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An Interview with Douglas L. Thomas: Author of The Incompetent Hero

Douglas L. ThomasDouglas L. Thomas was born and raised in Richmond, VA where he now lives with his energetic dog, Max.

He’s traveled around the world and visited many places, meeting all kinds of people along the way. His travels stoked a sense of adventure in him that led him to enjoy adventure novels filled with quests and intrigue. With his love of science fiction and fantasy fueling his desire for other worldly adventures, he finally decided to start writing his own books.

Tell us about your book.

An advanced super soldier is summoned to a world at war against a demon […]

2024-06-21T12:53:47+02:00June 21st, 2024|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Bob Ashley: Co-Author of A Photographic History of Snakebite Treatments

Bob AshleyBob Ashley is a herpetologist, serial entrepreneur, and museum director. He has a lifelong passion for reptiles and amphibians, beginning with a childhood fascination with the local turtles and snakes in his home state of Michigan. He’s turned that passion into a multifaceted career with a theme of advocacy and education. Bob founded ECO Wear and Publishing nearly thirty years ago, a company that offers natural-world-themed apparel, art, and books. He’s published more than 40 books on reptiles and amphibian natural history.

Bob is also co-founder of the North American Reptile Breeders Conference and Trade Shows with partner Brian Potter […]

2024-06-11T17:44:10+02:00June 11th, 2024|Categories: Interviews|

Review: The Wounded Turtle by Michèle Halpern, Illustrated by Martyna Nejman

The Wounded Turtle by Michèle Halpern, Illustrated by Martyna Nejman

A poignant narrative that seamlessly weaves themes of resilience, community, and the imperatives of healing and recovery, The Wounded Turtle by Michèle Halpern with illustrations by Martyna Nejman is a charming read for all ages. Told through the allegorical journey of an injured turtle, the book captures the essence of vulnerability and the power of perseverance over hardship.

At the heart of the story is a nurturing turtle who is characterized by her dedication to aiding those in distress, a testament to the book’s exploration of empathy and service. When the turtle becomes the one in need after a devastating […]

2024-06-05T19:05:35+02:00June 5th, 2024|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

An Interview with Anthony Lee: Author of Doctor Lucifer

Anthony LeeAnthony Lee has a unique background in medicine. After graduating from medical school, he switched from clinical medicine to health technology assessment, analyzing new medical tests and treatments in a career spanning over 15 years.

As a writer, he found inspiration in a variety of literary works, both contemporary and classic. He has especially discovered the excitement of thriller novels, including medical thrillers by authors like Robin Cook and Tess Gerritsen, crime fiction by Michael Connelly, and Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. After years of brainstorming his own story ideas, he finally wrote and self-published his first medical thriller novel, […]

2024-05-28T16:27:09+02:00May 28th, 2024|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Sam Torode: Author The Dirty Parts of the Bible, Silver Winner of the 2023 SPR Book Awards

Sam TorodeSam Torode creates books that entertain, inform, and inspire. He’s the author of a bestselling humorous novel, The Dirty Parts of the Bible – now a graphic novel – and paraphrase editions of classic wisdom books from philosophers like Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, including Living from the Soul, Secrets of the Mind, The Manual, and The Meditations

Tell us about your book.

It’s a rollicking adventure across Depression-era America. Tobias Henry, a Baptist preacher’s son, must travel from Michigan to Texas to recover a long-lost stash of money.

Why did you want […]

2024-05-20T12:42:50+02:00May 20th, 2024|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with James McKenna: Author of October’s Journey, Winner of the 2023 SPR Book Awards

James McKennaJames McKenna is retired, living in southern Minnesota, and feels it is important for a person to keep active. That being said, he is an author whose style of writing is keenly reminiscent of that style made popular in the 19th century.

Tell us about your book.

My book is a tale about a young 19th century attorney who receives a strange birthday present from a family friend, Edgar Allan Poe, who convinces him to defend a woman and her two grown children who have been arrested for practicing witchcraft. The trial is to be held in an old Puritan […]

2024-04-18T16:52:25+02:00April 18th, 2024|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with E.K. Larson-Burnett: Author of The Bear and the Rose, Bronze Winner of the 2023 SPR Book Awards

E.K. Larson-BurnettE.K. Larson-Burnett is a born-and-raised Southerner currently living in Katy, Texas, with her husband and their small domestic zoo. She is an avid ink drinker who lives and breathes books – during the day, she works remotely with authors around the world, honing and perfecting books published through Atmosphere Press. By night, she crafts her own stories…or at least tries to. The Bear & the Rose is her debut novel.

Why did you choose to self-publish?

I am a bona fide control freak, especially when it comes to things for which I have an extensive vision – I have a […]

2024-04-18T16:45:07+02:00April 18th, 2024|Categories: Interviews|

The Last Show on Earth by Tim Galbraith

The Last Show on Earth by Tim GalbraithIn The Last Show on Earth, author Tim Galbraith presents a riveting exploration of a post-rapture world where humanity grapples with its place in a universe abandoned by God.

Nearly a decade after the divine exodus, the remnants of mankind vie for redemption or vengeance in a realm now ruled by demons. An amnesiac finds companionship among those seeking redemption, unveiling mysterious abilities that hint at a deeper connection to the world’s new order. Meanwhile, brothers possessing a potentially divine artifact embark on a perilous journey, driven by the hope of confronting God with the suffering wrought upon humanity. […]

2024-04-11T13:00:36+02:00April 11th, 2024|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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