Red Warriors: Tushka Homma

History casts a long, bloody shadow. For Native women, violence is a devastating reality; murder rates are ten times the national average, making it the third leading cause of death for young women and girls. This brutal truth haunts the Chickamauga people, whose history includes a forgotten 1777 massacre near Nickajack where women and children were slaughtered. In 2024, the echoes of this past resurface as four Chickamauga women, the Tushka Homma (Red Warriors), find themselves linked by disturbing dreams of the massacre.

Their spiritual journey takes a dark turn when a Cheveyo (Spirit Warrior) calls upon them. This spirit is the restless soul of Pauline Adair Walker, a fellow tribal member murdered in 2017, another victim of the violence plaguing Native women. The Red Warriors must confront this legacy of violence, both past and present, to unmask Pauline’s killer and expose a truth buried for centuries.

The ancestors are watching. The Cheveyo has returned. Justice awaits.

Deception

Shapeshifters…

Blood Drinkers…

Demons…

The people of Shoyendo share an inhuman power. Survival and strength mean everything. Each moment of their lives is a test to prove themselves superior.

The people of Earth share an interest. Expansion and conquest are second nature. Each second is a competition to gain anything and everything within their grasp.

For untold millennia, demons and humans have crossed the boundary between their worlds, uncertain how to return. New cultures, new technologies, and new legends develop and spread: yet on Earth, legends are all that remain. Few humans remember Shoyendo’s existence, and they have taken charge of ensuring the rest of Earth remains ignorant.

But with knowledge comes opportunity.

Hands in the dark pull at the strings of fate, each moving for their own interests: demons blinded by pride, humans blinded by greed. Can there be peaceful coexistence, or will their differences prove too great?

Doketo: The 1960s Story of a Thoroughbred Racehorse

This story is about a thoroughbred racehorse named Doketo, who was owned and trained by the person telling the story. Doketo was a good racehorse, though not exceptional as he might have you believe. However, as the racetrack saying goes, he was better than an empty stall.

Life is like that. Friends and associates may not be exactly what you want, but in a very real sense, they can still be better than an empty stall. Doketo’s eventual owner learned this lesson as a 20-year-old boxer competing in the fiercely contested featherweight division of the 1954 Golden Gloves, where winners qualified for the Pan American Games.

The late veteran boxing judge Billy Oaths believed the young fighter had a strong chance of winning his division. His confidence came from the boxer’s previous bout, a stunning televised victory over a top-ranked U.S. featherweight in the opponent’s hometown just three months earlier. As the young boxer climbed the steps to the ring for his first Golden Gloves match before a large crowd, Billy called out, ‘C’mon, let’s get the ball rolling!’ The boxer, full of confidence, shouted back, ‘Don’t worry, Billy. This won’t last long.’

And it didn’t.

The referee stopped the fight in the first round, awarding a TKO win to the boxer’s opponent. While disappointed, Billy would likely have summed it up with the same racetrack wisdom: his boxer and Doketo were both better than an empty stall.

Black Swan Shock

Marla Case, an elite Olympic-bound athlete, finds her devotion to competition fading and chooses to step away. She considers becoming a medical responder and learns about the profession from a paramedic friend. Before committing to the rescue service, Marla accompanies her mother on an academic tour that ends abruptly when a massive earthquake strikes. The athlete reacts to save victims with her physical skills and newly acquired understanding of some emergency medical actions. She becomes a beacon of hope for the citizens of St. Louis, Missouri. However, personal tragedy affects Marla, as well, and she struggles to find catharsis herself. Black Swan Shock is the second book in Vettori’s Black Swan trilogy, although each of the three books can be read independently.

The first novel, Black Swan Impact, is a sci-fi political thriller that takes place in 2113. Having recovered from the devastation of World War III and reaching new scientific advancements, people believe only prosperity lies ahead until an emerging deadly pandemic threatens all of humanity. Dr. Syia (Sī-yuh) Case, National Institutes of Health Director of Epidemiology, is invited to advise US President Daniel Piper and the White House Crisis Action Team to try to mitigate the threat. Actions required to protect US citizens from the lethal virus become increasingly challenging. However, when Piper steers the country toward questionable courses, Dr. Case and the strident voices on the task force find there is more than a virulent virus to fight.

Black Swan Terror will round out the series.

Every Bad Thing

This dark and deeply moving novel from Shannon Gill Burnett follows the life of Danielle Smith, a woman from Green Bay, Wisconsin. From her childhood through her college years at Northwestern, to marriage, motherhood, and eventually a suicide attempt, Danielle's story is both heart-wrenching and raw.

After her attempt to take her life fails, Danielle is faced with a powerful revelation. Why should she be the one to go, when she has done nothing wrong? Her husband of twenty years announces he is leaving her to start a new life with his pregnant paralegal. Danielle, who gave up her career, her dreams, her figure, and her identity for her family, is left with nothing but questions.

Every Bad Thing explores what happens when a woman, hanging on by a thread, finally reaches her breaking point. What happens to any of us when we simply cannot hold on any longer?

The novel takes an unflinching look at revenge, mania, and the final act of desperation. It explores the complexity of human decisions, asking who is right, who is wrong, and what truly drives people to the edge.

Written with compassion and psychological insight, Every Bad Thing delves into the debate of nature versus nurture and the origins of our darkest choices. Through Danielle’s unraveling and her unexpected path of violence, the story brings her full circle to a place she never imagined she could reach.

Take a gripping and emotional journey with Danielle Smith. You may be terrified in one moment and cheering for her in the next. Discover the brutal beauty and haunting truth at the heart of Every Bad Thing.

Molly the Unusual Flamingo

Molly’s first day of school is anything but smooth. Art class makes her want to disappear, lunch feels like she is on a deserted island, and being a tiny flamingo with green spots has her wondering where she truly belongs.

But when Molly crosses paths with a creative sea turtle, a sweet-smelling skunk, and a wide-awake owl, her journey takes a fascinating turn. Each new friend has something special to share, but will their wisdom help Molly find where she fits in?

The Grody Gang of Mosswoods

Adventuring out on a rescue mission, Fiorello, a garden gnome, quickly finds himself in a few pile ups and in need of his own rescue. Coming face to face with a Grody Gang Troll of Mosswoods will certainly test your courage!

The two fairy sisters, Marigold and Sweetpea, did give warning of the monstrous creatures. Wanting to help, the pair set out to find Poppy, the other garden gnome, who was patiently standing by.

A few surprises await the reader, who will learn that something bad can turn into something good.

The Grody Gang of Mosswoods is an adventurous story and a sequel to The Garden of Calilily.

A Time to Dream

Where do you go when you dream? Do you let your imagination have fun while you drift off to sleep? Or do you lie in bed and wonder?

This is a fantastical story filled to the brim with adventure. So snuggle up and get ready, as the night is your canvas and your thoughts are the brush that can paint a magical dream.

In this bedtime story, you will be engaged as it sets the stage for peaceful thoughts and a happy ending to the day. It’s a sweet story to inspire joyful dreams and a restful sleep.

Snugglebuggle the Bear

Enter the world of the wonderfully cozy Snugglebuggle the Bear! While he is indeed a bear, he is also sweet and sensitive.

In a world of understandable challenges of perception, he simply seeks Snugglebuggles as he will not be able to hibernate without them.

Join Snugglebuggle the Bear in his search of Snugglebuggles and a memorable path to sleep.

Goodnight Little Bunny

Goodnight Little Bunny is a short, simple and cute story about a little bunny and her mom getting ready for bed and performing their bedtime routine as they normally would, ending with them playing outside in the sunshine together the next day! Goodnight Little Bunny is a great beginner book for younger children learning to read as this book includes simple words and rhymes that are fun and easy for younger children to read and sound out. Goodnight Little Bunny contains visuals that are soft and not visually overstimulating, as it features various cool tones like purple, blue, and green. These low stimulation visuals are perfect for younger children allowing them to relax and go to sleep easier while you read to them or while they read to themselves! Goodnight Little Bunny is the perfect book for any occasion but is also a great Easter basket stuffer!

Mr. Sickle’s Family and The Golden Egg

Imagine finding a golden egg hidden in your home.

That’s what happened to Mr. Sickle, and he thought life opened up a great opportunity.

But soon he got into big trouble because he wasn't being careful. Join him on an adventure full of lessons and real treasures!

Unforced Errors: 15 Bad Decisions That Changed American History

Americans often use terms such as “To err is human,” or “nobody’s perfect,” or “we all make mistakes.” Of course, this is true, as it is for all of America’s leaders through the years.

This book is about decisions made in politics or public policy that may be considered unwise; bad decisions that had unintended negative consequences for the decision-maker. This will not include personal decisions like deciding who to marry or whether to get divorced but rather to look at those political and policy decisions that can be considered, at the very least, unwise. Similarly, Kennedy’s decision to visit Dallas in November 1963 led to his death but doesn’t really qualify as a decision of real political or policy calculation. Lincoln going to Ford’s theatre would be in that same category.

Instead, Unforced Errors lists 15 political calculations made by political figures, often at the pinnacle of their own success, which changed American history.