Jane and Madeleine are roommates, first in an East Village tenement and later in the luxurious uptown apartment of a mysteriously absent woman. Madeleine and Jane encounter the terrors and excitements that burgeoned in the New York of that era. As the two develop a wary friendship, a self-appointed therapist becomes entangled in their lives. […]
1/6: WILL BE WILD
April 3, 2024 By
Until the moment a man wearing a red MAGA cap shoved Mike Pence off the gallows platform, many people had believed the orange noose around his neck was a theatrical sideshow. It was not. 1/6: WILL BE WILD seamlessly braids what actually happened on 1/6/2021 with the terrifying alternative of what might have happened. The […]
By the Sea: A Comic Novel
March 14, 2024 By
By the Sea tells the stories of an ensemble cast of characters all living in or around the architecturally eclectic Briers Hotel, situated on out-of-the-way, scruffy Leech Beach. With comic verve, their pursuits of happiness in love, art, sex, theater, power, fast cars, and old movies all come together in revelations that change their lives […]
The Weight of Water
March 14, 2024 By
This is a novel about two sisters born into an abusive and neglectful poor trash family, and their love for each other. They live in the 9th ward of New Orleans, and Hurricane Katrina is on the horizon. The tension builds as you realize what they are going to have to contend with it. This […]
The Roof Above
March 9, 2024 By
THE ROOF ABOVE is the story of a young woman’s journey through war, storms, and secrets to find her tribe and the love she deserves. $0.99 on Kindle.
Daisy in the Doghouse
March 4, 2024 By
Ex-CEO Jack hijacks his daughter’s blog to expose corporate greed post-2008 crisis. Together, they ignite a revolution, challenging societal norms and reshaping American values. Brace yourself for laughs, insights, and unexpected changes in ‘Blogging for Change’ – a heartwarming tale of transforming the world one blog at a time. $0.99 on Kindle.
And Then There’s Margaret
March 1, 2024 By
For fans of Maria Semple and Camille Pagan, comes the perfect laugh-out-loud dramedy about marriage, midlife and a controlling, manipulative mother-in-law thrown into the mix. Clarke’s award-winning novel takes readers on a relatable and hilarious ride, as Allie realizes the only way to survive the angst of family is to let go.and let be. $0.99 […]
Free: Punks for the Opera
February 24, 2024 By
Marina Quantrill leaves her shattered Oregon life for a new start in San Francisco and runs smack dab into a hot streak. So hot, in fact, that she suspects foul play. A month later, she’s an assistant dog walker, manager of a punk band and creator of one of the strangest fundraisers ever created. “Bravo! […]
Free: Gratitude: Two Hundred Short Poems
February 13, 2024 By
Whether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or just dipping your toes into the world of verse,Gratitude: Two Hundred Short Poems offers something for everyone. Its brevity and depth make it the perfect companion for a quick moment of reflection or a leisurely read by the fireside. Free on Kindle.
There’s No Place Like Home
February 13, 2024 By
A riveting rollercoaster with surprises and triumphs. College sweethearts Claire and Gary, married for decades, face challenges that lead them astray. Gary discovers his biological family, Claire grapples with identity, and their son faces premature adulthood. Can they overcome sickness, addiction, and deceit to rediscover what drew them together? $0.99 on Kindle.
The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel
January 23, 2024 By
A young woman of Asian/American parentage has lived in seven different countries and is anxious to find a place she could call home. An unusual sale of rare medieval manuscripts sends her and doctor-cum-art journalist on a quest into the dark world of stolen art. When their earnest search for clues whispers of old thieves […]
The Angle of Vanishing Stability
January 16, 2024 By
The Angle of Vanishing Stability is a sweeping coming-of-age novel portraying the winding path of a free-spirited daughter as she searches for herself and the paradoxical love of her father. $0.99 on Kindle.
The Wrong Ballet
January 9, 2024 By
The place: Paris, France. The time: late May, 1913. Victor Lapin, Director of the Thtre Piccolo in the Quartier Latin of Paris, France has fallen in love with Ballets Russes and he is desperate to entice this ‘ballet phenomenon’ to perform their sensational new ballet, ‘The Rite of Spring’, in his theatre. He fails in […]
Free: Facing Heartbreak
January 4, 2024 By
When we fall in love, we never dream that one day we will be facing heartbreak. As we journey through the loss of a great love, there are a myriad of feelings that we experience. This book shares my own journey of moving through heartbreak and the possible loss of the one I love most […]
Third Wheel
January 2, 2024 By
Las Vegas, 1982. Brady Wilks, a teenage transplant from the Midwest, navigates life in the dusty suburban outskirts of an aberrant 24-hour town built by the Mob. Outcast as a newcomer, Brady forges a brotherly bond with an older teenage neighbor, Mick, and his friend, Brett. But when Brett unexpectedly moves away, Mick invites a […]
My Irish Dog
December 29, 2023 By
Spencer embarks on a journey to Ireland, desperate that the short vacation will somehow provide the answers to his inner turmoil. Little does he know that a chance encounter with a lost dog named Shandy will set in motion a series of extraordinary events. Spencer is soon propelled into a world where reality becomes distorted, […]
These Things Happen
December 6, 2023 By
Daniel Zimmer will do almost anything to end his painexcept for the one thing that might work. Flashing through Daniels life, past and present, this nostalgic ode to Brooklyn is an unflinchingly honest account of the inevitable ups and downs of recovery and coming of age. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Whiskey and Suicide
December 3, 2023 By
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.
punks
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.
