John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Providing exceptional writing, editing and publishing services to hundreds of international clients, ranging from nutritional copywriting and long-form ghostwriting to substantive editing, assessment/analysis of academic texts and structural/content editing for bestselling novels.

Through the Looking Glass by G. Sylvester

Through the Looking Glass by G. Sylvester

A spiritually-driven journey through heartbreak, loss, miraculous joy, and personal salvation, Through the Looking Glass by G. Sylvester is a touching and well-penned novel. A highly successful fertility specialist, Kristen cannot bear children of her own, in a story that is fraught with drama, as Kristen’s unheard prayers are a dramatic current beneath the prose, while her outer triumphs and trials as an independent professional make for inspiring reading. Though there are some moments that are overly sentimental, the relationships and revelations that define this book are rich, authentic, and strong in expressions of faith, for an emotional and affecting […]

2022-12-13T14:21:44+02:00December 13th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

When Forever Breaks by D.A. Callahan

When Forever Breaks by D.A. Callahan

An intimate story of perseverance, hope, and the unexpected obstacles that can derail even the most innocent lives, When Forever Breaks by D.A. Callahan is a heartwrenching and emotionally charged read. A contested adoption and the reappearance of a nightmare from young Oliver’s past threaten to unravel the fragile peace he has finally found, in a novel that is painfully relatable, no matter one’s experience. While some of the narration tells, rather than shows, the dialogue captures the raw desperation of a family in crisis, and Callahan demonstrates her skill as an author in drawing the reader into their dramatic […]

2022-12-12T15:51:53+02:00December 10th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Uncle Jed by Frank C. Senia

Uncle Jed by Frank C. Senia

A sharply penned drama of growing up, guilt, and the frightening legacy of one’s ancestry, Uncle Jed by Frank C. Senia is an emotionally charged look into the secrets we bury, and the sacrifices required to unearth them. Excited by the prospect of spending a summer away from the city and her unapproachable parents, young Tomi has no idea what adventures, revelations, and wisdom await with her eccentric Uncle Jed. Their regular reminiscing over old memories leads to dark family tragedies being revealed, shedding light on painful truths in Tomi’s own life, and connecting the pair in ways neither could […]

2022-12-09T17:32:00+02:00December 8th, 2022|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

The File by Gary Born

The File by Gary Born An accidental discovery in western Uganda summons monsters and memories from the past in The File by Gary Born, a thrilling international adventure.

Though Hitler may be long since dead, discovering the whereabouts of his golden treasure trove is a mission worth killing over, putting an innocent father/daughter team of researchers in the crosshairs of multiple countries. From the Deputy Director of the CIA and sinister Nazi sympathizers to deadly Russian operatives and an overly curious botanist, this novel is packed with colorful characters, and Born does an excellent job weaving each narrative together without losing readers in the weeds. […]

2022-12-08T16:31:41+02:00December 6th, 2022|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Review: Tim by Daniel A. Sheridan

Tim by Daniel A. Sheridan

Transporting readers back to a legendary snapshot from the long tale of America, Tim: The Story of Timothy H. O’Sullivan as a Young Apprentice at Mathew Brady’s Studio by Daniel A. Sheridan is a stunning story of youthful determination and a nascent technology that would change the world.

Young Tim is unexpectedly apprenticed to the legendary Matthew Brady at his daguerrotype studio on Broadway, and his life is forever changed overnight. Walking through the heart of historical New York is a dramatic and eye-opening shift from the young boy’s expected path – following his father and brother as a carpenter. […]

2023-01-12T17:24:50+02:00December 6th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: |

Review: Persecution by Ray Keating

Persecution by Ray Keating

Once again peeling back the shadowy layers of international espionage, author Ray Keating drops another explosive installment of his Pastor Grant series with Persecution.

When videos surface of Christians being executed in Iran, the American government and its intelligence agencies refuse to sit idly by, but geopolitical sensitivity is required, which means covert operations – and a blessing from the pope himself. With his sixth sense for danger and his penchant for finding himself in the midst of it, Pastor Grant and the secretive heroes of CDM are a natural choice for handling a deadly and top-secret mission. Quietly […]

Review: Kidadkill by David Chick

Kidadkill by David Chick

Launching a scathing rebuke of the family law system in England, David Chick details his own harrowing battle against this secretive bureaucratic nightmare in Kidadkill: Spiderman of Tower Bridge.

More than 20 years ago, the author’s life was turned upside down when his relationship with his partner Jo began to break down. As an unmarried father to his beloved daughter Lauryn, he had very few rights to protect, house, and safeguard her. Instead, backed up by bogus claims of violence and abuse, Jo was able to control the narrative and prevent David from seeing his daughter for extended periods […]

2023-01-09T13:45:09+02:00November 29th, 2022|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: , |

Review: How to Stop Thinking And Not Get Eaten by a Bear by Dogu Densei, PhD

How to Stop Thinking And Not Get Eaten by a Bear by Dogu Densei, PhD

Author Dogu Densei, PhD shatters the stuffy traditions of academic texts with How to Stop Thinking And Not Get Eaten by a Bear: The New Cognitive Behavioral Mind Training. A deep dive into the realities and mysteries of the human mind, from out-of-body experiences and OCD to meditation, psychiatric disorders, and daily mindfulness, this tome is both whimsical and wise.

Broken up into three main sections, the book broadly focuses on turning off your mind, learning how to control and manage your thoughts, and then exploring how to escape the natural boundaries of consciousness. As the title implies, the […]

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