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The War of Words
Battles against darkness, a quest for truth, and a search for the book that no one can read are all part of the fantasy adventure in The War of Words. As an evil sorcerer wages war with mysterious shadows and seeks to gain control by confusing the residents as to what’s real and what isn’t,…
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Everything You’ve Heard Is True
Everything You’ve Heard is True is the second volume of original poetry and prose from author and painter Cory Basil. His writing is artfully perceptive and showcases an ability to uncover the beauty often overlooked within the most common of circumstances. The prose herein is as creative as it is insightful and leads the reader…
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The Ferryman
Like any significant career move, this one happened by accident. Karen spent a lot of time planning what she was going to do with her life, but Fate had other plans for her, as she often does for most of us. As a single mother who’s struggling to make ends meet, Karen stumbles into the…
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The Orchard of Hope
“Hope is never gone, but it can be eaten alive.” A quest to save hope. A kingdom under a spell. A wizard in training. A gargoyle with a sweet tooth. The sequel to The Orphanage of Miracles is filled with engaging characters, magic, adventure, and unusual circumstance. It’s a story that will both entertain…
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The Perils of Fishboy: A Tale Split in Two
Even before he had hatched, Finnegan Blink’s perilous journey began. Our first tale sets sail with the devious headmaster of the prestigious Hero Hatchery Schoolhouse plotting to prevent the safe arrival of new students. However, it’s an ordinary delivery driver, Sam Crawfish, who holds the fate of Finnegan in his aging claw. The question is, will Sam…
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The Orphanage of Miracles
Perhaps everyone could use a miracle, but very few will find the one they truly need. Amid a war torn land, hidden deep within an enchanted forest, hides an orphanage where miracles abound. It’s a magical place built by a resolute king who is determined to defeat an evil sorcerer waging bitter war against his…
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Conversations with the Moon
by Amy Neftzger A collection of short stories whimsically told from the moon’s point of view of life on earth. The moon shares stories that convey what he has learned about this planet, as well as his curiosity about it. The moon is a spectator to some of life’s most poignant moments. If you have…
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All That the Dog Ever Wanted
by Amy Neftzger In an effort to gain approval, Django (a golden retriever) decides to learn how to play jazz. However, Django’s efforts backfire when he learns that his paws weren’t made for strumming a guitar and his natural preference is to chew drumsticks instead of beating the drums. Just when Django feels that all…