Category: fiction

Excerpt – The Walk On by Richard Podkowski @Bookgal #sportsfiction #fiction

    Synopsis   In the twilight of his NFL career as a middle linebacker for the Chicago Storm, Mike “the Steelman” Stalowski masks his physical pain and mental anguish with alcohol and painkillers. The fan favorite has a rebel image and a notorious reputation, and he plays a violent gridiron game fueled by inner […]

Excerpt – Satan’s Glove by Cousin Vinny Agnello & Carolyn Rae @Bookgal #fiction

    Synopsis   In 1991, Eddie Romano, an undersized, unconfident kid, finds an antique baseball glove while on a treasure hunt of the ruins of the old Comiskey Park in Chicago. Instantly that glove becomes his obsession. While sleeping at night, he’s transported to a dreary, decrepit ballpark where he learns the game of […]

Guest Post – The American Outsider by Homa Pourasgari @homapourasgari @BookReviewTours #ContemporaryFiction #TheAmericanOutsider

        Synopsis   When a California veterinarian, a Japanese-American tour-guide and the son of a well-known Tokyoite businessman get together to help save the Taiji dolphins, trouble brews in a society where conformity is favored over individuality. Tessa Walker sticks out in Japan’s homogeneous society. Akira Nakano has to tread lightly if […]