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  A lot of us learn a lie early on. It sounds reasonable and even inspiring. It won’t hurt as much if I get there. There is always a place to go. The push. The record. The start. The connection. The number that shows up on the scale. The finish line that promises relief. And for a while, it works. Or at least it looks that way. You keep busy. You stay on track. You keep winning. People say nice things about you. You look like you work. Even impressive. But success doesn’t make grief go away. It waits. And sometimes, when you do well, it gets louder. This is the uncomfortable truth at the heart of Steve Gaspa’s The Second Chance . It’s also why the book hits so hard for readers who have been quietly chasing goals to deal with their problems. Not because they are shallow. Not because they don’t want to take responsibility. But because it seems safer to keep going than to stop. The myth we don’t question enough We don’t talk enough about how often success can numb our f...

  Author J. Michael Parker invites readers on an immersive journey through the American Southwest, exploring how faith, moral principles, and ethical choice shape human experience. Set against the intricate tapestry of pre- and post-colonial America, Angelina offers more than romance; it is a meditation on morality, resilience, and the enduring power of love rooted in ethical and spiritual principles. The novel centers on Angelina , a woman whose life navigates the collision of personal virtue, ancestral traditions, and societal pressures. Through her story, readers witness how faithfulness to moral principles becomes a fortress against adversity, and how commitment to righteous principles enables victory over even the most formidable challenges. A hallmark of Angelina is its dedication to Indigenous memory and spiritual heritage . The novel thoughtfully reconstructs the spiritual, cultural, and historical legacies of the Apache, Aztec, and other Indigenous peoples whose wisd...

  A powerful new fantasy novel tells the story of courage, rebellion, and hope in a world where dragons reign, and survival seems impossible. In the realm of epic fantasy, dragons are often portrayed as unstoppable forces of destruction. Benjamin Fletcher’s Azalea: Part 1 - From Dream to Nightmare reimagines this classic element, pairing the awe-inspiring terror of dragonkind with the indomitable spirit of those who refuse to surrender. Set in the war-torn world of Ortus, the novel is an immersive exploration of rebellion, hope, and the relentless fight for survival against seemingly insurmountable odds. Ortus is a land on the brink of collapse. Ancient rivalries, political corruption, and natural disasters have left civilizations fractured and vulnerable. As dragons return to devastate cities and kingdoms, despair threatens to overtake the populace. Yet amid the ashes, a resistance emerges, a coalition of warriors, mystics, and everyday citizens united by courage, conviction,...