It’s the summer of 1953. Calvin Jefferson Coolidge is thirteen years old when the ghost of Joseph Stalin appears to him in his Aunt Evelyn’s cluttered Cleveland attic and wants to dictate his memoirs to him. “I want to tell my side of the story,” Uncle Joe tells him. “They’re giving me one year to set the record straight, so we need to get started right away.” Calvin’s life is falling apart at the seams. He’s a misfit and loner whose only friends are famous dead people. He loves polka music … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Living in Cleveland with the Ghost of Joseph Stalin by Marc Sercomb
The Drunk’unn Boat by Darby Guise
George Dilgunk, an everyman’s everyman, begins his life with tragedy knocking at the door. After the death of his best friend and the disappearance of his girlfriend, George embarks on a strange odyssey forgoing all the rational rules. He’s on a collision course with a weird finale—a story populated by rogue priests, wayward cinema owners, and kindly prostitutes. Targeted Age Group:: 18-65 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? It's my first novel, and I wanted to challenge myself … [Read more...] about The Drunk’unn Boat by Darby Guise
Interview with Author – Sebastian Schug
About Sebastian Schug: Sebastian Robert Schug/Nicolas M. Parker (born February 25th, 1998) is an independent American author, illustrator, publisher, and novelist currently residing in suburban Burbank, California. Beginning his illustrative career at the early age of fourteen jumpstarted by author Rene Ghazarian's The Adventures of Daniel, he has since gone on to become the main author, illustrator, and publisher of numerous works, series, as well as further collaborations with other … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sebastian Schug
Blitzball – A Clone of Hitler Rebels Against Nazis in Coming of Age by Barton Ludwig
In a book that speaks out against racism, a clone of Hitler battles his genes at Reichfield High where soccer is literally war and the battle is fought between Neo-Nazis and Mexicans. "The tone hits a range of notes between Suzanne Collins' 2010 book, Mockingjay, and Mel Brooks' 1967 film, The Producers." - Kirkus Reviews Targeted Age Group:: 15-30 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? Was inspired to write this book by the political situation in the world with fascism on the rise. It … [Read more...] about Blitzball – A Clone of Hitler Rebels Against Nazis in Coming of Age by Barton Ludwig
Interview with Author – Jesse McKinnell
About Jesse McKinnell: JESSE McKINNELL grew up in Massachusetts but has lived peacefully in Maine for many years. On July 4, 2015, he had a dream about a dentist with a passion for writing sitcoms. Somehow, DEAD CATS And Other Reflections on Parenthood was the result. It is his first novel. What inspires you to write? I have things that I want to say and for me, writing is the best form of self-expression. The process of putting together characters and personalities and worlds is really fun … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jesse McKinnell
Interview with Author – Sam Bowring
About Sam Bowring: I'm an Australian author and stand-up comedian. My main genres are fantasy and children’s books. I like to take cliches and tropes of the genre and twist them around in new and interesting ways. I've written plays and for television. I was named after the family cat. I like croissants a lot. Too much, perhaps. What inspires you to write? I have always been somewhat of a show-off, and yet also somewhat lazy. Writing is a great way to show off without actually having to be … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sam Bowring
The Legendary Haunting of Quentin Wallis by C.K. McKenzie
"It has been in the nature of fairy tales that they begin with ‘Once Upon a Time’ and end with a ‘Happily Ever After’. However this is not a fairy tale. It is a somewhat true story…" Quentin Wallis was not dead but neither was he entirely alive. He was something very much ‘in-between’. In short, Quentin Wallis was cursed. For a century he had been fated to live only on Halloween, seeking out his true love so that he might break the curse which had been laid upon him. The tricky situation … [Read more...] about The Legendary Haunting of Quentin Wallis by C.K. McKenzie
Interview with Author – C.K. McKenzie
About C.K. McKenzie: As well as being an indie author C.K. McKenzie is, amongst other things, an award winning independent filmmaker, a photographer, and blogger. Splitting her time between the UK and the US she loves literature, film, fashion, food, the Holidays, animals, and travel. She also likes her comedy dark, her coffee with cream and wishes life was more like a Tim Burton movie. What inspires you to write? Writing, and telling stories, makes me happier than pretty much anything else … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – C.K. McKenzie
Interview with Author – David Little
About David Little: David Little wrote his first full length novel when he was 16. Titled "The Old Firm" it was an homage to the classic Universal horror films that he used to watch as child - but shouldn't have really - juxtaposed with the modern, blood filled remake culture of the 80s. One person read the novel and asked if it was for adults; when Little nodded, the reader shook his head. The reader asked if it was children; when Little hesitatingly nodded, the reader shook his head … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – David Little
Interview with Author – Clayton Smith
About Clayton Smith: Clayton Smith is a writer of speculative fiction living in Chicago, where he has become exceedingly good at cursing the winters. He writes novels, short stories, and plays, mostly. His work has been featured on the popular Internet site Amazon, and he has had plays produced rather mercilessly in St. Louis and New York City. Clayton tends to inject a healthy dose of magical realism into his stories, which distresses his characters to no end. One day, they will likely … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Clayton Smith
Interview with Author – Marc Richard
About Marc Richard: Marc Richard is an author of horror, love stories, science fiction, and literary fiction that is otherwise unclassifiable. He even authored a semi-autobiographical novel about Borderline Personality Disorder. He promises something to read for every interest. All of his novels are peppered and spiced with his dark, twisted sense of humor. Originally hailing from Rumford Maine, he calls Portland Maine his home. He has an award winning personality, and is very handsome, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Marc Richard
Things Grak Hates by Peter J Story
Grak hates things. Lots of things. And with a peculiar intensity too. Grak’s contempt is so strong, in fact, that it often leaves his fellow tribesmen bewildered. And when attempting to describe his personality, they find themselves in need of words with greater nuance. “Neurotic” is typically used. “Sociopath” and “narcissist” are also common terms. The most popular descriptor, however, is “pathological.” Grak, on the other hand, sees his situation in a rather different light. He finds … [Read more...] about Things Grak Hates by Peter J Story
