I had the please of reading this book last month but was waiting for it to be released to not only wish the author a Happy 90th Birthday! But also to tell you how much I enjoyed this book. This is not a pleasure read – it is a necessary read. This non-fiction work was … Continue reading Democracy of Dollars by Richard Jacobs
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Demon Dusted By C E Turner
Rarely do the words Fun and Demon go together, but they do when referring to this book. When Dean's eyes land on Myth, little does he realize that his entire world is taking a left turn. Written with a bit of tongue in cheek humor and a lot of action, this book was an entertaining … Continue reading Demon Dusted By C E Turner
The Last Ny-Failen: Book Five in the Kingdom of Jior Series By Wendy L. Anderson
I have been waiting for this book with anticipation and a bit of sadness. I knew the author planned to end the series with this, the fifth book. While I love the world and characters she had created, I am sad to see them end. However, I can appreciate an author who knows how to … Continue reading The Last Ny-Failen: Book Five in the Kingdom of Jior Series By Wendy L. Anderson
The Ordinary Sin by Mario Kiefer
In another addition to this “anything but Ordinary” series, Mr. Kiefer continues to weave a family saga. He has entwined Hispanic Folklore, the LGBT community, and generations of family life. Once again, he pulls the reader into a world, that even if foreign, the reader can easily relate to the characters and intense emotions contained … Continue reading The Ordinary Sin by Mario Kiefer
Pamela Carr by Fred Andersen – RELEASED TODAY
The glamour days of Hollywood are brought to life in this Noir(ish) mystery. If you’re longing for the days of elegance and slimy film directors – this may be your read. The book follows two actresses as they try and participate in the system of becoming and remaining actresses. While the key character, Lyman Wilbur … Continue reading Pamela Carr by Fred Andersen – RELEASED TODAY
Accidental Activist: Justice for the Groveland Four by Josh Venkataraman and Barbara Venkataraman
Be sure to read to the bottom as the authors are offering a chance to win this book! When Barbara Venkataraman reached out to see if I would be interested in reading a book she co-authored with her son, I was surprised. I enjoy her cozy mystery series as well as her entertaining essay collections … Continue reading Accidental Activist: Justice for the Groveland Four by Josh Venkataraman and Barbara Venkataraman
21st Century Pulps Compiled by Scott A. Meehan
In all honesty, I edited this collection. Not just that but I kind of begged for the job. I met Scott at the Indie Book Fest in Orlando last summer. He told me about his plan to try and make a Pulp anthology, gathering a wide variety of authors. I spoke with Indies United Publishing … Continue reading 21st Century Pulps Compiled by Scott A. Meehan
A Touch of Death (The Outlands Pentalogy) By Rebecca Crunden
This dystopian read is an immersion book. By that, I mean that you need to invest a little time, especially at the beginning, to get an understanding of the characters and their environment before you can become invested in where the story is taking you. Once you accomplish that, the rest of the read is … Continue reading A Touch of Death (The Outlands Pentalogy) By Rebecca Crunden
Moriarty Takes His Medicine (A Professor & Mrs. Moriarty Mystery) by Anna Castle
The second adventure for Professor and Mrs. Moriarty. With a tagline that states, “Behind every master criminal, there’s a brilliant woman with expensive tastes.” How could this book be anything but wonderful? I fell in love with Angelina (Mrs.) in the first book and was thrilled that she once again plays a major role in … Continue reading Moriarty Takes His Medicine (A Professor & Mrs. Moriarty Mystery) by Anna Castle
The Diarrhea Diaries: Trump’s Tweets That Gives Us the Runs by Robert J. Emery
In my professional life I stay apolitical; however when this book crossed my desk I had to read it. A quick book to read, this author has collected and organized tweets posted by President Trump. As someone who stays on the fringe of social media and politics the amount and quality of tweets was surprising. … Continue reading The Diarrhea Diaries: Trump’s Tweets That Gives Us the Runs by Robert J. Emery
