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Excerpt – On Mr. Darcy’s Sofa by Zita Muranyi

    Synopsis   Mr. Darcy’s 21st-century alter ego, Presser, is struggling in real life. Not only is he at odds with the job search, but he is also grappling with marriage. Although he would fight for his son, Noah, who shared custody, they did not design for him. Thanks to an unfortunate attempt to […]

Excerpt – Midnight Climax by Peter Kageyama

    Synopsis   Lest you think I have started writing erotica, I should explain that the title comes from an actual CIA operation of the same name. Operation Midnight Climax was a subset of the better-known MK Ultra project that tried to use psychedelic drugs as a form of mind control. Midnight Climax involved […]

Guest Post & #Giveaway – Dead Letters by P.J. Murphy

        Synopsis   “If you want to find me, search within these pages.” Bestselling author Richard Debden is missing. The only clue: a copy of his unpublished final novel delivered to his ex-girlfriend, Amy. When those closest to Richard reunite for his memorial, Amy turns to Chris, his former best friend, to […]

Guest Post & #Giveaway – A Killer Romance by Maggie Blackburn

          A Killer Romance (A Beach Reads Mystery) Cozy Mystery 3rd in Series Setting – North Carolina Crooked Lane Books (February 6, 2024) Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages   Synopsis   Love and murder are in the air this Valentine’s day in Maggie Blackburn’s third Beach Reads mystery, perfect for […]

Review – I Am I Can I Will by Dr. Cynthia Jacobs Carter and Ruth Chamblee

    Synopsis   Bold statements, compelling quotes, and thoughtful prompts lead young Black girls on a journey of ancestral wisdom and self-discovery in this beautifully illustrated guided journal. I AM a voice for my people.  I CAN create my own opportunities.  I WILL live with hope. These and other powerful mantras will enlighten, engage, […]

Excerpt – Perestroika by Joao Cerqueira

    Synopsis   Perestroika overthrows communist regimes in Europe. In the People’s Republic of Slavia, the former leaders are trying to survive the new times while their victims seek revenge. Former President Alfred Ionescu is placed in an asylum he himself built. Zut Zdanov, the head of culture, is confronted with his child abuse. […]

Excerpt – Tanks by Ted Mulcahey

    Synopsis   Whidbey Island’s peaceful, bucolic lifestyle is invaded by a deranged psychopath intent on poisoning a significant portion of the population. The O’Malleys join Deputy Roger Wilkie, world-renowned microbiologist Dr. Andie Saunders, and friends from past episodes in a battle of wits with a dangerously clever adversary. With unpredictable twists and turns, […]

New Release – Stress in Plants by Rishikesh Upadhyay

    Synopsis   This book, in a comprehensive manner, provides an overview of the challenges of increasing crop or agricultural productivity to meet the demands of a growing population, linking descriptions of physiological, ecological, biochemical and molecular activity in plants with their tolerance and adaptation to natural environments. In the case of plants, a […]

Excerpt – Short Stuff by Jim Bates

    Synopsis   This is a short, sharp collection of well-told stories by Jim Bates who once again brings us some evocative writing with a strong literary voice. We meet a plethora of characters, each with their own concerns and triumphs. They face life’s challenges and often have to turn situations around. Will they […]

Cover Reveal – To Rescue a Witch by Lisa A. Traugott

            TO RESCUE A WITCH   By LISA A. TRAUGOTT       Historical Fiction / Action & Adventure / Fantasy Coming March 1, 2024             It’s 1739. An abused girl accused of witchcraft must be defended by a man married to an actual witch. […]