He publicly asked Stephen King to adopt him. Yet so far, sadly and surprisingly, has not received any birthday cards or baseball mitts from Bangor, Maine… What a jerk.
Why did you want to write a book?
A passion for Swords & Sorcery but also things of a more occult or hermetic nature. I have a reasonable ability to read esoteric texts. I’ve been learning for a few years […]
An intensely suspenseful thriller centering around the investigation of the brutal murder of two young women by a serial killer, Sons of Brutality is decidedly dark but gripping. Plumbing the seamy depths, the novel goes underground to find snuff clubs, drug-addled Satanists, occult murder, and the mob. A strong central detective is key to the genre, and Jeudy brilliantly sketches veteran detective Addison Mowbray, who believes in liquor and loyalty above all else. If you like your thrillers with a true sense of dark realism, Sons of Brutality is an expertly written and page-turning thriller that has all the makings […]
A denizen of both the academic and the corporate worlds, author Ian Domowitz offers a look at the inner workings of industry from the perspective of those tasked with leadership while being denied any specific guidance and any real authority in The Vice Chairman’s Doctrine: A Guide to Rocking the Top in Industry Version 4.0.
Receiving the role of “vice chairman” was Domowitz’s entry into the behind-the-scenes realm of corporate oversight. He soon noted that job descriptions for this title indicate that it “typically goes to a top executive who has been shafted.” Reorganization and other factors can result […]
[…]For the first time in its 68-year history, the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association will allow self-published authors to join its ranks.
The move comes after the CWA consulted its members, who voted with an 84% majority in favour to accept self-published authors.
Maxim Jakubowski, Chair of the Crime Writers’ Association, said: “The founding mission of the CWA was to support, promote and celebrate the crime genre and its authors. In the past, we only accepted traditionally published authors into the CWA, as this was the best indicator
Elizabeth Buchmann combines evocative photography and equally compelling poetry in her innovative and immersive collection The Meticulous Unveiling: A Visit to the Mind. In nine diverse sections that evoke both a sense of openness to the world and pensive self-reflection, Buchmann explores such concepts as freedom, love, instinct, ego, pain, natural healing, and happiness. There is sometimes an incongruity in the language between verses, giving some poems a halted feeling, but overall, this collection is impressive for its erudition and success in navigating two separate mediums; it’s somber, at times, but also playful in the placement and quality of […]
Author and illustrator Stacey Penix has crafted a spirited journey through a child’s expansive imagination in her creatively illustrated book Where Do Balloons Go When They Disappear?? This engaging children’s book follows a young boy who wonders what happens to balloons when they fly away, with readers following the balloon as it possibly travels through the galaxy, across the ocean, and more. Using well-timed rhyming and coupled with brightly colored and detailed illustrations, the book is expertly crafted, while teaching a subtle lesson about loss. Some concepts may be too sophisticated for young children, such as “atmosphere,” but this can […]
An intensely rich and beautiful book written with the poetic touch of a writer whose heart unmistakably beats with Andalusian blood, Inheriting Our Names: An Imagined True Memoir of Spain’s Pact of Forgetting by C. Vargas McPherson is the devastating story based on true events of a family torn asunder by Franco’s Civil War in 1930s Spain. Tragedy mingles with religion and tradition as hunger and death approach the family’s barrio in the city of Seville. Now, their granddaughter, the author, travels to Spain to imagine their story, and uncover the truth that stays silent under Spain’s so-called Pact of […]
A unique, colorful, and creative new fantasy, The Trinity Prophecy by Marissa Kinzel, with illustrations by Melissa McManus, is a treat for fans of high fantasy. At times feeling like an RPG with LGBT themes, this character-driven story has a lot to offer fantasy fans: expert world-building, romance, and a twist-driven storyline. Aimed at a young adult audience, the book has important messages about friendship and diversity that are core to the story, but never hits these notes too hard. The vivid illustrations enhance the video-game quality, as they have the feel of a cutscene, and help keep the story […]