A nicely woven story of five fourteen-year-old girls and their lives after each receives a different fortune from an arcade game. Viewing each girl separately, the reader enters into their worlds and responsibilities. While each teen has a different scenario, family situation, and interests, they have all found a basis for friendship. The reader enjoys … Continue reading Five Fortunes by Barbara Venkataraman
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The Pineys: Book 1: My Cousin, The Piney by Tony DiGerolamo
Originally I am from New Jersey – Central NJ to be exact and yes there is such a place even if North NJ and South NJ are always trying to claim us! When this book crossed my desk, I was interested. The tales of the Jersey Devil were vast during my teens and any trip … Continue reading The Pineys: Book 1: My Cousin, The Piney by Tony DiGerolamo
The Hard Goodbye By Chris Miller
I have read a few things by this author so I know that when I start one of his books I need a few things to be in place. Like daylight, someone close by, and a chunk of time because I won’t want to put it down. I took this read with me to the … Continue reading The Hard Goodbye By Chris Miller
Trespass by Chris Miller
Having read another book by this author (CLICK HERE) I was curious when this novella came across my radar. While this book did not have the scare of the last one it did have something that may be even more nerve-wracking. This is an intense read of basically one event that happens over an afternoon … Continue reading Trespass by Chris Miller
Fading Grace by Christine Roney
This novella led me to a lot of thought. I read the blurb a while ago and was intrigued with the story of an older woman feeling and then becoming invisible. How many of us over 50 have felt this? The shop door that is not held for you, the waiter at the restaurant who … Continue reading Fading Grace by Christine Roney
Seeker: A story in ChaosNova universe by David Noe and Laura Loolaid
I have never been a Science Fiction fan but I have found myself taking steps in that direction. This novella, helped me take a leap. My issue with Science Fiction is that it is not realistic - I know I hear you "but they are Sci Fi". But listen (or read) for a moment. If … Continue reading Seeker: A story in ChaosNova universe by David Noe and Laura Loolaid