After a long career as a geneticist, Sara Winokur releases her mystery novel, Double Blind: The Icelandic Manuscript Murders. Kirkus Reviews says it’s “a riveting mystery tale with a compelling lead character.” Author Sara Winokur tell’s us, “Because I’m so passionate about travel, culture, and landscapes, it can’t help but be a big part … Read more
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver is a quiet, subtle kind of novel that worms its way under your skin before you know it. It follows a young mother, Dellarobia, who is coming to the realization that the dreams she had for her future are drifting further and further from her reach as she raises her … Read more
My parents always told me that sarcasm was the key to their marriage, and if you’re married, I think you’ll understand why. The Road to Villa Page written in equal parts by a husband and wife detailing their journey from Los Angeles to Southwestern France embodies that idea. Each chapter is broken into two parts, … 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
Before her recent debut as an author, Sheryl Benko had already experienced success in writing and entertainment. It might be even safe to say that it may have helped her transition to novel writing less difficult. The established writer is also a Post Production Supervisor and filmmaker. She has worked on big box office hits, … Read more
Author Bilal Alaji Shares This Life Lesson In His Memoir, This Ain’t My Life After 15 years working in youth group homes, transitional housing facilities, and corrections, award winning author Bilal Alaji, the CEO of Illustrious Shoes and O’Ramadan, opens up in his memoir, “This Ain’t My Life,” and encourages others to change their lives … Read more
A friend of mine called on me for advice when she and her husband decided it was time for a divorce. She was completely overwhelmed and had no idea where to start. My very first tidbit of wisdom to my stressed-out friend was to find an attorney she could trust. Second, I gave her a … Read more
In The Coyote, karma has arrived early, and it is dressed as a 16 year-old-girl. The clever short story by Naomi Brett Rourke is featured in the anthology: Straight Outta Tombstone. It details the life an Apache grandfather and his granddaughter and their encounter with an evil man. The Coyote Is Rich with Apache Folklore … Read more