It is the room where most people kick back and relax in. As such, the last thing you want to feel as you sit back in your living room is claustrophobic. Unfortunately, not all living rooms are equal and this is the exact effect that can happen. On a more positive note, it doesn’t have … Read more
Set in the heart of San Francisco, Angels In the Mist weaves a world of androids, cyborgs, vampires and plasma guns into a complex tale that will keep you turning the pages. Ryan Southwick found his inspiration in his passion for science fiction, PC Games, and established career as a top software development expert. … Read more
Often when you see – or experience – something wrong in the world, you want to change it. There are countless ways to do that, from petitioning lawmakers to protesting on the street to personally helping and advocating for a single victim of injustice. There’s also writing a book, which is exactly what Lorina Troy … Read more
Climate change and politics always make for engaging conversation. Throw in a little murder, and you might just have the recipe for a great novel. So follows Scott Brody’s novel “The ORG”. Whether you are politically conscious or just interested in following the news, this book will provoke questions about the world around us, and … Read more
How intertwined are we, really? With the ease of researching one’s DNA, anyone can see what their ancestry is capable of revealing. Most are prepared for the result, others might be shocked. Increasingly, we understand that the more we learn of our history, the more we’re able to shape our future. Sara Winokur offers readers … Read more
Perusing the aisles of my local bookstore, the book cover alone of David Rugerio’s novel can make one pause for a second look. Whether or not you’re inclined toward horror stories, the cover is worth a second glance. Once inside the pages, the storyline, like the cover, does not disappoint — for the hardiest of … Read more
America is a dream for many immigrants, whose numerous stories span decades and generations. L.N. Gruer’s harrowing debut novel “The Blue Tartar” chronicles five immigrant women on their journey from Ukrainian killing fields to the fire-scorched Hollywood Hills. An immigrant herself, Gruer was born and raised in the former Soviet Union. She won first place … Read more
If you love books, then chances are you have dreamt of sitting down with your favorite author over a cup of tea. You want to pick their brain, don’t you? Ask them questions about the plot twist you didn’t expect or why they killed off your favorite character. Gerald Everett Jones discusses this why … Read more