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Where the Lilacs Bloom Once Again by RONI ROSENTHAL (Book Review #1517)
‘Where the Lilacs Bloom Once Again’ is a historical fiction about Friddie, an 18-year-old Jewish woman who decides not to marry his pre-decided marriage match and escape to a city where she meets the love of her life. However, once again, things do not pan out the way she thinks, and you are taken on a beautiful journey of discovery.
Read MoreThe Relaxists by Alton Spencer (Book Review #1516)
‘The Relaxists’ is a metaphysical and visionary fictional tale. It begins with Edward Slowbe and his discovery that changes his concept and understanding of human nature. As he pursues the meaning behind all the power and insights, we enter a historical period where mysterious realms are at play, and he has to confront many things to survive.
Read MoreDead Letters by P.J. Murphy (Book Review #1515)
‘Dead Letters’ is a mystery fiction story about Chris, who happens to attend the funeral of his old friend Richard after he has disappeared for a year. Chris realizes that his old friend has left an unpublished final novel that provides clues and information within its pages, enabling him and Richard’s girlfriend, Amy to find him.
Read MoreInterview with Ryan Schuette
1-When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? The creative writing bug bit me when I was 13. Fascinated by Star Wars, I wrote a short story about X-Wing starfighter pilots attacking a new imperial battle station. I can still remember the feel of the notebook, the satisfying intercom dialogue between harried pilots, and my frustration with the so-so quality of my descriptions. So I knew I’d be a writer when I heard my inner critic’s voice. Ha!
Read MoreTies of Fate by Jennifer Hart (Book Review #1514)
‘Ties of Fate’ is a contemporary romance story about Andrea, who decides to move up to New York after she finds South Carolina tiring and too small for her. She does not move alone and has Sandra move with her. The two take on an adventure of self-discovery, lots of drama and much-needed closure.
Read MoreOrigins of Resilience by Jessica Jane Robinson (Book Review #1513)
‘Origins of Resilience’ is a comic and graphic novel that begins with Filoli Vitae hiding in Mount Altis with her recently born daughter and leaving her plant Terravitae. This decision is hard and emotional for her. She is the last of the Evolusatians.
Read MoreInterview with Louis Efron
- What’s your favorite thing you have written?
My poetry collection, The Unempty Spaces Between
Read MoreWhy is being an author all about ‘murdering your darlings’ and ‘letting go of your babies’? By P.J. Murphy
The expression ‘murder your darlings’ was originally expressed by Arthur Quiller-Couch[1] before being popularised by Stephen King[2]. It refers to pieces of writing you are proud of but which don’t add to the overall story. This resonates with me. It’s one thing to live in a novel’s world and dwell in beautifully-written passages and quite another to endure pages of pointless prose.
Read MoreThe Fall of Faith by Jeff Berney (Book Review #1512)
‘The Fall of Faith’ is a domestic thriller that begins in Eden, Missouri. When Jimmy, a trucker, meets a stripper and his head is turned, things don’t pan out how he thinks, and he notices that his life is in danger.
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