Are humans garbage? Join Kim as she’s launched deep into the cosmos, traveling through vivid hallucinations and reality. $0.99 on Kindle.
Spearthrower
Cutter Kauai Sea Adventures
Follow the exciting adventures of young Coast Guard Lieutenant Ben Wyporek and his heroic crew on board the U.S. Coast Guard patrol boat Kauai. Aging patrol boat USCGC Kauai is taken from the normal hurly-burly of Coast Guard operations and upgraded with the latest stealth, engineering, and electronic technology by the Director of National Intelligence. Kauai’s new milieu? Be the first responder for sensitive and vital missions in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Complete covert missions in places the Navy cannot go or reach in time.
Each action-packed novel is written to put the reader into the adventure alongside the characters. Experience the humor and emotion of a dedicated team of professionals in realistic stories of sea rescues, pursuit of lethal criminals, and completion of covert missions in hostile territory.
From $2.99 to $7.49 on Kindle.
Shades of Mortality
Join three time-traveling, universe-hopping, interdimensional storytellers as they share stories of life, death, love, and despair in Jamal Barbaris debut short story collection, Shades of Mortality. Each story features a unique illustration by one of 9 different artists and draws the reader into a mixture of profound, touching, and comic tales unlike any you’ve ever read. $2.99 on Kindle.
Cynthia and the Blue Cat’s Last Meow
“It is truly one of the best things I’ve read in years.” — Robin Theiss, writer, editor, former president of the St. Louis Writers Guild.
Cynthias world is full of fury and fishing, moonlight and candlelight, magical red berries and howling caverns, a land where many of us would like to visit, and a few do, briefly in our youth. Perhaps we all secretly want to explore such places of the soul where we dream of blue cats and hearts capable of idyllic and adventurous sensuality.
“Beautifully written.” — Eric Chaet, writer, poet, American original, author of People I Met Hitchhiking On USA Highways.
Note: Novella of approximately 90 pages
Emma’s Perfect Puppy
Emma has wanted a puppy for as long as she can remember. She is eight years old, almost nine, and on a mission to achieve this long-standing dream. Its now or never, she believes. But her parents and older sister think she is not responsible enough to own a puppy. Despite the many obstacles in her way, she is unwavering in her quest for a puppy of her own. She is determined to do whatever it takes to get and keep a puppy forever. Its a story of determination, challenges, love, and surprise. Will her long-standing dream ever be fulfilled?
Maleena Imbeah was born in Ghana, West Africa. She was educated at Achimota School in Accra and then at the University of Ghana, Legon. She then went overseas for postgraduate studies. After her studies, she lived and worked in different countries for over forty years.
Maleena self-published her first childrens book, Akos Moves Back to Africa in 2015, in paperback format. She had previously self-published a Ghanaian language book Lets Speak Fanti in 2014, in paperback and audio formats. Both of her books are selling on Amazon. She also self-published a memoir about her 40 years of travels, in 2016, to share her experiences with family and friends.
On her retirement in 2018, she returned home to Ghana where she lives with her husband. They have two adult daughters. Maleena has since resumed writing and has also taken up gardening and fish farming as hobbies. $7.99 on Kindle.
Brooklyn ’76
Concerning Intelletual Suicide in The Human Race
Intellectual suicide corresponds to the more or less conscious decision to switch off the brain and renounce rational thought in favor of attitudes dictated by superstitions, by established habits, by prejudices, by common places. The effects of irrational choices made with the brain switched off can be devastating for oneself and for the others. Examples range from conformism, to religious superstitions, to ideological fundamentalism, just to name a few possibilities. $0.99 on Kindle.
Madeleine and Jane
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. $0.99 on Kindle.
1/6: Will Be Wild
Until the moment a man wearing a red MAGA cap shoved Mike Pence off the gallows platform, many people had believed putting the orange noose around his neck was a symbolic tease, a theatrical sideshow. With the Vice President’s dead body dangled at the end of the rope, the hangman threw up his right hand in a straight-arm salute. The crowd roared maniacally.
1/6: WILL BE WILD seamlessly braids together what actually did happen on January 6th with the terrifying and all too plausible alternative of what might have happened. The story’s pace will keep readers turning pages from the breathtaking first paragraph to the startling climax. Readers will long remember both how this book begins and how it ends.
$0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Surviving Jane
Dr. David Scholz is looking for a career change. He’s burnt out and is planning a year-long sabbatical to travel and reset before beginning his ophthalmology residency.
During these last weeks, David is given a tough patient: young Jane Doe, a heroin addict, is brought in with severe injuries. Jane does not want to be in the hospital. As David grows increasingly disgruntled, a surprising source reminds him why he entered the medical field in the first place: to help people.
An emotional journey featuring addiction, recovery, and hope, Surviving Jane is a richly detailed medical drama that provides an intimate look into life in a busy hospital.
By the Sea: A Comic Novel
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 forever. Its a modern comic adult fairy tale of heroes and heroines, villains and jesters, the village ogre and the village idiot.
$0.99 on Kindle.
The Weight of Water
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 was a beautiful, sad story, with very believable characters. $0.99 on Kindle.
The Roof Above
The Love of Impossible Sums
Still grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Oliver reluctantly agrees to attend a poetry reading. The poet is Alex, who has also suffered loss, and soon after the performance she and Oliver embark on a whirlwind romance. But the past is never far behind, and a cast of meddling characters stir up tensions that risk coming to a head. “A unique, pensive, and mournful literary style to be savored” – Publishers Weekly’s BookLife Prize $0.99 on Kindle.
And Then There’s Margaret
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 on Kindle.
Free: Punks for the Opera
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! Encore!” Free on Kindle.
Long Story Shorties: Custody, Coins, and Conflicts
It’s fair to say we have heard stories about many other categories in the beauty industry hair stylist, barber, and even fashion designer. Now, through events based on a true story, let’s talk about a lash technician/makeup artist fighting to establish their lane in the broad industry.
Parys Germane is determined to turn her life around from humble beginnings. Formerly a teenage mother hustling to make ends meet, Parys will do whatever it takes to leave her mark on the world. Fighting through obstacles of change to transition into her life on the right track, she resolves to become the first millionaire in the family.
Harnessing her social media skills and her lash technician talents, she manages to catch the eye of the right opportunities to align her with success. While reaching forward to her new life, she is pulled back by her haunting past with family drama.
With no to little support, how does a young mother balance self development, co-parenting, and starting a business when the odds are stacked against her? $9.99 on Kindle.
There’s No Place Like Home
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.
Puffs of Enlightenment: the 420 Pot Passport
Imagine holding in your hands a passport that doesn’t just take you to new places, but unlocks new states of mind. “Puffs of Enlightenment: Poems of the Pot Passport” is your ticket to a poetic voyage wrapped in the scents and smoke of the world’s most enigmatic plant. Each page is a trip, each verse a new destination where each poem brings forth a new puff of insight, and each inhale of literature leaves you a bit more enlightened than the last. Let your imagination soar on wings of smoke discover the world, verse by euphoric verse. $4.95 on Kindle.
The Angle of Vanishing Stability
My Irish Dog
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, finding himself entangled in a web of enigmatic situations. $0.99 on Kindle.
Free: Short Spanish Stories for Beginners: Learn Beginner Spanish With 20 Exciting Tales!
Dreaming of learning Spanish in a fun and engaging way, but having trouble finding the right reading material? Look no further!
Start an exciting journey to learning Spanish with 20 engaging short stories!
Language learning can often seem like a daunting task, especially when it comes to finding interesting and accessible reading material. Struggling with dry textbooks or complex texts can dampen your enthusiasm and slow your progress.
Welcome to our book where 20 delightful short stories await you to enter the world of language and discovery.
Designed for both young and adult learners, offering a exciting journey into the Spanish-speaking world. Each of the 20 short stories has been carefully selected to cover a wide range of topics, from bright colors to fascinating animals, bustling professions, and mouthwatering culinary experiences.
As you dive into these engaging narratives, you’ll effortlessly absorb new vocabulary, grasp essential grammar concepts, and gain valuable cultural insights. These stepping stones will allow you to engage in meaningful conversations with native Spanish speakers, bridging the language gap and immersing yourself in a rich cultural exchange.
What makes “20 Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners” stand out:
- Say goodbye to the language barrier! Each story is crafted with simplicity in mind, using easy-to-understand vocabulary and sentence structures that let you understand and engage from the start.
- To guide you on your adventure, we’ve provided brief descriptions for each story. These overviews offer insights into the story’s themes, characters, and plots, allowing you to choose the perfect story for your language journey.
- We believe that books with eye-catching pictures enhance reading enjoyment. With a delightful layout and vibrant illustrations, each page of 20 Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners reveals a new world of creativity and discovery.
- Accelerate your language growth with a complete list of essential vocabulary, alphabetically listed with translations. In addition, challenging comprehension questions follow each story, reinforcing your understanding and language proficiency.
- As part of our unwavering commitment to engaging learning experiences, we’ve included a special interactive story at the end of the book. Actively participate in the narrative, where your choices affect the outcome, providing instant feedback on your language skills and decision-making abilities.
Language learning doesn’t have to be tedious or frustrating. Join us on this extraordinary language adventure and let the fascination of storytelling guide you to master Spanish with joy and enthusiasm! Take the first step on your journey to linguistic wonders and get your copy of 20 Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners today! Free on Kindle.
These Things Happen
Free: Whiskey and Suicide
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 these crises which are depicted by Manik Bal in a detached but empathetic narrative style reminiscent of the great slice of life storytellers of the east and the west.
This book is raw and real and these people can be anyone truly. It is remarkably heartfelt, endearing, it claws at you at times with its depth and emotion. Hard to put down. One of those books you hand to a best friend and say Read this!
Free on Kindle.
Free: From Da Big Island – Screenplay and Novel
Both the screenplay and novel are combined into this one-volume book. How could Hawaii change a New Yorker? With her life in peril, Ruth, needing solitude and change, leaves the Big Apple for the Big Island of Hawaii. She deals with the islands’ customs, her unusual neighbors, marijuana, pigs, and more. Is this the change she expected? FIND OUT NOW! Free on Kindle.