“You make it seem like the cross was yours to bear, alone, do you really think you are brave? Let me tell you, who the brave one is, it’s each and every member of your family who didn’t slap you silly the first time you went awry, the first time you brushed your children aside for merriment. It’s your children, Mr. Lockwood, they are the courageous ones. Not you, you are nothing but a coward. And all for what? For your own selfish needs and whims, your own desire to be alone and free. Free from … [Read more...] about The Governess by Noorilhuda
Things Grak Hates by Peter J Story
Grak hates things. Lots of things. And with a peculiar intensity too. Grak’s contempt is so strong, in fact, that it often leaves his fellow tribesmen bewildered. And when attempting to describe his personality, they find themselves in need of words with greater nuance. “Neurotic” is typically used. “Sociopath” and “narcissist” are also common terms. The most popular descriptor, however, is “pathological.” Grak, on the other hand, sees his situation in a rather different light. He finds … [Read more...] about Things Grak Hates by Peter J Story
Interview with Author – Kelly Wyre
About Kelly Wyre: Kelly Wyre enjoys reading and writing all manner of fiction, ranging from horror to romance. She used to work in advertising but is now happily chained to her writing desk and laptop. She believes she's here to tell stories and to connect people with them. She's written several novels, novellas, and short stories and has no plans on stopping anytime soon. Kelly relishes the soft and cuddly and the sharp and bloody with equal amounts of enthusiasm. She's a coffee addict, an … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Kelly Wyre
Interview with Author – Robin Murarka
About Robin Murarka: Robin Murarka was born in Canada in 1980 and now resides in Sydney, Australia. After a successful career as a self-employed entrepreneur, Robin dedicated himself to his passion of storytelling in 2009. Robin's interest in history, psychology and science heavily influences his writing style. His storytelling is elegantly simple, allowing complex and uncompromisingly realistic characters and themes to be universally enjoyed. 'Akin' is Robin's debut novel, published and … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Robin Murarka
Interview with Author – Dawn Lee McKenna
About Dawn Lee McKenna: I live in a small town in Tennessee, where I have three children still at home and two grown kids living within a few blocks. I am a ridiculous romantic, a caffeine addict and a dork. I apologize for none of it. What inspires you to write? Truly great movies and books inspire me to write better, but the inspiration for my stories comes out of nowhere, really. Characters I don;t know start having conversations in my head and I try to figure out what the heck they're … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dawn Lee McKenna
Interview with Author – Peter J Story
About Peter J Story: Peter J Story lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and their two pugs. He writes code by day and fiction by night, considering himself an author of deliberate, genre-free stories with a soul. While his is not a pen name, he does enjoy chuckling to himself about how well it suits his passion. Being extremely shy as a youngster, Peter spent his days in two primary hobbies: studying people and reading. He found both pastimes equally fascinating. Among his favorite … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Peter J Story
Night Bus by Frances M. Thompson @bushbirdie
Tilde O'Hara is an English woman with Irish parents and a Swedish name. Tilde O'Hara lives in London with two cats who don't like her very much. Tilde O'Hara has a job she loves, a gay best friend she loves and a maisonette she loves, albeit really a bed-sit. One night Tilde O'Hara meets an old woman on the number 94 bus and everything changes. Night Bus is a gentle and thought-provoking short story about dreams, love and the strange things that happen when you get the night bus in … [Read more...] about Night Bus by Frances M. Thompson @bushbirdie
Interview with Author – Barbara Raghavan
Author Bio: I was born in Poland in 1956. My early years were spent in Warsaw, until marriage to an Indian diplomat took me first to India and then to a number of other countries. In years of extensive travels and living among many different cultures in India, England, Vietnam, South Africa, the Czech Republic, Ireland and Russia, I have been fortunate to have a wide exposure to human nature in its diversity. I have been struck by the pervasive nature of obsessions in humans, manifested in a … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Barbara Raghavan
The Wanderess by Roman Payne
A gothic mystery novel and story of passion and romance set against the backdrop of a timeless Mediterranean landscape, The Wanderess tells of the notorious adventurer Saul and his passion for the beautiful Saskia, a mysterious young orphan girl whom he meets and vows to protect as his child. Targeted Age Group:: 25 above … [Read more...] about The Wanderess by Roman Payne
The Curious Prophecy of Birds by Amanda Darcy @darcyphotos
The Curious Prophecy of Birds Synopsis Six months ago Robbie, an experienced climber falls to his death on a remote climb. His climbing partner, Kate Simmonds, tries to drag his body back to civilisation but finally has to leave him to the vultures. Eighteen years ago A young mountaineer cuts the rope of a fallen colleague, sending him to certain death over the edge of a crevasse. Twenty years ago A university professor discovers sinister symbols engraved into the rocks on a remote … [Read more...] about The Curious Prophecy of Birds by Amanda Darcy @darcyphotos
Interview with Author – Julie Frayn @juliefrayn
Author Bio: Julie Frayn pens award-winning novels and short stories that pack a punch. And a few stabs. She has published three novels and one short, short story collection. Julie’s first novel, Suicide City, a Love Story, won two gold medals in the 2013 Authorsdb cover contest. Her second, It Isn’t Cheating If He’s Dead, is the Books and Pals 2014 Readers’ Choice winner for women’s fiction, and she won honourable mention in the NYC Midnight 2014 short story challenge. After years of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Julie Frayn @juliefrayn
Interview with Author – Krysten Lindsay Hager @KrystenLindsay
Author Bio: Krysten Lindsay Hager is an author and book addict. She is originally from Michigan and has lived in South Dakota, Portugal, and currently resides in Southern Ohio where you can find her reading and writing when she’s not catching up on her favorite shows (like Hart of Dixie, The Goldbergs, Dallas, and Devious Maids.) She’s worked as a journalist and humor writer, and also writes middle grade, YA, and adult fiction. You can find her work in the Patchwork Path anthologies: Friendship … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Krysten Lindsay Hager @KrystenLindsay