Hazel Tharsing was born in California in 1888. Intensely shy, she learned to meet the world as the glamorous actress Carlotta Monterey, by far the greatest acting role of her twenty-year career. Counted among the most beautiful women in America, she married a British aristocrat in London, then the twenty-year-old son of her mother’s lover in San Francisco, then a famous artist in New York, and finally America’s greatest playwright, Eugene O’Neill, in Paris. This novel about her life is an … [Read more...] about Becoming Carlotta: A Biographical Novel by Brenda Murphy
Sunspots by Karen Bell
Sunspots by Karen Bell "One can never be, and should never be, smug about life," says Aurora Goldberg. An aspiring New York actress who has never realized her dreams, Aurora keeps herself afloat by doing odd temp jobs where her rich fantasy life helps her get through the day. Aurora sees the world through the lens of characters in literature and film and these fictionalizations are woven into her interpretation of reality. On one of her temp assignments she meets Jake Stein, a man who could … [Read more...] about Sunspots by Karen Bell
Bargain Book: Jet Lee Dragon Warrior by Pamela Witte
Born in the year, month, day and hour of the dragon, JET LEE DRAGON WARRIOR, is destined for karate-kicking greatness. Too bad he’s such a loser. Bullied on a daily basis and working in the Wu’s fish shop to earn his allowance, twelve-year-old Jet thinks things can’t get worse. He learns how wrong he is, when a beast-man attacks his mom and vows to take over New York City. Targeted Age Group: Middle Grade Ages 8-13 Book Price: .99 Links to buy book: (Check book price before you buy, … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Jet Lee Dragon Warrior by Pamela Witte
The Passionate One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Jeanette Lewis
As the creator of the Billionaire Bride Pact, Erin Parker is determined to see it through. And now that wealthy, gorgeous Brennan Avery has been cast as her costar in a play destined for Broadway, things couldn’t be better. But Erin’s best friend, Matt Walters, isn’t ready to give up on her. He has a plan to escape the friend zone and prove to Erin that there are more important things than money and fame. Targeted Age Group:: 15+ What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I love the idea of a … [Read more...] about The Passionate One: A Billionaire Bride Pact Romance by Jeanette Lewis
Approaching Twi-Night by M Thomas Apple
Journeyman relief pitcher Jonathan “Ditch” Klein was all set to be a replacement player during the 1994-1995 baseball strike…until the strike ended. Offered a contract in the minor leagues, playing at the same Upstate NY ballpark he once found success in high school, Ditch has one last chance to prove his worth. But to whom? A manager with an axe to grind, a father second-guessing his pitching decisions, a local sportswriter hailing him as a hometown hero, a decade older than his … [Read more...] about Approaching Twi-Night by M Thomas Apple
Written for You by Joseph Cognard
A dark comedic mystery, find out why accountants should do the books not write one. Targeted Age Group:: Adult What Inspired You to Write Your Book? My first book was a campfire book, This book is about a guy who tries to publish a campfire book. So life experiences would be quick answer. I do not know whom suggested making it a play, but when I remember, I will smack them. … [Read more...] about Written for You by Joseph Cognard
Interview with Author – Diana Rubino
About Diana Rubino: My passion for history and travel has taken me to every locale of my books, and short stories, set in Medieval and Renaissance England, Egypt, the Mediterranean, colonial Virginia, New England, and New York. My urban fantasy romance, FAKIN’ IT, won a Top Pick award from Romantic Times. I’m a member of Romance Writers of America, the Richard III Society and the Aaron Burr Association. I live on Cape Cod with my husband Chris. In my spare time, I bicycle, golf, play my piano … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Diana Rubino
Malachy’s Unit by Claire Plaisted
Since Malachy Garrett inherited his father's investigations business, he has hated the boring daily grind of the office, yearning for the days long-past and the excitement and danger of cases now handed over to his staff. Those agents include the beautiful but deadly Ana Belaruski, whose current case threatens to expose a skeleton of family secrets that could destroy Malachy and everything he and his father created. As the mystery deepens, they find themselves in a desperate … [Read more...] about Malachy’s Unit by Claire Plaisted
Bargain Book: Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough by Chicki Brown
This book is bargain priced New York TV personality Greg Stafford has been hiding a secret for years. When this secret is exposed to the world, he has to fight to restore his image with the public, his family and his belief in himself. Therapist Rhani Drake spends her days listening to people’s problems and helping them to overcome their challenges. When Greg Stafford shows up at her office, she isn’t ready for the problems he creates in her life. He wants to repair his reputation. Is … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough by Chicki Brown
Interview with Author – Claire Plaisted
About Claire Plaisted: Claire Plaisted grew up in the small historical town of Sandbach, Cheshire, England with two older siblings and loving parents. At 19 she moved to the town of Colwyn Bay in North Wales and it was from here that her adventures began with her first holiday abroad on her own at age 21. New Zealand was the destination and this is where she met her husband to be and eventually moved to in 1991. Married with four children, sadly losing their youngest child. Claire … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Claire Plaisted
Interview with Author – Trae Stratton
About Trae Stratton: Trae was born and raised in College Point, Queens, New York. In his senior year at Wagner College he won the Jack J. Boies Award for Creative Writing with a short story called "Guns." After graduation, and a brief bartending career, he joined the NYPD. While on patrol, Trae's people skills soon earned him a Community Policing assignment where he mitigated countless quality of life issues. Ten years into his career, his writing ability secured him an appointment to the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Trae Stratton
Interview with Author – Anthony Mays
About Anthony Mays: Anthony Mays was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He went into military service at the age of seventeen and retired after serving twenty years. He subsequently completed his bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Being too young to stop working, he made a second career in the U.S. government, enjoying positions for both the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs from which he retired again. With his wife, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anthony Mays
