A schism between 2 great superheroes on the battlefield of Tora Bora leads to superhumans fighting in the wars over Darfur. Now it is the year 2012, and the young heroes of that war face their greatest challenge yet: going to America for hero training. Are they ready for America? Is America ready for them? Will they become the heroes America and Darfur need them to be? Targeted Age Group:: 15 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I thought long and hard about how superhumans … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Warren Chaney
About Warren Chaney: Warren Herbert Chaney, Ph.D. is an American author, filmmaker, artist, behavioral scientist, executive and a pioneer in early television. In a career spanning four decades, Chaney wrote twenty-six books, seventeen screenplays, nine theatrical dramas, and 250 professional and nonprofessional magazine and journal articles. He wrote nine songs used in feature films and eight for theatrical productions. From 1978 to 1994, he wrote entries for Collier's Encyclopedia. Chaney … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Stephen Alexander
About Stephen Alexander: Stephen Alexander is a traveling English teacher currently based in East Asia. He can found in coffee shops and trains banging away on a broken keyboard. He specializes in science fiction, urban fantasy, video game humor, travel writing and expat how-tos. What inspires you to write? My wife won't let me play video games as much anymore and I needed an interesting mobile secondary career. Why not writing? With modern tech, it's possible to research, write, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – C.B. Cook
About C.B. Cook: Often referred to as a master of the cliffhanger, C.B. Cook is just a girl trying to find out where her King is guiding her, while writing the stories of the people she creates, the worlds she wants to live in, and the adventures she dreams about. Also known as a mysterious creature called an "author". She's a Christian and a home school graduate dedicated to changing others' lives through the power of the written word. She enjoys Tae Kwon Do and learning languages in her spare … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: The Czar’s Egg by W.H. Lock
Genre: Hard boiled private detective In a city full of superheroes there is only one man trying to balance the scales of justice: Private Detective Jack Story. A former superhero wants Jack to find her husband. A husband that is a former supervillain and disappeared chasing a Faberge egg rumored to have mystical powers. But as Jack investigates, he uncovers the Egg’s long sinister history. A history of sudden shifts in fortune followed by brutal deaths going back to the original owner, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – T.A. Marks
About T.A. Marks: T.A. Marks is the adopted pen name of a couple in their mid thirties (Theo P. and Abs W.), with a love for traveling, science fiction and the literal arts. The E.M.F. Chronicles consist of their latest attempt to build an epic fictional world, filled with adventure, drama, and extraordinary events. They hope you enjoy reading their stories, as much as they do writing them. What inspires you to write? The major source of inspiration, for the both of us, have been the … [Read more...]
Nighthawks by Jeremy Flagg
Twenty-six-year-old painter Conthan Cowan takes art to a shocking frontier... His debut exhibit features the transformation of his high school friend, Sarah, as she went from a shy, soft-spoken girl to a Child of Nostradamus--an individual gifted with extraordinary abilities. Living in a society where the Children of Nostradamus are captured by the government, Conthan's exhibit draws attention from officials and protesters alike. A government psychic may be dead, but that doesn't stop her … [Read more...]
Permafree eBook: STORMCALL by T.A. Marks
When twenty-two year old Mark Prior jumped at the opportunity of joining his friends on a backpacking holiday around the Aegean islands, he never imagined that they'd come across a forgotten relic that would change their lives forever. The mysterious island of Samothrace is the group's first stop and the epicenter of secrets, where the blue lightning is harbored, hidden deep within its ancient mountain. Who are the enigmatic Order of Knights, known as the Clergy, that are sworn to protect … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Jeremy Flagg
About Jeremy Flagg: It started with single comic book. My mother was determined to make a reader out of me. Shunning traditional literature at a young age, my mother placed X-Men Classic #69 in my lap and for the first time I was exposed to the phrases, “Mutants,” “BAMF,” and “SNIKT.” From that moment on, I imagined my enrollment at Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters at 1407 Graymalkin Lane. By middle school I was devouring fantasy and science fiction faster than I could check them out of … [Read more...]
SLAM by Tash McAdam
Telepaths, torture, mindwipes ... the Institute has it all, and they use each of their brainwashed children as weapons, the way they see fit. To control society, repress its people. To make certain that they stay in power, no matter the cost. Serena’s baby brother Damon is one of those children, and these days he’s so altered that he doesn’t even recognize her. When it comes to getting Damon away from those who kidnapped him, there's nothing Serena won't do. Even if she has to kill him to … [Read more...]
The Superyogi Scenario: Rise of the Unusuals by James Connor
When elite yoga practitioners use their meditative prowess to fly and manipulate their bodies like superheroes, not everyone uses their powers for good. “The supernatural meets the spiritual in this unusual, endearing thriller. Connor may have carved out a new subgenre.” — Kirkus Reviews “In a world replete with novels, this story is a standout.” — Midwest Book Reviews Targeted Age Group:: 13 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The Superyogi Scenario is … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Darlene Jones
About Darlene Jones: Many years ago a young girl left the safety of Canada for adventure in Africa. This was in a generation when young girls didn’t go anywhere on their own and certainly not to the “the dark continent.” I had to adapt to the climate, the culture, the language, and above all time travel, for most Malians lived the way they always had. Modern conveniences consisted of basic items such as kerosene lanterns and little else. It was the plight of Malians that inspired my novel … [Read more...]
