AMNESIA OF JUNE BUGS redefines what a novel can be. Hurricane Sandy has just smashed into the Eastern Seaboard, trapping four passengers on the C train: a Chinese American graffiti artist grieving his father’s death, a mixed-race graphic designer struggling to become a mom, a Moroccan French translator escaping his heartache in Paris, and an Indian American traveler leaving Chicago to regain control of her life. Amnesia of June Bugs is an ambitious, infatuated, and furious book about the time we … [Read more...] about Amnesia of June Bugs by Jackson Bliss
Ten Threads by Richard R Becker
Ten Threads by Richard R Becker Ten Threads is a brisk 125-page, 10-story companion to the bestselling, award-winning collection 50 States. Published as a Kindle exclusive, it can be read as a stand-alone anthology or as a continuation of stories found in 50 States. Specifically, this collection features stories set in Idaho, Louisiana, Wisconsin, Utah, Pennsylvania, California, Vermont, Nevada, Maine, and Kentucky. • An Idaho farmer who earns a second chance at life finds that the past … [Read more...] about Ten Threads by Richard R Becker
Whelm by Aimee Meheden-Friesen
There was nothing wrong with her life; it's just that there was nothing right with it either. Now that Audra Filigree has left her privileged little world behind, there's no going back. With no plan or sense of self-preservation, random encounters guide her attempts to reclaim her life as she tries to stand up to her tyrant of a father and fight the anxiety of the unknown in her internal battle against the unrealised depression that has been consuming her for so long. … [Read more...] about Whelm by Aimee Meheden-Friesen
Interview with Author – Jori Aguilar Sams
About Jori Aguilar Sams: Hello! I'm Jori. I'm the face behind Writeious Books. Over the past twenty years, I’ve lived in five countries. This has given me palette full of color, and offered me plenty of material to write about. I've been a freelance journalist for years, too, where I've penned over 1500 pieces for Yahoo alone. I've even received honors for my work. In university, I studied medicine but it left me feeling empty-handed, so instead of reading medical … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jori Aguilar Sams
A Span of Moments by Robert Beech
A Span of Moments by Robert Beech A profound story of coming home to an old Florida island and struggling to save its way of life and native beauty: Midsummer 1994,a disillusioned Jake Crawford quits a prominent scientific career and retreats to the island home of his youth, longing for its old Florida way of life. Within hours of his arrival, he becomes entangled in a deadly series of events involving a billionaire real estate developer and a reclusive bridgetender with a long-hidden past. … [Read more...] about A Span of Moments by Robert Beech
50 States by Richard R. Becker
50 States by Richard R. Becker An Idaho farmer who aches for absolution after a tragedy is given one more chance at redemption. Two runaways cross paths in a Tennessee bus station with only one ticket between them. A family sees looters racing toward their home as they escape an Oregon wildfire. A young couple takes a reckless turn off a state highway in Utah and find themselves in a nightmarish government biohazard area. These and 46 more shorts make up an anthology that will surprise … [Read more...] about 50 States by Richard R. Becker
Interview with Author – Justin Morgan
About Justin Morgan: I'm a Welshman with a love of the natural world and a thirst for adventure. I've always been a storyteller, and have travelled the world seeking experiences to fuel my narratives and enrich my creative craft. In autumn 2021, the first of my 'Animal Eyes' series, 'The Dogs of Chernobyl', was released, setting off a whole new adventure which I'm loving so far. Animals are my passion, and I've been fortunate to spend time in the wild … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Justin Morgan
FEATURED BOOK: Prophecy of Love by Tami Satterfield
Gabe Mendes thinks love will make his life worth living. But by the time he stumbles across Pythia—mystic and high priestess—he’s already failed miserably in love yet again. So in exchange for access to the universe of love he agrees to slay the black ram. But unlucky in love isn’t his only problem. Turns out—love isn’t even what he thinks it is. And the black ram, well, it might just kill him. Prophecy of Love, written in the genre of magical realism, is a romantic adventure of self-discovery … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: Prophecy of Love by Tami Satterfield
Interview with Author – Andre Buitendag
About Andre Buitendag: André Buitendag was born and raised in southern Africa, and now lives internationally as an educator and mentor. He is a published and award-winning writer, poet, dramatist, musician and painter - and teacher, mostly. What inspires you to write? Sharing my life experiences and being able to wordsmith them for readers' enjoyment and enlightenment inspires the visiting muse. What authors do you read when you aren't writing? I enjoy many: the classic British … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Andre Buitendag
The Essence of Nathan Biddle by J. William Lewis
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
