Review Tales

Horseshoes and Hand Grenades by S.M. Stevens (Book Review #693)

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Jeyran Main

Horseshoes and hand grenades is a story about two women who happen to experience abuse. Astrid happens to experience this from work and is severely affected by it. For Shelby things are different. She is scarred from a very young age. This matter influences her in so many ways. Her relationships are most often disrupted, her behavior is not stable, and she often feels sad.

S.M. Stevens, author of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Jeyran Main

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S.M. Stevens, author of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades

Why I Wrote a “#MeToo Novel”

Almost every time I am interviewed about my new novel Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, the interviewer asks why I wanted to write about sexual abuse and workplace harassment. Some ask with a tone that suggests I must like gory movies and watching train wrecks too. (For the record, I do not.) Others ask with a knowing nod, sure that the answer will be the #MeToo movement.

Bad Love Strikes by Kevin L. Schewe (Book Review #695)

Posted on January 25, 2020 by Jeyran Main

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Bad love strikes is a science fiction, time travel story revolving around a group of kids who happen to find a time machine while they wander around a tunnel leading them to the “White hold project.” This machine was made by Einstein in secret in case Hitler managed to get his hands on certain bombs that destroyed humanity. As the kids learn how to use the time machine, they travel back in time to the 1940s, in order to save the Jews and gypsies from the Holocaust.

Productive People Primer: Practical Pointers You Must Follow to Increase Drive and Focus by Marvin Mills (Book Review #694)

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Jeyran Main

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Productive people primer is a self-help book written with the intention to assist the reader in understanding how to become more self-reliant, goal-oriented and successful in life.

Ms. Never by Colin Dodds (Book Review #692)

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Jeyran Main

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Ms. Never is a science fiction novel written about Ms. Never. Farya lives in a city that is depressed. She is the daughter of a famous astronaut and falls in love with Bryan, a divorced telecom CEO. His job is not all that it seems, and as they begin to get to know each other, they share secrets that could cost their lives.

KAZUCHIYO: Battle for Two Bridges by Melanie Schoen (Book Review #690)

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Jeyran Main

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Kazuchiyo is a historical fantasy fiction novel written about a samurai named The Red Dragon and his son, Kazuchiyo. He loses his son to his rivals and Kazuchiyo is raised by the enemy. He learns the arts of war in an unfamiliar land and plans for the day that he can return home.

The Melody of Three: (Evercharm Trilogy, Book 1) by Stephen Reeves (Book Review #691)

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Jeyran Main

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The melody of three is an urban fantasy story about a sorcerer called De Rein. He travels back to Liverpool after an absence of 9 years only to find things worse than when he left. Rein has an apprentice, Higgins, who dies a lot. The Musician has summoned Rein back, and things are a bit chaotic when he arrives. As Rein tries to get his head around things, there is more chaos happening in another realm.

Magicmals: The beginning by April Enciso (Book Review #689)

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Jeyran Main

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Magicmals is a fictional story written about Eva and her brother, Diego. She moves to a new city where cats have special powers, and these magical animals are called Magicmals. She discovers this when she brings a new kitten home. Buildings start to disappear, and strange things begin to happen, causing this supernatural adventure to exuberate into a fascinating story.

Worldbuilding: Creating fantasy worlds as real as our own by R.J. Vickers

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Jeyran Main

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When I was reading The Way of Kings, an epic fantasy by one of the masters of worldbuilding, Brandon Sanderson, I came across something that emphasized how deeply he had thought through his world.