Today's Featured Books— Spotlight

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on three powerful books from author and former flight attendant Nattanya Andersen. Follow Nattanya's experience of surviving an engine explosion mid-flight and overcoming PTSD while also battling the mental health industry and the military-industrial complex: 

• Broken Wings: A Flight Attendant's Journey
• The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy
• Serving Evil

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Broken Wings: A Flight Attendant's Journey

Genres: Memoir, General Nonfiction
Priced from $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

An eye-opening must-read that will deeply touch all travel professionals and passengers

Following an in-flight engine explosion, senior flight attendant Nattanya Andersen was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But the airline company denied Nattanya's problems, leading her to fight back against her employer, the airline industry, unions, and multi-government bureaucracies, all shamelessly maneuvering to deny benefits and maximize profits.

Refreshingly, this tale is not told from a powerless victim's position but with the use of balance and humor for truth and justice. Ultimately, the author brings hope that, at some point, corporations will switch from a context of denial to a desire of monitoring and improving their employees' and customers' health and well-being.

★★★★★ "Finally a book that spells out the truth about what being a flight attendant is all about." ~Amazon Review

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The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy

Genres: Mental Health, Post-Traumatic Stress
Priced from $5.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

A Mental Health Industry Bonanza of Profit and Human Destruction

After surviving a mid-air engine explosion, flight attendant Nattanya Andersen was thrown into the surprisingly unscrupulous world of the mental health industry. As one of the few to escape its grasp with her faculties still intact, Andersen reveals the secrets that mental health practitioners don’t want you to know.

Meticulously researched, The Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Fallacy shines a light on an industry that defies scrutiny. After more than a decade of “treatment,” the author reveals a shocking truth about PTSD that few people know, and still fewer will tell. A must-read for anyone who has been diagnosed with PTSD, this book reveals the shocking deep secrets the mental health industry and the military-industrial complex does NOT want you to know!

★★★★★ "Challenges the basic assumptions about the PTSD treatment." ~Goodreads Review

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Serving Evil

Genres: Medicine & Psychology, Post-Traumatic Stress
Priced from $5.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

A thought-provoking journey into one woman’s experience and extensive research into PTSD

After surviving being blown out of the sky, flight attendant Nattanya Andersen then had to survive battling 23 psychiatrists and psychologists employed by the airline corporation, industry and Workers Compensation Board, all of whom seemed intent on driving her to suicide.

With the help of an Irish psychiatrist, Nattanya survived 10 years of that corporate traumatization. Many years later, after combining her personal experience with massive amounts of research into PTSD, Nattanya reveals the shocking truth: the powers that be want to sweep you and your PTSD under the rug rather than do everything they can to assist you in reclaiming your life. Keeping you sick and treating you is clearly more profitable.

★★★★ "An eye-opener!" ~Amazon Review

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About the Author
After seeing her first stewardess at age five, Nattanya knew she wanted to become a flight attendant. She later fulfilled her childhood dream by beginning to fly for a large North American air carrier. Her charmed life came to an abrupt halt when an engine exploded five feet away from her minutes after takeoff. She miraculously survived the explosion, but was diagnosed with PTSD and then further traumatized by health industry "professionals" in the airline industry. Today, Nattanya lives with her dogs in her ocean-side home on Vancouver Island. Learn more at Nattanya.ca.

 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease: Live, Eat and Heal Abundantly from Dr. Howard Christian. Unlock your innate power to heal your acid reflux disease with the same approach Dr. Christian used to heal his own GERD.

Bonus: Get two FREE e-books from Dr. Howard Christian: 

• Your Weekly Symptoms & Book Charts
• Bridging Symptoms & Stories

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Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease

#1 New Release in Alternative Medicine Healing on Amazon.com
Genres: Alternative Medicine Healing, Holistic Medicine
Paperback: $11.99
Ebook: $0.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Live, Eat and Heal Abundantly

If you’re trapped in a cycle of painful acid reflux symptoms, discover the groundbreaking approach Dr. Howard Christian used to heal his own GERD. This intuitive, self-help guide will give you the essential, practical knowledge you need to transform your health and your life.

Whether you’ve tried countless remedies and still battle painful acid reflux symptoms or you’re just starting your GERD journey, hope is here. By uncovering the hidden roots of your disease, you can unlock your healing potential and reclaim your life.

★★★★½ "An eye-opening and invaluable guide to self-healing from author and well-being navigator Dr. Howard Christian." ~Self-Publishing Review

"I have struggled with gut-related issues since I was a teenager... This book is going to be life-changing for so many people, myself included." ~Annalise Reads Reviews (& acid reflux sufferer)

Free Preview
Get a free download of the first three chapters of Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease. (Follow the link and scroll down to the sign-up form to get the free download.) 

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About the Author
Dr. Howard Christian is a pioneering well-being navigator, advocate, and author dedicated to transforming lives through wholeperson healing. With a Ph.D. in immunology and background in the pharmaceutical industry, he pivoted to MindBody Healthcare Science after healing his own GERD, allergies, and other chronic conditions. His approach fosters emotional, psychological, and physical transformation. Learn more at HowardChristian.com.

 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Coogan Mysteries, three novels from best-selling author Michael Cardwell's Frontier Series that follow the adventures of modern-day Montana lawman Danny Coogan:

• Frontier Justice: Book 1 in the Series, 4.4 stars, 1800+ ratings
• Frontier Outlaws: Book 2 in the Series, 4.5 stars, 700+ ratings
• Frontier Marshal: Book 3 in the Series, 4.6 stars, 200+ ratings

The Coogan Mysteries blend the flavor of westerns from the past into the fabric of current-day social issues. If you like western crime stories with realistic and resilient heroes, hot shoot-outs, and a smattering of wilderness humor, you’ll be thrilled with The Coogan Mysteries. Read on to learn more...

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Frontier Justice

Genres: Mystery, Crime, Action, Adventure
Paperback: $9.99
Ebook: $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Danny Coogan, a freshly minted Montana Fish and Game Officer and recent Afghanistan veteran, hopes to bury his demons in a simple life in the wilderness around the small town of Darwin. But his life becomes a nightmare when he is shot and left injured and alone in the freezing countryside. Thus begins a brutal battle of lies, deception, and revenge with drug runners, weapons dealers, kidnappers, and killers as Danny battles against threats to the community he loves and has vowed to protect.

★★★★★ "An entertaining contemporary western filled with action, humor and heart." ~Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "Modern Western with action and heart." ~Amazon Review

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Frontier Outlaws

Genres: Crime, Action, Mystery, Adventure
Paperback: $18.99
Ebook: $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Eight months after the showdown with the domestic terrorist group that nearly cost him his life, Danny Coogan faces a new threat to his community—and his career. It starts with a dead steer. Which happens to be near the body of a dead rancher. Both of which are on the Dead Horse Indian Reservation.

★★★★★ "Complex plot, great sense of place, well-drawn characters, and respect for First Nation culture. Plus drama and humor. I’ll be reading more in this series." ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "An excellent sequel to Frontier Justice." ~Goodreads Review

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Frontier Marshal

New Release: Jan 2025
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: $7.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Danny Coogan, now a U.S. Marshal, returns to his roots in Montana with his pregnant wife. But as Danny races into town ahead of an early blizzard, the storms of his past threaten his future. Not only have the ambitions of the Ghost Buffalo Society set some of the local Indians on a path toward insurrection, but Danny’s best friend, Edmund Goodrunner, working undercover for the Tribal Council, has gone missing. Soon, the FBI, State Police, Sheriff’s Department, and Tribal Police are involved, each with an eye on their brand of justice. Danny is caught in the middle of jurisdictional disputes while his wife’s life hangs in the balance in a surgical room.

★★★★★ "An exciting & thrilling ride laced with great characters & story line." ~Amazon Review

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About the Author
Michael Cardwell retired after thirty-two years in the U.S. Army. Along the way, he studied creative writing at Indiana University and published poetry and prose in reviews, journals, and magazines.

In retirement, he lives with his wife Roni in the Midwest and spends time brewing coffee, writing short stories and novels, chasing dogs, and enjoying his eight grandchildren.

Learn more at Michael's website, sign up for free e-mail updates, and be sure to follow him online: 
 

Congratulations to author Aaron Derr and Red Chair Press on the release of Second Chance: Baseball Buddies Book 2, a book about teamwork and friendship for middle grade readers.

"A charming book about a dynamic group of goodhearted kids featuring plenty of great baseball gameplay." ~Independent Book Review.

BONUS: Get a free discussion guide for Second Chance readers!

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Second Chance

NEW RELEASE: March 4, 2025
Book 2 of the Baseball Buddies Series
Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Children's Baseball Books, Children's Self-Esteem Books
Available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book from $9.99

The Manatees are finally having fun this baseball season under new captain Luis. Embracing teamwork, they welcome troubled players Ty and Savannah, hoping to give them a second chance after they were kicked off a former team.

Can the Manatees learn to accept the newcomers? Can they teach Ty and Savannah to be good teammates? And can they all work together to beat the best team in the league, the Dragons?

Baseball Buddies stories explore the power of working together, accepting differences to build a team, and the lasting friendships that form when given a chance.

Praise for Second Chance
"They’re pretty good at baseball...but the reason the Manatees shine is because of their teamwork and the lack of pressure." ~Independent Book Review

"A highly amusing ‘sports-themed’ novel for 9-12 year olds. A RED RIBBON WINNER and highly recommended!" ~The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

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Building a Team

Book 1 of the Baseball Buddies Series
Genre: Juvenile Fiction, Children's Books on Peer Pressure, Children's Baseball Books
Available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book from $9.84

When Luis joins his new baseball team, the Manatees, things seem hopeless at first. Some of his new teammates—including "loud and obnoxious" home-run slugger Jimmie—are mean to him or to each other.

The new coach doesn’t tell the players everything to do like the old coach did. And some of the Manatees seem more interested in goofing off than in sportsmanship or working hard.

Then Coach Joe makes Luis team captain. Will Luis rise to the challenge? Can he get the Manatees to balance working hard and having fun? Will he help his teammates learn to be friends rather than compete with each other?

Baseball Buddies explores the power of working together, what it takes to build a team, and the lasting friendships that form on the baseball field.

Praise for Building a Team

• 2024 Mom's Choice Gold Award
• Readers' Choice Silver Award & 5-Star Rating
• Parent and Teacher Choice Award Winner 2024
• "An uplifting story of accepting differences, coming together, and learning the value of cooperation and competition." ~Midwest Book Review
• "A heartwarming story that will make even older readers long to take their glove out and find the nearest baseball diamond." ~Independent Book Review
• "If your child loves baseball, they will want to read this book. It shows perfectly how a team grows, how friendships are formed, and the proper way to behave in the sport—or any sport for that matter! Great images, too!" ~Kameron Brook, Reedsy Discovery

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About the Author & Illustrators
Author Aaron Derr is a writer based just outside of Dallas, Texas. He has more than 20 years of experience writing and editing magazines and books for kids of all ages for Red Chair Press, Time For Kids, Sports Illustrated for Kids, and the Boy Scouts of America. When he’s not reading or writing, Aaron enjoys watching and playing sports with his wife and two kids. He’s learned a lot from his home team about being a good sport and building teams.

Illustrator Matt Rowe lives in Worcestershire in the United Kingdom and has turned his passion for illustration into a career spanning over twenty years. Having first started out designing humorous greetings cards, he then moved into children’s book illustration, creating a range of captivating and charming artworks. Outside the busy job of illustration, Matt enjoys running, cycling, and family walks; relishing the opportunity to recharge and find inspiration in the world around him.

Illustrator Gary LaCoste started his career 20+ years ago working on game board and toy designs for clients including Hasbro, Nickelodeon, and LEGO. About 10 years ago his focus shifted to include children's publishing. Gary has since illustrated more than 25 books and is a regular contributor to many kids' magazines, including Highlights, Time for Kids, Jack and Jill, and Clubhouse Jr. He lives in Western Massachusetts with his wife and daughter. 

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About the Publisher
Red Chair Press is an independent publisher committed to learning and literacy (and laughter!). Founded in 2009, Red Chair Press has been dedicated to publishing series to engage children in stories that provide models for strong character and good behavior. By working with only the highest-quality artists from around the world, Red Chair Press ensures that their books will appeal to a wide range of readers. Learn more at RedChairPress.com, and be sure to follow them online:
 

 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Lancashire Detective Mysteries of the DCI Walker Crime Thrillers series from author J.J. Richards:

• The Icehouse, Book 1 in the Series
• The Pike, Book 2 in the Series
• The Tower, Book 3 in the Series

★★★★½ "A gripping pastoral thriller...deeply nuanced, packed with allusion and detail, summoning a vivid world to life, expertly combining the best of both police procedurals and twisted mysteries." ~SPR Editorial Review

Sale! 
E-book editions of all three books are on sale March 7-13 in the United States ($0.99) and the United Kingdom (£0.99), and free via Kindle Unlimited!

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The Icehouse
Book 1 in the Series
Genres: Detective Mysteries, Police Procedurals, Murder Thrillers
4.1 stars, 1360 ratings
Currently on sale in the US & UK (Regularly from $2.99)

A Murderer on the Loose. A Detective Haunted by the Past. A Race Against Time.

DCI Jonathan Walker is a senior detective for the Lancashire Constabulary in North West England. He’s haunted by events of the past and hell bent on redemption, if he can stay healthy for long enough that is.

After a body turns up in the sleepy village of Rufford, Walker returns from his leave of absence early. When he learns the crime may be linked to a decades old cold case involving the murder of his sister, things become personal.

When more people go missing and bodies turn up with the same bizarre signature, Walker and his team realize they have a serial killer on their hands. But time is running out, and Walker has to consider breaking the law himself to make things right, once and for all.

Perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, JD Kirk, Matt Brolly, Patricia Gibney, and Michael Connelly.

"A moody, enveloping crime thriller." ~SPR Editorial Review

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The Pike
Book 2 in the Series
Genres: Mysteries, Police Procedurals, Psychological Thrillers
4.3 stars, 1007 ratings
Currently on sale in the US & UK (Regularly from $3.99)



Not everything is what it seems, and not everyone is who they appear to be.

A young girl is found dead at the Pike Tower on Winter Hill near Chorley, and DCI Walker and the newly promoted DC Briggs are drafted in to investigate. But what they find extends far beyond the Rivington Pike. What seems like a party gone wrong or a sickening group attack, transpires to be much more, and threatens not only the local community, but Walker and his team, too.

After identifying who’d taken the deceased to the Pike, a cat-and-mouse chase ensues, taking them to Manchester and back. When more women are attacked and left for dead, Walker gets reinforcements. But if they don’t find the attacker soon, more women will almost certainly die.

★★★★★ "Authentically written, patiently penned, and satisfyingly dark...a top-flight crime thriller." ~SPR Editorial Review

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The Tower
Book 3 in the Series
Genres: Detective Mysteries, Police Procedurals
4.2 stars, 500+ ratings
Currently on sale in the US & UK (Regularly from $3.99)



A seaside town on its knees. A group hell bent on making it a better place...by KILLING.

When the Head Clown at Blackpool Tower Circus turns up dead in suspicious circumstances, a criminal investigation ensues, headed by DCI Walker. But when another body turns up just days later, with the same modus operandi, the double homicide becomes the talk of the town. The murderer, calling himself The Defender, wants people to be kinder to each other, and he’s prepared to kill to make it happen.

★★★★★ "An unsettling but highly entertaining thriller." ~SRP Editorial Review

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About the Author

JJ Richards is a bestselling author based in Lancashire, England, where he lives with his wife and young son. Writing under multiple pen names, he has published eight novels and a collection of short stories, with his ninth book, The Castle, currently in the works. Though his stories are works of fiction, he often finds himself questioning where the boundary between imagination and reality truly lies. So far, he has yet to locate it, plant a flag, and chart it for future explorers. Learn more and sign-up to his mailing list at J-J-Richards.com.

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Sword and the Sunflower Series, three works of epic fantasy from author Mark Bradford:

• The Sword and the Sunflower, Book 1 in the Series
• Amira, Book 2 in the Series
• Upside Down, the prequel to the Series

"An epic fantasy journey that is closely connected with our own world, driven strongly by its characters and their deepest pain, but ultimately leads them towards a wider perspective and a fulfilling conclusion." ~Readers' Favorite 

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The Sword and the Sunflower
Book 1 in the Series
Genre: Epic Fantasy
4.5 stars, 26 ratings
From $2.99  

 

 
In an epic fantasy set 1,000 years from now, the world resembles the Dark Ages of Medieval times rather than the future, and a father who is grieving the death of his daughter takes one last job—to assassinate a man he’s never met. But when he meets the young daughter of his intended victim, he ends up taking her under his wing and they are both taken on an epic journey.
 
This fantasy adventure explores the aftermath of catastrophe, in a new world distant yet familiar to us. It questions duty, family and challenges beliefs—all through the eyes of three strangers who have no business coming together. 

"Poignant and moving." ~Audiobookreviewer.com

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Amira
Book 2 in the Series
Genre: Epic Fantasy
5.0 stars, 6 ratings
From $4.99  

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Upside Down
Prequel to the Series
Genre: Epic Fantasy
5.0 stars, 2 ratings
From $4.44  

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About Mark Bradford

Mark Bradford is an author of both fiction and nonfiction books, host of a top 5% global podcast, licensed UAV pilot, speaker, and full stack web developer. He is also the father of two and a martini aficionado. 

Mark speaks to professional associations, groups, and businesses about status, time, energy and resources, and how we all connect. To learn more, visit MarkBradford.org, and be sure to follow him online:
 

            

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Tachyon Tunnel, an award-winning work of science fiction involving time-travel and romance from author Michael Gorton. 

★★★★★ "A thoughtful and engaging read that bridges the gap between hard science and deep emotion." ~Literary Titan

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Tachyon Tunnel

Genre: Time Travel Sci-Fi, Space Exploration Sci-Fi
5.0 stars, 12 ratings
From $1.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)


 

A thought-provoking tale that challenges our understanding of reality and the human spirit.

Follow Paula, a molecular biologist on the cusp of receiving a Nobel Prize, whose life is abruptly cut short by a tragic accident. Her close friend, Alex, has been developing groundbreaking technology capable of tunneling through spacetime. Driven by grief and determination, Alex embarks on a daring journey using this technology, leading to a planet in Cassiopeia where Alex and Paula confront unforeseen challenges and emotions.

Author Michael Gorton's narrative seamlessly blends elements of adventure, romance, and science fiction, inviting readers to explore profound questions about time, loss, and the lengths one might go to alter destiny.

Author's note: As a scientist, I have always pondered the question of how we will be able to travel through the vastness of space. Many have suggested the use of wormholes, but I have a HUGE problem with using a tunnel created by black holes. To put is simply, we would be completely obliterated even getting close to a black hole. Gravity is fundamental to our 3D space, but I do not think it is how we will solve the problem of interstellar travel, thus...the Tachyon Tunnel.

Praise for Tachyon Tunnel

Literary Titan Gold Award Winner

★★★★★ "Thrilling journey through time & space!" ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "As intellectually stimulating as it is emotionally gripping." ~Amazon Review

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Coming soon...

Tachyon Tunnel 2: The Daklin Empire

New release: Coming March 10, 2025
Genre: Time Travel Sci-Fi, Space Exploration Sci-Fi
E-book: $2.99 



 

Part two of the award-winning Tachyon Tunnel Series is coming March 10, with new twists, great science, adventure, and romance! Alex and the Tranquility team discover the Daklin Empire that has ruled the Galaxy for more than 50 million years. 

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About the Author
Michael Gorton grew up as the "poor kid next door." Because of great influence from his parents and four siblings, Michael reached for the stars. With virtually no money in his pocket, he went off to college and earned degrees in Physics, Engineering, and Law—all while working full time. After working as an engineer in corporate America, he is now a serial entrepreneur who has founded 12 companies. Michael is also author of eight books. Learn more at MichaelGorton.us.

Congratulations to author Linda Oatan High and Red Chair Press on the release of Somebody's Someone, a new work of juvenile fiction for readers ages 10 - 14 that blends humor, love, and friendship in the story of a twelve-year-old with a mentally ill parent.

"An uplifting narrative journey."  ~Kirkus Reviews

BONUS: Get a free preview of a sample chapter of Somebody's Someone and other books from Red Chair Press!

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Somebody's Someone

NEW RELEASE: March 4, 2025
Author: Linda Oatman High
Illustrator: Yayira Dzamesi
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book from $9.99



 

12-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers. When Ruthie, her mother goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction, Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie.

A jewelry store robbery and unexpected kindness from the victim bring more twists to the journey. From Georgia to Washington to New York City Ruby, discovers that sometimes even the worst events can bring the best surprises into one’s life.

Note: Nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. 46 percent of Americans will meet the criteria for a diagnosable mental health condition sometime in their life, and half of those people will develop conditions by the age of 14.

Praise & Recognition for Somebody's Someone
1st Place Winner, Children & YA Writing, Bookshelf Awards

"Heart-wrenching and profoundly moving." ~Bookshelf Review

"A real treat for young readers, blending humor, love and friendship." ~Barbara Binns, award-winning author of Courage

"A must read to understand the effects of mental illness on all family members." ~Linda Appleman Shapiro, psychotherapist and author of She's Not Herself

"A gem! A superbly written character-led novel for 10-14 year olds." ~The Wishing Shelf Awards

"A compassionate novel exploring the lifeforce of a child's love." ~Independent Book Review

"A beautifully illustrated, soul-stirring story." ~The Praries Book Review

"A tender exploration of the complexities of familial bonds and the enduring nature of hope" ~Literary Titan

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About the Author

Linda Oatman High is an award-winning author of books for children and teens. She also teaches writing workshops. Linda holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College. Learn more at lindahigh.com.

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About the Illustrator

Yai Dzamesi is an illustrator & storyteller who is passionate about creating stories that dive deep and push hard. Her work is marked by warm hues that both comfort and challenge readers. Learn more at yayiradzamesi.com.

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About the Publisher
One Elm Books is an imprint of Red Chair Press, an indie press committed to learning and literacy (and laughter!). Founded in 2009, Red Chair Press has been dedicated to publishing series to engage children in stories that provide models for strong character and good behavior. By working with only the highest-quality artists from around the world, Red Chair Press ensures that their books will appeal to a wide range of readers. Learn more at RedChairPress.com, and be sure to follow them online:
 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on three new releases from Vine Leaves Press, an indie press that publishes books that push boundaries, celebrate individuality, and amplify unique voices. February new releases include Literary, Sci-Fi, and Thriller titles:

• Woman in the Abbey by Mike Maggio
• Bell Tower by Raphael Pond
• Stigmaplay by Andrew Verlaine

Read on to learn more!

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Woman in the Abbey

NEW RELEASE: February 4, 2025
Genre: Suspense
Paperback: $14.99
Ebook: $5.99

In a world where darkness reigns and escape is only an illusion, a young woman flees an abusive father and stumbles upon an abandoned abbey on the edge of a haunted forest. But what she finds there is far worse than anything she left behind. In this gothic tale of love, betrayal, and unholy retribution, nothing is what it seems.

Praise for Woman in the Abbey
★★★★★ "Packed with horror, romance, and beautifully overwrought emotion." ~Norah Vawter, author and editor

★★★★★ "A chilling, frenetic gothic ride from beginning to end." ~Steve Zettler, Two for the Money

"A magnificent blending of horror, fantasy, romance and suspense." ~Midwest Book Review

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Bell Tower

NEW RELEASE: February 18, 2025
Genre: Technothriller, Science Fiction
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: $5.99  

The battle for the mind has begun—and the line between healing and manipulation is dangerously thin. In a Glow Dome-driven world, Sasha Sumzer’s Solosis meditation unlocks healing through soul connections. As followers uncover its secrets, they face a dangerous battle against tech giant Axiom, blurring the line between healing and control in a fight for liberation.

Praise for Bell Tower
★★★★★ "A rollicking sci-fi adventure with memorable characters...takes the timely theme of device addiction to its logical conclusion." ~Andrew Verlaine, author of Stigmaplay

"A smartly plotted thriller set within a well-imagined dystopian future. Highly recommended!" ~The Wishing Shelf

"Masterfully explores themes of technology’s grip on creativity, the power of empathy, and the search for purpose in a fractured world." ~Kathryn Dare, Portland Book Review

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Stigmaplay

NEW RELEASE: February 25, 2025
Genre: Thriller
Paperback: $14.99
Ebook: From $5.99

In a future that's closer than we might like to think, a groundbreaking virtual reality promises to redefine our understanding of mental health—but at what cost? June is tasked with testing the new VR, but as lines between reality and simulation blur, dark secrets emerge, revealing empathy's dangerous cost.

Praise for Stigmaplay
★★★★★ "A wild, satirical and confrontational ride, where trauma and tech form a new and foreboding machine." ~Carson Winter, author of The Psychographist

★★★★★ "An immersive and ambitious piece of experimental fiction. Shocking and compelling in equal measure." ~Annalisa Crawford, author of One Tuesday, Early

★★★★★ "American Psycho crossed with the latter half of A Clockwork Orange, but pitched into the 21st Century." ~David Butler, author of Fugitive

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About the Publisher
Vine Leaves Press likes to blur the line between commercial and experimental works. They publish book-length vignette collections, writing reference books, short story collections, memoir/autobiography, and character-driven novels with a literary bent.​ Subscribe to the Vine Leaves Press newsletter to receive FREE advanced review copies of upcoming new releases, news about their authors and subscribers, and/or to read the monthly opinion column, SPILL IT! or a daily dose of 50-word stories. Learn more at VineLeavesPress.com.

Today, LitNuts is shining a light on the works of Michael and Kelsey Sylvara. Known for their pioneering contributions to holistic athletic training, the Sylvaras have authored four books aimed at improving lives:

• How to Be Healthy in a Toxic World
• The Power of Alchemy: Turning Thoughts into Gold
• Becoming a Freak Athlete
• We Need More Leaders

Read on to learn more!

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How to Be Healthy in a Toxic World

New Release: January 28, 2025
Genre: Alternative Medicine
From $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Discover the Secrets to Thriving in a Modern World Full of Hidden Toxins

For thousands of years, our ancestors safeguarded their health with natural remedies, harnessing the power of raw foods, detox practices, and timeless wisdom. But in today’s fast-paced, industrialized world, these ancient methods have been overlooked—replaced by fleeting fixes and symptom-driven solutions. How to Be Healthy in a Toxic World reclaims these forgotten practices, offering a practical guide to help you protect and revitalize your body from the inside out with proven methods and techniques.

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The Power of Alchemy

Genre: Self-Help
From $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Turning Thoughts Into Gold

Discover how to transform your life with this groundbreaking guide to self-mastery and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from the enduring wisdom of great thinkers, the authors reveal how your thoughts shape your reality and empower you to turn aspirations into tangible achievements. Whether it’s turning challenges into opportunities or unlocking hidden potential, each lesson equips you with the tools to harness the power of your mind for success.

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Becoming a Freak Athlete

Genre: Self-Help
4.8 stars, 6 ratings on Amazon
From $9.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Elite Training to Become a "Freak Athlete"

Unlock your potential with this empowering guide to pushing beyond perceived limits and achieving unparalleled performance. Through personal narratives and stories of star athletes, this book delivers a transformative journey. Dive into actionable insights and expert advice designed to help you become the best version of yourself. Whether you're an aspiring athlete, a seasoned competitor, or someone looking to elevate their fitness game, this book promises to redefine your limits and unleash your true potential. 

JUMP PROGRAMS AND WORKOUTS INCLUDED!

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We Need More Leaders

Genre: Business Leadership, Personal Transformation, Leadership & Motivation
4.2 stars, 6 ratings on Amazon
From $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Unlock Your Leadership Potential

This comprehensive and insightful guide distills decades of leadership knowledge into one streamlined resource. Steeped in practical advice and strategies, this book is a unique asset for aspiring and established leaders alike. Starting with the essence of leadership, learn to either become a leader or live to follow, harness the power of a Positive Mental Attitude, learn the art of saying "No" so you can focus on what truly matters, master the skill of building impactful relationships, and much more. 

Whether you're a manager seeking to improve your leadership skills, an entrepreneur looking to inspire your team, or an individual embarking on a personal development journey, The Art of Leadership equips you with actionable insights and evidence-based strategies to help you excel.

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About the Authors
Michael and Kelsey Sylvara are renowned for their pioneering contributions to holistic athletic training, merging physical prowess with psychological and spiritual growth. With a rich background in coaching multiple sports, including basketball, football, and strength and conditioning, Michael Sylvara has dedicated his career to nurturing athletes beyond their physical capabilities. Kelsey Sylvara, an expert in education and curriculum development, complements Michael’s coaching with a strong focus on mental training. Their combined expertise is evident in their unique approach, which integrates mental conditioning, nutrition, and wellness. Follow them online to learn more: 
 

FREE download! Son of Peace: A Modern Historical Novel of Buddha by James Field, a book that many readers have found to be "profound and inspiring."

★★★★★ "Like a calm river that flows through the landscapes of history." ~Goodreads Review

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Son of Peace: A Modern Historical Novel of Buddha

Genre: Buddhist History, Biographies of Buddhism
4.8 stars, 25 ratings
Audiobook: $12.25
Paperback: $9.99
E-book: FREE!

Dive into the profound wisdom and timeless teachings of the Buddha. 

In the heart of ancient India, amidst the opulence of palaces and the cries of suffering, one man embarks on a journey that will change the course of history. Siddhartha Gautama, the heir to a kingdom, forsakes his princely comforts in search of something greater: the elusive truth beyond worldly riches.

Driven by an insatiable thirst for understanding, Siddhartha wanders the lands, encountering the depths of human suffering and the fleeting pleasures of existence. Amidst the chaos, he finds solace in the whispers of wise sages and the gentle embrace of nature. But his quest for enlightenment remains elusive.

As Siddhartha delves deeper into the mysteries of existence, he confronts the demons of his own mind and the temptations of desire. Yet with each trial, he draws closer to the ultimate truth, unravelling the secrets of the universe and the nature of human suffering. In a world consumed by greed and ignorance, Siddhartha's journey offers a transformative path to liberation for all who seek it...a beacon of hope in the darkness.

Prepare to be spellbound by this evocative retelling of one of history's most revered figures, as you journey alongside the Buddha on a path of enlightenment and redemption.

Praise/Recognition for Son of Peace
Currently ranked as the #1 book in Buddhist History on Amazon.com.

★★★★★ "More than just another Buddha biography." ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "A profound exploration of the timeless themes of suffering, enlightenment and peace." ~Goodreads Review

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About the Author
Born in Essex, England, James Field currently lives in Norway well within the Arctic Circle, in the land of the midnight sun where James says life is "slow and comfortable." Author of two dozen books, James invites readers to "take a break from your world, lose yourself in one of mine." Learn more about James and his work by following his Amazon Author Page.

LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Laura Nelson series of "taught and fast-moving" medical thrillers from New York Times & USA Today best-selling author Patricia Gussin. Each book can be read alone or as part of the series. 

"Brave, unflinching suspense—elegant, intelligent, and superb." ~Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author

BONUS: The books of The Laura Nelson series are great for reading groups, and the author has created Book Club Discussion questions for each title:

• Shadow of Death
• Twisted Justice
• Weapon of Choice

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Shadow of Death

Book 1 in the Series
Genre: Medical Fiction, Medical Thriller
4.3 stars, 200+ ratings
From $3.99

This is a world you would never want to enter...or forget.

Pull a trigger and everything changes. Medical student Laura Nelson had just finished examining her first patient when she is forced to make a decision that will alter the course of her life. Will her deadly secret come to light, or must she live forever in the shadow of death?

With a persistent and perceptive detective hot on her trail and a host of eerie incidents suggesting that maybe her secret isn't really a secret, Laura is drawn into an unseemly web of peril, deceit, and treachery. Set amidst the upheaval and smoldering chaos of the Detroit riots of 1967, Shadow of Death is a haunting tale of unrest, fear, and consequences. Perfect for fans of Tess Gerritsen and Kathy Reichs

Praise for Shadow of Death

• Thriller Award Nominee for Best First Novel, International Thriller Writers
• "Riveting, non-stop suspense." ~Judy Clemens, author of Till the Cows Come Home
• "A plot that races along like a runaway gurney in a hospital corridor." ~Don Bruns, author of Barbados Heat
• "The suspense is riveting and the pacing masterful." ~Michael Palmer, author The Society

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Twisted Justice

Book 2 in the Series
Genre: Medical Thrillers, Domestic Thrillers
4.1 stars, 500+ ratings
From $3.99

A shocking tale of lies, betrayals, secrets, and lives torn apart.

Laura Nelson has it all: a successful career as a surgeon, five well-adjusted kids, and Steve, her handsome husband and local news anchor. But Laura's seemingly perfect world shatters when she discovers that Steve is sharing more than a news desk and a billboard with Kim, his sexy co-anchor. The fling comes to an end when Kim is murdered—and Laura is left holding the smoking gun.

Sexy, alluring, and provocative, Twisted Justice delivers fiery hot action, pulse-pounding suspense, and a razor-sharp plot full of dangerous curves. Perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner and Lisa Scottoline

Praise for Twisted Justice

• Finalist, ForeWord Book of the Year Award
• "Relentless suspense and pitch-perfect medical details." ~Tess Gerritsen, New York Times best-selling author
• "A fast-moving suspense tale involving murder, medicine, and the law." ~East Hampton Independent
• "As riveting as it is relentless." ~James Rollins, New York Times best-selling author

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Weapon of Choice

Book 3 in the Series
Genre: Medical Fiction, Medical Thrillers
4.3 stars, 175 ratings
From $3.99

A deadly attack of massive scale is in the works. Can it be prevented?

Life is good for Dr. Laura Nelson, the highly regarded chief of surgery at Tampa City Hospital. But then she is drawn into the diagnosis of the first case of HIV/AIDS seen in Tampa at the same time that a highly resistant bacterial infection is raging in the surgical intensive care unit. To make matters worse, Laura's daughter is exposed to the bacteria and begins to show symptoms.

Desperate for help, Laura calls her young friend, Dr. Stacy Jones, at the CDC in Atlanta. Stacy travels to Tampa, unaware that a deadly plot is underway in Atlanta where a covert white supremacist cell plans an unthinkable attack on a massive scale. Laura and Stacy connect the Tampa nightmare with the impending Atlanta devastation. But can they do anything to stop it?

Praise for Weapon of Choice

• Winner, Florida Book Award
• Finalist, ForeWord Book of the Year Award
• "For fans of medical thrillers, a solid and satisfying read." ~Booklist
• "A truly infectious thriller you won't be able to put down!" ~Tess Gerritsen, author of Last to Die

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About the Author
Patricia Gussin is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author who is also Board Certified in Family Medicine and has had a career as an executive in the pharmaceutical industry. Patricia’s award-winning novels tell the stories of normal people under extraordinary stress, the choices they make, the consequences that follow, and the process of endurance and recovery. Learn more at PatriciaGussin.com, sign up for her newsletter, and be sure to follow her online: 
 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Considering Us, a new release from Jenn Bouchard, author of award-winning women's fiction and romantic comedy.

"A soul-searching, second-chance romance for readers who love a strong female lead." ~Kirkus Reviews

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Considering Us

New release: February 6, 2025
Genre: Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Romance
4.7 stars, 23 ratings on Goodreads
Paperback: $16.95
Audiobook: $17.46
E-Book: From $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

After an affair with a client's husband leads to scandal, private chef Devon Paige is left with only one client in Boston—a reclusive professional basketball player with a craving for cookies. As a result, Devon takes a job at a boarding school on the New Hampshire seacoast as head of dining services.

Devon is shocked to discover Kyle Holling on staff. She hasn't seen Kyle in more than fifteen years...not since a memorable night just before departing for college in different cities. Devon and Kyle must determine what their relationship looks like years later, all while dodging the cameras of an underground newspaper, dealing with the installation of a controversial campus sculpture, and grappling with the arrival of Devon's former lover's daughter as a new student.

When Devon meets a handsome paramedic named Heath, she ditches the possibility of romance with Kyle in favor of what appears to be a more straightforward relationship. But a trip to Los Angeles to keep her client well-fed ahead of his basketball game threatens to upend everything, forcing Devon to finally answer the one question she has been avoiding: Is fifteen years too late to rekindle a one-night stand?

Praise for Considering Us
"Bouchard dishes up the sweetest second chance romance that will warm your heart to the end." ~Caitlin Moss, author of You First and Goodbye Again

"For readers who know sometimes the right person comes along at the wrong time, but that fate has a way of bringing us second chances." ~Sharon M. Peterson, The Do-Over

"A feel-good, humorous yet realistic book that I'll hold in my heart as a new classic." ~C. D'Angelo, The Difference

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Also by Jenn Bouchard...
 

First Course

Genre: Contemporary Romance, Women's Literature
4.4 stars, 182 ratings on Amazon
From $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

After four devastating events, including her parents' tragic plane crash, Janie Whitman retreats to her family's summer house in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, to support her sister and nieces. A chance meeting with a high school guidance counselor named Rocky sparks a whirlwind romance, offering Janie hope for a new future. As they navigate their romantic entanglements and work to create a memorial for their parents, the Whitman sisters discover the potential for second acts in their lives.

Recognition for First Course
Recipient of 14 awards, including 2 Eric Hoffer Awards

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About the Author
Jenn Bouchard has been teaching high school social studies for twenty-five years. She is an avid cook, volunteer for good causes, and devoted Red Sox fan. A graduate of Bates College and Tufts University, she lives in the Boston suburbs with her husband and two children. Learn more at JennBouchard.com where you can also sign up to receive her e-newsletter and see a list of upcoming events in the New England area. Be sure to follow her online, too!
 

Congratulations to award-winning author Julie Ryan McGue on the release of Twice the Family, the much-anticipated prequel to McGue’s debut memoir, Twice a Daughter.

"Through the lens of her personal history, McGue explores human nature, family, and connection." ~Kirkus Reviews

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Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Sisterhood

New release: February 4, 2025
#1 New Release in Twins & Multiples Parenting on Amazon
Genre: Twins & Multiples Parenting, Adoption, Women's Biographies
From: $12.99

In this coming-of-age memoir set in Chicago’s western suburbs between the 1960s and ’80s, adopted twins Julie and Jenny provide their parents with an instant family. Their sisterly bond holds tight as the two strive for identity, individuality, and belonging. But as their parents continue adding children to the family, some painful and tragic experiences test family values, parental relationships, and sibling bonds.

Faced with these hurdles, Julie questions everything—who she is, how she fits in, her adoption circumstances, her faith, and her idea of family. But the life her parents have constructed is not one she wants for herself—and as she matures, she recognizes how the experiences that formed her have provided her a road map for the person and mother she wants to be.

Praise for Twice the Family
"A memoir about faith, family, and doing right by others." ~Foreword Reviews

"A heartfelt exploration of connection, community, and the unbreakable bond between sisters." ~Simone Knego, author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You

"Intimate coming-of-age memoir about fragility and preciousness of life." ~Rikki West, Rootlines

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Twice a Daughter: A Search for Identity, Family, and Belonging

Genre: Memoir, Creative Nonfiction, Adoption, Parenting, Personal Transformation
4.5 stars, 1162 ratings
From: $12.99

Julie is adopted. She is also a twin. Because their adoption was closed, she and her sister lack both a health history and their adoption papers—which becomes an issue for Julie when, at forty-eight years old, she finds herself facing several serious health issues.

To launch the probe into her closed adoption, Julie first needs the support of her sister. The twins talk things over, and make a pact: Julie will approach their adoptive parents for the adoption paperwork and investigate search options, and the sisters will split the costs involved in locating their birth relatives. But their adoptive parents aren’t happy that their daughters want to locate their birth parents—and that is only the first of many obstacles Julie will come up against as she digs into her background.

Julie’s search for her birth relatives spans eight years and involves a search agency, a private investigator, a confidential intermediary, a judge, an adoption agency, a social worker, and a genealogist. By journey’s end, what began as a simple desire for a family medical history has evolved into a complicated quest—one that unearths secrets, lies, and family members that are literally right next door.

Praise for Twice a Daughter
"An engaging, endearing chronicle of a woman’s quest to find her origins." ~Kirkus Reviews

"A compelling, poignant memoir about the search for truth and belonging." ~Readers' Favorite

Awards:

• National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist in Parenting & Family
• International Book Awards Winner in Parenting & Family
• International Book Awards Finalist in Best New Nonfiction, Nonfiction: Narrative, and Women’s Issues / Women’s Studies
• Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite in Parenting & Family
• CIBA Nellie Bly Book Awards Finalist
• NYC Big Book Awards Winner in Personal Growth
• NYC Big Book Awards Distinguished Favorite in Parenting & Family
• Living Now Awards Gold Winner in Memoir—Female

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Belonging Matters: Conversations on Adoption, Family, and Kinship

Genre: Nonfiction, Family & Personal Growth, Parent & Adult Child Relationships, Adoption
4.9 stars, 26 ratings
From: $0.99

Belonging Matters supports the adoption community while creating a conversation with those not directly touched by adoption. The collection explores the pursuit of identity and the boundaries of family and kinship. It challenges the reader to embrace all of who we come to be, and to discern with whom and where we belong. Because belonging defines the human experience, and it is what nourishes our spirit, fuels us with purpose, and compels us to soar beyond the limitations of our lived experience.

Praise for Belonging Matters
"Rich with compassion and wisdom." ~Midwest Book Review

"A narrative where the pursuit of identity intersects with human connection." ~American Writing Awards Book Reviews

Awards:

• Literary Titan Book Award Winner
• Finalist in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards
• Firebird Book Award Winner
• Finalist in the Annual National Indie Excellence Awards for Book Cover Design and in the Personal Growth category
• Finalist in the International Book Awards in Parenting & Family category
• Nonfiction Winner, Honorable Mention in New York Book Festival

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About the Author
Julie Ryan McGue is an award-winning American writer. Her weekly blogs focus on identity, family, and life's quirky moments. If she's not at her computer writing, she's out exploring with her camera, or on the tennis court. She is the mother of four adult children, a grandmother, and splits her time between NW Indiana and Sarasota, Florida. Learn more at JulieMcGueAuthor.com.

Bonuses:

• Get a free download of Empathy: The Ripple Effect by signing up for Julie's free bimonthly newsletters. (See the pop-up sign-up form on her website.).
• Connect with her via podcasts and in-person events. (See the list of dates and events under "Follow Me" on her home page—including an appearance at Anderson's Bookstore in Downers Grove on February 18 for our friends in the Chicago area!)
• Finally, be sure to follow Julie online:

 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Friend Dilemma, a new release in the Emma Just Medium Series about friendship, self-esteem, and emotions/feelings. Perfect for young readers ages 7 - 10.

"Short chapters, simple vocabulary, and syntax make the book perfect for readers who are still new to chapter book reading. The Friend Dilemma is a fun and instructive story about navigating the emotional challenges of school friendship." ~The Children's Book Review

BONUS: See the information sheet from One Elm Books to learn more about The Friend Dilemma, and be sure to also check out The Beach Dilemma, Book 1 in the Series.

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The Friend Dilemma

NEW RELEASE: February 4, 2025
Book 2 in the Emma Just Medium Series for young readers ages 7 - 10
Genre: Young Readers Fiction, Juvenile Fiction Humor
Author: Laura Wiltse Prior
Illustrator: Marta Kissi
Available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book from $6.99


 

Even though Emma’s summer turned out well, it was topsy turvy. That’s why she can’t wait to get back to her routine with her best friends, Lily and Amelia.

Emma has only been able to stay in touch with her friends by phone and texting, so she is super excited to have a playdate where they will do all the things they have always loved to do together, including Legos and science experiments. But when the girls come over the day before third grade starts, things don’t go as planned. 

Lily has transformed into a ballerina, and Amelia now finds Emma’s science boring. On top of that, they want to play with Little, Emma’s younger brother, more than with her!

Emma needs to fix things and fast. She will have to wow her friends so everything can go right back to normal, and she will do it on the first bus ride to school. But Emma finds that third grade is proving to be different in more ways than one.

Will Emma’s plan work or will she have another big dilemma to resolve?

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The Beach Dilemma

Book 1 in the Emma Just Medium Series
Genre: Young Readers Fiction, Juvenile Fiction Humor
Available in hardcover, audiobook, and e-book from $3.99

Middle-kid Emma is stuck between her two brothers, again.

She has to ride in the middle seat as her family heads out on a weeklong beach vacation with friends, where Emma knows that being just medium will only get worse! Then she has an idea. What if she could get out of being in the middle by taking on a new role? What if she acted BIG? Will Emma's plan work, or will she have another huge dilEmma?

Praise for The Beach Dilemma
"A fun children’s book with charismatic characters that kids will enjoy following." ~Literary Titan

"A valuable lesson about embracing one's personality and learning to appreciate what makes each of us unique." ~Kirkus Reviews

2024 Florida Authors and Publishers Association Silver Award Winner

2023 Bookpal's Outstanding Works of Literature WINNER - Elementary Category

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About the Author
Laura Wiltse Prior is a middle grade author who loves cookie dough, reading, and tennis. When she isn’t writing, she is driving her children around, hiking with Cody, her Portuguese Water Dog, or hanging with Casper, the nicest cat in town. She lives and writes in Connecticut with her husband and three kids, the inspiration for her stories.

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About the Illustrator
Marta Kissi is a London-based illustrator originally from Warsaw. She studied BA Illustration & Animation at Kingston University and MA Communication Art & Design at the Royal College of Art. Her favorite part of being an illustrator is bringing stories to life by designing charming characters and the wonderful worlds in which they live.

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About the Publisher
One Elm Books is an imprint of Red Chair Press, an indie press committed to learning and literacy (and laughter!). Founded in 2009, Red Chair Press has been dedicated to publishing series to engage children in stories that provide models for strong character and good behavior. By working with only the highest-quality artists from around the world, Red Chair Press ensures that their books will appeal to a wide range of readers. Learn more at RedChairPress.com, and be sure to follow them online:
 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight Dr. Alaska and the work of author Jillian David.

Dr. Alaska is the recently released first book of the Yukon Valley, Alaska Hospital Series of medical romances. Paging Dr. Breakup (book two of the series) is coming this April and is available for pre-order now. In the meantime, you might also want to check out The Cowboys of Copper River Boxed Set, which is available for only 99 cents!

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Dr. Alaska

Book 1 of the Yukon Valley, Alaska Hospital Series
Genre: Medical Romance, Small Town Romance, Workplace Romance
4.31 stars, 70 ratings on Goodreads
From $4.99

Lee Tipton, MD, takes running from her past to an extreme, hotfooting it from Georgia to a temporary position at Yukon Valley Hospital in chilly Alaska. Her newly purchased winter gear may protect her from the elements, but no amount of insulation can protect her from her deep-seated fear that a romantic partner will once again use her for personal gains. Despite the hospital staff’s matchmaking efforts, Lee swears she has no interest in the town’s cocky lead paramedic, even if his sexy smile sets off palpitations.

Maverick Steen learned his one simple rule of romance the hard way: no dating outsiders. That includes the hospital’s newest fish-out-of-water doctor, whom he finds himself paired with as they navigate critical care cases and snowmobile accidents. Yet when Lee embraces the beauty in the Alaskan interior and cottons to his sled dog team of misfits, suddenly, Maverick’s heart—and his bed—feel a whole lot warmer.

Praise for Dr. Alaska

★★★★★ "Excellent medical romance set in the beautiful rural mountains of Alaska." ~Goodreads Review

★★★★★ "Witty, fun, and so romantic." ~Amazon Review

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Paging Dr. Breakup

Book 2 of the Yukon Valley, Alaska Hospital Series
Genre: Medical Romance, Small Town Romance, Workplace Romance
Coming April 2025
From $4.99



 

Widow Deirdre Steen has spent the last five years making sure she’s the best chief nursing officer Yukon Valley Hospital has ever seen. It cost her a personal life—and protected her heart. But now her childhood friend, Dr. Calvin Garrett—the one who got away—is temporarily lending his emergency medicine skills to their rural hospital in Alaska’s interior. The community’s relentless matchmaking network loves a challenge, which leaves Deirdre with one viable option: a fake dating pact with Calvin until the spring Breakup Festival and his inevitable departure to his regular job and his life in Seattle.

Calvin moved away years ago rather than watch his best friend marry Deirdre. Now, amazingly, she’s in Calvin’s bed and the center of his world. Yet a woman like Deirdre deserves forever—as well as a man who didn’t finish as runner-up the first time around. Can an Alaskan spring thaw help two wounded healers thaw the ice surrounding their hearts and fulfill this second chance at love?

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The Cowboys of Copper River Boxed Set

Books 1 - 3: A Psychic Cowboys Western Romance
4.4 stars, 118 ratings on Amazon
Price: From $0.99

Three full-length wild adventures through western Wyoming with sexy ranchers, smart women, and otherworldly forces. Fans of Christine Freehan, B.J. Daniels, Duane Boehm as well as Sam Scott, Dannika Dark, and I.T. Lucas will enjoy discovering this series.

Praise for The Cowboys of Copper River

★★★★★ "A unique take on the paranormal paired with romance." ~Amazon Review

★★★★★ "Well-constructed family saga about siblings with special powers who must unite to save humanity." ~Goodreads Review

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About the Author
Jillian David is an award-winning and bestselling author who writes paranormal, suspense, and adventure romances. She also happens to be a doctor, and she loves to use medical situations and characters to drive drama in her books. 

Learn more at JillianDavid.net, sign up for her newsletter to get the latest writing news and subscriber-only deals, and be sure to follow her online: 
 

Vine Leaves Press is an indie publisher that celebrates stories that leave a lasting impression. Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on three exciting new releases from VLP:

• Flirting With Extinction by Joanna Kadish
• The Moon Shall Not Give Her Light by David Starkey
• Listen to Me by Cordelia Frances Biddle

Read on to learn more!

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Flirting With Extinction

NEW RELEASE: January 14, 2025
Genre: Essays & Stories
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: From $6.99  

As a girl growing up with nine brothers and a much younger sister, Joanna Kadish was determined to prove that females were just as tough—if not tougher. From training wild horses and swimming icy rivers to trekking through remote wilderness, she pushed herself to the limit, even risking her life to tame an untamable rodeo bronc.

After converting to Judaism and adopting her new husband's name, she moved to Washington state and helped create a utopia on their island home. Their children thrived in an environment filled with art, music, and freedom. But the idyllic life took a dark turn when their teenage son, Micah, along with his friends, defaced a yeshiva, with one drawing swastikas and the chilling message, “this way to the gas chambers.”

As the law came down hard on Micah, the family faced the unbearable loss of their other son, Seth. In these essays and stories, Kadish explores the deep-rooted trauma inherited from Holocaust survivors. Micah's great-grandfather was killed in a German labor camp, and Micah's grandfather, with his mother and sister, fled Germany shortly before Kristallnacht. Decades later, that trauma continues to haunt the family, proving that the wounds of history are not so easily healed.

Praise for Flirting with Extinction
★★★★★ “Pushes mortality to the very edge with broncos, sharks, and drugs, coming together to create a disturbing picture of American life.” ~JoeAnn Hart, author of Arroyo Circle

★★★★★ “These imaginative essays and stories, told in varying perspectives, are pulled together by the impulse to test our limits... All ask the same question: how much is too much? Kadish looks in unwavering honesty at the heartbreaking consequences of one wrong move.” ~Cheryl Pappas, author of The Clarity of Hunger

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The Moon Shall Not Give Her Light

NEW RELEASE: January 21, 2025
Genre: Poetry
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: From $6.99  

Based on iconic representations of Bible scenes, David Starkey’s poems attempt to recapture some of the strangeness of great Italian painters like Giotto, Fillipo Lippi, Bellini, Caravaggio, and Gentileschi, while incorporating elements of contemporary life into work that is by turns witty, wild, sad, subversive and reverential. Twelve mystical and timeless conté crayon drawings by artist Rafael Perea de la Cabada deepen and argue with Starkey’s often skeptical interpretations of the Gospel. The result is a reading and rendering of the New Testament like no other.

Praise for The Moon Shall Not Give Her Light
★★★★★ “Powerful, personal, and purifying.” Heather Sellers, author of Field Notes

★★★★★ “In Starkey’s poems, the miraculous walks arm in arm with the mundane in language that, at turns, carries notes of liturgical grandeur and captures the music of the colloquial.” ~Todd Copeland, author of Like All Light

★★★★★ “A collection to be read and cherished not only for its artistry and wisdom but also for the light it casts upon topics that are as significant and as urgent today as ever they were.” ~Teresa Godfrey, author of How Will They Name Us?

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Listen to Me

NEW RELEASE: January 28, 2025
Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Paperback: $14.99
Ebook: From $5.99  

Cordelia Frances Biddle’s Listen to Me vividly reinterprets biblical women as complex, resilient figures, uniting across centuries to challenge misogyny and inspire solidarity and equality. Blending fire and humor, Biddle reveals Eve, Ruth, Bathsheba, Queen Vashti, Delilah, et al, as real people possessing complex and turbulent inner lives.

Using contemporary language, she invites the reader to challenge assumptions and shibboleths while the women gather in pairs and as a group to recount their personal histories. From Babylon to the "dicey and pricy burgs" of Sodom and Gomorrah to 21st Century Manhattan, Eve and her companions' longing and rage, trauma, hope, outrage, and empathy create a sisterhood that is readily transferred to modern society.  

Praise for Listen to Me
"A sharp-witted takedown of the male-centered biblical narrative and an inspiring, impassioned battle cry for sisterhood.” ~Kirkus Reviews

“Biddle gives voice to women of the Bible in this unique reimagining." ~Publishers Weekly

★★★★★ “Want to hear Eve’s side of the Eden story? Or Bathsheba’s view of David? And what really went on with Naomi and Ruth? Timely and thought provoking, sometimes anger-inducing, heart-breaking and humbling.” ~Merry Jones, author of The Woman in the Cupboard

★★★★★ “Irreverent in a deliciously feminist way.” ~Maria Leonard Olsen, author of the Amazon bestseller 50 After 50

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About the Publisher
Vine Leaves Press likes to blur the line between commercial and experimental works. They publish book-length vignette collections, writing reference books, short story collections, memoir/autobiography, and character-driven novels with a literary bent.​ Subscribe to the Vine Leaves Press newsletter to receive FREE advanced review copies of upcoming new releases, news about their authors and subscribers, and/or to read the monthly opinion column, SPILL IT! or a daily dose of 50-word stories. Learn more at VineLeavesPress.com. 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of author Surinder Jolly and two books that are set in the United Kingdom and India:

• Tsunami of Greed: a moving story of a British-Indian family with unforeseen twists
• Indian Whispers: a tale of emotional adventures through india

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Tsunami of Greed

Genre: Financial Thriller, Suspense Action Fiction
Paperback: $11.99
E-book: $4.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

I think of it last thing every night, first thing every morning and all day. I have drowned in your tsunami of greed.

When her devoted husband dies on his eightieth birthday, Pinky is beset with a tsunami of problems. Lonely and grief-stricken, she turns to her nephew, Paul, for his guidance. But Paul is driven by a family feud, and Pinky is soon the unwitting victim of a deceit beyond anything she could imagine.

From Bradford, Edinburgh, Llandudno, and York in United Kingdom to adventures in India and a new start in Nepal, can Paul ever escape his life as a fraud and emerge from his tsunami of greed?

A voice told me that if you want peace and happiness in your life, then show love and kindness to all. Hatred will only bring misery to your life.

Praise for Tsunami of Greed
"A cultural and historical roller coaster ride." ~Amazon Review

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Indian Whispers

Genre: Literary Fiction, Travel Writing
Paperback: $11.99
E-book: $4.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Love always comes after marriage, like monsoon follows the hot summers.

When brothers Taj and Sandip leave London to travel together across India, they meet holy men, yogis, and the inventively scammed, as well as those who bear witness to the tragedy of Bhopal. Together, they experience a rollercoaster of emotions and learn the true meaning of sorrow and joy – gaining some truly unique medical expertise along the way.

Can love be salvaged from the marvels and mishaps of their Indian adventure?

Join Taj and Sandip on a journey that will change their lives forever as they discover another world.

Praise for Indian Whispers
"Educational, humorous and highly entertaining." ~Amazon UK Review

"A very pleasant and interesting read which seems to be a traveler's guide, a collection of very Indian jokes, and short stories that capture the themes that are a common in the lives of Indians in both UK and the Indian subcontinent." ~Amazon UK Review

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About the Author
Surinder Singh Jolly is a retired medical doctor. He was born and raised in Kenya, and later studied Medicine in India before moving to the United Kingdom. In 2009, he received the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire from the Queen for his services to medicine and healthcare. He retired from the British national health service in 2016, and began his journey as an author. "In Tsunami of Greed, I drew upon my medical experience to take readers on a journey of a life-changing medical crime. Along the way, readers will gain insight into Indian and Nepalese life, culture, and traditions. Meanwhile, Indian Dreams was inspired in part by my many trips to India, during which I was intrigued by what my daughters thought of life in India." Learn more by following Surinder on Amazon and on Goodreads. 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Rampart, a new political/legal thriller from author Truscott Jones. If you enjoy the political intrigue and high-stakes drama of Grisham and Turow, you’ll love Rampart.

★★★★★ "Politics, power, and suspense – Rampart has it all." ~Amazon Review

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Rampart

Genre: Political Fiction, Legal Thriller
New Release: December 31, 2024
4.9 stars, 10 ratings
Price: From $2.99

On a crisp morning at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds, former Secret Service agent Sam Kilbrough stands only feet from the main stage as the president approaches. A 9mm Glock G43 is carefully tucked inside his Gore-Tex windbreaker. When he expertly draws the gun and shoots the man he was once sworn to protect, it sparks the trial of the century...against sitting Vice President Elijah Styles. Did the nation’s first gay VP conspire to murder his own boss, or was Styles the victim of a masterful set up? 

As the trial begins, the nation is divided: Was Styles a scheming climber fixated on taking the Oval Office by any means, or a hero devoted to derailing a mad ruler’s tyrannical plans? Lawyer Mandela Briggs and his tiny defense team are determined to save their client from the death penalty, while the ambitious U.S. attorney is hell-bent on securing a conviction that will launch his campaign for the Senate. Through it all, Chief District Court Judge Carolyn Bering must navigate the courtroom as tensions rise and the political stakes escalate. The decision ultimately lies in the hands of twelve jurors, each with their own biases and motivations.

This thriller exposes the cultural petri dish of an us-versus-them society, diving behind the scenes to lay bare the human impulses driving both our nation’s justice system and its politics. Was the assassin a Trojan Horse sent by Styles to kill President Magnus Thorne and propel the Veep into the White House, or a lone wolf with a warped sense of patriotism? Did Thorne stage the spectacle to evoke sympathy, justifying troops on American streets and his war on dissent? Were Styles and Kilbrough lovers?

Follow the trial’s twists and turns, from the West Wing to the courthouse to the court of public opinion, to see if anyone can bridge the gap between the search for truth and the quest for power. The fate of the nation rests on the jury’s decision.

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About the Author
Truscott Jones practiced trial law for 25 years, the last ten as founder and senior partner of his own firm. He sold his practice, leaving to teach government and world affairs to students at a public high school. Amidst both careers, always the political nerd, Jones worked at two national conventions, crunching delegate rules for presidential candidates on a pair of campaigns, and as surrogate speaker and debate-prep partner for a sitting U.S. senator. Learn more by visiting and following his Amazon Author Page. 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Karma Series from author Mark Nistor:

• Challenging Karma
• Surviving Karma

"A rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue." ~NetGalley Review

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Challenging Karma

The Karma Series Book 1
Genres: Psychological Literary Fiction; Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction; Psychological Thrillers
Paperback: $9.99
Ebook: $1.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

In a tale of unimaginable wealth and stereotypical boredom, four men embark on a quest for fulfillment that concludes with an enthralling murder mystery game. Unknowing foes come and go from their game. Some will not survive, but the ones who live start their own customized versions of the murderous game.

How many lives change in the name of boredom, revenge, and justice? Uncover the influence of Karma on a detective, vigilante, and homeless individual as they fight to prevail in a challenge started by four wealthy friends.

Praise for Challenging Karma

• "Gritty and riveting." ~Reedsy Review
• "A great read for anyone who loves a good mystery with a twist." ~NetGalley Review
• "A riveting mystery that kept me guessing until the very end." ~Goodreads Review

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Surviving Karma

The Karma Series Book 2
Genres: Psychological Fiction; Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction; Psychological Thrillers
Paperback: $11.49
Ebook: $3.49 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

A day after release from prison after a wrongful murder conviction, Pin joins forces with a criminal mastermind to execute his revenge. But as police officers disappear and police informants offer up a mixed bag of secrets, Pin ultimately deviates from the plan, and one deadly underestimation of a person’s character alters the universe forever.

If you like storytellers with streetwise voices, the unique style of this second book in The Karma Series is for you. Full of twists and turns, this is perfect for literary fiction enthusiasts.

Praise for Surviving Karma

• "An emotional and reflective journey into themes of accountability, resilience, and the human condition." ~Cameron, Books Shelf
• "Recommended for readers who enjoy thought-provoking thrillers with moral complexity and action-packed suspense." ~Sandra Cruz, Reader Views

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About the Author
Mark Nistor is a family man, entrepreneur, and author. Trained as a logistics professional, he later ventured into video and television production. Scriptwriting and editing videos to tell a story inspired him to turn one of his first scripts into the novel Challenging Karma. Learn more at MarkNistor.com, and be sure to follow Mark's Amazon Author Page.

 

The Spirit Song Saga from author Ross Hightower is an epic coming-of-age fantasy adventure series that is perfect for young adults and booklovers of all ages. LitNuts recently featured two novels that serve as prequels to the series: Argren Blue and Desulti. Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on three novels that form the core of the Spirit Song Saga Series:

 

• Spirit Sight: Volume One
• Spirit Sight: Volume Two
• Spirit Light: Volume One

"An exhilarating journey into a world of magic, danger, and sisterhood." ~Readers' Favorite

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Bonus: Visit the author's website to read four free short stories. You can also get a free download of the first chapter of Spirit Sight: Volume 1. 

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Spirit Sight: Volume One

Genre: Coming of Age Fantasy
Book 1 of the Spirit Song Saga
4.5 stars, 72 ratings
Paperback: $16.95
Ebook: On sale for $0.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Eric B Hoffer 2023 Book Awards Grand Prize Short List

In a remote village, on the edge of a corrupt empire, Minna Hunter wakes one day to find small orbs of light flitting through the trees. But Minna's delight at finding she has spirit sight soon turns to despair. In the Empire, communing with spirits is punishable by death. Branded a witch, she resigns herself to a lonely existence.

When her sister, Alyn, gains spirit sight, Minna promises her she will never leave her alone. But titanic forces are at play, forces with Minna and Alyn's fates in mind. When the Inquisition captures Alyn, Minna must leave her small life and step onto history's grand stage.

In the Inquisition prison, Alyn learns she must choose between serving her captors against her own people or die. Meanwhile, Minna evades agents of the Inquisition and discovers her world is not what she believes it to be. To save her sister, she must master her spirit song, grasp her destiny and become the heroine her people need.

Praise for Spirit Sight: Volume 1

• "High fantasy mixed with mythic tale-telling." ~Eric Hoffer Award
• "Packed with action, with plenty of twists and turns and lots of well-written dialogue." ~Readers' Favorite
• "Blends its classic fantasy premise...with themes of religious and political corruption, with an appealing focus on spirituality and the natural world." ~IndieReader

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Spirit Sight: Volume Two

Genres: New Adult and College Fantasy, Coming of Age Fantasy
Book 2 of the Spirit Song Saga
5.0 stars, 11 ratings
Paperback: $16.95
Ebook: $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Spirit Sight Vol 1 introduced readers to an epic fantasy adventure, full of magic, mystery, redemption, love and loss. In Spirit Sight Vol 2 the saga continues to its exciting conclusion.

It’s too late for the Empire to capture Minna Hunter before she finds her spirit guide, but she has much to learn, and now they know she’s coming. While Minna and Ulf feel love’s first tremulous breath, the Empire sets its trap.

Though Minna escapes, she’s alone and lost in the teeming Imperial capital. She must evade her pursuers and find a way to rescue her sister. Meanwhile, Alyn faces an impossible choice; become the Inquisition’s witch or die.

In an exciting climax, full of gaudy displays of spirit power, wrong turns, missed opportunities, and startling revelations, Minna shoulders the burdens of being her people’s savior.

Praise for Spirit Sight: Volume 2

• "A mystical journey, filled with discovery, forgiveness, tragedy, and triumph!" -JR Konkol, author of the Rebirth of the Fallen series
• "Blends all of the elements of fantasy with the soul-searching, coming of age of the main character. Every page is full to the brim with external crises and internal realizations and truths." ~Kathie Giorgio, author of Hope Also Rises

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Spirit Light: Volume One

Genres: Teen & Young Adult Coming of Age Fiction, Teen & Young Adult Epic Fantasy
Book 3 of the Spirit Song Saga
5.0 stars, 8 ratings
Paperback: $19.95
Ebook: $5.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

After their thrilling adventures in Spirit Sight, the Empire knows what Minna and Alyn Hunter are capable of and won't rest until they are dead.

Tales of the powerful saa'myns' exploits spread like wildfire throughout the Empire, igniting their people's hopes for freedom. As the daughters of the greatest seer who ever lived, they know their mother saw a path to defeating the Empire. But Ragan was struck down before telling anyone her plan, leaving them to find the way forward alone.

And they are in more danger than they know. Witches more powerful than the one who killed Ragan are tracking them. Can the Alle'oss withstand the might of the Empire while Minna and Alyn divine their mother's plan? Or is it already too late?

Praise for Spirit Light: Volume 1

• "An exhilarating journey into a world of magic, danger, and sisterhood." ~Readers' Favorite
• "Swashbuckling fantasy adventure of the highest order." ~David Buzan, author of In the Lair of Legends

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About the Author
Ross Hightower spent most of his life in the South, but somehow found himself living in Milwaukee and loving it. One cold, snowy morning, not too long ago, he woke with a story stuck in my head. That wasn’t unusual, but what happened next was unprecedented. He wrote it down. That small story grew into his first novel, Spirit Sight. Learn more at RossHightower.com, sign up for his free newsletter, and be sure to follow Ross online: 
 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight the work of RT Dixon, author of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery & Romance. In the spotlight are:

• Realities Edge
• Shadows of the Reaper
• The Cost of Silence

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Realties Edge

Genre: Science Fiction
From: $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

A mind-bending tale that follows the intertwined lives of Tony Danials and David Stevenson across multiple realities. The story kicks off with Tony, an elderly man contemplating suicide, who suddenly finds himself living a different life as a successful neurosurgeon married to his longtime love, Mark. As Tony navigates this new reality, he grapples with the joy of a life he always wanted and the confusion of memories from his original timeline.

The narrative then shifts to David Stevenson, who participates in a quantum consciousness experiment that sends him tumbling through various realities. He experiences life as a happily married man in the 1970s, encounters different versions of his friends and loved ones, and struggles to determine which reality is truly his "home."

Throughout their journeys, both Tony and David explore themes of love, identity, regret, the nature of consciousness, and the roads not taken. 

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Shadows of the Reaper

Genre: Fantasy
From: $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

When the line between life and death blurs, what price will you pay to protect the ones you love?

Joey McCreary’s life takes a chilling turn during a mundane night shift at Sunny’s Diner when Death himself offers a deal: an extension of life in exchange for becoming the Reaper’s apprentice. But as Joey collects souls, the weight of his choices grows unbearable, dragging him deeper into a world where morality and mortality clash.

Caught in a sinister web of cosmic balance, Joey must confront his darkest fears and the ultimate sacrifice to redeem himself. Guided by an ancient force of compassion, he discovers that Death is more than an end; it’s a transition...an eternal dance.

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The Cost of Silence

Genre: Romance
From: 4.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

James has spent decades torn between desire and loss, haunted by the men who shaped his life. First, there was Ethan, the solder who ignited something fierce inside him during the chaos of War. Their love was wild, dangerous, forged in secrecy amidst gunfire and stolen moments. Then came Adam, the man who found James broken and gave him things he didn’t think he could feel again: comfort and stability.

Through it all, Sara has been by James' side, loyal and mischievous, always there to pick up the pieces. But now, Sara is done watching James wallow in the past. She wants him to see what she sees...that he’s still wanted, still needed. And she’s ready to play matchmaker.

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About the Author
RT Dixon, who also writes under the name Ron Trentham, is a Tennessee-based author who combines a passion for storytelling with a deep love for animals, capturing the joy, challenges, and heartwarming moments of the bond between humans and their furry companions. Learn more at rtdixon.com, and be sure to follow him online:
 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on The Tixie Chronicles, a four-book Children/YA Fantasy series from author Jack Borden. This coming-of-age adventure features heart-stopping sword fighting action scenes, memorable characters with complex relationships, heroic bravery, and vivid world-building. 

"A powerful educational tool, this rich work is filled with stunning illustrations and fitting dialogue that enhance the reading experience. It will enthrall children and adults alike." ~Feathered Quill Review

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The Vultures of Doom

Book 1 of The Tixie Chronicles
Genre: Fantasy Action & Adventure, Children's Folk Tales & Myths
From: $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

A great darkness is coming to the forest. Avelyn and Killian Lorcan are tixies, a race of tiny beings that live simply in a massive, beautiful forest. But unbeknownst to the tixies, an ancient evil has found them at last.

Separated from their parents, Avelyn and Killian travel across the forest alone, encountering friends and enemies along the way. But when Avelyn recovers an ancient sword of great power, their destinies are forever changed.

★★★★★ "A captivating adventure of courage and destiny." ~Amazon Review

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The Keeper of Knowledge

Book 2 of The Tixie Chronicles
Genre: Fantasy Action & Adventure, Children's Folk Tales & Myths
From: $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Killian Lorcan doesn’t want to read old scrolls. As a tixie boy of eight summers, all he wants to do is explore the forest floor around his house, fight imaginary monsters, and scare off the occasional spider.

But when Mac, the local Keeper of Knowledge, invites Killian to see his house and read some old scrolls, Killian himself gets caught up in a story of betrayal, violence, and a civilization on the verge of collapse. More importantly, he finds out how his ancient ancestors came to live in the wilds of the forest he calls home.

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The Ants of Fire

Book 3 of The Tixie Chronicles
Genre: Fantasy Action & Adventure, Children's Folk Tales & Myths
From: $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

A couple of days after the defeat of the Vultures of Doom, the peace of the forest is again shattered when an old enemy returns. This time, he attacks the forest with an army of fire-breathing ants that bring chaos and death. The ants scorch everything in their path, leading to a final brutal confrontation with the Woodland Tixies.

"A compelling tale that will shape the landscape of children's literature, thanks to its astute storytelling and graceful prose." ~Feathered Quill

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The Lost City

Book 4 of The Tixie Chronicles
Genre: Fantasy Action & Adventure, Children's Folk Tales & Myths
From: $2.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Four summers have flown by since Avelyn and her family won the vicious battle against the Ants of Fire. Now, a mysterious aging sickness is shortening the lives of the tixies.

When shy but determined 16-year-old Avelyn's beloved mother suddenly ages 100 summers before her eyes, Avelyn is paralyzed with sadness. But Killian, her more outgoing little brother, discovers a way to save their mother and the other tixies, leading Avelyn and Killian to make an epic journey across dark and dangerous lands in search of a sacred Magic Dust that is rumored to give creatures long life.

★★★★★ "A well-written thrilling YA fantasy adventure filled with danger, magic, and mystery." ~Goodreads Review

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About the Author
Jack Borden lives and writes in the forests of Texas, where he lives with his wife, a few children, two somewhat useful dogs, and a garden that always needs tending. He enjoys long walks in the woods, hanging out with his family, and traveling with his family. He's particularly fond of far West Texas and the Pacific Northwest. Learn more at Jack-Borden.com, and be sure to follow him online:
 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of Christina Leonard, author of two fantasy and coming-of-age books for Teen/Young Adult readers and booklovers of all ages:

• Farewell: 4.5 stars on Goodreads
• Tragon Moon: 4.33 stars on Goodreads

"Leonard’s storytelling is both compelling and evocative." ~Goodreads Review

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Farewell

Genre: Teen & Young Adult Contemporary Fantasy
Available in hardcover, paperback, e-book and audiobook starting at $3.20
 

Wendy Mitchell is not having the college experience she always thought she would. When she first arrived at Gladstown College, she thought she would make friends and go to parties. But here she is, three and a half years later, with no friends on campus and failing grades.

While cleaning lab supplies for extra credit one afternoon, Wendy noticed the closet door swing open all on its own. She investigates the odd happening, only to find herself locked in the closet as the ground rumbles. 

When she steps out of the closet, she finds herself somewhere in the middle of a forest with a bow being pointed directly at her by a strange man dressed like he’s ready for combat. According to him, she has been dropped somewhere on the outskirts of the Farewell Kingdom.

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Tragon Moon

Genres: Coming of Age Fantasy, Magical Realism
Available in hardcover, paperback, e-book and audiobook starting at $3.20
 

Raena and Abby have relied on one another for as long as they can remember. Never knowing their parents and being shuffled through the foster care system, they quickly came to realize they are the only people they can count on. But when Abby doesn’t come home from work one night, Raena is left to take care of her nephew, Jaxon. She believes she has everything under control until her landlord tells her she must pay three months' worth of back rent before the end of the month, or she and Jax will be out on the street.

Then Raena meets King Wade of Maranetta, who invites Raena to work for him and promises to take care of her and Jax in return. Raena accepts, but what she doesn’t know is the world of powers and long-kept secrets that await her around every corner of King Wade’s palace and the deeply rooted connection she has to the family who lives there.

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About the Author
Christina Leonard was born and raised in Southern New Jersey, where she lives with her family and four cats. After graduating in 2022 with her masters degree in Publishing from Pace University in New York City, her masters thesis was published in Publishing Research Quarterly. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, including her five nieces and nephews. Learn more at AuthorChristinaLeonard.com and be sure to follow her online:
 

Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the writing of Randall Silvis, internationally acclaimed author of two dozen books. He is also a prize-winning playwright, a produced screenwriter, and a prolific essayist. His work is available in twenty countries in more than two hundred editions in several languages.

"Randall Silvis is a masterful storyteller." ~The New York Times Book Review

Bonus: Aspiring writers and experienced authors alike will appreciate Ten Easy Steps to Becoming a Writer, a no-nonsense book on the art, craft, business, and teaching of creative writing.

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The Ryan DeMarco Mystery Series

Five-book series
From $7.17 (Book 1 is free via Kindle Unlimited)
 

The Ryan DeMarco Mystery Series is a collection of literary and emotionally propulsive thrillers:

Two Days Gone (4.2 stars, 2000+ ratings), Book 1 in the series, is a Hammett Prize Finalist and Amazon #1 Bestseller. What could cause a man to suddenly snap and destroy everything he has built? "A suspenseful, literary thriller that will resonate with readers long after the book is finished." ~Library Journal, Starred Review

Walking the Bones (4.3 stars, 457 ratings): When long-buried secrets come back to the surface, DeMarco is drawn into a case that will demand more of himself than he may want to give. "Silvis smoothly blends moments of exquisite beauty into a sea of darker emotion to create a moving story heavy with the theme of the ‘past is never past.'" ~Publisher’s Weekly

A Long Way Down (4.4 stars,156 ratings): DeMarco and his new love, Jayme, agree to investigate murders that might tie into a cold case from his school days. "Silvis is at it again, striving for a blend of crime story and literature, mutilated bodies and lapidary prose." ~Booklist

No Woods So Dark as These (4.3 stars, 129 ratings): DeMarco and Jayme want nothing more than to live quietly in each other's company. But dreams of a peaceful life are shattered when two bodies are discovered in a smoldering car in the woods. "Poignant and gritty." ~Kate Kessler, bestselling author

When All Light Fails (4.5 stars, 105 ratings): In the final book of the series, DeMarco comes out of retirement to help a nine-year-old girl find her biological father in what might be the most emotionally troubling case DeMarco and Jayme have yet encountered. "A soulful, deeply felt story." ~Kirkus Reviews

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The Deepest Black

Genres: Crime Thriller, Mystery, Murder Thriller
From $9.99
 

A crime novel unlike any you've ever read―based on true events. Where does the line blur between fact and fiction? Acclaimed author Randall Silvis is looking for a story―any story to follow up the books of The Ryan DeMarco Mystery Series that catapulted him to success. But when a stranger tips him off about a series of murders in a small Pennsylvania town, Silvis finds himself embroiled in a world of corruption that shatters his sense of reality.

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Small Town Crime Series

Genres: Heist Thrillers, Psychological Fiction
From $3.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)

Only the Rain: Facing bills, a new baby, and a bone-dry bank account, Russell has nothing left to lose. When a good deed leads him to a stash of money, he takes a handful to help his family. But when the criminals he robbed come looking for their dirty money, Russell must choose between saving his daughter or giving the devils their due.

First the Thunder: Three brothers grapple with their lives in decline and stumble upon a shocking secret that, if revealed, would upend their lives. A riveting exploration of the unforgivable secrets that families keep—and the consequences that come from exposing them.

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Ten Easy Steps to Becoming a Writer

From $6.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
 

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About the Author
Randall Silvis’s many literary awards include two writing fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the prestigious Drue Heinz Literature Prize, a Fulbright Senior Scholar Research Award, six fellowships for his fiction, drama, and screenwriting from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and an honorary Doctor of Letters degree awarded for “a sustained career of distinguished literary achievement.” Learn more at RandallSilvis.com, and be sure to follow Randall online: