Whiskey and Suicide paints a kaleidoscope of myriad emotions of the Indian middle class families. In a very informal storytelling style, it narrates the dilemmas of the urban families in dealing with the conflicting emotions arising due to contradictory desires. It is the bonds of family and friendship that allow the protagonists to deal with […]
Free: The Christmas Stocking
November 28, 2023 By
How a Christmas Stocking helps keep a family’s special memories alive. For those who have lost someone they love. Made me almost cry. Made me smile. A warm tender story about loss and love and Christmas mending broken hearts Amazon Review Free on Kindle.
Free: Abroad: A Novel of Cross-Cultural Encounters
November 14, 2023 By
Fall in love with this powerful and moving” coming of age story about clashing cultures and complicated relationships. “Supremely readable…” ABROAD follows Skip, Maddie, and Rex as they travel overseas and navigate romantic loves and friendships during the cultural upheaval and sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s. Bittersweet stories for fans of Sally Rooney. […]
Lost Seeds
November 11, 2023 By
The engrossing first book of a series, Lost Seeds addresses various facets of historical racism an Clarion/Foreword Review A novel chronicling the strained relationship between two brothers born into the remnants of their parents former enslavement. One brother seems to overcome, while the other descends further into adversity. $0.99 on Kindle.
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November 11, 2023 By
A comedic coming-of-age novel that takes a dark turn into the netherworld of state prison and a cauldron of toxic topics, from racism to rape, culminating in the emergence of an unlikely and unsung messiah. Imagine Huckleberry Finn in The Belly Of The Beast. $0.99 on Kindle.
100 Heartwarming Short Stories for Seniors
October 29, 2023 By
Are you searching for the perfect gift to brighten the lives of your beloved elderly women and men? Look no further and dive into a treasure trove of 100 heartwarming, easy-to-read short stories that will whisk you away on a nostalgic journey! Yearning for the years gone by? Seeking a way to keep your mind […]
Fantastically Twisted: The Fairy Tales Book of Wickedly Entertaining Stories
October 28, 2023 By
Beloved classics? Yes. Same stories? Absolutely not. Featuring 12 Short Stories where each one takes a well-known Fairy Tale and propels them into uncharted territories creating surprising perspectives that challenge the very essence of the original tales. Note from Author: These are NOT Grandma’s Bedtime Stories. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: A Vengeful Realm: The Scales of Balance – Book 1
October 27, 2023 By
Peace bought by blood seldom lasts, for vengeance knows no end. The same is true for mortals and Gods alike. Decades, centuries, eras may pass, but the cycle remains. As war and revolution rise again, Zephyrus finds himself at the center of it all. Chosen by the Gods, hailed as a prophet of liberation, and […]
Shit that We Should Never Pass Along, And All That We Cannot Leave Behind
October 24, 2023 By
In late 1980s rural Kansas, Mara finds herself taking on more than she can chew. Mara’s mother is a woman arguably ahead of her own time when it comes to the investigative day job she holds, and her own progressive take and unwanted oversharing of her thoughts on the day’s larger social justice issues. Mara’s […]
Free: Sexual Awakening
October 17, 2023 By
This coming-of-age story, set against the backdrop of the mid-1990s Midwest, follows Cassandra, a high schooler whose big dreams clash with her family’s conservative expectations, as she comes into her own while navigating the complexities of teenage sex and dating. Fourteen-year-old Cassandra Economos doesn’t fit the mold of her traditional Greek family. She’s always been […]
Ready…Set…Pride!
October 9, 2023 By
Max Sparks thought 12th grade was confusing enough – until his grandfather’s will left him the NFL’s Portland Rogues, and with it: the judgments of Twitter and Snapchat, his classmates’ intense interest, skeptical players, a vicious sports media, and his scheming uncle (the team’s general manager, who wants it all for himself). Oh yeah, and […]
The Seduction of Emy and Other Stories
October 4, 2023 By
35 crisp, literary short stories, packed with human drama, quirky sex, nutty religion, and lots of not-gonna-take-it-anymore women, both human and otherwise. See the author’s website, ARGregory.com, for some sample reading, and see “The Seduction of Emy and Other Stories” trailer on YouTube. $2.99 on Kindle.
Free: Sisyphus Wins
September 29, 2023 By
Sisyphus Wins is a novel about a man’s journey to accept himself as gay despite his traditional Catholic upbringing, and his struggle to find the courage to reveal his true identity to his family and community. Free on Kindle.
No Lifeguard on Duty
September 20, 2023 By
It’s July of 1970. The decaying beach town of Asbury Park, New Jersey erupts with racial unrest that propels three unlikely teenage friends into turmoil. Adam, Mollie, and Howard struggle with family conflicts and their racial, cultural and class identities in the midst of the chaos. Town and teens will never be the same. $0.99 […]
Free: REIMAGINING BEN
September 19, 2023 By
FREE FOR THE FIRST TIME: In “a book of big, farcically dramatic moments” (Kirkus Reviews), 33-year-old Jay embarks on a short, sharp journey of belated self-discovery, while constantly being driven to distraction by his gay twin brother George and the antics of the wildly unstable Ben. “disorienting… frenetic… unsettling” BookLife Prize Free on Kindle.
The Duzy House of Mourning
September 12, 2023 By
THE DUZY HOUSE OF MOURNING is the compelling story of a young woman who survived an unthinkable accident the night she was born, an accident that claimed the life of her father, and forever altered her mother who sustained a traumatic brain injury. The book opens 22 years later. January Duzinski has been raised by […]
SPECIES of ONE: A Novel
July 24, 2023 By
Explore the neurotic mind of gentle loner Phil Kyle as he retreats from society but finds unexpected friendship and romance. Unthinkable tragedy brings him to crossroads where newfound happiness meets his savage past. Will Phil find the path to happiness, or will his past consume him. A “thoughtful journey towards mental health and self-actualization.” -Booklife […]
REIMAGINING BEN
July 24, 2023 By
In “a book of big, farcically dramatic moments” (Kirkus Reviews), 33-year-old Jay embarks on a short, sharp journey of belated self-discovery, while constantly being goaded and taunted by his gay twin brother George. ” reminiscent of the work of Samuel Beckett, with a sprinkling of Seinfeld… disorienting… frenetic… unsettling” BookLife Prize $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Stories
July 20, 2023 By
Four remarkably unsuccessful stories by one remarkably unsuccessful author. Yet each has its moments. All I Longed for Long Ago Was You – A story of love that echoes through time. The romance in this book is gorgeous and the emotions expressed by the characters are very strong, especially the love and longing for each […]
Free: Abroad: A Novel of Cross-Cultural Encounters
June 26, 2023 By
Dive into summer with this “supremely readable” coming of age story about clashing cultures and complicated relationships. ABROAD follows Skip, Maddie, and Rex as they travel overseas and navigate romantic loves and friendships during the cultural upheaval and sexual revolution of the 1960s and 70s. The novel asks the question: If relationships are never tested, […]
Free: Crawford’s Affair (Act I): Family Portrait
June 25, 2023 By
Bridgerton meets Virginia Woolf in a modern comedy of manners! Love and scandal…all in beautiful prose. Horatio Crawford ignites the summer social season. But youth rebels with romance. And enemies scheme. Can he discover truth before secrets ruin his family? Free on Kindle.
Free: This Mysterious Journey
June 25, 2023 By
These sixty-five stories, vignettes and fables explore various facets of this mysterious journey of life. Free on Kindle.
The Dead-Honest Truth According to Tazz
June 20, 2023 By
We follow the young and dead-honest Tazz Iverson from one shithole to the next as she searches for fulfillment and revolution, starting off in a holiday resort in Scotland. $2.99 on Kindle.
Free: Wine Not?
June 16, 2023 By
Poems about getting drunk and enjoying a wild night out. Join the main character as he gives in to desire and has a night of drinking, fun and more. The following morning, he questions whether alcohol is beneficial or whether it’s becoming hazardous for him. Free on Kindle.
Lavonne on the Job: The Hair Salon
June 16, 2023 By
Lavonne Mack has left corporate America behind, but she is taking her experience as a marketing manager to another job she never thought she would have . . . at a hair salon. It will be one experience she will never forget. $0.99 on Kindle.
Dead Letters
May 26, 2023 By
“If you want to find me, search within these pages.” Bestselling author Richard Debden is missing. The only clue: a copy of his unpublished final novel delivered to his ex-girlfriend, Amy. When Richard’s closest reunite for his memorial, Amy turns to his former best friend, to help unravel the mystery. Can they unlock the secrets […]
When You Get Older
May 23, 2023 By
They call it custody, a term used for prisoners, but maybe it’s all one and the same with these unjust systems we’re forced to live with, vindictive mothers we’re forced to accept. When You Get Older is an emotional story told through poems of a bright young uncle and his relationship with his older brother […]
My Best Friend’s Hot Billionaire Brother: An Opposites Attract, Neighbor Next Door Romance
May 17, 2023 By
In the middle of a tragedy, I never thought I would fall for my best friend’s brother. But I also never thought my best friend would pass away. When Trevor comes to settle his brother’s affairs, we bond over the passing of Del. And bonding we definitely did. We couldn’t be any more different. I’m […]
The Madness of Grief
May 3, 2023 By
London 1969. While men are walking on the moon, a series of dramatic events threaten to have lasting repercussions for 16-year-old Jane and the people she loves. “A rollicking good read” – BookLife Prize 2021 Quarterfinalist. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Semi Gloss
April 28, 2023 By
Waking up next to a dead girl is no brunch-time delight for Sammy, the prime suspect in a murder investigation. Enter Penny, a runaway with street smarts, and the two embark on a wild ride of healing, art, and friendship in this funny, fast-paced tale of redemption. Free on Kindle.
Free: The Death of a 10-Year-Old Boy
April 20, 2023 By
The Death of a 10-Year-Old Boy is a heartbreaking, once-in-a-generation novel about a man who takes his dying son on a hunt for a bear that’s killed two people. The man wants the boy to see something in life beyond school and sports, beyond everything he’s ever known. Ultimately the book is about what’s left […]
Free: Sweet and Sour
April 9, 2023 By
Discover poems that tackle both the benefits and pitfalls of love and relationships. The first section focuses on being unattached and full of hope. The second is all about being in a relationship that’s full of love but also worry. The third looks at being single again after the collapse of a relationship. Free on […]
Free: The Final Frame
March 30, 2023 By
He sacrificed his family for ambition — but now they’re all he has left. Cameron Parrish became Hollywood’s #1 action director by refusing to use AI-assist technology. Every film is a box office success, but neither fame nor fortune makes up for the fact that Cameron’s dying to make real cinema — an Oscar-worthy movie that will […]
REIMAGINING BEN
March 29, 2023 By
FIRST TIME BEING DISCOUNTED! In “a book of big, farcically dramatic moments”, 33-year-old Jay (assistant librarian, allegedly straight) embarks on a short, sharp journey of belated self-discovery, while constantly being goaded and taunted by his gay twin brother George (author of sensationally semi-fictional biographies of dead celebrities). “A humorous and entertaining character study of two […]
Free: Every Which Way But Home: Prequel to Mutt to Megastar Series
February 24, 2023 By
Getting lost was his own fault – and there’s nothing worse for a dog than feeling sheepish! Locked up in the Dog Pound can the mutt learn to use the system under the guidance of Charlie, an ancient scarred Blue Heeler? Or will it be “Bye bye Cruel World” with the vet’s final needle? The […]
It Happened On Our Watch
February 20, 2023 By
This is a personal story. It follows along from childhood to parenthood, school girl to career woman, with many hellos and goodbyes along the way. In it the reader will be hit with the cold, cold water of the insidious racism faced by many. Asked to consider the examples of suspicious eyes while shopping, being […]
Free: The Existence Of Amy
February 19, 2023 By
A raw, heart-breaking, yet hopeful story of mental illness and friendship. Free on Kindle.
Do You Hear What I Sing
February 6, 2023 By
Once upon a time dinosaurs ruled the universe with loud, commanding voices. Now, humans rule the world with even louder cacophony. Today, I think, birds choose to speak softly to balance human clamor on this planet. In this book, the author hides behind these birds to amplify their voices, pride, meditations, thoughts, avowals and feelings […]
Burning and Dodging
January 26, 2023 By
Tina Gabler, nearing 60, wants to pursue her own creative goals. She gets a job as Peter Bright’s research assistant, a former news anchor working on a book about staged photos in journalism. As she helps Peter track down a photo’s provenance and his estranged Cree daughter, Tina reflects on her own relationship with her […]
In Common
January 22, 2023 By
“In Common” is a novel about the sacrifices women make for love, following the intertwined lives of Lillian and Velma as they navigate relationships and career aspirations. Lillian, a successful hotelier, longs for a husband, while Velma leaves a struggling farm for the city and finds success in her career before meeting the most beautiful […]
