by Philip Eliot | Apr 13, 2026 | Children & Middle Grade |
Discover the Alphabet with Alliterative Animals and Award-Winning Adventures! Alphakazoo is a silly, high-energy ABC book packed with phonics fun, quirky animal characters, and laugh-out-loud alliteration that help kids build early literacy skills. From Ava the Alligator, an astronaut avoiding angry aliens to Ziggy the Zebra zooming through a zany zombie zoo, each letter introduces a wild and imaginative story that keeps kids excited to learn.Perfect for children ages 3 to 7, this early learning picture book blends education and entertainment—supporting vocabulary building, phonics awareness, and word and sound recognition through colorful storytelling. Why Parents & Educators Love Alphakazoo: Builds Early Literacy – Teaches letters, sounds, and vocabulary through playful repetition Engaging & Educational – Combines alphabet learning with fun stories that spark imagination Vibrant Illustrations – Colorful artwork keeps toddlers and early readers focused and entertained Award-Winning Quality – Recognized by major book awards for excellence in children’s publishing Perfect Gift Idea – Great for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary learners Award-Winning Book for Kids: 2024 Feathered Quill – Best Children’s Picture Book (First Place) 2024 Readers’ Favorite – Children-Educational (Gold Winner) 2024 BookFest – Best Picture Book Cover (First Place) 2024 Literary Titan Book Award Winner Whether you’re reading at bedtime, in the classroom, or during silly story time, Alphakazoo is a joyful reading adventure that children will return to again and again.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 13, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
A disappearing body.Hidden magical talents.An adorable mind-reading dog.And small-town secrets . . .Addie James’s life imploded when she discovered her fiancé cheating and got downsized from her biotech job. So she left Silicon Valley for the haven of her Aunt Kate’s tea and apothecary shop in the peaceful mountain town of Stargaze. There, she plans to take a deep breath and figure out what’s next.But when Addie reaches Stargaze, there’s no trace of her aunt. Until one night, Aunt Kate’s lifeless body shows up and then disappears from the locked shop.And that’s when things really start to get strange.As Addie sets out to find the murderer, she begins to realize her own hidden magical talent is the key to discovering what really happened to her aunt . . . who might not be quite so dead after all.The problem is, logical Addie isn’t sure she can accept the magical parts of herself that science can’t explain. Will she learn to embrace this new life that’s full of supernatural surprises and solve her aunt’s case?The Tea Shop Witch is Book 1 in the Tea Shop Witch Cozy Mystery Series by Thora Bluestone. If you love fun mysteries with a dash of magic, spine tingles, small-town life, and slow-burn romance, this series is for you! Brew a cup of your favorite tea and come along to the mountain town of Stargaze . . .Categories:Paranormal Cozy MysteryWitch Cozy MysterySmall Town MysteryAmateur SleuthFemale DetectiveCulinary Cozy MysteryDog Cozy MysteryClean Fiction
by Philip Eliot | Apr 13, 2026 | Teen & Young Adult |
Girls Camp Can Be Hell.Camp Red Moon was supposed to be a fresh start for Kenzie — a summer of fun and new friendships — but the remote camp has quickly turned into a waking nightmare. When the camp leader heads into town, leaving the group isolated in the high Uintah Mountains, a seemingly harmless prank to summon a demon unleashes a terror beyond their worst fears.As tensions boil over and the bodies begin to pile up, Kenzie finds herself questioning who to trust. But the deeper the campers descend into chaos, the closer Kenzie comes to uncovering a truth more horrifying than anything she could have imagined — one that will leave no soul at Camp Red Moon untouched.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 13, 2026 | LGBTQ+ |
It’s 2006 and Sixteen-year-old A.J. Walker is openly gay, painfully Canadian, and very much out of his depth. He’s wanted to do his school’s exchange program for years, but now that he’s landed at an all-boys school in Glenbridge Ireland—an ocean away from Moose Jaw Saskatchewan—he’s starting to question his decisions. Armed with nothing more than his trusty Discman and an accent that makes him stand out, A.J. has one goal: get through the Irish school year.Born and raised in Glenbridge, Bren O’Shea has never known how to sit still or keep quiet. He’s also never known a day without laughter. Even when things get bad, Bren always knows how to get a smile out of someone, whether they asked him or not. His mam always says he needs to think before he acts, but as long as his heart’s in the right place, what’s the harm in a bit of impulse?Glenbridge is the sort of town where everyone knows everyone—and unfortunately for A.J. once someone thinks they know you, it’s hard to change their mind.After a rocky start that ends in disaster, Bren and A.J. need to decide if it’s worth reaching out to someone who’s so different from you—especially when one of you has to leave in June.
by Philip Eliot | Apr 13, 2026 | Horror & Paranormal |
The Neon Edition explodes onto the page as the thunderous 30th instalment in Kevin J. Kennedy’s celebrated horror series. An unchained, full-throttle descent into chaos. This is horror without boundaries. Without mercy. Without brakes.Inside, the future is a merciless wasteland where the desperate barter their own body parts just to survive. Flesh warps and betrays. Lovecraftian wormholes rip open the fabric of reality. Urban legends stalk the streets in broad daylight. Faith curdles into fanaticism and dread. Neighbours hide unspeakable secrets. Funhouses pulse with neon delirium, bending sanity until it snaps.Savage, surreal, and relentlessly imaginative, The Neon Edition doesn’t just cross lines – it obliterates them. Thirty books in, and the nightmare is louder than ever.Stories by Amy Cross, Carlton Mellick III, Brian Hodge, Flint Maxwell, Laurel Hightower, Elizabeth Massie, Jeffrey Thomas, Calvin Demmer, Mark Towse, Candace Nola, Blaine Daigle, Brian Moreland, Harrison Phillips, MJ Mars, Viggy Parr Hampton, Ashley Lister, Ryan Colley, James Jobling, Adrian Baker & M.P. Norman. Edited by Ann Keeran.
