Elizabeth Konkel

Moving Middle-Grade Novel Tackles Heavy Topics with Sensitivity and Compassion

Rewilding by Lisa Gerlits is heartwarming and emotional, telling the story of a young girl coming to terms with the harsh reality of her family’s struggles. Reflecting her journey is the plight of a baby bird that, after a fall from a nest, becomes Joy’s priority as she works to…

Elizabeth KonkelAugust 22, 2025

Fiction Recommended

Story of Sarcasm, Sisters, and Secret Powers Redefines the Hero Origin Story

Rebels of Dalmora by River Mackenzie is the story of a hero before the battle, where the biggest obstacle to overcome is term papers. Three years before facing unfortunate odds in the struggle between life and death, an epic adventure unfolds where the ordinary hurls our hero toward their destiny…

Elizabeth KonkelJune 27, 2025

Children's Books Recommended

Young Magician Confronts His Nerves in Heartwarming Children’s Book

It’s Show and Tell Day at school, and every kid is excited to show off their special interests and skills. Everyone, that is, except Jason. Despite all he’s done to prepare for his magic tricks, he’s got a case of the butterflies and is afraid of embarrassing himself by messing…

Elizabeth KonkelMay 7, 2025

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Government with Immortal Agenda in Third Installment of “Nocturnals” Vampire Series

Vampires have evolved in the 21st century, striving for a peaceful existence. These modern vampires have lost their need to drink blood from the vein thanks to a billionaire who has spent centuries fixing vampire blood lust and building an empire on the rich's craving for eternal life. Benedictus is…

Elizabeth KonkelSeptember 22, 2022

Fiction

In “Wounded Angels,” Life’s Greatest Places Are Found Where Least Expected

Chuck Miceli, in his latest novel Wounded Angels (Elm Hill), takes us on a riveting journey about finding faith and new beginnings through a life that explores the wonder of youth, the joys of love, the effects of war, the grief of loss and the emotional discovery of life’s blessings.…

Elizabeth KonkelFebruary 24, 2020

Fiction

Interracial Romance Overcomes Prejudice and Self-Doubt in “Legacy of Love”

In Legacy of Love, author Maryl Damian takes us back to 1990 to explore an interracial romance between two people drawn together as they strive to build an education program in the Bronx. The prejudice they face from their families and society creates a struggle within and between themselves, which…

Elizabeth KonkelJanuary 3, 2020