Fiction
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Original short stories, serialized novels, and explorations of the craft of fiction writing.
✨FeaturedShort Stories
But I Digretch
Quirky Short Stories
By Gretchen Astro Turner
Finding Magic in the Everyday
A collection of whimsical short stories that weave together humor, emotional vulnerability, and poignant explorations of the human experience. Rather than chasing perfect outcomes, these stories celebrate life's accidental and fragmented moments.
Columbia University graduate with a spiritual approach to storytelling, Turner's voice is defined by soulful narratives that authentically connect to healing, intuition, and nature.
Columbia University — MA, 4.0 GPA
Creator — Athlete, Drummer, Animal Lover, Spiritual Seeker
Coming Soon•God's a Good Kisser
Building on Spiritual Curiosity
Gretchen's upcoming collection, God's a Good Kisser, explores the tender, passionate, and deeply personal ways the divine touches our lives. The work rejects rigid definitions, choosing instead to treat art as an intimate transaction between creator and audience.
Evoking Bob Dylan's philosophy to simply "listen to the song," Turner invites readers to bypass rational analysis and let poetry resonate organically with the infinite emotional depths of the human heart.
✦FeaturedHistorical Fiction
The Flight of the Veil
A Journey of Survival and Spiritual Healing
By Bruce J. Berger
Faith and Survival Across Generations
Set in 1943, this powerful historical novel follows 14-year-old Nicky Covo as he is separated from his Jewish family during Nazi deportations from Salonika. Smuggled to safety by a Christian friend, Nicky survives the war and later joins the resistance.
Decades later, now a psychiatrist in Brooklyn, Nicky receives a letter from a Greek abbess claiming that a silent nun may be his long-lost sister Kal. This reunion sparks a journey back to Greece to confront painful memories, guilt, and the miraculous power of faith.
Harvard Law School — J.D., Cum Laude
American University — MFA, Creative Writing
Experience — 40 years law practice, now teaching writer
Published
October 8, 2020
Genre
Historical Fiction
Setting
WWII & Contemporary
Themes of Transformation
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Survival Against Odds
Courage and resilience through humanity's darkest hour
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Faith and Redemption
Healing wounds and finding grace across generations
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Lost Connections
The power of family bonds that transcend time and tragedy
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Spiritual Awakening
Miracles and the divine grace that sustains the human spirit
🔍MysteryAustralian Fiction
Lost Girls
Crocodile Spirit Dreaming Series, Book 4
By Graham S. Wilson
A Suspenseful Search for Truth
An Australian mystery combining psychological suspense with emotional depth. When Anne's close friend Susan vanishes, she begins tracing the final known movements of four missing girls across remote regions of Australia's Northern Territory.
Set against the backdrop of Australia's rugged northern wilderness, this novel explores themes of grief, hope, friendship, and the persistence of those who refuse to stop searching for answers.
Graham S. Wilson — Veterinarian & Author
Grew up in remote aboriginal community in Northern Territory
12 novels published exploring aboriginal culture and Outback stories
Psychological Suspense
Layered storytelling exploring the mystery of disappearance and unanswered questions
Place & Atmosphere
Australia's remote Northern Territory creates tension and uncertainty throughout
Human Connection
Explores the lasting impact of loss and the enduring human need for closure
📖FantasyYoung Adult
The Library
Hidden Worlds and Magical Books
By J. Edward Anderson
Stories Come Alive
Ellie, a quiet girl who finds refuge in Havenwood Public Library, discovers a mysterious hidden door concealed behind the mythology shelves. This doorway leads to the Midnight Library, an extraordinary realm where stories are alive and readers become active participants in the adventures they once only imagined.
Through her first journey aboard The Sea Serpent, Ellie transforms from an invisible observer into an active hero, learning that bravery is not the absence of fear but the willingness to act despite it.
Young Adult Fantasy — Self-discovery and courage
Coming of Age — Finding strength in unexpected places
Power of Storytelling — Imagination and transformation
Imagination & Wonder
A captivating story about stepping beyond the pages of books into worlds filled with adventure and mystery
Self-Discovery
Ellie transforms from overlooked to courageous through extraordinary adventures and new challenges
Magic of Books
The greatest stories are not only the ones we read, but the ones we choose to live
🌙Coming SoonContemporary Fiction
Second Chances in Brittany
Book 1 of the 6-Part Brittany Series
May 21, 2026Pre-Order on Amazon
By Anne Morenn
It's Never Too Late
Sarah looked forward to an idyllic retirement in Brittany with her husband James, but instead found herself trapped by a controlling partner. When sudden circumstances grant her an unexpected clean slate, Sarah takes control of her own destiny, discovering the quiet courage of rebuilding in the rugged beauty of the French coast.
As she uncovers secrets left behind, her influence ripples far beyond her penthouse walls, altering the lives of everyone she touches through unexpected connections and deep family ties.
Release Date: May 21, 2026
Series: Book 1 of 6-Part Brittany Series
Setting: Beautiful Brittany, France
Power of Second Chances
No matter your stage in life, it is never too late to reclaim independence and rewrite your narrative
Healing Through Community
True recovery doesn't happen in isolation. Unexpected connections and deep family ties help us find our way home
Sense of Place
The rugged, beautiful landscape of Brittany isn't just a backdrop—it's a character shaping emotional renewal
📖Historical Fiction18th Century
In the School of Affliction
A Novel of Daniel Defoe
By Lee V. Evans
Uncovering the Architect of Robinson Crusoe
Few truly know the creator of Robinson Crusoe. In the School of Affliction unveils Daniel Defoe as a man of contradictions—rebel and propagandist, prisoner and spy—navigating turbulent 18th-century England where truth bends and danger lingers. A masterwork of historical fiction eight years in the making, inspired by research journeys across London and Edinburgh.
Lee V. Evans, a California-based grant writer with a lifelong passion for books, travel, and history, brings Defoe vividly to life, uncovering stories that continue to shape her evolving literary path.
Genre: Historical Fiction
Time Period: 18th-Century England
Status: Available in Print
Historical Depth
Eight years of meticulous research brings 18th-century England and Daniel Defoe to remarkable, vivid life
Complex Protagonist
Defoe emerges as a man of contradictions—rebel, propagandist, prisoner, and spy navigating danger and scandal
Truth and Deception
In a world where truth bends and one writer's voice defies all, discover the architect behind Robinson Crusoe
⚡Political ThrillerInternational Espionage
Cross Talk
Where Politics, Power and Survival Collide
By Terrence Allen Gilbert
Espionage, Corruption, and High-Stakes Action
Terrence Allen Gilbert is a novelist whose work blends international suspense, political intrigue, and technological realism into compelling narratives that challenge readers to look beyond the surface of global events. In Cross Talk, he crafts a fast-paced thriller spanning Dallas, Mexico, Cuba, and D.C., where politics, power, and survival collide.
Well-researched and grounded in authentic geopolitical realities, Cross Talk draws from actual events and incidents—from Mexican government corruption to U.S. foreign policy failures—weaving electronic espionage, cold war tactics, and intricate deception into a narrative where every decision carries consequences and every conversation conceals deeper truths.
Genre: Political Thriller
Settings: Dallas, Mexico, Cuba, D.C.
Themes: Espionage, corruption, technology & power
International Intrigue
A thriller spanning multiple continents exploring corruption, drug wars, and the hidden forces that shape global affairs
Technological Realism
Electronic espionage, cold war tactics, and sophisticated surveillance weave through an authentic corporate and political landscape
High-Stakes Action
A gripping narrative where layered characters, meticulous research, and fast-paced plotting deliver genuine suspense and consequences
🦗Mystery SeriesCrocodile Dreamings
Search for the Lost
Mystery, Survival, and Redemption in the Australian Outback
By Graham Wilson
A Journey Through Mystery and Redemption
Graham Wilson is an acclaimed Australian author whose work transforms personal experience, Outback authenticity, and true-life inspiration into compelling literary journeys. In the Crocodile Dreamings series, Wilson combines mystery, psychological depth, and authentic Australian cultural landscape into interconnected narratives that captivate readers worldwide.
Set across Australia's Northern Territory, Search for the Lost weaves together five novels exploring mystery, survival, memory, and the search for truth. Drawing on real events, personal encounters, and decades of firsthand knowledge of the Australian Outback, Wilson delivers stories that examine trauma, justice, resilience, and the enduring consequences of hidden truths.
Genre: Mystery/Literary Fiction
Setting: Australian Outback & Northern Territory
Rating: 4.2 / 5 Stars
The Crocodile Dreamings Collection
1. The Visitor
An English backpacker's adventure through Australia's Northern Territory, uncovering disturbing truths
2. The Victim
The discovery of a body in a remote waterhole triggers an investigation with tragic consequences
3. The Void
Isolation, trauma, and uncertainty as investigations uncover hidden struggles and secrets
4 & 5. The Vanished & The Invisible
The disappearance of young backpackers leads to personal revelations and emerging resolutions
Authentic Outback
Real landscapes, real encounters, and genuine storytelling rooted in decades of firsthand Outback knowledge
Interconnected Mystery
Five novels weaving together to explore trauma, justice, identity, and the consequences of hidden truths
Redemption & Truth
A literary exploration of survival, memory, and the search for meaning in a turbulent world
Special EditionMilitary Thriller Series
The Warrior Series
Three books. One deadly truth.
By T. J. Erisman
The Battle Beyond the Battlefield
The Warrior Series is a military thriller saga about courage under fire, faith, sacrifice, and redemption. T. J. Erisman explores the battles veterans carry beyond the battlefield through suspenseful stories of duty, family, and spiritual conflict.
Across three books, the series follows a world where military suspense meets political intrigue and supernatural evil. Its characters confront loss, pressure, and difficult choices while searching for hope and a reason to keep fighting.
Author: T. J. Erisman
Genre: Military thriller
Themes: Courage, faith, family, and redemption
The Awakening Core
An elite operator faces a hidden spiritual realm where darkness manipulates the highest corridors of power.
The Lost Patriots
The conflict expands across two worlds as political corruption and supernatural evil threaten a nation.
The Warrior's Blade
The saga reaches a dramatic conclusion where the warrior confronts the greatest challenge yet.
Literary ReviewHistorical Fiction
The Casualty of Regret
Every Secret Has a Story
By Lee V. Evans
A Story About Consequences, Secrets, and the Search for Truth
Lee V. Evans is a lifelong avid reader whose writing grew from a career spanning aerospace, government subcontract administration, higher education, grant writing, and creative writing.
The Casualty of Regret explores cause and effect in the aftermath of a school shooting, following the parents of the victim and the accused, a witnessing teacher, and a news reporter seeking to understand the motivations beneath the crime. Each character carries a secret and a backstory that reveals the complexity beyond the initial event.
Genre: Literary & Historical Fiction
Themes: Grief, accountability, secrets, and consequence
Published: November 15, 2025
Beyond the Headlines
A closer look at the people and hidden histories surrounding a devastating event.
Human Complexity
Layered characters reveal how grief, fear, and private choices shape public consequences.
A Lasting Question
A reflective novel about understanding what happened and what remains afterward.
Special EditionHistorical Adventure
Caldera
Adventure, Identity, and Ancient Secrets in Mexico
By Shannon King
A Journey into the Heart of Mexico
Caldera follows Kate McKenzie as she travels to an archaeological excavation in Chiapas, Mexico, where ancient Mayan heritage, political realities, and personal history converge.
Set in the early 1980s, the novel combines archaeological intrigue with mystery, resilience, self-discovery, and a thoughtful exploration of identity, belonging, Indigenous voices, and the enduring connection between past and present.
Genre: Historical Adventure & Fiction
Setting: Chiapas, Mexico, in the early 1980s
Themes: Archaeology, identity, heritage, and belonging
Archaeological Intrigue
An excavation deep in southern Mexico opens a doorway to mystery, history, and unexpected discovery.
Identity & Belonging
Kate’s journey challenges her assumptions and reshapes her understanding of home, family, and self.
Cultural Memory
A vivid story that respects Indigenous heritage while connecting ancient history to the present.
Feature StorySouthern Mystery
Small Town Lies
A Southern Mystery Beneath a Quiet Town
By Charlie Hudson
The Secrets Hidden Beneath a Quiet Town
In Small Town Lies, Charlie Hudson invites readers into the quiet Southern town of Wallington, where the shocking murder of respected journalist Gabe Thatcher sends ripples through a community that appears peaceful on the surface.
Deputy Justin Kendall discovers that solving the crime will require more than collecting evidence. Every conversation reveals another hidden relationship, forgotten memory, or carefully guarded secret. As truth and rumor separate, the mystery becomes a deeply human exploration of people and relationships, asking how well we really know those closest to us.
Genre: Southern Mystery
Setting: Wallington, a close-knit Southern town
Themes: Truth, relationships, memory, and hidden histories
Hidden Truths
A murder investigation uncovers secrets that have shaped an entire community.
Complex Relationships
Carefully developed characters reveal the fragile bonds beneath familiar lives.
A Human Mystery
The case becomes more than a crime—it becomes a search for what people hide and why.
New York Times Book ReviewAutumn Series
Before the Grandeur
The Making of a Horsemaster
By Rusty Blackwood
A Young Man’s Journey Toward Purpose
Before the Grandeur chronicles one young man’s determined rise from poverty toward purpose, laying the emotional foundation for the acclaimed Autumn series.
Set in rural South Wood Coaster, the story follows Cyril Flynn as he discovers horsemanship, mentorship, and the discipline required to transform an uncertain beginning into a life shaped by courage, family legacy, and tradition.
Genre: Historical Coming-of-Age
Setting: Rural South Wood Coaster
Themes: Mentorship, resilience, family, and purpose
A Life Reclaimed
A determined young man turns hardship into a path toward purpose.
The Art of Horsemanship
Mentorship and discipline reveal the making of a skilled horsemaster.
Autumn Foundations
An emotional origin story for a wider series shaped by memory and legacy.
Special EditionBreaking News
The Secret of Fátima
When a Sacred Secret Becomes a Deadly Mystery
By Peter J. Tanous
A Vatican investigation with deadly consequences
Father Kevin Thrall is drawn into a dangerous chain of events involving a sealed document, a dying pope, two missing pages, and a secret powerful forces will kill to protect.
The mystery moves from Rome to Seville through political intrigue, religious prophecy, assassination attempts, and hidden loyalties.
Read the FeatureEditorial Spotlight · Medical Mystery Collection
Dr. Lindsey McCall Series
Clinical realism, moral complexity, and unforgettable suspense.
By Lin Wilder
Where medicine, ethics, and human drama collide
Dr. Lindsey McCall is a brilliant physician navigating complex medical puzzles, institutional corruption, and personal conviction under pressure.
Across five novels, Lin Wilder pairs real-world clinical experience with faith-driven depth, moral responsibility, and high-stakes suspense. The collection includes The Fragrance Shed by a Violet, Do You Solemnly Swear?, A Price for Genius, Malthus Revisited, and Plausible Liars.
5 booksMedical mystery series2025 winnerBook Excellence AwardClinical realismEthics and suspense
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“Lin Wilder doesn't just craft a medical mystery; she brings real-world clinical experience and ethical depth straight to the page.”
Author Edition · Historical Fiction
Coward
A life shaped by history, politics, survival, and moral compromise.
By Jaroslav Bálek
When history tests the limits of courage
A Czech author, economist, and storyteller, Jaroslav Bálek draws deeply from history, politics, human relationships, and the complexities of everyday life.
Coward follows one man through the turbulent chapters of 20th-century Czechoslovakia—from Nazi occupation and communist rule to the political transformation after 1989—asking where survival ends and surrender begins.
Historical fictionPolitics and memoryMoral conflictAmbition and survivalBy Jaroslav BálekCzech author
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Coward
Survival or surrender? Jaroslav Bálek on Czechoslovakia's moral landscape.
Author and media profile
A Czech voice shaped by history
Economist and author Jaroslav Bálek navigates 20th-century political upheaval, human compromise, and dark satire in his masterwork, Coward.
The novel follows Bohumil across four turbulent eras, from the First Republic and Nazi Protectorate through decades of Communist rule and the fall of the regime in 1989. It asks whether survival without resistance is a necessity—or an act of cowardice.
Historical fictionEuropean historyDark satireHuman compromiseBy Jaroslav BálekPrague-born author
Explore on Amazon Special Edition · New Hampshire Mystery
Love, Pride & Murder
A quiet-town mystery where love, pride, and murder collide.
By Dennis Feece
Secrets hidden behind New Hampshire's quiet beauty
Follow private investigator T. B. Stone as love enters a murder investigation and every relationship reveals another layer of danger, betrayal, and unexpected twists.
Love, Pride & Murder asks who is hiding the truth in a story of mystery, secrets, and the complicated ways people protect what matters most.
MysterySmall-town secretsBy Dennis FeeceNew Hampshire setting
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A Treacherous Game
A high-stakes conspiracy, a relentless detective, and a truth worth dying for.
By D. Jay Kay
A conspiracy buried beneath the Atlantic
When a socialite is murdered, DCI Sally Yates uncovers a sunken WWII U-boat carrying documents powerful people will kill to possess.
The investigation stretches from London to Brazil and into the shadows of Russian crime syndicates, secret societies, and a decades-old conspiracy.
GenreCrime & suspenseSeriesIntroducing DCI Sally Yates
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The Tree and the Stones
A story of faith, purpose, hope, and the extraordinary meaning within every life.
By Kevin D. Finson
A timeless story about meaning and purpose
This thoughtful children's story reflects on a tree destined to become part of the Cross, revealing a message of faith, courage, and the value of every life.
Inspired by reflection and written with purpose, Finson's story encourages readers to look beyond appearances and discover the significance within their own story.
ThemesFaith & hopeAuthorEducator & storyteller
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Fame and Fortune Tellers
A dangerous gamble through celebrity, prophecy, intrigue, and the consequences of fame.
By Todd Netland
When fame becomes a dangerous gamble
Fame and Fortune Tellers follows Randy Miller into the pop-music spotlight, where a spiritualist's prophecy promises celebrity and fortune while concealing a darker cost.
This fast-paced novel blends intrigue, suspense, mystery, and danger through unforgettable characters, bold ideas, and the unsettling question of what waits on the other side of fame.
GenreThriller & suspenseThemesFame & prophecy
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An Unlikely War
Technology, power, faith, and the human cost of a world transformed by AI.
By Tony Rebeiro
When extraordinary technology falls into human hands
An Unlikely War is a geopolitical techno-thriller shaped by artificial intelligence, advanced weapons technology, political ambition, secret agendas, and escalating international conflict.
The novel asks what happens when power reaches a level capable of changing the balance between nations and individuals—and whether humanity is prepared for the power it creates.
GenreTechno-thrillerThemesAI & responsibility
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Authors Manuscriptia · Editorial Feature
Threads of Obsession
Robin Beamer Dalton explores the fragile line between curiosity, connection, and compulsion in a psychological thriller shaped by the digital age.
A story of hidden risks, emotional intensity, identity, and the ways online fascination can quietly become captivity.
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Authors Manuscriptia · Featured Author Profile
Jean DeFreese Moore
An award-winning author, artist, and storyteller whose historical Christian fiction explores faith, family, sacrifice, and redemption across generations.
Discover A Father's Love, a nine-book family saga spanning American history, alongside Moore's creative ministry and reflections on the enduring power of story.
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