FEBRUARY 1942: The Struma, a broken-down steamer, explodes and sinks in the Black Sea, drowning 658 Rumanian Jews fleeing the Nazis and heading for Palestine, and safety. JUNE 1944: Thirty-one SAS soldiers are captured behind enemy lines and are forced to dig their own graves before being shot and buried in a forest in the heart of France. SEVENTY YEARS LATER: A young woman is attacked in the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo – the attacker seeking the document that might link these two wartime … [Read more...] about The Hard Swim by Keith Dixon
Secrets by Lynn Bradshaw
Alicia Sepp moved to Tallinn, Estonia, to live in the house her grandparents abandoned in the 1960s. She began leading a quiet life setting up a small printing and graphic design business while getting to grips with a new language and a new culture. Her desire to expand and publicize her business led her to meeting a new group of friends and uncovering a secret from the past. With the help of journalist Pellervo Kostinnen, she began the task of putting together the pieces of her grandparents … [Read more...] about Secrets by Lynn Bradshaw
Cephrael’s Hand by Melissa McPhail
"All things are composed of patterns..." And within the pattern of the realm of Alorin, three strands must cross: In Alorin...three hundred years after the genocidal Adept Wars, the realm is dying, and the blessed Adept race dies with it. One man holds the secret to reverting this decline: Bjorn van Gelderan, a dangerous and enigmatic man whose shocking betrayal three centuries past earned him a traitor's brand. It is the Adept Vestal Raine D'Lacourte's mission to learn what Bjorn knows in … [Read more...] about Cephrael’s Hand by Melissa McPhail
Make Your Job Great: How to Step Up, Own Your Space and Get Your Boss Off Your Back by Joanne Eckton
Would you like to be happier at work? Would you like to go home at the end of the day feeling good about yourself, like you’ve accomplished something? This book is not about how to find your dream job. It’s about how to transform yourself at work so that you are proud of what you do, excited to go to work on Monday morning, and feel good at the end of the day, every day. Revitalize, embolden and empower yourself to take charge of your professional life. Let’s get started! Targeted Age … [Read more...] about Make Your Job Great: How to Step Up, Own Your Space and Get Your Boss Off Your Back by Joanne Eckton
NaNoWriMo Tips from Joan Meijer
What year(s) did you participate in NaNoWriMo? 2010 and 2011 Tell us if you won or not, and what you learned from the experience I won both times. I learned that it is very difficult to discipline yourself to write 50,000 words in a month but very doable... The best tool is writeordie.com it makes you write. It is better to go into the competition with a solid outline, solid characters and a real idea of what you're going to do and how you're going to do it....even if you are … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo Tips from Joan Meijer
Vengeance of the Werewolf by Mercedes Ludill
Werewolves are living in town. Some are good, some are bad, and some are really bad. Vengeance of the Werewolf is filled with suspense of the hunt for the werewolf, explicit sexual situations, gore as only werewolves can inspire. This book isn't intended for younger readers as it is rated R. Wolfcreek's werewolves are raw, dangerous, compassionate, vengeful, vicious, and human. There are no mad beasts here, these monsters know exactly what they are doing as they retain their human control when … [Read more...] about Vengeance of the Werewolf by Mercedes Ludill
Reaper Two-Six: Act of Redemption by Robert Grand
The global fight against terrorism has a new name: Reaper Two-Six. This techno-thriller propels two rogue pilots headlong into a suspense-filled cliffhanger. Beginning at the controversial Area 51 base with the theft of the Aurora, a top-secret hypersonic stealth aircraft, the tension accelerates when RAFCO, a radical and well-funded global terrorist group headquartered in the vast wilderness of the Colombian jungle, manages to gain control of the Aurora. With this aircraft able to surpass every … [Read more...] about Reaper Two-Six: Act of Redemption by Robert Grand
The Power of Sleep: How to Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep Naturally by Maria Johnson
Would you like to sleep really well? To wake up rested and relaxed? Would you like to stop your mind racing and feel calm? Would you like to sleep through the night easily? Would you like to awaken full of energy? Then this book is for you! How to fall asleep and stay asleep presents a number of easy-to-follow suggestions for getting a better night's sleep. Targeted Age Group: 25-65 How is Writing In Your Genre Different from Others? What Advice Would You Give Aspiring … [Read more...] about The Power of Sleep: How to Get to Sleep and Stay Asleep Naturally by Maria Johnson
Curtis Kessinger Author Interview Podcast With BookGoodies
Curtis Kessinger, Founder of Film School Now and author/publisher of two books Just Shoot It! and The Ultimate You joins BookGoodies host Deborah Carney to discuss how and why he decided to write his books. He also shares his views on publishing and his writing style. From Curtis: The initial reason I self-published my filmmaking book Just Shoot It! is that the big name in filmmaking books told me I would probably never make a dime if I published the book myself or even had him publish … [Read more...] about Curtis Kessinger Author Interview Podcast With BookGoodies
Gladiator: A Shocking, True Crime Story into the Most Notorious Super Max Prison by Glenn Langohr
Another one of Glenn Langohr's stunning memoirs--a brave, unflinching account of life in prison Gladiator is a crime memoir set in the California Prison System that houses a mixture of Mexican cartel members, Mexican mafia, Bloods, Crips, and thousands of other street gangs fighting for control. BJ, a determined and battle tested drug dealer serving time, struggles to survive and find redemption, without becoming a gang member. Targeted Age Group: 16-max How is Writing In Your Genre … [Read more...] about Gladiator: A Shocking, True Crime Story into the Most Notorious Super Max Prison by Glenn Langohr
NaNoWriMo Tips from Ricardo das Neves
What year(s) did you participate in NaNoWriMo? 2009, 2010, 2011 Tell us if you won or not, and what you learned from the experience Yes, I have won every single year that I've entered the contest. Interestingly, every year I'm over-confident going in, and write quite a lot on the first and second days. On day 10 I feel like I've used up my ideas. On day 15, I'm typically struggling and writing just to fill my daily word quota, all the while thinking, "Why did I undertake this?" or "This … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo Tips from Ricardo das Neves
The Omega Paradox by Richard Kellier
Something new walks the face of the Earth. A scientific mystery on a collision course with occult and religious beliefs. It all started as a mild preoccupation for geneticist Tim Leigh; then swiftly blossomed into a full blown obsession. Never a moment can go by without him being drawn to the series of framed prints on his office wall. As he stares at the images, the images stare back through dark inscrutable eyes. There they sit, little fat Buddhas, challenging him to solve the mystery … [Read more...] about The Omega Paradox by Richard Kellier
