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The Frontline: Season 1 Episode 1 by MICHAEL SANTINO (Book Review #957)
The frontline is a Crime thriller and written in episodes of a serial nature. It is written in short installments and can be read in short sittings. The story begins with an investigation conducted over a domestic terrorism incident. The job is given to Christopher Odacio, an FBI agent, and Brett Bonner, an investigator. However, the aim to identify whether American Dawn is a terrorist organization does not come easy.
Read MoreVICTORIAN SONGLIGHT: BIRTHINGS OF MAGIC & MYSTERY by Kathy Martone (Book Review #956)
Victorian Songlight is a magic and mystery story about Kate. She comes from a troubling past and is a 41-year-old bisexual woman who lives in a small Victorian town in the Ozark mountains. Kate is an artist and has psychic powers. Her life changes when she meets a spirit named Grandfather. He is an old legend and becomes her companion throughout her ups and downs. Grandfather is the key factor in maturing Kate into the woman she really is.
Read MoreThe String Rider by John Espie (Book Review #1020)
The string rider is a beautiful story about Trevor, who happens to travel 20 years in the future by clicking on a device button his girlfriend Rubie insists on trying on. Trevor’s initial plan is just to grab a lottery ticket and travel back. He only has two hours, so he has to rush; however, he notices some changes and his old self while he is there. Things aren’t the same when he returns.
Read MoreSilent Rise by Rick H. Jones (Book Review #1023)
Silent rise is a memoir. It is a form of documentation that displays Jones’s parents supporting his dreams, his love for the arts and how he graduates with a Masters in Fine Arts. Jones believes that he can change and transform communities through art programs, and so due to his skills and abilities, he directs Hamilton’s art centre.
Read MoreHow a Software Engineer Became a Writer of Kids’ Books by Nisha Talagala
I have been a software engineer for many years. When I was growing up, I loved math and computers and programs, and did not particularly enjoy talking with people! I found out as I got older that writing, in some form, is important for pretty much any job. The first type of writing I did was still very technical though. I wrote research papers and my dissertation. I was still very focused on facts and worked hard to keep my personal opinions private! I became more comfortable putting my ideas down on paper when I started writing blogs. I also realized that I enjoyed teaching – and writing became a big part of that.
Read MoreThe Virtue of Pressure by JOHN VANDERSLICE
Drafting my forthcoming novel NOUS NOUS (October 19 from Braddock Avenue Books) was unlike drafting any other novel I’ve written. You see, I originally composed the book in a Novel Writing Workshop class, one in which I asked my students to complete a full draft in one 13-week semester. I knew it would be an exciting challenge for the students, but I also knew that if I was going to ask that effort from them, I should ask it from myself.
Read MorePalm Lines by Jonathan Koven (Book Review #1019)
Palm Lines is a collection of poems about nature. The poems were divided into three segments and each was accompanied by beautiful illustrations that complemented the work. The author expresses scenes that were related to his youth and expressions of love and relationships.
Read MoreBara Lodge by Tsiresy Rasolondraibe (Book Review #1018)
Bara Lodge is a crime fiction. The story begins with Hary Andrean travelling to Madagascar to meet his girlfriend’s parents and ask permission to take her hand in marriage. While he does not get approved or blessed, more complications happen to revolve around drug dealings and kidnapping.
Read MoreEverything Somewhere by David Kummer (Book Review #1017)
Everything somewhere is a coming of age fictional story geared toward the young adult generation. It begins with Hudson, a young man who is dealing with depression and isolation. He meets Bruce Michaels, who is a celebrity hiding away from the public eye. The relationship between them grows, and each to their own begins to understand each other’s secrets.
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