In Stalin’s Russia, when prison sentences stretched ten, fifteen, and twenty-five years, the future Nobel Prize winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn found himself incarcerated in its genocidal “corrective” labor camps (the so-called Gulag of the Soviet Union). His crime: expressing anti-Stalinist opinions in a letter to a friend. A devout Communist at his arrest, condemned to be worked to death in the frozen wastelands of Russia, he underwent instead a profound psychological transformation, broke free … [Read more...] about On Rotting Prison Straw by Roman Gelperin
Barefoot Alice by Jan Porter
“Barefoot Alice” is a heart-warming tale of one woman’s journey of loves, lost and found, of discovering ancestral ties and the magical interconnection with life. Dumped by her husband and homeless, middle aged Alice finds herself at the Rail Stop Café in a northern gold mining ghost town during a snowstorm. Surrounded by wilderness and a strange community at Golden Lake, Alice finds shelter in a 200-year-old schoolhouse with its ethereal teacher and students. Facing the … [Read more...] about Barefoot Alice by Jan Porter
Interview with Author – Rhonda R Eichman
About Rhonda R Eichman: Rhonda Eichman is a lifetime resident of Kansas and received her education at St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City. She offers an authentic view of life on the Kansas prairie where she lives. As a history buff, she can relate unique historical culture to create fiction that is entertaining and features life’s lessons through her character’s actions. She is the author of articles in Kansas Country Magazine and several technical materials and grants. She lives … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rhonda R Eichman
Stranger in a Homeland by Kyle McCormick
Stranger in a Homeland chronicles one (woefully unqualified) American's experience living and working in Japan. Through his misadventures—and dozens of high-quality photographs—you can: - Immerse yourself in Japan's rich, vibrant, and often baffling culture - Delve into the island nation's storied history - Gain valuable insight into the wonder and struggles of a life begun anew Kyle McCormick's debut memoir combines humor, culture, and history into one nonstop adventure. From sprawling, … [Read more...] about Stranger in a Homeland by Kyle McCormick
The Gods at Number 23 by Lisa Keeble
Zeus looked down on the Parthenon, a scowl on his face. The view hadn’t changed in hundreds of years, plenty of tourists but not a single bloody worshipper. Something had to be done. Lots were drawn and the five losers, Pan, Hades, Hebe, Vesta and Janus ended up in a 3 bedroom semi in Brighton, tasked with overturning religious beliefs that had existed for millennia. Needless to say, the five gods and goddesses faced a steep learning curve, but they soon realised that humans were far more … [Read more...] about The Gods at Number 23 by Lisa Keeble
Interview with Author – Joss Sheldon
About Joss Sheldon: Joss Sheldon is a scruffy nomad, unchained free-thinker, and post-modernist radical. Born in 1982, he was brought up in one of the anonymous suburbs which wrap themselves around London's beating heart. Then he escaped! With a degree from the London School of Economics to his name, Sheldon had spells selling falafel at music festivals, being a ski-bum, and failing to turn the English Midlands into a haven of rugby league. Then, in 2013, he stumbled upon McLeod … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Joss Sheldon
Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard
Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard Chad Rickard was a decorated, multi-tour Iraq War veteran with hundreds of combat missions under his belt. He was a seasoned infantryman with a desire to join the fight in Afghanistan against Taliban and Al Qaeda forces bent on keeping American influence out of the region. In 2008 the opportunity arose to deploy as an infantry advisor to the Afghan Army and he seized the chance. After months of intensive training he … [Read more...] about Mayhem 337: Memoir of a Combat Advisor in Afghanistan by Chad Rickard
Interview with Author – Mike Millard
About Mike Millard: Mike Millard, a veteran journalist with roots in the Pacific Northwest who has written and edited for newspapers, magazines, wire agencies and websites, worked in Asia for more than two decades and has traveled widely in Europe as well. After a tour in the Navy during the Vietnam War era, he lived in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, went to rock'n'roll shows and attended City College before obtaining a degree from the University of Oregon and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mike Millard
Interview with Author – Chad Rickard
About Chad Rickard: Chad Rickard was born and raised in Central Pennsylvania. At the onset of the first Gulf War he opted to follow a family history of veterans from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, both World Wars and Vietnam. He spent the majority of his adult life in service to his Nation with the United States Army, serving in combat around the globe as an infantryman. Chad is currently retired and living in Central California with his family. What inspires you to write? The ability to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Chad Rickard
Interview with Author – Melina Druga
About Melina Druga: I’m an author, freelance journalist, and history enthusiast. I have writing professionally for nearly 20 years, having begun my career at the turn-of-the-century as a newspaper reporter and copy editor, but I began writing fiction when I was a child. I blog on my website about history, the writing process, author interviews, and historical fiction book excerpts and reviews. I am particularly interested in the period 1890-1920 and how WW1 changed the lives of ordinary … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Melina Druga
Interview with Author – L. Salt
About L. Salt: My pen name is L. Salt and I am an emerging, multi-genre writer from the UK. I studied History of World Culture and did Master’s Degree in Art Expertise at the St. Petersburg University of Culture and Arts. I was born in Belarus and have lived for many years in Ukraine and Russia, then finally settled down in the North of England, where I currently live with my husband. My interest in writing dates back to my teenage years. Apart from creative writing, I have a passion for … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – L. Salt
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
