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Each time Dan Zimberoff fired up an F-14 Tomcat perched on the deck of an aircraft carrier, he knew that flying a fighter jet demanded a level of brashness and rock star-esque aplomb. He never forgot that he was part of an all-male team that was the envy of many – a culture that has now crashed and burned like the fiery mishaps he witnessed too many times over his distinguished career.

From “I Pad, I Pod, I Pray” to “A Sunrise Is God’s Way Of Telling The World To Lighten Up” – the hundreds of thousands of hand-lettered signs gracing churches across the country have become an under-appreciated yet vital component of American culture. While the rise in accessibility and lowering costs of digital technology is rapidly replacing these analogue marvels, two North Carolina photographers are on a bold mission to preserve their unlikely beauty and influence through a new book.

When author Graham J. Flowers grew up, Western television shows dominated each family’s nightly viewing. As the ‘CSI’s and ‘Twilight’s of their time, the genre eventually became over-worked and its day passed. Over half a century later and with a steady growth in popularity, the Western is back – and Flowers has stormed the literary scene with gusto to put his spin on the chamber.

It isn’t easy to fathom nor admit, but the truth is that every family has its dark side. While some will be more harrowing than others, this harsh reality lies front-and-centre in a powerful new novel by Ontario’s Brooks Ellis, Jr.

For those passionate about riding horses, coining life as “the longest trail” takes on a very special meaning. For some it represents the constant journey towards a destination they will never reach, while for others it’s an idiom that aligns with their abundant success. For California’s Roni McFadden, the phrase becomes an apt title for her compelling new true life novel. This award-winning story of redemption and growth transcends literature to become therapy for all who read it.

Most people claim they fall into one of two groups; either those who consistently accomplish their goals and enjoy an abundance of success, or those who sit by while life fails them. Alberta’s Philip Sullivan has travelled the world exploring this phenomenon and has some bold advice - the outcome is within each individual’s control.

While most authors use their first novel to do nothing but simply test the literary waters, Florida’s Fernando Lopez is quickly proving that a debut release is also an opportunity to rival a genre’s best-sellers. Lopez has struck the tough balance of providing a novel that explores one teenager’s complicated first sexual experience, written without stooping to the use of smut or profanity.

Growing up isn’t easy for any teenager, with short-term gain often taking priority over the wider maturity process. In a compelling new novel by Louis Justin, one young girl’s coming-of-age is depicted alongside a slew of struggles that many will never face.

Like millions children, Tiffany A. Johnson’s young son enjoyed a rock-solid and unwavering relationship with his father. Then one day, Immigration officials had his hero-figure back on a plane and deported to his native country.

Daryl Hajek is no ordinary author. A reviewer of his latest novel perhaps says it best; “Never let it be said that anyone who may not have all 5 senses intact can't write an amazing story!!” Hajek is also rapidly proving that a debut novel is also an opportunity to rival a genre’s bestsellers.