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The Book of Skulls (Doctresses 1) David Hutchison (Book Review #770)
The book of skulls is a historical crime fiction with a BAME and LBGTQ slant. The story is set in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Liza and Amulya attend the same Medical School. At a riot, they are helped by a reporter, Hector and a student, Campbell. The two men are in a relationship, but Hector also has eyes for Amuyla.
Read MoreFinnegan Found by John Powers (Book Review #815)
Finnegan is a historical fiction story about a young American soldier who experiences being imprisoned while he is in Korea during the war. The story is set in 1951 and discusses the time where the Chinese had a re-education plan, and the prisoners were forced to partake in these study sessions.
Read MoreHow “Seeking Equilibrium” Addresses The Mental Health Crisis By Wayman Stewart
How “Seeking Equilibrium” Addresses The Mental Health Crisis
By Wayman Stewart
For years, my struggle with depression and anxiety was a source of secret shame and frustration. In spite of being someone who’s in touch with emotions and unafraid of vulnerable moments, talking about my depression and anxiety was something I was unable to do. Too used to dealing with my problems on my own, I’d push through it with resourcefulness and resilience. However, those traits can also be a major hindrance if they prevent you from reaching out and seeking help or support.
Read MoreThe Conviction: Enacting Vigilante Justice by John Mathews (Book Review #769)
The conviction is a short spy thriller vigilante story about a boy taking revenge on being a pawn at a robbery that took place and caused him to go to prison for life. He lures a female prosecutor, two criminal defendants, and a defense attorney into a warehouse set like a maze and plays mind games with them, making them pay for what they did to him.
Read MoreHarness the Power of the Invincible Mind by Alex Neumann (Book Review #814)
Harness the power of the invisible is a self-help book demonstrating a collection of the author’s knowledge and critical thinking. Although he modestly tells you that he isn’t here to teach us anything, he instead shares his insights and perspective, hoping we will see the same darkness as he does and pass-through this phase by seeing the light.
Read MoreThey 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.
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