Bookshelf

Lilith in Astrology and the Shadow Self

by Sade Buari (@astrovixxen)
Astrology / Mythology / Spirituality

Lilith is the first woman in the Garden of Eden and was said to be Adam's "first" wife. She is the shadow self of Eve, Adam's second "wife." She is the seductress and our warrior spirit. We each have our own personal Lilith in our birth charts.

Pushing Through

by Lori Yerxa (@loriyerxa11)
Creative Non-fiction / Biography

After suffering years of tragedy and a choice that amputated a leg, Rex found recovery; a chosen family. While he trudged the path of learning new mindsets and discovering spirituality, a friend suggested bicycling. Rex became an elite athlete, cycling from a life gone wrong to being a role model.

Turtle Trouble

by Stuart McDonald (@wwwstuartmcdon1)
Illustrated Children’s Literature

Rhyming picture books for 3-7 year olds. A turtle gets caught up in floating plastic waste, is rescued and set free by a boy, who then sets up a beach cleaning group. Its all about pollution and recycling and is endorsed by seven environmental agencies.

Her Name Is Murder

by A.C. Merkel (@Blink_Drive)
Urban Fantasy / Alternative History / LGBT Fantasy

We have existed in the shadows of your world for all of history.
The blessed, the cursed, the mages and the witches.
Sometimes you choose to ignore us.
Sometimes we cover it up.
We keep our heads down, lest you lot make them roll.

Caldeon

by Virginia Crow (@DaysDyingGlory)
Historical Fantasy

James Og flees Drumossie and reaches Sutherland, where he learns of a secret power only he can wield: Caledon. When his enemy allies with an ancient evil, James realises he must harness the power of Caledon and defeat the enemies of Scotland.

The Myth of Men

by Chase Tucker (@ChaseVTucker)
Fantasy

After a dreadful attack from a dark elf, Quith's loved one suffers a wound beyond her abilities. Her only hope is passage through the dense and mysterious forest. The only one who can help get her there is the last human named Abarku.

Mystical Greenwood

by Andrew McDowell (@ammcdow)
Fantasy

When an evil wizard seeks to conquer Denú, fifteen-year-old Dermot and his brother are forced to leave home. Dermot discovers a deep, sacred magic that exists in every greenwood he traverses—but his role in this conflict is greater than he realizes.

Death, Just Grinn and Bear It

by Chris Hooley (@ChrisHooley2020)
Paranormal Fantasy

Jack is a ‘Grinn and bear it’ representative or what’s more commonly known as a Grimm reaper. This is his story and it’s the story of just how cruel life can be when you allow your past to steal your future.

The Boy Who Saw In Colours

by Lauren Robinson (@L_L_Robinson)
Historical Fiction

Follow Josef, a young German boy whose family falls victim to the "moustached man." As his family collapses and he and his brother are sent to one of Hitler’s elite private schools, Josef learns to express himself in the only way he knows how—painting.

Beneath Black Clouds and White

by Virginia Crow (@DaysDyingGlory)
Historical Fiction / Family Saga

“The best of us is not the one who does no wrong, but the one who rights the wrongs he has done.” An historical novel about two military gentlemen, set against the backdrop of the abolition movement in Britain during 1790s.

The Ghosts Between

by M.D. Parker (@MDParkerwrites)
Horror / Supernatural

A collection of horror short stories where every other is a step into the veiled afterlife to read with the lights on. Don’t worry though, they're only stories.

Wait. Do you hear it? That scratching sound? It’s okay, I’m sure you’ll be safe … maybe.

Where There Is Movement

by Evan Knapp (@MovementWhere)
Memoir / Bildungsroman / #QueerIndie / LGBT

Evan writes a note to change his life. “I won’t be home for dinner.” And he is gone, teenager, aspiring ballet dancer, wannabe punk and now runaway, bound for the streets and studios of Portland, OR in the early '80s.
*A few explicit scenes

Marrying Outside Of God's Will

by Frances Dupree (@MzladyDupree)
Memoir

A story abut the dangerous heights of looking for love in all the wrong places. But when God’s love, forgiveness, and mercy overpowers the plans of the enemy; greatness and unmerited favor abounds and soul-ties are broken.

Missing Pieces: a novel of the Balkans

by Thomas De Angelo (@ThomasDeAngelo5)
Fiction / Mystery / Thriller

Missing Pieces is a suspense novel set in 1998 Croatia. The protagonist is drawn into a mystery she barely comprehends, and while fighting her own demons, she must react with imagination and courage to beat the professionals at their own game.

Taking Wing

by Clemency Crow (@MenaceCCFC)
Middle School Fantasy Adventure

Long ago, humans were protected by tribes. However, an age-old war has stopped them from fulfilling their purpose. When Freya is caught up in this, she must solve the murder that began the conflict before the guardians destroy themselves.

Child of the Earth

by Susan Crow (@stempertoncrow)
Narrative Non-Fiction / Nature Writing

Here is a nest egg of memories and anecdotes teased from a life uplifted by an appreciation of the natural world. Child of the Earth is a source of inspiration and delight — a literary garland of hope.

Soliloquy of an Ice Queen

by Lysz Flo (@LyszFlo)
Poetry / Fantasy / Multilingual

No one asks why she became this way, but they always call her an Ice Queen. Written in various languages, Lysz Flo expresses bitterness, sorrow, lust, detachment and healing.

A Dragonfly’s Wing

by Jeremy Bradley-Silverio Donato (@Jeremycbradley)
LGBT Political Thriller

Britain’s prime minister has a secret past. A blockbuster book reveals all, even as the author’s roommate arrives on the political scene. A young homeless man needs to escape from his abusive parents. When all their paths converge, lives are changed.

Someone in the Water

by Katie Mettner (@KatieMettner)
Paranormal Romance

Spring Lewis knew death. As a nurse in the ICU, she had experienced more than her fair share of it. She was also acutely aware not everyone who died stayed in the afterlife, including the eight kids calling to her from the river.

Redemption

by A. M. Gilliam (@Authoramgilliam)
Contemporary Romance

When Crystal met Zane, she knew he was the one. But inner turmoil caused her to leave and never look back. Five years later, they meet, opening old wounds. Will this encounter give Crystal the means to redo the past? Or is she doomed to repeat it?

Body and Soul

by Dr. Mario Dell’Olio (@DellOlioMario)
M/M Romance / LGBT

After one kiss with a college roommate, Luca begins self-discovery as he struggles with his sexuality and faith. A bishop encounters an old lover and questions his celibacy vow. Together they try to balance bodily desires with their soul’s search for meaning.

Chasing Peace

by Alaine Greyson (@alainegreyson)
Romance

26-year-old Samantha Barrett carries secrets that she kept from her twin sister—secrets only cocaine can hide. As she plunges into her addiction, her twin is murdered. Samantha’s self-worth, friendships and love suffer as she struggles with sobriety.

Don't Blame Me

by Kay Blake (@authorkayblake)
Contemporary Romance / Interracial Romance

Sometimes love’s a drug.
Leah & Adrian might have a shot at a 2nd  chance at love. Will the high be worth it this time? Or is it destined to crash and burn?

The End of Hatred

by Rebecca Hefner (@RebHefnerAuthor)
Fantasy Romance / Paranormal Romance

A Metallica-loving Slayer princess. A sexy, stoic Vampyre king. Their attraction is forbidden but they both crave peace...

Imogen or Love and Money

by GL Robinson (@gl_robinson)
Historical Romance / Regency Romance

1830's London. Strong-minded beautiful widow is pursued by a wealthy attractive rake. But she has a secret and, anyway, prefers making her own money. What will bring them together?

Sweet Serenity

by A. M. Gilliam (@authoramgilliam)
Contemporary Romance

After her mother’s death, Zipporah’s world isn’t the same anymore. She leaves home and moves to a small town. She meets Jace, her hot billionaire neighbor. As their relationship grows, new obstacles arrive. She must choose between safety or love.

Destination Wedding

by Jacqueline Holness (@jackiehwrites)
Romance / Contemporary Fiction

Destination Wedding, a debut novel by Jacqueline J. Holness, is a story about successful best friends in Atlanta who attempt to dismiss depressing single black women statistics by marrying men in a year only to self-destruct in the process.

Duckett & Dyer: Dicks For Hire

by G.M. Nair (@GaneshNair)
Science Fiction / Mystery / Comedy

When Michael Duckett’s lazy, incompetent roommate and best friend Stephanie Dyer drags him on a case for their fake detective agency, they stumble upon a web of missing people, a sexually audacious theoretical physicist, and his experiments with space-time.

The Moon Hunters

by Anya Pavelle (@AnyaPavelle)
Post-apocalyptic Science Fiction

Pestilence sweeps the globe as a group of survivors finds an island sanctuary. Three generations later, no one has heard from the outside world. When Leilani is called to court as a Virtue by the King, her daring escape shakes the island to its core.

ALWAYS GREENER

by J.R.H. Lawless (@SpaceLawyerSF)
Science Fiction Humor

A smash-hit reality show is offering a lifetime of luxury to the one person living the world’s worst life, and now everyone is out to prove just how bad they’ve got it.

Refraction

by Terry Geo (@terryjgeo)
Science Fiction

If you could dream anything into existence, what would it be?

Embark on an epic adventure that spans this life and the next. Discover the secrets hidden within all of us and set your imagination free.

Lodesyia

by C.F. Turner (@AuthorCFTurner)
Science Fiction

Loddy Clementine is a regular teenager until she discovers that she has a dark spirit inside of her. When she is called to save an entire galaxy from devastating war, she must learn to control that dark spirit—or it could destroy everything in existence.

Escape From B-Movie Hell

by M T McGuire (@MTMcGuireAuthor)
Humorous Science Fiction / Action Adventure

Alright, so if you’ve just discovered your best friend is really a giant space lobster, it’s probably safe to say that life is not going well. On the upside, at least nothing else can go wrong ... or can it?

Shadow City

by Anna Mocikat (@anna_mocikat)
Science Fiction / Dystopia / Cyberpunk

In the ruins of Los Angeles the few survivors of a horrific catastrophe have to face creatures from another dimension who want nothing less but the extermination of the human race.

Daylight Chasers

by Rue Sparks (@sparks_writes)
Fiction / Speculative Fiction

"I wish this day would never end." A whisper that begins a wild journey. Keenan guides Isabella across the globe one time zone at a time. As each adventure veers off course, he begins to wonder how he can be the guide when even he is feeling lost.

When Enemies Offend Thee

by Sally Whitney (@1SallyWhitney)
Commercial Fiction / Thriller

After lack of evidence prevents police from charging the man who sexually assaulted her, Clementine Loftis vows to get even on her own and is soon walking a thin, dangerous line between vengeance and justice.

Battle Ground

by Rachel Churcher (@Rachel_Churcher)
YA Near-Future Dystopia

Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2019 BRONZE MEDAL winner.
What would you do if your government turned against you—and what if you had the chance to fight back? Battle Ground is set in a dystopian near-future UK, after Brexit and Scottish independence.

Making Trouble

by Rachel Churcher (@Rachel_Churcher)
YA Dystopia

What would you do if your government turned against you? And what if you had the chance to fight back? Making Trouble is a friendship-based, character-driven dystopia, set in a near-future UK after Brexit and Scottish independence.

The Backwater

by Judith Crow (@jayzed_kay)
Supernatural YA

When her mother dies, Rebecca is sent to Lincolnshire to live with her father: a quiet, unassuming man who lives alone on a country estate. Rebecca befriends a boy she meets at the lake but discovers that he is haunted by a secret she must unearth.

Xander Chase and the Unicorn Code

by Carrie Weston (@AuthorWeston)
YA Crime Fiction

Lilly is no ordinary 15 year old. She is the lone survivor of a mass murder and without the help of Xander Chase, angel of death, she may never be free again. But Xander, as most angels from his realm, has his own agenda.