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Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters by Cynthia Neale (Book Review #1617)
‘Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters’ is a historical fiction about Catherine Montour and her life, filled with turmoil, perseverance, and bravery. It is a compelling story set in the mid-1700s when Catherine was young and expected to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps as… Continue Reading “Catharine, Queen of the Tumbling Waters by Cynthia Neale (Book Review #1617)”
Interview with Sara Hosey
I’m pretty excited about Dirty Suburbia, my debut “literary fiction” for adults. I have three young adult novels already out in the world, and I love those books, too, but I am very proud of this collection.
An Interview with N.C Brightman
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… Continue Reading “An Interview with N.C Brightman”
My Book by Sherri Moshman-Paganos
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… Continue Reading “My Book by Sherri Moshman-Paganos”
The Character Connection by Mary Dezember
One of the great joys of reading stories is connecting with the characters. As a university professor who taught creative writing, literature, and the arts, I’d ask students to:
The Water at the End of the World by Michael Easterling (Book Review #1608)
‘The Water at the End of the World’ is a historical fiction about a rich and interesting world where Capac Inca, the emperor of Tahuantinsuyu, stops at the village of Qomermoya. At the same time, he is on his way to visit the dealing… Continue Reading “The Water at the End of the World by Michael Easterling (Book Review #1608)”
Thoughts on Milieu in Science Fiction (Or, creating a pocket universe in just a few short days) By Lawrence “Ace” Parlier
A friend and I were recently discussing our latest works. He was preparing for the release of his brilliant new graphic novel while I was still wading through edits for the release of my latest novel, Voided.
Our Man in Mbabane: A Novel Based on a True Story by K. E. Karl (Book Review #1590)
‘Our Man in Mbabane’ is a historical fiction set in 1977 and begins with Frank George. He has a government job during the week but is also an agent, and because of this, his life may look comfortable and ordinary. However, his missions are… Continue Reading “Our Man in Mbabane: A Novel Based on a True Story by K. E. Karl (Book Review #1590)”
An Epic Construct by Dawn Cutler-Tran (Book Review #1587)
‘An Epic Construct’ is a fictional LGBTQ+ story about Penelope’s dating life and how her friend thinks she will have a more successful dating experience if she joins a dating app.
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