Literature & Fiction

Muffin maker Olivia Roberts has had it with her awful exes taking advantage of her good nature. The theft of her nana's beloved stuffed penguin is the absolute last straw. She puts up an ad at her local crime bookstore for a henchperson to help her enact a little mild revenge. To her astonishment, Margaret Blackwood, the mysterious, icy, and annoyingly opinionated bookstore owner, applies.

Isaac Frost is an assassin. Raised in the Graveyard of the cruel and mysterious Undertaker, he has mastered the deadly art of the knife and the skill of survival, together with scores of others just like him—young men taken from their families to become the most infamous killers throughout the realms of elves and humans. But Isaac is unique: a single drop of another’s blood can confer upon him the knowledge and power of friend and foe alike.

Two very different reasons brought Laura Izmani and Helen Baynor to the Beach Boardwalk for a symbolic ride on the biggest wooden roller coaster on the west coast. They part strangers, but only after sharing an experience that shifted both of their lives onto new tracks.

Powerless witch Saika is ready to enact her sister's final request: to plant her remains at the famed Ash Gardens. When Saika arrives at the always-stormy sanctuary, she is welcomed by its owner, an enormous, knit-cardiganed mythical beast named Frank, who offers her a role as one of the estate's caretakers. Overcome with grief, Saika accepts, desperate to put off her final farewell to her sister. But the work requires a witch with intrinsic power, and Saika's been disconnected from her magic since her sister's death two years prior.

While she's lost in her biggest contract yet, freelance producer Emberlynn's comfy small-town life gets turned upside-down by the arrival of her best friend Paisley's older sister. Sleek, chic, impossibly cool, and way more attractive than her friend's sister has any right being, Aria is distracting-and off-limits.

Traveling across the landscapes of time and of space, heading always west, and carrying a dead but laconically opinionated crow in her chest, our undead narrator encounters and loses parts of her body and her self in one terrifying, hilarious, and heartbreaking situation after another.

In his youth, Tadzio was considered by many the most beautiful boy in the world. Now, at the age of 106, he recalls the story of his life; from 1912 Venice where he was pursued by the older man, Aschenbach, and the teen, Jashu; to WWII New York and the famous painter, Finnian, who fell for him; to 1950’s Hollywood and Caleb, the teen boy who captured Tadzio’s heart; and finally, to 2004 and the 13-year-old Colin, who inspires Tadzio’s final work of art.

Dive into "Echoes of the Heart: A Queer Poetry Odyssey," a powerful collection that explores love, loss, and self-discovery within the queer experience. Each poem is a light in the darkness, a blend of pain, hope, and the raw essence of queer love. This anthology celebrates the strength in vulnerability and the beauty of loving without apology, offering readers an intimate look at the soul's quest for authenticity.

In a quiet city in British Columbia, vampires stalk a hospital, looking for victims to milk, kill, or recruit as partial vampires that instinctively desire humans for their life-giving blood. Although Jude loves the power of being a partial vampire, which includes shapeshifting into whatever he wants, he struggles with guilt over the harm his vampiric nature may cause. His human side clings to his past, but as a vampire he has access to a world of power, immortality, and liberation from human limitations.

Née et élevée dans la secte Les Enfants de Dieu, Lauren Hough est trimballée avec sa famille d'un continent à l'autre, vit dans des foyers surpeuplés et connaît la pauvreté. Les enfants subissent notamment de nombreux abus sexuels lors de « nuits de partage » avec des adultes. À l'âge de 15 ans, Lauren quitte la secte avec sa mère et son frère pour aller vivre chez sa grand-mère au Texas.

A mere village girl finds her village being attacked by raiders and does all she can to keep her little brothers safe, even if that means making a deal with the God of War, himself.

A humble custodian chosen to be this century’s Cinderella, lonely without love, crosses paths with an Earl from across the sea trying to evade a curse. Midnight Halloween balls, pumpkin essence in the air, piñon logs crackling in a Kiva fireplace, and glass slippers of the finest French stained glass make a wonderful recipe to make an old fairytale new again.

Als Silyor aus dem Gefängnis zurück in den Dienst geholt wird, stinkt die Sache sofort bis zum Himmel. Immerhin müsste er wegen des angeblichen Mordes an seinem Partner noch über zwanzig Jahre dort versauern. Doch seine Vorgesetzten versprechen ihm, die Strafe zu erlassen, wenn er nach ihrer Pfeife tanzt. Seine Aufgabe: einer Organisation aus Auftragsmördern das Handwerk zu legen. Für ihn eine einfache Sache. Eigentlich. Doch seine eingeschränkte Freiheit entpuppt sich schnell als Selbstmordkommando. Außerdem stimmt irgendetwas ganz und gar nicht in Yorkh.

Diva Queen Bootcamp: How a Drag Queen Saved My Daughter's Sass is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of transformation. Follow Tiffany, a spoiled princess, as she embarks on an unexpected journey of self-discovery under the guidance of the fabulous Lady Luscious. Through the art of drag, Tiffany learns confidence, empathy, and the true meaning of self-expression. This vibrant story celebrates the power of transformation, the importance of self-acceptance, and the magic of finding one's inner diva.

The Hot Glue Gun Chronicles is a winner of the 2023 Philosophy Media Group Publishing Competiton and the debut manuscript from Dr. Ashley Crooks-Allen. This collection of poetry explores themes of identity, healing, and belonging through the lens of an Afro-Latinx Queer identifying poet and scholar.