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Shadow House is a young adult teen story filled with science fiction material keeping the young mind intrigued. The added romance and dystopian nature to the premise adds to the interesting dynamic of the story.
A Note from the Editor The fall edition is here. What you have in your hands is another magazine filled with exciting and insightful author advice, confessions, and discussions. This edition enables you to understand how negative reviews should not necessarily affect you. Climbing mountains is compared to writing books; you aren’t to listen to…
Say no to depression is a nonfiction self-help book that educates you on what depression is and how hard it is to treat it. Other mental illnesses are also spoken about but above all, what matters most here is that it helps you feel free again.
The ultimate guide of random facts is a nonfiction entertaining read teaching you facts that you most likely have never heard or known about. It provides content you can remember and talk about when you get together with your friends, and it’s fun, so you enjoy sitting and reading.
The Backpack years is a memoir and has a dual narrative premise where James and Stefanie both share their journey and experience together.
State of Revolution is a travel memoir filled with the author’s experience of not only life but also his journey of exploring. He decides to document many New Jersey Revolutionary War historic sites, and with that comes much storytelling and exciting tales that you experience when reading this book.
‘Essential Life Skills For Teens’ is a non-fictional self-help book written to help all those who wish to move out of their family home and live a more independent life.
‘I love you because…’ is a children’s book and is a beautiful tale about the mother’s love and continuous devotion towards providing all the positive energy a child needs. As you read along, you are captivated by all the lovely illustrations and how sweet a mother’s love is for their child.
On Rosy Lane is a woman’s fiction story and is about how Rose fights to keep Rose Elaine after her mother passes away. The manor means a lot to her as it has been a place of refuge for over a hundred years. Unfortunately for Rose, her family has different plans for this beautiful place,…
How do you schedule your life when you’re writing? I take a strategic approach to assure movement in the story. Previously, I used Google calendar to pick the days that I’m going to write and block out about two hours. Currently, I have a white board and I write the day of the week and…
Rose from the Moon is a collection of poetry about love. And what is love? The cosmic soul is definitely expressed here. This is a good read, and its vivid descriptive writing provides the best experience for those who enjoy poetry.
Mixed Realities is a collection of science fiction stories filled with anthologies. Although it is a relaxing read, the premise keeps you intrigued and on edge. All 7 stories are about the universe and are thought-provoking.
Rooty the Rutabaga is a children’s book and is about a root vegetable that isn’t very popular. Root is in the dark part of the garden and does not feel included with all the known vegetables. Together with all of the other existing vegetables, they find a way to include Root, teaching children about inclusivity…
Sin Eater is a Contemporary fantasy story filled with paranormal and urban elements. The story begins with Jayde Holloway and her ability to wipe out memories. For some, this could be a great power to have, but for her, it’s not. Especially when she accidentally removes her best friend, Jenny’s memory.
After sharing with one of my dearest friends the extraordinary occurrences that my siblings and I journaled during the time Dad was dying, and two years later, during the time Mom was dying, she told me I should write a book about them. I responded, “Maybe I will.”
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Death at Dusbat College is a beautiful story written about Cristiano visiting his aunt, hoping to learn about magic at the magical Dusbar College. When the Grand Magician passes away, Cristiano has a riddle to solve, becoming the premise of this exciting story.
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? When I was ten or eleven, I began to write a few poems. The satisfaction I felt when I finished a poem was a great motivation to keep going. One of my first poems was about an old woman knitting. How do you schedule…
Misadventures in the Screen Trade is an interesting story about Alison trying to make it in the media industry, where men are mostly dominating the field. Besides the humorous remarks and the determination you see in Alison, there is an underlying message here that I believe we still face even today, and that is, women…
These numbered days is a contemporary fictional story about Annie Wolff and how she addresses her mental illness by shying away from everyone and giving away her rights to motherhood. She thinks all is well by leaving her kids to her other half, Joel, but once she finds out that Joel has died in a…
Black, White, And Gray All Over is a memoir written about the author’s encounter and life trying to stay away from trouble and instead navigate all his energy and potential as a cop, making a change. He discusses how the system is corrupted and how racism exists in the police force. He also explains how…
It was the third month into the beginning of the Roaring 2020s, and New Orleanians were coming down off the high of a lively Carnival season when the devastating news broke. Our beloved holiday, Mardi Gras, had been a COVID-19 superspreader event. Along with the rest of the world, New Orleans shut down.
I’ve been professionally writing for about as long as I’ve been homeschooling. With over a decade under my belt, it seems silly now that I didn’t plan to write about this parallel journey.
Pantsing versus Plotting There is no right or wrong way to write a novel, but when two authors meet and chat for the first time, invariably the question is asked: Are you a pantser or a plotter?
Thunder Head is a YA action and sci-fi story filled with excitement and intrigue. It all begins when Tom Hadley, a sixteen-year-old rock lover, meets Obie, a boy with powers. The world of people with powers is run by an organization called the Conservatory, and since Obie is a Super, He has to register with them,…
A Reservoir Man is a coming-of-age fictional story filled with emotions and thought-provoking content. Right from the beginning, you are connected with the author’s tragedy and heartbreak. You instantly understand the narrative and the character.
Mafia Muse is a crime thriller with a strong female protagonist, Anna Riccio, showing all the ups and downs of being a Club Singer and a wife to a Mob Boss. The story is set in the 1940s and channels through many international dramas filled with love stories keeping you intrigued.
SAS: Babcock’s Revenge is an action and adventure story filled with thrill and military fiction. It is set in 1942 and begins with Corporal Carl Babcock escaping from imprisonment. He is alone and has to survive all that he faces avoiding being recaptured by the Japanese forces.
The Prophecy of Achilles is a poetic retelling of the myth of Achilles. It all begins with Peles begins having doubts over his offspring repeatedly dying shortly after birth. Unknown to him, Thetis Achilles’ mother sacrifices them in the fire to make them immortal. Upon realization, he saves the last child from dying, and that’s…
Death at Dusbar College is a fantasy magical story about Cristiano and how he has to solve the Grand Magician’s riddle at the magical Dusbar College. The story is filled with mystery, and the world-building is described well. The characters and their personalities mesh well together. The author keeps you guessing and wondering throughout the…
Ékleipsis: the Abyss is the second short story collection filled with suspense, horror, and fiction. Since I had read book one, I was expecting the same quality of writing and penmanship. The author definitely did not disappoint. The premise of the stories was all magnified with much suspense and thrill. The author manages to inspire…
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The Rescue is book one of the Timestream Travelers Chronicles. The story is set in West Seattle, Aeneas Entwistle and begins with Aeneas, a 14-year-old boy who discovers that he has the ability to time travel. It is the year 2015, and Aeneas gets to meet his daughter in the year 2053.
And time stopped is a young adult story filled with many swords, sorcery, and fantasy material. This is a book in a series, and I would recommend you start reading the series from the beginning. Even though the prologue covers pretty much what you have missed, I still feel that you would enjoy the book…
Reach is a non-fiction book helping the reader in finding their core and attainment their potential. With a framework at hand, the author introduces a strategic way to aspire and harmonise the growth within you.
Howl of the ice is a teen and young adult fantasy story. The story begins by letting you know how Falc dislikes frozen lakes and ice but is willing to go with Grandpa to a seasonal ice fishing shanty town atop Lake Blackbird.
The Order is a historical fiction set in 16th century France. Jan Vander Leuk, a young novice, realises that what he envisioned in joining the brotherhood isn’t all that he dreamed it was. He then has to change his way of thinking and go to the Holy Roman Empire to understand the truth about what…
Airy Nothing is a young adult fictional tale about a boy named John who has the ability to see things others cannot. When he decides to run away to London, he does not foresee all that will happen to him, meeting Black Jack as one of them. Living in the big city does not seem…
The secret resort of Nostalgia is a mystery romance and begins with Mike Denning accepting the perfect job. He is in charge of documenting details on an island resort in Nostalgia.
Discover of the five senses is a children’s Superhero Action & Adventure story. The book is for young readers, and so the material inside, plotline, storytelling, and dialogue are all written for its specific age.
The Tapestry is a paranormal and urban fantasy story set in 1912 starring Maia, a virgin – pregnant 14-year-old who finds herself giving birth to a little albino, hermaphrodite baby named Justice. She has no one but a pack of coyotes who take her in.
Have You Heard the Sound of Your Own Voice is a memoir telling you the struggles and triumphs of a young woman dealing with depression, suicide, and embracing all that in order to battle the voice in her head.
Heal & Integrate Shadow Workbook is a non-fiction self-help book to heal you from what you have gone through in the past. The painful encounters, experiences and traumas that have made you feel trapped are what is aimed for in this book.
The Midst of Magic is an urban fantasy story, and it begins with Kara Hartman, a photojournalist who wants to hide her magic from the world. After enduring betrayal and a massive loss, Kara is vulnerable. Her loss is too significant to deal with, and guilt has overcome her feelings.
Feeling Normal Again is a nonfiction self-help book written to enable you to deal with all the stress and downsides COVID-19 induced on your mental health and physical body.
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.
While this project took years to complete, normally a writer would not dare spend that amount of time, resources, and money to bring an idea to fruition. But this project is not like any other piece of creative work that I have produced. It took a decade between my first and second book. It had…
Like a typical heroine, what I thought I wanted and what I needed to expose themselves in the process of writing. When I became an empty nester, I knew that I needed something to fulfil my life. Sitting on my meditation mat one morning I asked the universe for direction. Write about Family camp smacked me in…
What is a “serious” novel? Some writers need to know so they can be seen doing “serious” work. My advice: Don’t think in such terms. Tell a story honestly and well and the coveted “serious” appellation may well find its way to your book.
Cardinal Virtues is book one of the war of the submarine series. The story is set in 2037, and Alex is a navy officer that does not necessarily follow orders. The military thriller is very engaging and contains sci-fi elements keeping you intrigued.
If I only knew is a non-fiction self-help book written to enable the reader the ability to learn certain life skills that weren’t necessarily taught in school. I believe this is a good source of information since we often learn these things from mistakes, and if you know a few of these structural life skills,…
All that falls down is book one of the Barrington Collection series. It is a fictional tale and begins by letting you into their life of struggles trying to have a baby. With all the miscarriages, all hope is lost. While everything else appears to be eh-okay, this one thing and Cara’s promise to finish…
The Alabama black McGruders is the story of Charles McGruder Sr 1829 – 1900-c), his father Ned (1795 – 1853-c), and his mother Mariah Magruder (1800 – 1880-c). Charles, the enslaved black grandson of a white slave owner, Ninian O. Magruder (1744 – 1803), was born in Alabama on the plantation of his white aunt,…
Searching for a stranger and finding myself is a memoir written about Wendy growing up with a half-sibling she was really intrigued to know more about. By the time she turns thirty and after so much loss, only then does she begin to search for this person in question.
The hypnotist’s assistant is a Christian mystery suspense romance story about Gary and the Earl. First, you mean Earl, a fallen fireman and magician who is paralyzed, confined to a wheelchair. You then meet Gary Crockett, a young boy who finds Earl, his neighbor, a fascinating father figure.
Little people is a children’s book fantasy story set on the mythical landscape of Ireland. The story begins when Aisling and Liam are thrown into a magical world of folklore and join the little people in finding a way back. The quest is filled with dark battles, danger, and epic adventure. Before you know it,…
I need to tell you is a memoir written by Cathryn and takes you on a heartful journey back to 1968, where she has to make the hardest decisions of her life. To give up her baby for adoption.
A wife for the devil is a Victorian historical romance. The story begins with Elizabeth Lavoisier, a widow of 24 years of age and the illegitimate child of the Baron’s younger sister and an Indian soldier. She lives with her uncle, Baron Deverill. They aren’t very kind to her, and since she is penniless and…
Adventurer’s owner is a young adult fantasy story. Amber is only 15 and ready to start her career at the Adventurer’s Hall, but it does not go as she thought it would. There are obstacles on her way and evil she has to face so her town, Pondril, is saved.
First Comes Baby is a fictional tale about a young woman named Ella deciding to go against social norms and have a baby by 35 before she is married or has a stable partner.
The last Keeper is a Metaphysical Fantasy and book one of the Warminster series. While the story is filled with action and adventure, you get to enter a beautifully described world where a blind Daemus Alaris has the gift of sight and is the Keeper of the Forbidden and an Elve Princess who has left…
Review Tales MagazineSummer Edition A Note from the Editor Summer is here, and I find myself delighted with the third issue. Look at what we have accomplished since 2016! The dedication, hard work, and determination have paid off in a very rewarding way. The articles, confessions, and reviews have been outstanding. The third issue of…
Travelers within is the first book of its series. With thirteen phases of self-discovery, you are sure to be invited on a thrilling journey and adventure. The book is filled with manners of healing and how to apply them in your life. It is mostly teachings and filled with stories that allow you to think…
A salted slug is a crime mystery science fiction story. Zander Kain is a writer who has lost his job due to leaking classified information. He spends his days trying to get some work as a freelance writer for the Rook City Review which is governed by the NAU government. As Zander interviews a passed-out…
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I didn’t realize I wanted to be a writer, I just started writing things. I have a heavy background in roleplaying games both tabletop and text base, and I consumed a ton of media including fanfiction so I started writing my own. I wrote a door…
In our book The Backpack Years, my husband James and I wrote two parallel, intertwining memoirs. After hearing about our project, many people jokingly ask if we are still married. Yes, we are still married, and it was an amazing experience. The process of writing a memoir was actually made easier while working with a…
In Step Lively: New York City Tales of Love and Change, I wanted to paint a picture of New York City back in the late 70’s and early 80’s, a time still so engraved in my memory. Against the backdrop of Manhattan, a young married couple, fresh arrivals to the city, embark on new careers…
“I can’t publish a book. I’m not a real writer,” I said to my peers when they pushed me to publish. I discovered a passion for writing after retiring from four decades of nursing. Classes for beginners such as Bones of Storytelling with details of story structure gave me the foundation that I needed. Close…
Now entering Alaska is a fictional short story divided into five parts. It is a unique blend of drama, death, loss, and comedy. Zan, a 28-year-old divorce’ and a musician moves to Frainbanks and, after experiencing love and loss, meets Melinda, a 27-year-old who has experienced her own crisis.
Simple preaching prep is a nonfiction self-help book written for those who wish to perfect preaching or want the recourses to help train and become one. The book is short but compact. It is helpful for those who like to read explicit material and enables you to finish your first sermon without reading too much.
Blood Legacy is a dark fantasy action-adventure story. It is the second book of the “Avatars of Ruin” series. The story picks up from where it left off. I had read the author’s first book, “Bloodsworn,” so I was excited to see what happens in the sequel.
Tudo is an action thriller story set in the year 2052. Humans have colonized Mars. Sarah and Owen, two scientists, arrive on a spacecraft while back on earth; Dexter and Otto plan to put an end to the Mars project. However, Cecily, an MI6 agent, is catching up on their troublemaking attempts creating an action-packed…
Thirteen tales from Japan is a collection of stories discussing the contemporary issues facing Japan. It introduces the reader to a wide range of inspirational and thought-provoking scenes keeping you intrigued.
All art forms are for two: the audience, and the artist. As the artist, one seeks to create something that will move the audience, teach them, humor them, or simply make them think about a topic in a new way. At the same time there is the aspect of creation that is solely for the…
Allison Pearson’s I Don’t Know How She Does It and Iris Novak’s An Independent Woman in Yugoslavia were written in two different countries and describe different times: the first speaks about the U.K. in the 21st century and the second about the ex- Yugoslavia in 20th century. The first is a novel, the second is…
The greatest trick the writer ever pulled off was to convince the reader that the worlds and images painted within the mind through the written word are real. Perhaps the second greatest trick was to convince them that this all came about through some linear process; as though the entirety of the story already existed…
The adversary is a crime thriller and is about Zeca, a journalist seeking revenge for the killers of his girlfriend. He feels horrible and responsible for her death. Justice to himself is only achieved when he hires a professional killer, Casimir, to find the people who attacked.
Peeps in bloom is a children’s literature book about Meg and Isaac. They are two sixth-graders who have been given a mission to set a personal goal for the school year. They both go to the Garrett Grove Elementary School.
Home boys is a memoir containing stories and relationships of a group of troubled teenagers and their interactions with a therapist. While the premise has humor, it also discusses some crucial matters that make this book valuable to read.
Twisted love is an occult horror story about Dr. Julietta, an archaeologist who discovers a chamber containing the remains of a pair of lovers in an excavation while she is in Mexico City. The finding seems to be the core of the story, and so you are hooked on reading more, trying to figure out…
Zelkova Rising is the first book of the ‘Eternal Reflection’ series. Ni’vim lives in a world where the skies are green, plants are blue, and mythical creatures coexist with dark elementals. She is an avian girl and has to marry the inspirational teachings of a sacred book that provides symbols of wisdom; however, there is…
The journey of discovering inner peace is a nonfiction self-help book. It provides practical advice for self-discovery and healing emotions that have been blocking the path to success.
Dilation is a time travel sci-fi story and is about the survival of the human race. Thousands of other elite soldiers, alongside Nadia Raynor, a fighter pilot from the 32nd century, arrive in the year 12,595 to protect their species from extermination.
Fate’s final destiny is a military romance story. The story begins on a Pacific battlefield in 1944 during World War II but really goes back to 1930 when Cindy and Michael meet. Michael Johnson reminisces his time growing up in Oklahoma Panhandle and everything that happened with his childhood sweetheart as he lays wounded on…
The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow’r, And all that beauty, all that wealth e’er gave, Awaits alike th’ inevitable hour. The paths of glory lead but to the grave. …Thomas Gray November 22, 1963: I was all of 17, a senior in high school, and my assignment was Gray’s Elegy Written…
Where did you get your idea for your book? This story was inspired by the song Hotel by Tori Amos: A chance encounter in a hotel turns into a romantic experience, which leads to a breakage point, and the protagonist finds themselves at the brink of making a decision that will change their life. This…
When authors reach the joyful occasion of having any of their work published, they often need to consider many different things, from the title, cover, release date, and other such nuanced details. Compared to those considerations, including a dedication page may seem minute, but it is crucial. It’s imperative to decide whether or not you…
Self Studies is book one of the ‘Thorns of Charbon Institute” series. The story begins with Aphrodite, an 18-year-old girl who possesses magical power inside her. She is dominated by her master, who also appears to be after his own agenda, but when he is killed, Aphrodite has to now begin to make her own…
How to kill the mocking bird is a self-help non-fiction book written to compel you to find the courage to make a change in your life. It underlines the many social problems we face in society by providing a compelling telling of two women who have undergone hardship.
In 1984, I was a senior in high school, and my family moved to England. I felt like the luckiest person in the alive. It was here my world grew at an exponential rate. I was about to have an adventure that would change my life forever. I graduated from London Central in High Wycombe,…
One day while chatting with friends, the topic of sexual abuse came up and the conversation quickly chilled. I knew at that moment it was time to tell my story of overcoming sexual abuse. The abuse I faced as a child wasn’t a secret, but it was also part of my life that I rarely…
Assassins is book one of the Fourth Age- Shadow Wars series. The story is set in the land of Nostraterra and is a young adult teen story written about elves, dwarves, and their conflicts of race.
Republic falling is a hard science fiction book and the first of its series. It is book one of its series and begins with Randy joining the Commonwealth Defence Force in order to seek revenge for the death of his mother.
The bank street is a fictional story about Reginald Rutley, who is a social outcast peeping through people’s windows only to follow up on their stories and know their different scenarios. As weird as what he does sounds like, the story notions the perspective one can have by simply being an observer.
Jamie whistler is a humorous fiction tale told in the first narrative. It begins with Jamie losing his family to COVID and how he is the heir to an eighty-seven billion-dollar corporate empire. His initial intention is to sell his journal to a publisher and a movie maker but instead decides to use his fortune…
Escaping Pretense is a fictional story about Pretense Abdicator, who decides to make a plan to steal from her well-endowed financial clients and make a run for it. She works for a prestigious financial firm and works with the wealthiest clients who can make this happen for her. Her plan? Get a new identity and…
When I first put my fingers to the keyboard and started writing my first book. I thought to myself, why are you doing this? And do you think all this time and effort will be worth it? “I was doubting myself because I didn’t think I had the work ethic or talent to write a…
For years I had been thinking about writing a story. There was an idea that I kept thinking about, a scenario, and I felt it was something that needed to be developed. I have always been very technical, I love the sciences, especially math, physics, and computer science. But I have always had a strong…
You are special is a poetic children’s book. The story is lyrical, short, and perfect for young readers. It represents the notion of being special no matter who you are.
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