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They Lived They Were at Brighton Beach By Iván Brave (Book Review #768)
They lived they were at Brighton beach is a contemporary fiction book about the coming of age of a struggling artist. Ilya is a 22-year-old dancer at a nightclub. He loses her over a hidden stash of coke and prescription pills. Everything goes downhill from there as he spends the summer trying to get her back and launch his debut EP. The DJ where he works and the security manager there isn’t that supportive and set a few steps backs due to their unsupportiveness.
Read MoreOn Writing Humor by James Weir
On Writing Humor by James Weir
When asked by Jeyran to write a guest editorial, I was a bit confused on exactly what I’d talk about. In looking through the site, I found examples of dozens of great writers, with great opinions, and great insights into the craft of writing.
Then I remembered that great bit of advice to all writers – “write about what you know”. What do I know best? How to be a smart-ass.
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Read MoreSons of Adam by E. A. Rohrmoser (Book Review #767)
Sons of Adam is a mythical journey of self-discovery. The literary fiction has elements of magical realism framed around the Abrahamic narrative of Adam and Eve. The story describes the emotions, journey and faith of a man and a woman influenced by love and family. The perspective is secular, and it is not religious. Instead, it focuses on growth and self-belief.
Read MoreKindle X-Ray and the Future of eBook Publishing: An Author’s Perspective by Jim Lowe
Kindle X-Ray and the Future of eBook Publishing: An Author’s Perspective by Jim Lowe
I used to write poetry with a fountain pen and notebook. There was no thought of reproducing this work for the masses, it was a simple act of playing with words, trying to create my own little works of art. If it didn’t achieve anything else, then I would be left with a diary of my emotions.
Forever by Geoffrey M. Cooper (Book Review #766)
Forever is a medical thriller story about a professor who is on his sabbatical leave. Brad Parker is one of Harvard’s Genomic engineers, and he specializes in altering genome to find a cure for cancer. He is contacted by the FBI asking him to help them find a Chinese spy who has some critical information that cannot get into the wrong hands. Together with Karen Richmond, his partner takes on this challenge, and that’s how the adventure begins.
From Plotting to Published By Alison O’Mara
My infatuation with reading started at a young age. While escaping into well-crafted fictional worlds, the thought of creating my own hovered at the back of my mind. As a tween, I secretly journaled about stories I could one day turn into a novel. None of these ideas ever made it far, but the enthusiasm remained.
Read MoreScarred Soul of a Grieving Daughter: Inspired by True Events by Bette J. Hepler (Book Review #765)
Scarred soul of a grieving daughter is a psychological thriller written about a girl seeking revenge over her father’s death. The hatred within her provides the fire and ammunition to be brave, vigilant and rational towards the path she chooses to take. Alease is a professional woman and works as a psychotherapist. Her mission is not so much of a healthy one because she could lose her life over it, but the hatred is beyond reason, and that’s what drives this book fulfilling a very well written suspenseful, fictional story.
Read MoreDark Divinations by Naching T. Kassa (Book Review #761)
Dark Divinations is a horror anthology consisting of 14 frightening tales set in Victorian times. Each story is geared- around a method of divination and is written by a different author. The collection of stories consists of a young woman with powers to manipulate, an Englishman discovering powers in dreams, a young American bride returning to her English husband, and more.
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