Category: nonfiction

Excerpt – Evil at Our Table by Samantha Stein

      From inside the prison system, Evil at Our Table by Samantha Stein, PsyD presents a firsthand account of forensic evaluations that shape lives. The story focuses on the careful, often unsettling process of assessing risk when the consequences of error are extreme. As a forensic psychologist working under California’s Sexually Violent Predator […]

Excerpt – Marie Conner by Elle Mott

  Synopsis Marie was born a girl. That was only her first mistake, according to her father. In an era when daughters and wives are not supposed to be concerned with matters outside the home, Marie is determined to prove him wrong. To do this, she must break down barriers placed on women in society, […]

Excerpt – Restrung by Matt Fogelson

  Synopsis Weaving the author’s coming of age in 1980s New York with his life as a father today, this Nick Hornby–meets–Cheryl Strayed debut memoir examines father-son relationships, the pain of early parent loss, and the importance of embracing your passions. For nearly fifteen years, Matt Fogelson didn’t recognize how deeply the early death of […]

Review & Giveaway – Quiet Valor by Larry Nouvel

  QUIET VALOR: EVERYDAY AMERICANS By Larry Nouvel   Genre: Inspirational Nonfiction/ American Social History Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Pages: 241     Synopsis Some acts of courage never make the news, but they keep the world turning. In every community, there are people who keep things moving simply by showing up. Quiet Valor: […]

New Release – Confessions of a Problem Seeker: My Lifetime Journey from Busy Brain to Loving Heart

  Synopsis Confessions of a Problem Seeker is a raw and unflinchingly honest memoir of one man’s midlife reckoning and search to find his soul. As a childhood shaped by trauma and illness gave way to an illusion of adult success and purpose—marriage, fatherhood, entrepreneurial achievement—the author finds himself grappling with the unshakable feeling that he […]

Excerpt – Tender Dreams Harsh Reality by John Beilharz

    Synopsis Tender Dreams, Harsh Reality make up the memoirs in John Beilharz’s lifelong dream to share his most cherished life experiences with friends and loved ones, and perhaps with a broader audience. In this collection, readers travel through a collection of short stories about John’s coming of age in the 1960s and 1970s […]

Spotlight & Excerpt – B.J.’s Promise by Jeaninne Escallier Kato

  Synopsis This story takes place over the most difficult eleven years of Jeaninne’s life. Her instinct to bring a Golden Retriever puppy into a new marriage proved to be a decision that changed many lives. Think of that one dog you will never forget, then imagine that dog being your life preserver when your […]

Excerpt – The Sovereign Self by Stacey Dutton

      The refinement that often characterizes a woman’s sixties—emotionally, spiritually, and personally—is woven throughout The Sovereign Self by Stacey Dutton. The book looks at how this decade becomes a space for clarity and internal alignment. The Sovereign Self explores the emotional evolution that occurs as women step into their sixties, a period marked […]

Review – Pintsized Pioneers at Play by Preston Lewis & Harriet Kocher Lewis

  PINTSIZED PIONEERS AT PLAY: Homemade Frontier Fun and Danger By Preston Lewis & Harriet Kocher Lewis   Young Adult / Nonfiction / History Publisher: Bariso Press Pages: 218 Publication Date: 4 November 2025   Synopsis Discover the Wild Side of Frontier Childhood! Pintsized Pioneers at Play: Homemade Frontier Fun and Danger explores the forgotten […]

Excerpt – Attract It All by Tsikki Thau

  Synopsis Discover the transformative power of manifestation in this empowering guide by renowned spiritual mentor Tsikki Thau. Drawing from 30 years of dedicated practice, Tsikki Thau unveils the secrets to attracting your heart’s desires, offering a magical blend of ancient practices and modern techniques. With practical exercises and real-life success stories, this transformative work provides the […]