This month’s reads are packed with secrets, power plays, and characters who aren’t afraid to challenge fate. Whether you love slow-burn fantasy, political thrillers, haunted mysteries, or supernatural showdowns, I’ve got something for you.
Shades of Deception by Piper Dow
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In a world where truth is a weapon, one woman must uncover the lies buried beneath power. Full of sharp twists and deep secrets, Shades of Deception is a...
Looking for your next escape into story? Whether you’re drawn to magical forests, elemental mysteries, or sizzling romance, this July Book Spotlight features a curated collection of reader magnets that are 100% free to download when you sign up for the author’s mailing list.
Each one is a gateway to a new world—don’t miss the chance to try something fresh, from rising indie voices you’ll want to follow.
We’re thrilled to share some incredible news: Sharon Barnes has been named a Top 10 Finalist in the 2025 Indie Book Awards for her exciting novel Shanghai Sunset: The Great Adventures of Breeze Lee (Book 1)!
This high-energy action/adventure tale—edited by Bonnie Lill and illustrated by yours truly, Chris Ross—has made its mark with readers and judges alike. Published through S & D Publishing, Shanghai Sunset follows the fearless Breeze Lee and her partner Jazz Dubre as they battle danger,...
High school isn’t just a chapter—it’s an entire story.
A series of steps, stumbles, questions, and moments that shape who we become.
That’s the heartbeat behind Orientation, the newest concept EP from pREC.ice—a four-track emotional journey tracing the arc of a student’s high school experience from the first anxious bell to their final walk across the finish line.
Tracklist Breakdown
First Bell – The opening track captures the nervous energy of freshman year: walking into a new building,...
This isn’t just a milestone. It’s a transformation. One that wouldn’t be possible without the incredible Grace Noble, whose narration breathes life, shadow, and starlight into every word. Lila & The Dark audiobook is now Live!
From the first whispered chapter to the final echo of Lila and Elyra's bond, Grace captures the raw...
Sometimes, life demands more from us than we expect.
The past few weeks have swept through my world with a force that left me reeling—in both beautiful and brutal ways. Moments of deep joy and personal pride clashed against waves of self-doubt and quiet exhaustion. Everything hit at once. And for a while, I had no words.
But maybe that’s part of the creative journey no one talks about enough. The part between chapters. The silence between stars.
I’ve always believed that stories live not just in...
That’s the haunting question at the heart of The Dragon’s Lair, the upcoming urban fantasy novel by author Sharon Barnes—coming soon, and filled with secrets, shadowy biker clans, and the myth that refuses to die.
Today, I’m thrilled to share something special: a full multimedia experience we’ve been quietly creating behind the scenes—a cinematic book promo, an original track called Whispers in the Flame, and a collection of custom illustrations, all inspired by...
