry, her old love and
fellow former Navy pilot, Steve Paige, offers a radical and risky solution.
The company he works for as a test pilot is developing a next-generation
spacecraft, the Valkyrie. However, Steve is conflicted about his motive for
volunteering for the mission. Is it duty to fellow astronauts or lingering
emotions for Claire?

As NASA and the U.S. State Department scramble for a solution, Claire
investigates what caused the improbable accident. She learns of a sinister
plot to use the ISS as a retaliatory weapon aimed at Washington, D.C. This
compels her to try to piece together who and how the station was sabotaged
before it is too late.

The people behind the attack will stop at nothing to keep the identity of the
culprit a secret. Even if someone can save her and the crew, Claire is the
only one who knows what really happened, making her the target of an
international assassin. The stakes are high as all parties understand that the
incident could spark World War III.

About the Author

Curtis Smith blends his expertise in physics, engineering, and robotics
to craft science fiction novels grounded in reality, inviting readers into a
world where technology meets imagination. This hub fosters vibrant discussions
among readers and writers alike, celebrating the art of storytelling rooted in
true science.

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Devil’s Man Teaser

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:32 +0200

LGBTQ+ Dark Romantasy

Date Published: April 10, 2026

Research at Loveland College has never been quite so productive…

Devil’s Man: Roman vows to have Carter, a reclusive professor, one way or
another. Roman’s devilish scheme to seduce Carter succeeds, to the great
pleasure of all involved, but their tryst ends with dire consequences. To stay
alive, Roman and Carter will have to face their deepest fears.

Between the Covers: Leah has to discover why Loveland College students are
obsessed with having sex in her section of the college library. Leah turns to
Sam, a Campus Security Detective, for expert advice. Together they seek the
truth… Between the Covers.

Mayan Destiny: Professor Patrice Valez dreams of Mayan ruins and gods of old.
When she wins a grant to study an obscure Mayan temple, she’s stunned, and not
entirely happy, to discover her Mayan obsession has a purpose — and a price.

Bump in the Night — “Department of Paranormal Research.” Wade’s colleagues
laugh at the title on his office door. But if he can debunk the ghosts of the
famed Hoag Mansion, he’ll finally start getting the recognition he deserves.
What he finds instead are things that go bump in the night…

EXCERPT

“Over here.”

There was an impatient huff before a woman said, “I thought you said you
knew where it was.”

Leah Spencer paused in the act of replacing a book into its proper Dewey
decimal order on the shelf. She looked around but didn’t see anyone. Still,
the sounds of heavy breathing were coming from a nearby location.

“I do. It’s right here.” Teeth of a zipper were parted.

“That is not what I’m looking for.” This time instead of sounding
aggrieved, the female’s voice dripped with amusement.

Oh, crap. Not again. Her section of the library had to be the hottest
make out spot on campus lately.

“Suck me,” a male voice hissed.

“Like this?”

“Oh, yeah. That’s it.”

He started to moan. Wet sounds slipped between the logically ordered
tomes to reach Leah’s ears. Her face heated, and so did her feminine core.

“Lick it.”

Apparently his lover complied because inarticulate encouragement ensued.
Leah considered peeking around the spines to catch a glimpse of their faces so
she could give a description to campus security, but as soon as she moved, the
book in her hands rasped against the ones on the shelf at her waist.

“What was that?” the woman asked, suspicious.

Leah froze, her heart beating frantically at the thought of being
discovered. It would certainly get her fired if the administration learned
she’d been listening to, rather than interrupting, the copulating couple.
Assuming, of course, that she survived the humiliation of being labeled a
sexual voyeur.

“It’s nothing. Ignore it,” her partner replied.

“I really think –”

He cut her off. “No one ever comes up here. No one except people like
us. Might get crowded, but we’re not going to get in trouble.”

His partner seemed reassured by his explanation. “Yeah, I guess you’re
right.”

Safe for the moment, Leah carefully stepped out of her shoes so her feet
wouldn’t make a sound as she dashed down the main corridor, away from the
action. Once she’d reached her miniscule office, she picked up the phone and
dialed a number she knew by heart.

“It’s happening again,” Leah said as soon as Campus Security Detective
Samuel Zheng answered.

“Damn. That makes the fourth time today.”

The husky tenor of his voice jumpstarted the lust already simmering in
her veins. Leah wished she were brave enough to intimately touch herself
during one of these conversations. So far, she hadn’t dared. But to come to
the sound of his voice, to be that close to him whether he knew it or not,
would be… would be… pathetic.

“Leah?”

She sighed, dismissing the fantasy and zeroing in on reality. “Yeah, I’m
here.”

“I’m on my way. Don’t let them leave.”

Right, she thought as the dial tone echoed in her ear. Even if Sam ran
the whole way, it would take him ten minutes to arrive. She was a
five-foot-nothing couch potato. How was she supposed to restrain two healthy
adults if they were determined to go? Keep them riveted with a discourse on
the finer points of fellatio?

Assuming they hadn’t already left, she’d have to stay where she could
monitor them. Listening to their passionate directives. Picturing them…

Enough!

As quietly as she could, Leah tiptoed back to her hiding place. Again,
somehow she betrayed her presence. Damn Sam for asking her to do his job!

“There’s another noise,” the woman hissed. “Someone’s coming.”

“No one is coming but me, baby. Suck me a little harder, would ya?”

The woman chuckled softly. “Mmm, you’re such a big boy. Gonna have to
find something special to do for you.” In the quiet, close quarters, Leah
detected the rustle of fabric, followed by the snick of a bra being undone.
“How about this, stud? Does it do anything for you?”

“That… is so… hot.”

Images of what they might be doing flickered through Leah’s mind. She
closed her eyes. Their out-of-sync heavy breathing fueled the white-hot lust
pulsing between her legs. She envisioned a pair of plump breasts surrounding a
hard shaft, the rosy head peeking up from the deep, lily-white valley.

“Gonna let me fuck you?” the guy panted out.

“No, I want you to come like this. All over my breasts.”

“Oh, yeah.”

The smell of sex permeated the air. Leah’s clit throbbed. She didn’t
want to risk moving around too much for fear of scaring them off, but she had
to do something to soothe the ache in her swollen clit. Using the only option
that came to mind, Leah placed a heavy tome between her legs. As quietly as
possible, she ground against it so the rigid spine rode over her pussy,
sending ripples of pleasure through her body.

People often teased her about getting off on books, but this was the
first time she’d actually attempted it. The thought almost made her giggle,
but she choked it off.

“That’s it. Fuck my tits, stud.”

“Gonna come,” he announced.

“Do it for me. Do it now.”

Leah was near the edge herself. As he grunted through his climax, Leah
rubbed the book between her legs. Given the volume’s size, it took both hands
although she badly wished one were free to pluck at her pebbled nipples.

She’d never felt so wanton in her life. She imagined semen coating the
woman’s breasts, his hands...

Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines Blitz

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:18 +0200

Trauma Memoir

Date Published: February 10, 2026

Publisher: Unbroken

“Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines” plunges you into
Adriene Caldwell’s childhood—a world of grinding poverty, mental
illness, and violence—then lifts you back out on a fierce up‑draft of
resilience. Page after page, she peels back the polite veneer of society to
reveal the systemic betrayals that let children like her slip through every
safety net, yet she never relinquishes the fragile ember of hope that keeps
her alive. Her voice is unflinchingly honest—at turns raw, lyrical, and
darkly humorous—as she chronicles the horrors she endured and the
instinct that urged her to fight for her little brother, and for herself, when
no one else would. By the final chapter, you will understand why she can say,
without irony, “We are not defined by our damage… We
are Unbroken,” and you will close the book convinced that survival, in
her hands, is its own quietly triumphant art form.

About the Author

Adriene Caldwell is an author and advocate from Houston, Texas. Her memoir,
Unbroken: Life Outside the Lines, traces the quiet aftermath of childhood
trauma and the long arc of healing. Through writing, talks, and
UnbrokenCaldwell.com, she champions hope, resilience, and storytelling as
tools for recovery.

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A Cowboy’s Dilemma Blitz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:50 +0200

Western Historical Fiction

Date Published: 08-19-2025

Publisher:
Artemesia Publishing, LLC

As the Kelly Can Saga continues, Charlie and his wife, Susan, must deal with
continued conflict as they attempt to grow their fledgling Kelly Oil Company.
Like many other oilmen, Charlie and his partner, Hank Thomas, want to acquire
oil and mineral rights to the Osage Nation’s land in northern Oklahoma.
This leads them to confrontations with an adversary from their recent past.
Susan’s life is imperiled by those evil characters. How will her cowboy
come to her rescue and deal with dangerous direct threats on their lives?
Charlie rapidly steps up to the challenge as any past Top Hand at the
world-famous Miller’s 101 Ranch would.

About the Author

E. Joe Brown is an award-winning author of
novels, short stories, and memoirs. His current projects include a series of
historical fiction novels set in his native Oklahoma. Publication of the first
book in the series is scheduled for August 2022. His memoir ‘Mickey and
Me’ about meeting his hero, Mickey Mantle, is now featured in the
National Baseball Hall of Fame. Joe currently serves as President of New
Mexico Westerners, an Advisor to the SWW Board of Directors, and is a member
of Western Writers of America and Military Writers Society of
America.

He supports his love of music and performance through
active membership in the International Western Music Association. He served on
the organization’s board of directors for three years. In 2013, Governor
Susanna Martinez appointed him a New Mexico Music Commissioner.

Veterans
Portrait Project, Military, USAF

Photo Courtesy of

Stacy
Pearsall’s

Veterans Portrait Project

Joe concluded his lifetime
military and civil service careers upon retirement on June 30, 2010. An
exciting multi-faceted career of firsts included leading the USAF Range
Instrumentation Team to aid the original NASA Space Shuttle program. His team
helped create the Shuttle Worldwide Network and supported the first six
missions of Space Shuttle Columbia. As the Air Force Flight Test Center
Project Manager, he guided the design, construction, and implementation of the
Benefield Anechoic Facility on Edwards AFB. The facility tests
state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems in a secure environment. His final
assignment was in direct support of the two-star Major General at Edwards AFB
where he advised on strategic planning to assure future readiness to test USAF
and Department of Defense weapons systems.

An alumnus of the
Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Joe continued his
engineering education during both his military and civil service careers. He
completed coursework at the University of Colorado, Georgia Institute of
Technology, George Washington University, University of Tennessee, Chapman
University, and the University of California at Los Angeles. He later
completed a BS in Business Management at Phoenix University and the Executive
MBA program with a Strategic Planning emphasis from Webster University.

Joe
has been married to his wife Linda for over fifty years, and their sons have
given them five beautiful grandchildren.

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Tilly and the Wisdom Trials Blitz

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:15 +0200

Children’s Fantasy Adventure, Educational Fiction / Learning
Adventure,

Date Published: February 27, 2026

In this imaginative and heartwarming picture book, Tilly and the Wisdom
Trials introduces young readers to a world hidden beneath the prairie – a
place where learning is a magical adventure and knowledge is the key to
unlocking ancient secrets.

Tilly, a clever and kind-hearted young badger, discovers a mossy wooden gate
hidden among vines and roots, setting her on an unexpected path: the legendary
Wisdom Trials. With her loyal companions, the Brainy Bunch, she journeys
through a series of challenges that test more than just book smarts. From
riddle gates and logic tunnels to kindness puzzles and courage quests, each
trial demands wit, empathy, and commitment.

Written in lyrical rhyme and brimming with wonder, Tilly and the Wisdom Trials
is the first book in the Critter Quest Academy Collection – a series that
blends adventure, problem-solving, and joyful learning in an underground world
of whimsical crifters. Ideal for fans of The Questioneers and The Tale of
Despereaux, this story celebrates curiosity, resilience, and the magic of a
mind set on discovery.

About the Author

David Tra is a computer scientist, educational game developer, and
children’s author who creates story-driven learning experiences that
blend games, books, and curiosity. He is the creator of Critter Quest Academy,
an interactive educational platform and book series that turns problem-solving
into adventure.

David previously developed the educational math games El Mathador and Treasure
Math, helping students build confidence through play. He is also the author of
The Star of Shanraz, a novel for teen readers. His latest work focuses on the
Prairie City Adventures and Critter Quest Academy books, beginning with Tilly
and the Wisdom Trials, the featured launch title that introduces young readers
to a whimsical underground world where questions, puzzles, and curiosity guide
the journey.

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