The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis Protagonist Kit Biddle is a rising prep school senior who finds himself tangled in a web of spiritual quandaries and intellectual absurdities. Kit’s angst is compounded by a unique psychological burden he is forced to carry: his intelligent but unstable Uncle Nat has committed an unspeakable act on what, according to the Uncle’s deranged account, were direct orders from God. An intelligent, clever, and captivating tale, The Essence of Nathan … [Read more...] about The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis
DREAMer by Emily Gallo
Kate and Lawrence drive through the desert on their way home from vacation and find a young girl sitting by the side of the road. Who is she? Where is she from and where is she going? Why is she there? When and how did she get there? What can they do to help? The girl won't speak, but that doesn't deter them from embarking on a journey through central and southern California to find the answers. Targeted Age Group:: 18+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I was inspired to write … [Read more...] about DREAMer by Emily Gallo
In the future this will not be necessary by Paul Samael
Miles Jensen has a confession to make. To the "true believers", he is the faithful guardian of a website devoted to the late Pete Novotnik, founder of a future-obsessed internet cult. But Miles is not a true believer - he only got involved out of a desire to rekindle an affair with Pete's wife, Kay. Hoping to shock the true believers into a crisis of faith, he decides to reveal his true colours and his dubious role in Pete's death. But when a journalist starts to investigate, he is forced to … [Read more...] about In the future this will not be necessary by Paul Samael
Interview with Author – Scott Cherney
About Scott Cherney: Born and bred like a fatted calf in Stockton, California, Scott Cherney has worn a lot of hats in his life and times, among them, a cowboy hat as a weekend gunslinger at the western amusement park known as Pollardville Ghost Town. He then moved over to the Palace Showboat Dinner Theater on the same property to become a triple threat actor/writer/director of several melodrama/vaudeville stage productions. In 1987, Scott was the winner of the one and only Stockton Stand-Up … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Scott Cherney
FEATURED BOOK: Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese
Available at the reduced price of $1.99 Montreal, 1951. Rebecca, a working-class girl, 18, falls in love. Her courtship with a handsome man fulfills her romantic dreams and his wealth introduces her to a world of upper-class privilege. But she soon discovers the simmering conflicts in Sol’s life, dominated by his mother and older brother. Rebecca loves Sol but helping him stand up to the pressure from his family, puts her squarely in the midst of it all. When class, sexual secrets, and family … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese
Deification by Brooklynn Dean
The sky has opened. Angels descend to earth in fiery fury. Some claim to have seen these creatures, others claim to have been touched by them. Those with psychic abilities find their gifts magnified by the spiritual presences rising from Hell and falling from Heaven. Yes, the end is near.Or is it the beginning? After a life of violence and crime, gang-leader Torrence provides meaning to her groups’ destructive endeavors through discovery of Conrad, a once-possessed orator of demonic … [Read more...] about Deification by Brooklynn Dean
Interview with Author – Charles Souby
About Charles Souby: Charles Souby is an author and improv actor based in Kapaa, Hawaii. A formal degree in English Literature from San Francisco State University provides a foundation for the past seven years of mentoring by San Francisco Chronicle bestselling author, James Tipton. A writer of diverse genre, he has recently completed his third novel, The Wild Revisited and a collection of short stories, A View from the Borderline. Souby’s second novel A Shot of Malaria (Infinity Publishing; ©, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Charles Souby
Interview with Author – J. A. Hailey
About J. A. Hailey: I WANT TO KEEP EVERYTHING UNDER WRAPS, but I can give a valid reason for my caginess, because while I am able to say that I am most often to be found living in and around NYC, I can state that I count it stupid to give any further details that would reveal my identity and pinpoint my address. I shall explain. When living in Dubai, I got dragged into a shouting match with a mega-bank, which then proceeded to ruin the life I was leading at the time. It was a credit card … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – J. A. Hailey
Interview with Author – Carl Hare
About Carl Hare: My life has followed many routes from the beginning. I won the Rutherford Gold Medal when I graduated with an English Honours Degree, and later I finished an MA in English with a thesis dealing with Shakespeare, both degrees at the University of Alberta (I was born and brought up in Edmonton). But in between the two degrees, for a year I taught English and Philosophy at Victoria College (before it became the University of Victoria), went to the Royal Academy of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Carl Hare
Tree of Lives by Elizabeth Garden
Tree of Lives by Elizabeth Garden Based on true events, Tree of Lives is a riveting two-track story of a horrific public murder in 1930 that became a long buried family secret. The lost ghost of the murderer, Raymond, roams the earth until his abused great niece, Ruth, a promising artist, confronts her deeply troubled family. It is a story of unfolding forgiveness, survival and triumph over unaddressed trauma as this determined woman navigates her thorny life path. … [Read more...] about Tree of Lives by Elizabeth Garden
Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese
Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese Imagine you are 18 and fall in love with a handsome, wealthy young man. Your romantic dreams have come true - except his family hates you! Montreal, 1951. Rebecca Wiseman, 18, a bright college student, lives with her working-class parents. At a local dance, she meets a handsome young man but has little hope of seeing him again. When Sol Gottesman asks her on a date, her joy mingles with disbelief when she learns he is the son of a wealthy businessman. Sol … [Read more...] about Echo from Mount Royal by Dave Riese
Interview with Author – Tam May
About Tam May: Tam May grew up in the United States and earned her B.A. and M.A in English. She worked as an English college instructor and EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher before she became a full-time writer. She started writing when she was 14, and writing became her voice. She writes fiction characters who examine their past in order to move into their future and are influenced by the time in which they live. Her first book, a collection of contemporary short stories titled … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tam May
