Lucy Glass had often dreamed of the father she'd never known, imagining he was a world-famous surgeon or perhaps an airline pilot. What she didn't expect was that he was Thor McHugh, an aging, self-absorbed Bigfoot hunter. Living off the funding of a 4th tier university, McHugh and his partner, Ames, share a comfortable yet insular life in their fortified compound. But when a new chancellor takes over, McHugh suddenly finds himself cash strapped and out of a job. For Lucy, the stakes are much … [Read more...] about The Late Great Thor McHugh by William Bryan Smith
Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have by Michael Rossi
Equal parts shocking and moving, Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have is an absurdist confessional memoir, accurately detailing the reckless hijinks of a bipolar alcoholic with borderline personality disorder. This stranger-than-fiction true story spans over three decades, as Michael recounts his tales with wincing honesty. Eventually, the maniacal nights of booze, drugs, and sex give way to rude awakenings in empty rooms, jail cells, and beds of snow … [Read more...] about Off the Reservation: Stories I Almost Took to the Grave and Probably Should Have by Michael Rossi
Bride Without a Groom by Amy Lynch
Single, coupled-up or married, this laugh-out-loud summer read is the perfect anecdote for the wedding season! Rebecca has chosen the most luscious, five tiered, wedding cake. The engagement ring that she has selected is celebrity inspired. The wedding singer is on speed dial. He doesn’t usually do Michael Bolton, but as it’s for a first dance he’ll make an exception. Father Maguire is checking dates for the parish church as we speak. The deposit on the white sand honeymoon is paid for in full … [Read more...] about Bride Without a Groom by Amy Lynch
Interview with Author – Ana Spoke
About Ana Spoke: Ana Spoke is the author of Shizzle, Inc, which has been featured in Top 100 Amazon bestseller lists since its release in September 2015. She is currently working on the second instalment of the Isa Maxwell series. Ana lives in Australia with her fiancé. What inspires you to write? I have written a comedy, because it helps me balance my very serious and professional "other life." Come to think of it, my life in general has been nothing but comedy material. Over the last … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ana Spoke
Undead Rising: Decide Your Destiny by M.E. Kinkade
Finally settle it, once and for all: Would you survive the zombie apocalypse? "Undead Rising: Decide Your Destiny" slams you into New York City just as it is struck by a zombie outbreak, leaving you to decide how to survive when your friends, neighbors, coworkers, and strangers join the undead. With more than 45 different scenarios, it's tough to survive, but even when you die, sometimes you become a zombie—opening up new, monstrous options, including eating celebrities, being used as a genetic … [Read more...] about Undead Rising: Decide Your Destiny by M.E. Kinkade
Interview with Author – Brenda Kearns
About Brenda Kearns: Brenda Kearns lives in Ontario, Canada, with her seven kids, two cats, and a fat, three-legged Great Dane. Brenda worked as a science teacher until she realized that writing was a lot more fun—and having a home office meant she could work in her pajamas. You can visit her at brendakearns.com. What inspires you to write? My kids and my total lack of maturity inspire me. I just can't imagine having to grow up and get a "real" job, so I sit here in my pj's and write for a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Brenda Kearns
Interview with Author – MT-B
About MT-B: MT-B is the pseudonym of a successful businessperson currently living in the UK. He was formerly CEO of a pan-European telecommunications company, held a number of senior Marketing, Sales and Strategic Development posts in other ITC companies, built forty eight call centres and has most recently been active in solar farm development and other renewable energy initiatives. Now the poor deluded fool believes that he’s an author! He has lived in Germany, Minnesota, Texas and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – MT-B
Interview with Author – D.H. Montgomery
About D.H. Montgomery: I am the author of "Karma Dead Ahead", which is the first book in the Private PSI Detective Mystery Series. I came to fiction writing in a very unusual manner. The story is stranger than many incidents found in most fiction books. D.H. Montgomery is a pen name, based on my more famous second cousin, who wrote “Anne of the Green Gables.” I have a background in math and science and was previously a professor in an engineering college. I have written a number of non-fiction … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – D.H. Montgomery
Interview with Author – Abby Rosmarin
About Abby Rosmarin: What do you get when you cross paralyzing neurosis with a sense of humor? Me. Hi there, I'm Abby. And it's a pleasure to know you. I'm a writer, a yoga instructor, and a model based out of New England. When I'm not attempting to convince people that one (or all three) of my jobs actually count as a day job, I'm running, hiking, kickboxing, or attempting to run away and join the circus. You can find my blatant attempts for attention on Twitter @thatabbyrose and on my … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Abby Rosmarin
Interview with Author – Clark Nielsen
About Clark Nielsen: Clark Nielsen is an American-born author and web/game developer who loves to travel as much as he loves to write. He has over two years of experience teaching English abroad, which was the subject of his best-selling memoir, Yes China. Presently, he and his wife live in Los Angeles, where Clark continues to spend his free time writing science fiction and fantasy. His influences include David Sedaris, Bill Bryson, Jack Vance, and Eiichiro Oda. What inspires you to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Clark Nielsen
Interview with Author – Yvonne deSousa
About Yvonne deSousa: Yvonne deSousa has worked as a street sweeper, a shell seller, a babysitter, a candy peddler, and a guest house manager, all before the age of sixteen. Later on she worked as a waitress, sales clerk, library assistant, victim’s advocate, and at the front desk of a doctor’s office. Two years before Yvonne’s diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, a relative volunteered her to write an article for a local newspaper. Little did she know it was the beginning of a writing career. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Yvonne deSousa
THE PEACOCK AND THE ROOSTER by Story By Beverley Snider Illustrations by Laurie May Redmond
A delightful children’s story book about friendship and differences. A story to teach a child to respect someone else’s ways and differences Targeted Age Group:: 3 to 10 years What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My friend who is very different from me … [Read more...] about THE PEACOCK AND THE ROOSTER by Story By Beverley Snider Illustrations by Laurie May Redmond
