Shaye Archer’s life effectively began the night police found her in an alley with no memory of the previous 15 years. Now, she's a PI who gets answers for her clients, and maybe for herself. When new client Emma claims she’s being stalked, Shaye is determined to help. Emma knows her stalker, but the problem is, she killed him a month ago. "A gem." ~Vine Voice Review. Book 1 of the Shaye Archer Series. 4.4 stars, 22,000+ ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Magic, friendship, and destiny collide at the Academy. Bri’s newfound title of The Witch of Algiz is cursed and creates palpable tension within the students. As she feels the pulsating power of Runes beneath her fingertips, the academy buzzes with uncertainty as she navigates this precarious path between light and shadow. Will she succumb to using dark magic and endanger the academy and her friends? Embrace the magic and bonds of unexpected friendships within this magical paranormal YA academy fantasy series. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
A transformative guide exploring the profound connection between creative visualization and universal energy. This book offers practical techniques for harnessing imagination, healing through energy work, and achieving abundance, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and conscious evolution. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Winner of 40+ literary awards, including Best Independent Book: Nonfiction - Best Stress Management Book of 2023. The Stress Book takes a comprehensive approach to stress management and prevention and how modifying your lifestyle and taking practical steps can help significantly reduce the level of stress you are experiencing. This book is intended to help people struggling with challenging situations, including those who work in stressful jobs or are involved in a complex personal or toxic relationship. 4.8 stars, 69 ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
In a world left ravaged by the fatal Charon pandemic, Thomas Woodford is the only man still alive, surrounded by starving vampires. Tom believed he had found a home of sorts among the clan of vampire lord Emily. Before he can get too comfortable, an unexpected attack sends him out on the road with vampire allies Ana and Lindsey to uncover the truth behind a troubling rumor. When a discovery upends everything he thought he knew about his post-Charon existence, can the world’s final human find a way to adapt and keep himself alive? From $1.99 SHOP NOW /
Our Nation Under Attack from Within. The carefree days of youth have changed. Our country is in a continuous adolescent, defiant, deceitful, morally bankrupt decline. But there is hope! Ride with me on my rambling motorcycle. Fly with me as I soar on hang-gliders high above mountains. Feel the wind in my sails on inland lakes. Witness this journey through our American landscape and gain a deeper understanding of the forces driving our personal and national destinies. 4.6 stars, 33 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Congratulations to Sara Hosey and Vine Leaves Press on the release of Dirty Suburbia, a stunning collection of short stories that traces the lives of girls and women struggling to live with dignity in a world that often hates them.
NEW RELEASE: January 16, 2024
Genre: Short Story Collections, Literary Fiction
Paperback: $17.99
Ebook: $5.99
Dirty suburbias are working-class neighborhoods in which girls who are left to fend for themselves sometimes become predators, as well as affluent communities in which women discover that money is no protection against sexism.
One young woman sets up her abusive, cheating boyfriend, hoping he’ll get arrested so that she can rescue him and win him back. A teenager arranges to meet up with an older man she’s met online playing video games; she brings a knife with her, just in case. A middle-aged divorcee attempts to rekindle a romantic relationship with her high school English teacher, who happens to be a former nun. A struggling academic falls in love with a Henry David Thoreau impersonator, and a well-adjusted grad student goes home for Christmas only to be repulsed by her family’s casual cruelty.
Despite the ugliness and injustice they face, as well as the failures of their families and communities, these characters often find relief in friendship and connection, and sometimes, even discover meaning and cause for hope.
Praise for Dirty Suburbia
★★★★★ “Measured, witty, captivating tales starring a series of resilient, likable female characters.” ~Kirkus Reviews
★★★★★ “Women and girls of the poor, working, and middle-class navigating life under an oppressive, simpering patriarchy... Her characters are smart, funny, bold and wonderfully flawed.” ~Joel Mowdy, author of Floyd Harbor
★★★★★ “Absolutely stunning! Perceptive, empathetic, and always on point, Hosey’s characters will stay with you... I was awestruck by the range of tales and will be thinking about the world of Dirty Suburbia for a long time.” ~Kelly Fordon, author of I Have the Answer
★★★★★ "Gritty and darkly funny and ultimately humane." ~Jess Walter
About the Author Sara Hosey is the author of three young adult novels: Iphigenia Murphy, Imagining Elsewhere, and Summer People. Her short fiction has been shortlisted for the Katherine Anne Porter Prize and the American Short Fiction Halifax Ranch Prize and has appeared in journals like Cordella Literary Magazine and Mudroom Magazine. She is a parent, a community college professor, and a tree enthusiast. Read more about Sara at sarahosey.com.
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.
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A dismembered body in a suitcase, a no-nonsense detective, her rookie sidekick, and countless suspects. Critics are calling No More Bad Days one of the best new indie books. “An unpredictable and gripping thriller with a strong cast.” ~Kirkus, Starred Review. “LOVED IT!” ~Reedsy. "I could not put it down" ~Readers' Favorite. When a dismembered body is discovered in a suitcase, Detective Kimberly Hall is determined to catch the killer. However, she soon finds herself in a web of untrustworthy witnesses, countless suspects, and tampered evidence. 4.4 stars, 129 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
When Silas McKay, head of operations for a corporate security company and a recent widower, investigates an unusual theft at a high-end jewelry store in the Dallas area, he enlists the help of Ashley, his newest investigator. As they devise a plan to confront the thief, Silas must also confront his feelings for Ashley, which are as complicated as the case itself. Can he protect her when the situation turns deadly? 4.6 stars, 345 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Dragonlore, an epic fantasy trilogy, tells the story of Requiem — an ancient kingdom whose people can grow wings, breathe fire, and take flight as dragons. When cruel phoenixes invade Requiem, can the dragons save their home? This trilogy includes all three novels in the trilogy. Welcome to a world of adventure, danger, and dragonfire. Welcome to Requiem. 4.2 stars, 1000+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Join Hanna in the mystical realm of Faerule, where friendships are forged, secrets unravel, and a thrilling adventure awaits! Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, My Hero Academia, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, or any of the other fantastic magical boarding school books! 4.9 stars, 15 ratings. From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
Does it feel impossible to strike up a conversation with other people? Maybe you've tried to make friends in the past, but whenever the conversation goes flat or becomes awkward, you find it too stressful to rectify the situation, and you leave conversations feeling deflated. Don't worry; with this book, your days of social anxiety are over! 4.6 stars, 20 ratings. From $3.99 SHOP NOW /
Hannah's prayers are answered when she gives birth to a son. Nurturing his intellect becomes her life purpose. Sam’s acceptance to a prestigious boarding schools justifies Hannah's choices, but Sam is glad to be out from under his mother’s close watch—until he stumbles upon evidence of sexual misconduct at the school and must choose between exposing a corrupt world and jeopardizing his mother’s hopes and dreams. 4.1 stars, 280+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Erin is a determined little owl who dreams of learning how to dance, despite the doubts of others. With the help of her friends, Erin sets out to prove that anything is possible. 4.7 stars, 21 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
This book provides applications for women who would rather tackle personal situations on their own naturally, including step-by-step instructions for every method listed for the treatment of Fibroids, Cysts, PCOS, and more natural African remedies. The ingredients are all natural and can be acquired at a market or grocery store. As an author who grew up in a very rural part of the world, I am happy to provide simple solutions women can apply into their daily lives to help alleviate certain situations. $18.99 SHOP NOW /
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"There is not past, no future; everything flows in an eternal present." ~James Joyce to Jacques Mercanton on the structure of Ulysses
"Inspirational and enjoyable!" ~Dr. R. Garcia, Amazon Review. God’s Eyes shares the author’s experience of a powerful vision in which she saw the world and its promise through God’s perspective. Great for seekers, those on a spiritual path, out-of-the-box thinkers, and all who want greater focus and purpose in their lives. Early reviewers have called the book "great work" and "much needed in our world." 4.8 stars, 11 ratings.From $2.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
The past may not be done with us. Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war trophy portrait of Eva Braun. Fifty years after World War II,she discovers what he never did—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends.Plunged into the treacherous world of Nazi Germany, Anna uncovers a long-buried tangle of family secrets and finds her every belief about right and wrong shattered. "Historical fiction that reads like a memoir." ~Philadelphia Inquirer. 4.2 stars, 1400+ ratings.From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
Humanity is hurled into chaos as zombies appear. They'll chase for miles; they'll stalk and ambush; they don't eat or drink; their goal is to spread the infection to everyone. The few people who make it through the first wave struggle to survive in this horrifying new reality. The story follows several different characters in their fight for survival as these new monsters take over. Paths cross and intertwine. Who will make it out alive? Who won't? And who will end up as the monsters in between? 4.8 stars, 13 ratings. From $4.99 SHOP NOW /
Teen/YA new release! Nic, a whip-smart fourteen-year-old cowgirl from rural Colorado, longs to grow up quickly and be somebody. When a summer tragedy spirals out of control, Nic blames the curse of the late Comanche Chief Greenhorn—also a teen—who similarly is devastated when his tribe and homeland are taken. Through Nic and Chief Greenhorn’s intertwined paths, adversity, redemption, and grace are discovered. Who do you become if you lose everything? "Compelling, unexpected, and thoroughly engrossing." ~Midwest Book Review. 5.0 stars, 50 ratings. From $4.99 SHOP NOW /
How much would you pay to cheat death? NewEden Life Sciences promises its revolutionary breakthroughs can add decades to clients' lifespans—and may even conquer death forever. But does the hype hide a darker agenda? Join gutsy journalist Carmen Norrell in her race to uncover NewEden’s secrets in this Christian sci-fi thriller. Fans of CS Lewis’ space trilogy will love Bright Eternity. Part of The Brightness Trilogy. "Extremely well done." ~Amazon Vine Voice Review. 4.7 stars, 15 ratings. From $0.99. Free via KU. SHOP NOW /
This twisted, comedic noir follows a small-time crook as he hurtles straight into the void. Remmie Miken is starting over after a bad run. He’s got himself a crappy apartment in the big city and a job hustling burgers and fries. One night Remmie makes nice with a neighborhood gangster. So begins his quixotic pursuit of a woman on the run and ten grand in cash. Heading south into Baja, Remmie brushes shoulders with zany crooks and cartel enforcers—a road trip crime novel set in Baja! FREE - SHOP NOW /
A thrilling adventure awaits James Hunter when he suddenly teleports to another universe. Caught in a cold war, he must decide who to trust: the angelic figure of Rose Ricdeau, a winged woman, or a disfigured mysterious cyborg. This is a cruel choice that will not only affect his life, but could also ruin the entire world. "A creative, imaginative story." ~International Review of Books Gold Badge. Book 1 of The Cyborg's Crusade series. 4.6 stars, 73 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
A real-life story of an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker and treasure hunter to fuel your thirst for adventure. It's great for an outdoor enthusiast preparing for an Appalachian Trail thru-hike or a loved one who wants to live vicariously through Mud Turkey exploring the beauty of the A.T. without having to endure the rain. "Great for anyone interested in the Appalachian Trail." ~Amazon Review. "Enjoyable read even for non-hikers." ~Amazon Review. 4.6 stars, 13 ratings. FREE - SHOP NOW /
Dirty suburbias are working-class neighborhoods in which girls who are left to fend for themselves sometimes become predators, as well as affluent communities in which women discover that money is no protection against sexism.
Sara Hosey is the author of three young adult novels: Iphigenia Murphy, Imagining Elsewhere, and Summer People. Her short fiction has been shortlisted for the Katherine Anne Porter Prize and the American Short Fiction Halifax Ranch Prize and has appeared in journals like Cordella Literary Magazine and Mudroom Magazine. She is a parent, a community college professor, and a tree enthusiast. Read more about Sara at sarahosey.com.
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.
The past may not be done with us. Anna Dahlberg grew up eating dinner under her father’s war trophy portrait of Eva Braun. Fifty years after World War II, she discovers what he never did—that her mother and Hitler’s mistress were friends. Plunged into the treacherous world of Nazi Germany, Anna uncovers a long-buried tangle of family secrets and finds her every belief about right and wrong shattered. "Historical fiction that reads like a memoir." ~Philadelphia Inquirer. 4.2 stars, 1400+ ratings. From $0.99 SHOP NOW /
