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The Dog Behind The Couch by Dave Cohen (Book Review #1875)

Dave Cohen’s “The Dog Behind The Couch” is a heartwarming tale of overcoming fear and finding joy, portrayed through the experiences of Pace, an adopted rescue dog with social anxiety. This children’s book masterfully combines narrative and artwork to guide young readers through a… Continue Reading “The Dog Behind The Couch by Dave Cohen (Book Review #1875)”

The Ghost of Andrew Neville by Gloria Bompadre (Book Review #1874)

The Ghost of Andrew Neville by Gloria Bompadre is a captivating tale that intertwines mystery, friendship, and the supernatural in a way that is sure to enthrall young readers. The story follows fourteen-year-old Jacob Johnson, who relocates from London with his parents to the… Continue Reading “The Ghost of Andrew Neville by Gloria Bompadre (Book Review #1874)”

The Reentrant by Terrence Hart (Book Review #1873)

Terrence Hart’s “The Reentrant” offers a profound journey through space and the human psyche, blending science fiction with deeply personal stakes. The novel centers on Aurelia, a brilliant biochemist facing the inexorable approach of death from pancreatic cancer. Her initial concern is for her… Continue Reading “The Reentrant by Terrence Hart (Book Review #1873)”

Ferren and the Domsday Mission by Richard Harland (Book Review #1869)

“Ferren and the Domsday Mission” explores a cataclysmic future where the boundary between divine and human realms has been shattered, setting the stage for a conflict of epic proportions. The novel, rich with speculative fiction elements, delves into themes of friendship, betrayal, and the… Continue Reading “Ferren and the Domsday Mission by Richard Harland (Book Review #1869)”

To Be Fair by Julieta Moss (Book Review #1951)

In *To Be Fair*, Julieta Moss crafts a poignant and complex narrative about love, loss, and the impact of circumstance. Set in the late 1990s, the story follows Bogdan, a teenage Yugoslavian refugee trying to find his place in a foreign land, and James,… Continue Reading “To Be Fair by Julieta Moss (Book Review #1951)”

I wrote a memoir, and my character’s name is different than mine by Brandi Dredge

Can a wife say she is a wife if the law identifies her as her husband’s victim? Can a mother say she is a mother if her child’s DNA is evidence of the crime? Can a woman love the same life she pities? Yes,… Continue Reading “I wrote a memoir, and my character’s name is different than mine by Brandi Dredge”

The Silvery Path: The Underworlds by Dennis Scheel (Book Review #1872)

Dennis Scheel’s latest entry in his fantasy series, “The Silvery Path: The Underworlds,” plunges readers into a dark and intricate world where manipulation and destiny intertwine with the supernatural. In this complex narrative, Scheel crafts an intense battle of wits, wills, and warfare among… Continue Reading “The Silvery Path: The Underworlds by Dennis Scheel (Book Review #1872)”

Interview with Richard Walter 

When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer? I came to California in the mid-60s for what I thought would be a short visit, but I enrolled at USC’s film school on a whim. Members of my class would eventually own… Continue Reading “Interview with Richard Walter “

An Unexpected Novel – AFTERMATH BOY by Robert E. Honig

For twenty years, I’d stayed away from the Washington, D.C. Holocaust Museum.  Their repository of SHOAH Foundation testimonies and video recordings of survivor interviews included contributions by my two surviving aunts. Their older sister, my mother, had died at age 53 when I was… Continue Reading “An Unexpected Novel – AFTERMATH BOY by Robert E. Honig”