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“Giant Banana Over Texas” is a humorous fiction containing a collection of fictional tales. The added funny notions were a plus and made you want to read the next story.
‘Childproof’ is a dark humor book about how children can affect your life and you could want what used to be a calm and peaceful life back.
‘Broken From Parent Loss?’ is a non-fiction self-help book about how to deal with grief when you endure a great loss, such as losing a parent. While it is something no one wants to think about or even deal with, it is still important to know that there are books like this providing help.
‘The Superflare’ is a post-apocalyptic dystopian story filled with science fiction. It’s 2051, and a gigantic solar storm has hit the earth, making living almost impossible. All digital devices and power supplies have been destroyed.
Writing has been an on-again-off-again hobby for me ever since I was very little. When I was about six years old, Dad set up a family computer. One of the first things I remember doing with it is firing up Microsoft Word and typing a very short story. (It would probably be more accurate to…
‘Brother Broken’ is not a tale of woe. It’s not a romance novel, a how-to handbook, a travel guide, a pot-boiler, a sci-fi sequel or a fantasy adventure. It’s a Saskatchewan true story. A slice of history that’s not dark or depressing. A memoir of hope and gratitude, with a touch of ridiculous―though some parts…
‘The Sound Of The Broken Wand’ is a poetry collection and an essay that consists of life, living and death. The six sections cover a broad subject area that can be relatable and enjoyable for the readers.
‘The Smallest War’ is an action-adventure filled with thrill and intense elements. America and Russia are at each other’s throats from a treaty that was made between them back in 1867. The concept of the story revolves around oil and how both countries have the right to it.
‘Give Me Shelter’ is a historical thriller set in 1962 when the Cuban missile crisis threatened the world. The story revolves around Willie, Denny and their grandfather. He takes care of the children after their parents die in an accident.
That’s a tough one! I really love the current series I’m writing of Cassandra poems, I loved my first book which I worked so long on, starting in my twenties and ending when it was published at 32. I love my essays because that’s a different and more challenging form for me. This latest book…
‘Eventually They All Fall’ is a young adult fantasy. It is filled with urban fantasy and created for the young mind. The story revolves around a boy called Domino and his power being able to view other people’s desires.
All my pieces, collections, and books are like my children; they each fill a special space—I favor not one more than the other. How could a parent pick their favorite child? My first book, The Sunshine Special, will always be my first. The book tells the story of my great uncle, like a grandfather to…
1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? The first memory I have of writing creatively was in elementary school, like many kids, when I wrote and physically created a book. I still have that book – bound in fabric – it was a science fiction story. I wrote many short stories,…
‘Beyond the Atmosphere’ is a military and science fiction book. The concept of the story revolves around Nordstrom and his friends saving the world from annihilation. An asteroid is attacking, and Nordstrom has to defend his planet.
‘Dusk Upon Elysium’ is a dystopian science fiction story filled with horror and suspense. The world is dark and dreadful. Nergal virus has taken over the world, and Geoff is trying not to get infected.
‘The 7 Key Steps to Finding Happiness in the Pursuit of Success’ is a non-fiction self-help book written to enable happiness and success and answer many questions about self-transformation.
‘The 2-Hour Cocktail Party’ is a self-help non-fiction book for those who wish to conduct parties, socialize and know how to strengthen their relationship with their existing friends. Hosting an event is not an easy job to do.
‘Flames of Rapture’ is a fictional romance beginning with Sadie, a farm girl living in a small town. She does not feel very welcome and befriends James, the neighboring farm boy. Their connection and bond shape the story, and their dynamic creates an interesting read.
‘Kaleidoscopic Shades – Within Black Eternity’ is a supernatural thriller filled with science fiction and paranormal elements. It all begins with Jashua and a few of his friends dreaming of a strange man in a dark suit. These nightmares affect their daily life and take all the energy they have.
‘Bottle Lightning’ is a legal thriller about Torn and Saya’s journey. Torn is a top technology lawyer who meets Saya, who has invented a way to solve climate change.
‘Two Rivers’ is a novel emphasizing the long-held enslavers’ myths. The story creates an opportunity for everyone to better understand the lives of Americans—black and white—living day-to-day in 1854-1855.
‘Transforming Souls’ is a collection story filled with short stories that consist of drama, thrill and contemporary style of writing. Each story is relatable, and this enables something for everyone.
‘My Heart is the Tempest’ is a dark fantasy. It begins with Niveal, a land of snow and Sycorax, a 12-year-old who is different and is struggling to fit in her world. The color of her eyes and hair isn’t like others, so she is a target.
‘NAE BURDS, HERE WE GO, PACKS OF FOUR, DECKS OF TEN’ is a very short biography and self-help book. The premise was a short story about a day in the life of a young man attending an Ayr vs Kilmarnock derby match in 1999.
‘Reaper’ is a fantasy story filled with horror and elements of Christianity. The story begins with Reaper traveling to Colley and attempting to eliminate a demon. What he finds himself in is a whole other ordeal.
‘The Judges Chronicles’ is a fictional story taken from the biblical book of Judges. Gideon is a rabbit chosen by the Holy One to be a general and manage and protect the county of Shavron.
‘Tesla’ is a mystery thriller filled with science fiction. It begins with Darren finding the original Tesla document that provides him with information that changes everyone’s fate.
‘The Young’ is a classic-style fantasy about a father and son attempting to stop an omen from taking the power of the moon gods and simultaneously destroying the sun gods.
‘The Repertoire’ is a contemporary love story and tells the story of a vocalist, Audrey Reine and Cleo, a nightclub owner. When Audrey is dumped by her lover for a younger partner, she is heartbroken but still remains strong.
‘Alligator River’ is a thriller suspense about Chief Ranger Brandon Maddox, who is hired to investigate the murder of Heather O’Neill. Her body is found by the River National Wildlife Refuge, and Jeremy’s fingerprints are there, but Maddox believes there is more at play, and this hunch makes him look further into them matter.
‘Fire and Ice’ is the second book of the Mauzzy and Me Mystery season. The story begins with Sara Donovan, who suspects that one of the rare gems held in the vault at the Carlton Museum has been replaced with a fake.
‘The Land of the Young’ is a fantasy story geared towards teen and young adult readers. It begins with Bridget Houlihan and her journey trying to survive the Irish Famine of the 1840s. As she vows to protect her family and to provide for them, things don’t pan out as well as she wants, and…
‘The Middle Between Us’ is a historical fiction that is a love story about two couples set in very different conditions. The gay romance, in particular, is interesting since it is set in the unknown and searches for sexual identity.
‘The New Empire’ is a speculative fiction set in a two-dimensional alternative timeline. The historical story is set in the 18th century when China was the first to land and is known as the USA.
‘The Shadow Hour’ is a young adult action and adventure story. Amber, a 13-year-old teen, transports to a not-so-friendly realm and survives all her ordeals. The Shadow Hour has taken over the world, and Amber slowly finds herself and who she can be.
‘When We Lost Touch’ is a contemporary fiction focused on Grace and how her life changes when she comes back from a cruise ship to face COVID-19. Her 11-year-old grandson’s mental illness, her daughter’s graduate program, her best friend getting the virus, and the list goes on.
‘Harvey’s Hutch’ is a memoir written about Philip’s life and everything that has been thrown at him, whether bad or good; he has somehow found a way to make it impactful. From being born in England and recovering from the effects of WWII, you already know that you are in for an adventure.
‘An End to Etcetera’ is a mystery suspense book filled with psychological elements. The story begins when Selena Harris is given a case to solve. An autistic child has been murdered, and she has to solve a case and find a troubled kid who is a sociopathic killer.
‘On the Edge of Forever’ is a time travel filled with science fiction and time travel elements. Introduced with a beautifully designed book cover, you immediately notice the attention given to detail.
‘The Four Lives of Robinson Appleson’ is a fantasy story with a complex storyline and a very intriguing novel approach to the protagonist having four lifetimes, and he manages them navigating life.
‘You’re the Cake’ is a non-fiction self-help book that is written in sort of a memoir about Marcia and how she has gone through some pretty vulnerable stages of dating, meeting new people, marriages and life lessons.
‘The Cyclone Release’ is a psychological fiction set in 1990. It all begins with Brenden Meagher and his grief and loss. While the secrets unravelled from this loss are introduced, you understand the surrounding world and see what it takes to love again.
‘Chester the Pirate’ is a picture children’s book about Chester wanting to be a pirate. He goes to school to become one, and he isn’t alone. He has a friend called Roger, an octopus.
‘Cupid and the Silent Goddess’ is a non-fiction book written about a painting done in 1544, commissioned by the artist Bronzino and gifted to the King of France. The painting Allegory with Venus and Cupid is well-known amongst those who appreciate art.
‘Pretty Short Stories – Unsettling’ is a short story collection that consists of horror, paranormal stories and suspense. There is something for everyone in each story, providing different feelings for every page.
‘I remember Clifford’ is a literary short fiction and takes place in several locations, including Boston, Chicago, Prague, and Southern California. The author is inspired to write the collection through his own personal grief, experiences, emotions and how he has processed it all.
My dear reader, I am Véronique Iswery Pasquet. Since childhood, I’ve been a big fan of books on horror, crime, romance, fantasy, and paranormality.
1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? For me, it wasn’t really a realisation. I have been writing for as long as I can remember and entered a school poetry competition when I was an infant. So for me, it almost felt like writing was inevitably going to be a part…
1. I dislike or distrust nearly everything about traditional publishing. I also dislike and distrust most things about “traditional” self-publishing. I have a strong DIY streak.
You are sitting on the porch on a breezy summer evening, cooling down from the heat wave. An idea pops into your head, and you scramble over a heap of lazy limbs and sleepy pets to write it down.
The Casserole Ladies is a humorous fiction story based on older unmarried women in towns throughout the South who appear on doorsteps of recently widowed or divorced males. These women bring casseroles and other homemade dishes, such beneficence occurring when these men are most vulnerable to feminine sympathy. Potential companionship and matrimony often are motivating…
‘Friendship Day on Rosy Lane’ is a contemporary fiction written about Rosy Lane and how it’s a place for those who are lost. While many may not agree with how Rose handles things in her life, her demeanour, behaviour, thoughts, and feelings were all part of her character and shaped the story.
‘Fear of the Dark’ is a sci-fi space story. It is filled with fantasy, thriller scenes and post-apocalyptic material. It all. Begins with Ruby Rose, a medical frigate picking up an SOS and sending medics into the raging storm only to realize that they are in for trouble.
‘Grady Whill and the Templeton Codex’ is a Young adult fantasy story. The teenage superhero story begins with a secret academy recruiting only kids worthy of having the powers to be the best.
Why devote five years of your life to researching historical facts and theories on what has caused human behavior that results in war? Because the next major war will be much different than even WWII, which resulted in over eighty million deaths over a six-year span. Even if only a few hundred understand the why…
1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? Probably very late on, I’ve always written stories from a very young age, scribbled little ideas and scenes. I didn’t fully commit to writing a novel until I was in my late twenties. It was a very nerve-wracking experience, but my debut book received a lot of positive feedback, so it’s been very encouraging…
Review Tales Magazine – The 6th Spring Edition is out! Please support your writing community by purchasing a copy today. Review Tales MagazineSpring Edition 6 We welcome Spring 2023 with open arms. The 6th edition of this magazine is filled with many delightful and insightful submissions. Mark Kinslow shares how his book was accidentally created…
Let me start by saying that Xena, Warrior Princess is my hero. She’s a badass, kick-ass heroine, and almost everything I do is in some way inspired by her.
‘Mother of Valor’ is a crime thriller filled with much action and adventure. The story mostly revolves around Valorie Dawes, a policewoman, her family, her lover, Gil, and everything that has happened before in her life, shaping who she is now.
‘Marriage, Malibu & Coffee’ is a fictional tale about Lori, her life, her ups and downs, and everything in between. She is a lively person who happens to have it hard with a failed marriage, motherhood, and finding herself.
I am often asked this when I tell people I smuggled munitions into South Africa for the African National Congress—Nelson Mandela’s organization—in the 1970s and early 1980s. My recently published book, Our Man in Mbabane: A Novel Based on a True Story, is about my fictionalized self, Frank George, and his exploits in Southern Africa.…
1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? My writing journey began in kindergarten, where I’d create crayon-scribbled, staple-ridden stories (drawing inspiration from diverse entertainment media, such as Bluth’s “The Land Before Time” and the videogame “Jak and Daxter”), and proudly present them to the class. But although I enjoyed writing, I viewed…
Beginning of Arrogance is a fantasy story and book one of a Paladin’s journey. Paladins are heroes who protect people from enemies. For this reason, they aren’t very much liked by those in power.
‘Hacking George’ is a humor, dark comedy, and complex story where George, the protagonist, instantly gets on your nerves, irritating you all the way. But as you read along, he slowly grows on you, and you realize that he, in fact, is the hero you want to win.
‘How Did I Get Here?- Traveling The Road To Resilience’ is a memoir biography. Andrew has an interesting take on life, and through all of his experiences, he shares this insightful take on life in the hope that we can learn and overcome our own troubles.
‘The Multitude of Personalities Made Simple’ is a psychology self-help spiritual book written to assist the reader in accurately determining their personality type and assessing it through measurement.
When most people talk about books or writing they usually mean fiction. I’ve created plenty of my own worlds and original stories, but my most prominent tales are all true stories. Nonfiction is incredibly underrated. From Michelle Obama’s memoir to I Am Malala, Born Free, and even works like On Liberty, true writing holds the…
I was halfway through my novel, following my character descriptions and intricate outline to a T, when I realized I had the wrong hero.
Nancy Burkhalter The Education of Delhomme: Chopin, Sand, & La France Le Mot Juste For the historical novelist, thorough research is mandatory. We must make sure that the Union Pacific train ran through Laramie, Wyoming, in 1880 and not the Burlington Northern. Even if it’s anachronistic attire or crops that were never grown in the…
The release of my novel Off-Island in paperback by Matador, part of Troubador Publishing had been long overdue. Originally written in 1982 and entitled Krystal, the then name of the main character, it was shelved after several major publishing houses in New York took a pass. As a young woman, having just finished my MFA in Creative Writing…
Being a novelist is a funny thing. It’s a funny thing for a whole host of reasons, but the funniness of it struck me particularly hard this past weekend, when I realized at 1:32AM Saturday morning that I was stone-cold sober, and earnestly researching the etymology of the term ‘serial killer’ for a throwaway detail…
After four years of writing four novels and fully outlining four more, a calm is overcoming my muse this summer. It is not a fit of writer’s block, in fact, quite the opposite. Nor is it some furor poeticus that will result in yet another stress-squozen pandemic novel.
Carey Harrison, novelist and playwright, said once, that if you get into the habit of writing novels, short stories, plays, or television scripts, then every idea you get turns itself into the appropriate length. And to avoid that, you should aim for different lengths, different structures. Although I have written two novels for children and…
Write what you know. That’s one of the rules for creating good fiction, so as much as possible you should draw on your own first-hand experiences. Not easy to do when you’re writing historical fiction (unless you’re two hundred years old), in which case you need to up your game when it comes to research.
Reality is elusively absurd. To render in art the every day, the rhythm, and meter of life, can be a fool’s errand. One must first set out to define what is real, it seems, and then develop a method of sending one’s fictional reality to invade another’s actual reality. This is no easy thing.
Back when I was taking Lit classes, I kept learning about allegory and extended metaphors and allusions and lots of other fancy words, and the whole time I couldn’t help but think, Are these professors taking this stuff way more seriously than the actual writers did?
No one likes staring at a blank page. Fortunately, many writers cultivate all sorts of prompts and tools to conquer that authorial vacuum as much as possible – whether it be leaving the previous day’s writing off on a cliffhanger – or maintaining an endless List of Ideas forever begging to be written.
Probably the poem that closes Passiflora, “Girls, She Falcons, Be Thin: Let Us Work Ourselves Asleep Against You,” because the hawk’s rise at the end feels so hopeful. Also, the title comes from a book of poetry someone gave me as a gift when I was in college but that I didn’t read until more…
Writing a novel can sometimes it can feel like being in one of those old cartoons where the character makes this herculean effort to get to the top of a mountain…only to see thousands of other mountains along the horizon.
What lies behind the eyes shines with an unearthly gleam and sparkle, a treasure chest of magic if you will. Gathering the letters, words, and images hidden deep within the soul’s retinal landscape becomes an act of worship, kneeling before the altar of inspiration.
The Price of Publication and Self-Publication in the Literary World There is a term “pay for play” that is used about political donations and political appointments, for stand-up comics paying for stage time, and even for artists who pay for exhibition space. I have never heard it used when discussing literary publishing, but maybe it…
A common question I’ve heard of authors is “What is your writing process?” I’ve answered this question myself, though I questioned it. I mean, what is a writing process? Does the asker just want to know how I find a quiet place where I can comfortably place my hands upon a keyboard? Snoozefest.
I think favorite could be interpreted in various ways. I co-wrote a performance piece, Black White Chinese Women Got the Beat, with a woman twenty years younger than me. The significance of that writing was the similarities and differences of two mixed-race women with a substantial age difference. She grew up in a rural area,…
Greetings gentle reader! Welcome to a guest post on writing unique phrases for your world-settings. I’m A. Carina Spears and I’ll be your guide today! My works range from horror to romance. That said, my favorite genre is fantasy. So let’s examine a quote from “Paladin’s Honor”.
Broken Pieces of God is contemporary literary fiction. Primarily, this means it is a character driven story. The main plot revolves around the lives of Eddy and Gayle Kimes and their two adult offspring, Rich and Sandy. Eddy has recently lost his job with a cable company and Gayle, an independent tax accountant, has been…
Right now I am writing an epic fantasy series titled Thread of Souls. I’ve got the first two books published, and the third in the series is launching August 27th. The series will be eight books long, so I’m really excited to be in this for the long haul!
‘An enemy like me’ is a political fiction written about Jacob, a loyal family man who has to leave his wife and child to fight a war he isn’t sure he will return from.
‘The Sound of Patriarchy and Other Stories’ is a collection of short stories. It contains a mixture of humorous and sombre storylines that make it suitable for all readers.
‘The Relationship Guide’ is a non-fiction self-help book about relationships and how much we struggle socially to keep them. The dysfunctions and lack of attention to the concept of maintaining a relationship are discussed in this book.
‘The Night Fisher Elegies’ is a short storybook filled with reflections and verses that contain elements of personal and enjoyable tales. The book talks about faith, death, family and dreams but also explores the concept of self-reflect through short verses that keep you wanting more. What I mostly enjoyed about the book was its approach.…
‘The Trial Show: The Resistance’ is a dystopian story and is the first book in its series. It is filled with LGBTQ, romance, and science fiction. If you are into complex scenes and plotlines, this one is for you.
‘War Angel’ is a historical novel dedicated to the nurses of the US armed forces who served in the Korean War, demonstrating bravery and strength. The book tells the story of these courageous women and their hardships. It also discusses how the Army would not accept men to serve as nurses.
Writing is a challenging and rewarding pursuit, but it can also be isolating. Fortunately, numerous resources available for aspiring writers can help you develop your craft, connect with other writers, and grow your audience. Here’s a list of some of the best resources for aspiring writers, including workshops, writing communities, and online courses.
‘The captivating flames of madness’ is a collection of horror, sci-fi stories that discuss drug addiction, pirates sail, pilots, hackers, and all sorts of the intriguing mind-boggling concept of storylines.
‘The Lone Leopard’ is a historical fiction set in 1992, beginning with Ahmad, a 15-year-old traditional Pashtun, and Frishta, a 16-year-old women’s rights activist who is well outspoken.
Good intentions are not good enough. Everyone wants to see extreme poverty alleviated, but too often, well-meaning do-gooders believe that good intentions and their carefully crafted solutions are sufficient. But poverty is more than just a material issue; the poor are more than a set of problems to solve.
Hardy Durkin, the veteran trekker, and protagonist of the Hardy Durkin Travel Mystery Series takes readers to off-the-beaten-path locales rather than the ‘Ten days in Europe’ itinerary, but locales are no less intriguing. Thanks to my father, I have been traveling since childhood, and the lesser-known destinations have left a more memorable imprint. That is…
“I leave no trace of wings in the air, But I’m glad that I had my flight.”– Rabindranath Tagore Incandescence was inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s The Last Poem—Shesher Kobita. I read it three times at different stages of my life. And each time, I construed a new meaning. At the most mature stage of my life,…
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