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Inspiring Business Savvy Kids, Steve Searfoss’ KidVenture Series

Meet Steve Searfoss, an author and entrepreneur who draws inspiration from his roles as both a father and a business owner to create the KidVenture series. Tailored for young readers with a thirst for knowledge, these books follow the adventures of children who embark on entrepreneurial journeys. Through their experiences, they learn the ropes of […]

Homeless to Hopkins, a Story of Inner Strength

Homeless to Hopkins is a book that left a hefty impression on me. Christopher L. Smith’s life is nothing short of remarkable. He started out as a teenager living in his car, and still going to school despite that. He truly started from nothing and turned it into everything. Now, he’s a doctor at Johns […]

An In-Depth Interview with David Armillei on His Experimental Memoir

In the realm of art, debut author David Armillei is quite experienced. He has found himself navigating the worlds of law, documentary production, and music. However, his latest endeavor marks a distinctive turn as he ventures into literature, with his debut book Growing Up the Antichrist: An Experimental Memoir. In this compelling collection of 40 […]

Growing Up the Antichrist Book Review, Personal and Poetic

Growing Up the Antichrist by David Armillei was like reading an artistic adventure. It was nothing like the conventional type of memoir. I have a penchant for intellectual pursuits, and Armillei’s work is thoughtfully written and full of profound, emotional truths. The use of poetry adds a layer to the exploration of themes like maturing, […]

Reviewing Yay… It’s My First Day of School! A Heartwarming Picture Book

As a parent, this book checks all of my boxes. Reading it to my child was a heartwarming experience. She has been nervous about her own soon-to-be first day of school, so seeing her excitement while we read this book was great. The illustrations are cute and storytelling is straightforward, but still fun. Yay It’s […]

Mr. B’s Yay… It’s My First Day of School Guest Post

New children’s book Yay… It’s My First Day of School by Mr. B’s Books (Michael Barnes) is released, a joyful story of making friends, meeting teachers, and having a great first day. Another wonderful rhyming story from Mr. B about the excitement of the first day of school… Yay. The fourteen rhymes and fun illustrations […]

Author Q & A with Jennifer Ballow, Author of Under My Pillow

Jennifer Ballow seamlessly blends her passion for storytelling with a profound understanding empathy in Under My Pillow. Her academic background in social work from the University of Texas at Austin infuses her narratives with a unique depth of care and purpose. Rooted in her role as a devoted mother to twin girls, her personal experiences […]

Nurturing Young Minds Through Words with Author Kristin Cetone

Kristin Anderson Cetone, a Dayton, Ohio native, is an acclaimed author celebrated for her children’s book, Buckaroo Buckeye. Her writing journey, ignited by a deep love for reading, led to her winning the 2016 OneBookAZ and 2013 Mom’s Choice Silver Award. As a Reading Specialist, she established Nuts About Reading™, an online reading service, and […]

Teen & Young Adult Fiction about Bullying If I Could Run

Through a Broken Heart: Finding Hope and Healing After a Breakup by Colleen Meissner ~ Book Tour

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.7″] Through a Broken Heart: Finding Hope and Healing After a Breakup by Colleen Meissner Book Tour [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.7″] Book Details: Book Title: Through a Broken Heart: Finding Hope and Healing After a Breakup Author: Colleen Meissner Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 144 pages Genre: Christian non-fiction, self-help, devotional Publisher: A Book’s Mind Release date: […]

Surviving Toxic In-Laws: The Big Bullies – Suggested Book to Read

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13th Grade: Real World 101 Suggested Book to Read

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2.2″] 13th Grade: Real World 101 Suggested Book to Read [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.2.2″] This book is for everyone who’s asked, “Why do I know the Pythagorean theorem and not how to do my taxes?” It’s not about telling you what to do, it’s about gaining the knowledge in order to make your […]

I Belong Children’s Board Book – Book Review

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Book To Read – Supernatural Hero (Book 1) (Action & Adventure) Suggested Reading

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Tools to Transform your Tomorrows

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Postcards from a War – Book Review

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