Category: Literature & Fiction

In the Shadow of Gold: A Tale of the Lost Confederate Treasure

April 1865. Richmond, Virginia. Two trains. One treasure. And a question worth millions. As the US Civil War was drawing to a close, and Grant was about to take Richmond, two trains left the city in the dark of night. One carried Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his cabinet. The other carried the Confederate Treasury guarded by a young midshipman from the CSA Navy. A few weeks later, Davis was captured by Federal troops near Irwinville, Georgia, and the treasure…was gone. People have... [Read More...]

How Much is Self-Worth?: Ruminations of a Rented Slave

‘How Much is Self-Worth?: Ruminations of a Rented Slave’ is an eclectic collection of poems by debut author Michael Centrone that puts a harsh, revealing spotlight on the effects of overthinking our roles as individuals and as a whole. With individualism being a relatively new mentality to our species, Centrone introspectively digs deep into the consuming endeavor of determining self-worth. $2.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Princess of Independence

Princess Cristina Trivulzio Belgiojoso is a forgotten figure of the Italian Revolution. Born into a family of nobility, Belgiojoso learned at a young age what foreigners interested in ruling the Italian States could be like. She spent the rest of her life dedicated to uniting her home country and ousting those foreigners who only brought harm and discord to the country. After a failed marriage to a prince and being banished to live in Paris, Belgiojoso met many key players in the French Gover... [Read More...]

Rustle of the Leaves: Forest Reflections

Poetic reflections of the forest come to life in this anthology of the outdoors writing from the author. The collection includes three books of poetry: ‘Whisper the Wind’, ‘Northern Woods’ & ‘Hawthorn & Hyacinth’. Trapper tales and woodsman lore throw dashes of humor to repose the wistful musings from the forest floor. Profound as in ‘No Cringe’, and the sparkle of color as in ‘Trembling Flutter’, the reader will experience the variety of life and magic from within t... [Read More...]

The Bells of Eastertide

It is 750 A.D. For two years, King Edbert of Northumbria has yearned for a simpler life: a life of penance and prayer. But can he live the life of a saint and still save his kingdom from civil war – or will his new life cause one? The Bells of Eastertide is a thrilling novel of lust, murder, and an epic Dark Age power struggle. $5.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Forbidden Inheritance

After Larry Cooper helps a neighbor, a simple question makes him doubt his true identity. Is his family really his family? His parents aren’t talking. In fact, it starts to seem like no one but Larry wants to find out the truth. What is his family hiding? With nothing left to lose, he digs into a past that he should have seen all along. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Resistance, Revolution and Other Love Stories

Is love the most revolutionary of all acts? In this wide-ranging collection of twelve short stories, a startling array of characters explore their perspectives on love. The stories sweep from sharp realism to heady allegory, haunting fables. Join the struggle against stifling societal powers and explore the potency of love. Join the revolution! $2.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

CITY OF PROMISES: An Atmospheric Romance of Mexico City’s Golden Age

A fantastic setting for this wonderfully written, memorable sweep through time, history, and the search for what love really means. She’s a headliner showgirl star who knows all about the perils of glamour and fame; he’s an ambitious young entrepreneur with fine-tuned plans for his future. She is lust after by every privileged politico in the country and adept at fending most of them off. He is so consumed by his work, he didn’t even know who she was. That’s what Meche l... [Read More...]