"The Catalain Book of Secrets opens with a bang and keeps on firing off the unexpected. Think Charles deLint or Alice Hoffman...spell-binding." ―Midwest Book Review Faith Falls is a snug little Minnesota town constructed over a mystery, a place where the most impressive building is a gorgeous Queen Anne with turrets, cantilevered gables, and a wraparound porch. In a concealed room beneath the twisting stairs of the Queen Anne lies the Catalain Book of Secrets, the repository of the wisdom the … [Read more...] about The Catalain Book of Secrets by Jessica Lourey
Refugee by Reece Pocock
Reece Pocock has written an authoritative and intimate story of two families brought together by war and peace; in the process, he creates a fine study of how ordinary people are swept along by political and military events over which they have no control but which continue to colour their daily lives. In North Africa in the 1940s, two men - Bill, an Australian and Rolf, a German - confront each other in a one-to-one fight in the vicious battles around Tobruk. Both are forever scared physically … [Read more...] about Refugee by Reece Pocock
Interview with Author – Christine Simolke
About Christine Simolke: I am a former middle school language arts teacher/group cycling instructor with a master’s degree in English education. I’m married and have two sons, two dogs and two cats. I love to read, run, take group exercise classes, dance with my husband, and cook. When my youngest son entered high school, about 7 years ago, I quit teaching to work on writing full time. What inspires you to write? I am inspired by reading about and talking to interesting people, watching the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Christine Simolke
Interview with Author – Elizabeth Guider
About Elizabeth Guider: I am a longtime entertainment journalist who has worked in Rome, Paris and London as well as in New York and Los Angeles. Born in the South, I hold a doctorate in Renaissance Studies from New York University. During the late 1970’s I was based in Rome where I taught English and American literature and where much of the action of my first novel, The Passionate Palazzo, takes place. While in Europe I worked as an entertainment reporter for the showbiz newspaper Variety, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Elizabeth Guider
Interview with Author – Toni House
About Toni House: Toni House Best Selling Author and Entrepreneur. She loves writing and telling stories. Unable to start writing until 2009 just because life takes over. College, marriage at 19 while in college, then kids, and business. Then one day kids are out of house then an unexpected divorce after 26 years of marriage. Then the economy tanked. And Toni wanted to help families so her first non-fiction self help book was published in 2009 and then her second non-fiction self help book was … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Toni House
The Ties That Bind by Nicholas Bridwell
"Everything's bigger in Texas. Even the Secrets." How many family sagas have you read that include a murder mystery in Texas, an epic romance in Japan, tragedy on the cobblestone streets of Paris, and cliff-divers and witchy-women in Mexico? Nicholas Bridwell's debut novel, The Ties That Bind, is about five families who couldn't be more different coming together as a community when tragedy strikes their neighborhood. From there, the story branches out into generations as we explore the … [Read more...] about The Ties That Bind by Nicholas Bridwell
Interview with Author – R. Scott Tyler
About R. Scott Tyler: My name is R. Scott, but I also go by Bob. I'm a voracious reader and a technophile. I think the tech part comes from the engineer side of my brain, which is pretty well developed. I've traveled a lot of the world and worked with teams from across the globe designing and improving equipment and processes. I love the travel and I love the people I've met, but my imagination always wanted more. I've published two books as an Indie-author and am at work on the third book in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – R. Scott Tyler
Interview with Author – Nicholas Bridwell
About Nicholas Bridwell: My name is Nicholas Bridwell. My friends call me Nick. You can, too, if you buy my book! I've published short fiction in literary journals, such as my short story "Lazarus Man", which is about a superhero who is addicted to painkillers and lives in a dentist's laundry room. I've also published pop culture essays in digital publications, such as PopMatters.com, and in printed anthologies, such as the highly regarded compendium Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion. I have … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nicholas Bridwell
Living with Markus by Florence Osmund
Thirty-one-year-old Marc Nussbaum has visions of enjoying the finer things in life after building a successful landscaping business with clientele from the affluent suburbs of Chicago—no dependents, no commitments outside of work, no worries. And he's found the perfect woman to enjoy it with him. But when his dysfunctional family members come to him when they’re in trouble, he repeatedly shoves his own life aside to run to their aid. Falling victim to their helplessness, Marc eventually loses … [Read more...] about Living with Markus by Florence Osmund
Interview with Author – Yvonne Garnham
About Yvonne Garnham: An ex-pat from England, I have published four novels which all feature my adopted county of Spain. I am married with two children and three grandchildren living in England who we visit as often as we can. I never had the time to write whilst bringing up a family and working in HR and am now able to indulge myself in the lives of the characters I write about and hopefully bring some sunshine into the lives of my readers. What inspires you to write? I was first inspired … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Yvonne Garnham
Interview with Author – Cynthia J Stone
About Cynthia J Stone: Cynthia Stone believes she and Sting were twins separated at birth, because they share the same birthday and original last name. Since she’s a native Austinite, some complications in proving their kinship are sure to arise. All of which provides creative fodder for the family sagas she loves to write. Cynthia wrote her first story at age five and has continued to indulge that Muse ever since. Her checkered career includes magazine publishing, copywriting, professional … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Cynthia J Stone
Interview with Author – A.L. Gibson
About A.L. Gibson: I am a fictional writer and an up and coming poet. I have always enjoyed writing because it provides an outlet for me to express my feelings, thoughts and emotions through the power of the mighty pen! I have always been a good story-teller, but I have to admit that writing stories is what I do best. Although most of the stories that I write are fictional, they are all inspired by real life events that have either taken place in my life or that of my family. As a writer, my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – A.L. Gibson