John Staughton, Senior Reviewer | Self-Publishing Review

Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease by Dr. Howard Christian

An eye-opening and invaluable guide to self-healing from author and well-being navigator Dr. Howard Christian, Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease: Live, Eat and Heal Abundantly is a revelatory read on an increasingly common affliction. Pivoting away from a lifetime of symptom management and pharmaceutical dependence in exchange for a holistic approach that considers mental, emotional, and physical well-being, the collected knowledge here offers a refreshing alternative for those in persistent GERD discomfort, which many might think is primarily related to diet or age. Drawing from the author’s years of experience battling this affliction, and his desire to share […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-02-25T13:22:18+02:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

All Money Ain’t Good Money by Tracey Lampley

The dramatic debut in the Jinx Curry Mystery series, All Money Ain’t Good Money by Tracey Lampley is a high-risk clash of secrets, values, and vengeance. A gritty Hotlanta hunt for a Congressman’s missing daughter is precisely what private eye Jinx Curry needs to solve her mounting financial woes. However, suspicious relatives, sketchy rappers, powerful motives, and political clout are pressing in from all sides, which lands Jinx and her investigation in killer crosshairs. With vivid and visceral prose that has an attitude to match the sharp-tongued sleuth, this first installment of Lampley’s series is an addictive mixture of original […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-02-24T18:26:40+02:00February 24th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: The Eye of Farem by Ron Blacksmith

An epic adventure beyond the known cosmos, The Eye of Farem by Ron Blacksmith is a bold first piece in his Rangers of the Realm series.

Thousands of years in the future, humanity has spread amongst the stars, along with Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and a kaleidoscope of otherworldly beings and bots. Guided and protected by the noble and legendary Wardens, the Realm of Planets is a thriving and diverse ecosystem born from the wise and daring population of Earth.

When Captain Mik Rogan and his crew of Rangers aboard the Rockne receive orders to retrieve an ancient artifact with galactic […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-02-18T11:04:23+02:00February 18th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: First Elite by Emmanuel M Arriaga

A vengeance-fueled revelation that will shake the Huzien Empire and its exalted heroes to the core, First Elite by Emmanuel M Arriaga is a stellar third and final installment of the Foundra series.

As Neven Kenk wrestles with the gut-wrenching loss of his wife and unborn child, their murderer continues to ravage the Twin Galaxies and twist the knife in the side of the Founder’s Elites. Despite his unstable state, Neven is determined to find and kill Entradis, the merciless butcher responsible for his mourning, no matter the cost. He launches himself into the hunt with Ellipse and Tashanira, a […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-02-14T15:19:47+02:00February 13th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar

A charming children’s book about overcoming hard moments, making new friends, and learning to trust yourself, Ava and Maya the Fairy Dragon by Medha Bhaskar is a fantastic parable of self-discovery.

When young Ava goes for a wander in the forest, her curiosity and the beauty of nature lead to her getting lost. Fortunately, she encounters a magical creature in the woods – a fairy dragon with powerful spells and an eagerness to have a new friend. After returning Maya safely to her parents, the dragon disappears, only to return that night and explain that her existence must remain hidden. […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-02-12T14:53:53+02:00February 12th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Children's Book Reviews|

Review: Failure to Thrive by Katharine M. Sweet

A tender and emotionally charged second-chance romance, Failure to Thrive by Katharine M. Sweet is a cozy reminder that a new life of love can be found in unlikely places.

Following his release from prison after accidentally assaulting a cop, Russ wants nothing more than to keep his head down and get back on track, beginning with his job in the hospital cafeteria. When his first day is delayed by the sight of Aster Reign and her son Liam in obvious distress, his instinct to help them entangles him in their lives. It isn’t long before his generous nature leads […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-02-14T15:09:51+02:00February 12th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Latest Book Reviews|Tags: Romance Book Reviews, Women's Fiction Book Reviews|

Review: Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean by Dan E. Hendrickson

A high-seas drama packed with pirate power struggles and bloody betrayals, Brandy, Dame of the Caribbean by Dan E. Hendrickson is the second swashbuckling chapter of his Pirate Princess Saga.

Brandy and Captain John Edwards have carved out their piece of the azure Caribbean in recent years, battling the slave trade aboard The Morning Star and raising their children in paradise, but their idyll can’t last forever. Zhang Yong, Brandy’s dear friend and ally, abruptly leaves his chosen family in Jamaica to track down his niece – a notorious pirate queen of the South China Sea named the Jaded […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-02-12T14:26:31+02:00February 11th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: Action and Adventure Book Reviews|

Qozy Queerotica by Rori Thornton

A witty fling into some fantastically bizarre bedrooms, Qozy Queerotica by Rori Thornton is a boundary-pushing tour de force with a touch of snark and whimsy. Tapping into the contemporary fascination with classic monsters as misunderstood lovers, and exploring the diverse spectrums of gender and romance, this collection of stories is a playful, eye-opening, and hilarious plunge into queer fantasy romance. From kinky ice giants and lascivious dragons to sex-starved merfolk and deviant demons, these hot and heavy tales draw on every corner of the erotic imagination. Beyond the vivid descriptions and raunchy bits of narrative, however, these stories reframe […]

John Staughton, Senior Reviewer2025-02-07T15:16:12+02:00February 7th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|