Single female Melie Kohl, Ms. Fix-It/employee relations manager, struggles to keep order at the comically out-of-control Axis Mundi Medical Center, which is swarming with buttock-grabbing doctors, hebephrenic staff and monstrous bosses, all while trying to find a life of her own. She’s like a hamster on a treadmill, running in place and getting nowhere, starting with her mind-numbing commute to work and ending each day when she crawls into her basement apartment, bemoaning her sexless, … [Read more...] about Dream Job, Wacky Adventures of an HR Manager by janet garber
Interview with Author – janet garber
About janet garber: Dark humor. No matter what I write, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, you can always detect a strain of bittersweet world-weary NYC crazy-person angst, mixed in with the antics. Like chocolate running through a marble cake. My heroes: Fay Weldon, John Kennedy Toole, Mark Haddon, Ursula Le Guin, Margaret Atwood. I've published in multiple genres including silly sci-fi. In my free time, I hike with hubby in The Gunks and try to communicate with my two … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – janet garber
Pianist in a Bordello by Mike C. Erickson
Pianist in a Bordello by Mike C. Erickson Pianist in a Bordello What would happen if a politician decided to tell the truth—the whole truth? Richard Youngblood, aspiring Congressman, is about to find out. He’s running on a platform of honesty and transparency—and against the advice of his friends and advisers he’s decided to start with himself. His autobiography will lay his entire life bare before voters just days before the election. And what a life he’s had. Born in a commune and named … [Read more...] about Pianist in a Bordello by Mike C. Erickson
Interview with Author – Karl Beckstrand
About Karl Beckstrand: Karl Beckstrand is the bestselling and award-winning author of 19 multicultural/multilingual books and more than 50 ebook titles (reviews by Kirkus, School Library Journal, The Horn Book’s blog, ForeWord Reviews). Raised in San Jose, CA (he knows the secret to peeling avocados), he has a B.A. in journalism from BYU, an M.A. in international relations from APU, and a broadcast & film certificate from Film A. Academy. Since 2004 he has run Premio Publishing. His … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Karl Beckstrand
Interview with Author – Stef Smulders
About Stef Smulders: In 2008 Stef Smulders, his partner Nico and their dog Saar emigrated to Italy to start a new life and set up their B&B Villa I Due Padroni. They sold their home, left their friends and family behind and took a leap into the unknown. In 2016 Stef shared his experiences in a collection of witty short stories. The book "Living in Italy: the Real Deal" treats the trials and tribulations of an emigration. What inspires you to write? My life in Italy, the people … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Stef Smulders
Interview with Author – Anthony Ventrello
About Anthony Ventrello: I have been writing since I was able to. I have always had an imagination and was always making up stories as a child. I participated in the Young Authors program while I was in elementary school and won a contest for a short story I wrote about the Civil War in 8th grade. I started writing poetry when in 7th and would sometimes write them for friends. I published my first book in 1999. It was under a pen name and although is was proud to be published I wasn't … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anthony Ventrello
Interview with Author – Beverly Adam
About Beverly Adam: An award winning author, Beverly Adam enjoys researching history and weaves facts with fiction into her novels. She is the author of the popular Regency romance series: The Honorable Gentlemen (Lachesis Publishing). As for her biographical novel Two Lovers: the love story of Carole Lombard and Russ Columbo, it has been called a "must read" by The Russ Columbo Society President, Damon Leigh. All books are available in e-book and paperback formats. What inspires … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Beverly Adam
Oink. A Food for Thought Mystery by J. L. Newton
Emily Addams, foodie professor of women’s studies at Arbor State, finds herself an unlikely suspect in the poisoning of a man she barely knows—Professor Peter Elliott of Plant Biology, the hot shot developer of a new genetically engineered corn. How did her cornbread end up in his hand as he lay on the smelly muck of the university’s historic hog yard? In a quest to find the real culprit, Emily and her network discover some of the dark secrets of a university that is itself tainted by an … [Read more...] about Oink. A Food for Thought Mystery by J. L. Newton
Homecoming in Christmas Falls by Ciara Knight
Homecoming in Christmas Falls by Ciara Knight Eight years after fleeing Christmas Falls because of a high school prank gone wrong, Ashley Brooks receives a mysterious letter from her mentor asking her to come home. She arrives to face all she left behind—her family, her friends, and the rich boy she’d loved who would never date the girl from the wrong side of town. Brent Donnelly, high school jock, brainiac, and dutiful son did everything right until the day Ashley returns to Christmas … [Read more...] about Homecoming in Christmas Falls by Ciara Knight
Interview with Author – Katharine Benelli Coggeshall
About Katharine Benelli Coggeshall: Katharine Benelli Coggeshall is an independent author, scientist, and certified personal trainer. She has authored "The Wedding Vows Chapbook," "How to be Happy Alone: A Single's Guide to a Satisfying Life," and "101 Reasons I'd Rather Marry My Cat." Living in the mountains of New Mexico, Katharine enjoys hiking and playing with her 3 children. She is passionate about nature, science, and writing. What inspires you … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Katharine Benelli Coggeshall
Interview with Author – Janet Leigh
About Janet Leigh: J anet Leigh, a B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree, was born in Garland, Texas, and has remained a loyal Texas native her entire life. She decided to take her love of storytelling and her archive of crazy family stories and write her own novel. She published her literary debut The Shoes Come First in 2014. Today, she is a full-time chiropractor and acupuncturist who splits her time between seeing patients and working on her next Jennifer Cloud novel What inspires you to write? My … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Janet Leigh
Working With It by Cass Alexander
Morgan Pottinger is counting the days until graduation. Her plans are to leave small town Kentucky and never look back. As she starts her senior year at Persimmon College, she finds herself the object of Nate Stevenson’s affections. Despite her spaz-like tendencies, Nate makes it clear he wants her. Morgan cannot resist the sexy, intelligent guy that keeps her on her toes and ties her up in knots. There’s just one problem. Morgan needs to break up with her hometown boyfriend before pursuing … [Read more...] about Working With It by Cass Alexander