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Posted on January 1, 2025 by Jeyran Main
Happy New Year 2025! š
As we welcome another exciting year, I want to take a moment to thank youāour incredible community of authors, writers, publishers, and book loversāfor making 2024 such a fantastic year.
Read MorePosted on January 1, 2025 by Jeyran Main
A few years ago, publishers discovered tropes, and as someone who writes both fanfiction and original works (and who doesnāt agree that the first is somehow ālesserā than the second, but thatās a topic for another day), I am always stumped how little of their true potential is used by bookstores.
Read MorePosted on December 31, 2024 by Jeyran Main
Itās annoying when someone beats you with their pop culture āexpertiseā, isnāt it? We get it; theyāve read āThe Silmarillionā. A lot. However, you shouldnāt let that overzealous author with the Quenya pen name deter you from enjoying pop culture references in literature. Theyāre succinct ways for the author to connect to you, and for you to connect to other readers. Historians appreciate them, too.
Read MorePosted on December 30, 2024 by Jeyran Main
After my first novel was published, there was a certain degree of satisfaction in both having completed a pretty sizable work and also being able to share it with the general public.Ā However, upon completing it, I did not assume Iād have another idea with which to create a second novel with any expedience.Ā Perhaps I was even content with having written a sole novel, having spent the majority of my career as a Playwright and Actor.Ā But within a few months, I realized that an older play of mine would actually lend itself nicely to the novel form.Ā The play and the novel it would soon become is called Graphic Nature.Ā
Read MorePosted on December 29, 2024 by Jeyran Main
“On Wahoo Reef” by Tim W. Jackson is a delightful blend of humor and adventure that has been aptly described as “Northern Exposure meets Margaritaville.” This comic Caribbean romp follows Wally Breight, a disillusioned P.R. executive who dreams of escaping his mundane life for the idyllic shores of the Caribbean.
Read MorePosted on December 28, 2024 by Jeyran Main
**End Man** by Alex Austin is a riveting techno-thriller that delves into the dark intersections of artificial intelligence, digital immortality, and corporate greed. The protagonist, Raphael Lennon, is a man confined both physically and psychologically. Suffering from dromophobia and the fear of crossing streets, Raphaelās world is restricted to a square-mile area around his home. His job at Norval, a company that hoards and sells the digital remnants of the deceased, offers a grim reflection of his isolated life. Raphael’s task is to track down “possums”āindividuals who have faked their deaths.
Read MorePosted on December 27, 2024 by Jeyran Main
Dear Readers,
Iām thrilled to announce that the 13th edition of Review Tales is now available for purchase! This winter edition is packed with an exceptional collection of:
Read MorePosted on December 27, 2024 by Jeyran Main
Beyond Beliefs: The Incredible True Story of a German Refugee, an Indian Migrant and the Families Left Behind** by Sohail Husain is an epic memoir that weaves a rich tapestry of love, loss, and resilience against the backdrop of some of the 20th century’s most momentous events. The narrative primarily chronicles the lives of Sohail Husainās parents and grandparents, whose stories intersect with World War I, the Great Depression, the Partition of India, and the Holocaust. Through evocative prose, Husain also recounts his own remarkable journey to uncover their histories.
Read MorePosted on December 26, 2024 by Jeyran Main
Samuel Jennings Vinson’s *The Hippopotamus Thesaurus* is an enchanting and whimsical exploration of language that will delight readers of all ages. This thesaurus is not just a repository of words; it is a vibrant universe populated by curious creatures and vivid narratives that bring the lexicon to life. Through Vinsonās creative lens, each word becomes a character with a story to tell, offering readers a delightful journey through the magical world of vocabulary.
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