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For decades, the hero's journey has had a major influence on storytelling and story structure. Now, Douglas A. Burton presents a groundbreaking new paradigm for writers everywhere. Sourced entirely from heroine-led fiction—a stunning new narrative form takes shape with familiar archetypes in a never before seen outline. Burton adds something original and fascinating to the world of storytelling. Discover the dynamism of story, conflict, character development, archetypes, and heroism in an entirely new light. From…

In 1959 an earthquake in central Vancouver Island devastated the lakeside community of Pyrite Ridge. The seismic event triggered landslides that isolated the town and killed sixteen people, while a geological anomaly known as a segue caused the lake to drop an astonishing 150 meters. Perched at the precipice of an abyss and cut off from the world by tons of rubble, Pyrite Ridge became a place of myth and lore. Travis Sivart, an Air…

Growing up motherless in 1980's Miami Beach, Sienna and her little brother Siddhartha get by with their charismatic and capricious father, - Jackson Jones. When a small windfall relocates them to a condemned mansion on the water, the siblings are forbidden traditional schooling and left to live off the land. As Jackson uses their new home to create a communal cult, the siblings are forced to raise themselves in a carefree, chaotic oasis. Living amidst…

For an entire year, Mark made Charlie's life lonely and miserable. But the first day of summer vacation brings a shocking twist: Mark comes to his door to apologize and seek friendship. Torn between fear and a flicker of hope, Charlie must face a heart-wrenching decision: Can he trust his former tormentor, or is this just another cruel game? “Getting What I Deserve,” above all, is the story of a WINNER. 13-year-old Charlie conquers bullying…

RUMORS OF MAGIC AND MURDER hung over the tragedy at Tinker’s Grove which destroyed a town and killed some fine people. Aunt Emily thought sending Conor Archer to Ireland to see his godmother was the solution to keep him safe and out of harm’s way. Conor went, and immediately got himself in trouble with a local landowner, a Japanese war criminal, and a bunch of Otherworld things that wanted to destroy him. Not everyone was…

Critics have praised The Connection Playbook for its profound impact: "A remarkable guide for anyone yearning for richer, more meaningful relationships." — Literary Titan ★★★★★ "Far more than just a relationship manual... a commentary on understanding human behavior at its root level." — US Review "A must-read for a world emerging from the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic." — Kirkus Reviews "Demonstrates how to create healthy attachment styles when people feel increasingly distant." — BookLife…

A stolen relic. A ruthless cult. An ancient evil. A priceless Egyptian artifact listed for auction on the black market sparks a deadly chase between museum curator and archaeologist AnaRose Preston and a fanatical ancient sect. The Cult of Apophis will stop at nothing to reclaim the relic housing the deity’s soul. AnaRose risks her life to prevent the secret society from unleashing hell on earth.

From shootouts and robberies to riding in cars with pimps and prostitutes, Frederick Douglass Reynolds's early manhood experiences in Detroit, Michigan in the 1960s foretold a future on the wrong side of the prison bars. Frederick grew up a creative and sensitive child but found himself lured down the same path as many Black youth in that era. No one would have guessed he would have a future as a cop in one of the…

Reaping darkness, the Shadow slicked steel with judgment and danced with death… Sixteen-year-old Aza inherited the power of shadow to rid the land of evil as Odriel’s cold-blooded assassin. With her growing strength, Aza discovers the Shadow Plane—a realm of wraiths where screams haunt the winds, calling to her. Although her father forbids her from entering the dark realm, Aza can’t ignore the beckoning whispers. When a dangerous new breed of monster attacks, Aza believes…

The brave, burning with fire, harnessed the Dragon's Rage.... As the Dragon Heir, seventeen-year-old Kaia inherited the power of flame to protect her homeland from a godlike necromancer’s undead army. But after centuries of peace, the necromancer has faded to myth, and the Dragon Heir is feared by the people. Persecuted and cast out, Kaia struggles to embrace and control her seemingly useless gift while confined to her family’s farm. But when the necromancer’s undead…