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Discovery of the Five Senses by K.N. Smith

A clever novel finely attuned to the attitude, cadence, and emotional maturity of teenagers, Discovery of the Five Senses is a unique fantasy adventure that will thrill readers of all ages. The prose is rich with vivid imagery, with strongly visualized scenes that leap off the page, as well as an impressive range of vocabulary that will challenge YA readers, but not overwhelm them. A strong fantasy adventure with clever thematic foundations and a relatable cast, this is an engaging read from a debut novelist with a keen pen for youthful drama.

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SPR2022-05-09T01:47:01+02:00May 9th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

An Interview with Frederick Douglass Reynolds: Author of Black, White, And Gray All Over

Frederick Douglass Reynolds Frederick Douglass Reynolds is a retired Black LA County Sheriff’s homicide sergeant. He was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia, and grew up in Detroit, Michigan where he became a petty criminal and was involved in gangs. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1979 to escape the life of crime that he seemed destined for. After a brief stint in Okinawa, Japan, he finished out his military career in Southern California and ultimately became a police officer with the Compton police department.

He worked there from 1985 until 2000 and then transferred to the sheriff’s department where he worked an […]

SPR2022-04-27T04:42:04+02:00April 27th, 2022|Categories: Interviews|

God’s Greatest Miracle by Jean-Michel Polyakov

A beautifully written religious journey, God’s Greatest Miracle: A Tale of Two Little Angels by Jean-Michel Polyakov is an elegant tale about two angels and how they made their way into Nouseum, the City of God. The Storyteller, our protagonist, comes into a utopian city where everyone is happy, and no one wants for anything. Here he must face the Archangel Michael who gives him the task of telling the story of the two angels to prove he is ready to enter Heaven. The writing style may be a bit complex for younger readers, but the reader will be rewarded […]

SPR2022-04-27T04:36:59+02:00April 26th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

The Orientation of Dylan Woodger by Chiuba Obele

The Orientation of Dylan Woodger by Chiuba Obele An emotional work about experiencing amnesia and uncovering harsh personal truths, Chiuba Obele’s The Orientation of Dylan Woodger is a complicated debut novel that touches on difficult subjects.

The last memory Dylan Woodger has is from 2016, when he was heading to Hamilton College to begin his freshman year of undergrad. The next time Dylan wakes up, he’s being tortured – he’s been captured by the Utica mob, and he’s being accused of an enormous crime: taking $3 million from the head of the organization. A powerful drug has erased Dylan’s memory, and the year is now 2019.

The novel […]

SPR2022-04-26T06:14:06+02:00April 26th, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Thriller Book Reviews|

An Interview with Paul A. Broome: Author of Clouds Float South

Paul A. Broome Paul A. Broome was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. After receiving his master’s degree in literature, he moved to Mississippi where he taught at Alcorn State University, an historically Black college in West Central Mississippi. Now retired, he lives and writes in Alabama with his wife and black lab and crazy tabby cat.

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Clouds Float South is a collection of ten linked short stories loosely based on events from my life on the outskirts of Nashville, Tennessee during the fifties, sixties, and early seventies. Each story is narrated by the third born of four […]

SPR2022-04-25T04:21:42+02:00April 25th, 2022|Categories: Interviews|

Top 20 Diets for Weight Loss Plus a 7 Day Meal Plan by Yara Green

A comprehensive and concise guide, Yara Green’s Top 20 Diets for Weight Loss Plus a 7 Day Meal Plan presents readers with a score of different dietary approaches for good health, explaining the principles and rationales of each, how they work, and their pros and cons in an unbiased fashion. Readers who want to make an impact on their lives will find this book a refreshing change from the many offerings on the market, which can be more sales-based for the author than truly practical, and find themselves empowered to make informed decisions about which diet will work best for […]

SPR2022-04-20T09:17:29+02:00April 20th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Weight Loss Plan for Menopause by Yara Green

Yara Green’s Weight Loss Plan for Menopause is a comprehensive roadmap presented in a straightforward and easy-to-follow fashion. The book demystifies the physiological changes of menopause, while presenting a collection of possible dietary approaches for managing this potentially tricky time. The recipes are easy to prepare for complete meal plans, with pros and cons for each approach, and explain the science of how each diet can work, so it is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The book also offers more general lifestyle tweaks, making this a must-have for anyone approaching this particular time of life and wanting to improve their mood […]

SPR2022-04-20T09:11:40+02:00April 20th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: Drink Water Mind Your Business by Andrew Stuart

Drink Water Mind Your Business by Andrew Stuart

Author Andrew Stuart has created an instructive self-help manual for entrepreneurs, who may in fact be any of us, as we all strive for personal success and satisfaction, in Drink Water Mind Your Business: A Simple Way to Focus and Get Started.

Stuart begins his guidebook by examining the Caribbean island of Dominica, named “Isle of Beauty” by its time-honored national anthem. Significantly, Stuart quotes that anthem, with an emphasis on these words: