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WRITE FOR THE WHOLE WORLD. Seriously. by Gillespie Lamb
What is a “serious” novel? Some writers need to know so they can be seen doing “serious” work. My advice: Don’t think in such terms. Tell a story honestly and well and the coveted “serious” appellation may well find its way to your book.
Read MoreCardinal Virtues by R. G. Roberts (Book Review #1271)
Cardinal Virtues is book one of the war of the submarine series. The story is set in 2037, and Alex is a navy officer that does not necessarily follow orders. The military thriller is very engaging and contains sci-fi elements keeping you intrigued.
Read MoreIf I Only Knew by Bailee Walker (Book Review #1270)
If I only knew is a non-fiction self-help book written to enable the reader the ability to learn certain life skills that weren’t necessarily taught in school. I believe this is a good source of information since we often learn these things from mistakes, and if you know a few of these structural life skills, you would make fewer mistakes and have even fewer heartbreaks.
Read MoreAll Falls Down by S. M. Grady (Book Review #1269)
All that falls down is book one of the Barrington Collection series. It is a fictional tale and begins by letting you into their life of struggles trying to have a baby. With all the miscarriages, all hope is lost. While everything else appears to be eh-okay, this one thing and Cara’s promise to finish school appear out the window.
Read MoreThe Alabama Black McGruders by J.R. Rothstein (Book Review #1267)
The Alabama black McGruders is the story of Charles McGruder Sr 1829 – 1900-c), his father Ned (1795 – 1853-c), and his mother Mariah Magruder (1800 – 1880-c). Charles, the enslaved black grandson of a white slave owner, Ninian O. Magruder (1744 – 1803), was born in Alabama on the plantation of his white aunt, Eleanor Magruder Wynne (1785 – 1849,) in 1829.
Read MoreSearching For a Stranger and Finding Myself – A Memoir by Wendy L. Scott-Hawkins (Book Review #1266)
Searching for a stranger and finding myself is a memoir written about Wendy growing up with a half-sibling she was really intrigued to know more about. By the time she turns thirty and after so much loss, only then does she begin to search for this person in question.
Read MoreThe Hypnotist’s Assistant: When Magical Thinking Meets Reality by Richard DeVall (Book Review #1266)
The hypnotist’s assistant is a Christian mystery suspense romance story about Gary and the Earl. First, you mean Earl, a fallen fireman and magician who is paralyzed, confined to a wheelchair. You then meet Gary Crockett, a young boy who finds Earl, his neighbor, a fascinating father figure.
Read MoreLittle People by Gordon Lewis (Book Review #1265)
Little people is a children’s book fantasy story set on the mythical landscape of Ireland. The story begins when Aisling and Liam are thrown into a magical world of folklore and join the little people in finding a way back. The quest is filled with dark battles, danger, and epic adventure. Before you know it, you feel yourself attached to the book wanting to know more.
Read MoreI Need To Tell You by Cathryn Vogeley (Book Review #1268)
I need to tell you is a memoir written by Cathryn and takes you on a heartful journey back to 1968, where she has to make the hardest decisions of her life. To give up her baby for adoption.
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