Category: Literature & Fiction

Hers is the tale of a fiercely independent woman who bucked all social expectations by working where 19thcentury women didn’t work, becoming the key figure in one of the West’s most scandalous love triangles, and, after a devastating stock market crash destroyed Tabor’s vast fortune, living in eccentric isolation at the Matchless Mine. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

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! $3.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

George Gershwin thinks he could do better, better than Broadway. Ira Gershwin disagrees, why get funny ideas about writing po-faced Piano Concertos that no one hears, when you’re already getting much respect and much money (and much female attention) from writing hit shows? But what George wants George gets, and soon the brothers are traveling to Europe to meet French maestro Maurice Ravel – you know, a real composer. Despite dreading this American invasion on his artistic privacy, the haug... [Read More...]

CAN’T GO TO HAWAII THIS YEAR THANKS TO COVID? Why not read an enjoyable tale about the Big Island of Hawaii, so you can escape the virus and the lockdown? How could Hawaii change a New Yorker? “From da Big Island” is a baby boomer coming of age, fish out of water, a woman-centric comedic tale about Ruth, whose life is in peril; she leaves the Big Apple for the Big Island of Hawaii and needs to deal with the customs of the islands, unusual neighbors, marijuana, pigs, & more... [Read More...]

This is a sweet coming-of-age story of a boy that believes he’s special even though the grownups tell him he’s not. He’s forced to deal with the death of a loved one, the addiction of a friend, and eventually, he has a vision of his future and finds new love. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

In satirical style the author combines news and creativity to portray many key characters during the four years of Donald Trump’s administration. Numerous historical figures such as Martin Luther King and General Robert E. Lee also return to offer their perceptions of a turbulent time. Prepare for a stimulating ride. $0.99 on Kindle. ... [Read More...]

Inspired by real places and events of WWII, Red Sky Over Hawaii immerses the reader in a time of American history full of suspicion and peril in this lush and poignant tale. “With effortless prose, Ackerman skillfully navigates the early days of WWII with captivating characters bonded by circumstance. Mystery and magic are woven around Lana and the pages of this book, delivering a beautiful and thoughtful novel that pays tribute to the lore of the islands, their people, and those who stan... [Read More...]

Celebrate Christmas, 1971 with the thrifty folks of Salt Fork, Oklahoma in these jolly little interwoven short-short stories, told by the award-winning author of The Red Dirt Hymnbook. ... [Read More...]

How much do you remember? Now, what if you could never forget? Tom Donner is forty years old. He’s not a great man, but he has a good job. A beautiful wife and two healthy children. A paid-off home. Diversified investments. By any measure, he has led a charmed life. So, why is he so unhappy? For Tom, the distant past is still the present. From his earliest failures to his greatest triumphs, each major event of his life is as fresh in his mind as the day it happened. This is a problem, and it ... [Read More...]