New Releases

SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books

Blowout by Xingu Fawcett

Blowout by Xingu Fawcett

Looking at humanity’s most pressing issues head-on can be overwhelming, but in Blowout, author Xingu Fawcett stares down the barrel of global crises, and forces readers to watch.

Some of the most complex problems humans face as a globalized society, and a species, are addressed through the story of three star-crossed lovers in Brazil. The sexual appetites of Fabiola, the inner turmoil of Camilla and the rippling-muscled man mixed between them would make for a great novel alone, but this exploration of sex, greed, and survival has far more interesting overtones.

The decadence of the social elite is explored […]

2018-10-08T06:01:40+02:00February 16th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman

The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman

The Myth of Love by Randy Niederman is a raucous, tongue-in-cheek tale of mysticism, romance, and eternity, threading the lives of gods into the petty existence of humans. In this artfully penned novel, the true nature of gods are revealed, and the folly of humanity is put on brilliant display.

From the very start, readers are plunged into a deeply spiritual story that never takes itself too seriously, balancing on that fine line to the very last page. Packed with allusions to Eastern philosophy and flawed anti-heroes, the novel takes shape slowly, but it is worth the wait.

The […]

2018-02-16T09:46:47+02:00February 15th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

Love Crimes by Sayde Scarlett

Love Crimes by Sayde ScarlettLove Crimes is a raw and moving collection of poems about relationships by debut poet Sayde Scarlett.

Largely consisting of epitaphs to love lost, the collection begins with an invitation to “Engage Me.” In “The Play” the poet writes her lover and herself into a drama, asking wistfully, “How does it end, this play?” In a litany of complaints about lovers who have done her wrong, Scarlett’s bitterness seethes: “You were the vulture, I the carcass”; “You had me by the soul, or by the wrists.” “To Touch To Taste” and “Skin” show that love sometimes deepens, but more likely, […]

2019-04-11T07:08:16+02:00February 9th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Hook Files by Charles Deran Wright

The Hook Files by Charles Wright

Not all families are created equal, and in The Hook Files by Charles Deran Wright, readers meet one of the strangest families  imaginable. Skylark, previously known as Kennings, has had his entire life directed towards being a spy – carrying on the family business as a covert operative for the shadowy “Company.” However, when his old friendships end up tangled in his new secrets, things get complicated quickly.

With flashbacks to the past blended with visceral scenes from the present day, readers are given a comprehensive picture of this odd protagonist, making him an immediately sympathetic character. As the mysteries […]

To Be Had by Sava Buncic

To Be Had by Sava Buncic

In a world where it feels as though money rules all, it can be difficult not to lose your way in pursuit of the Almighty Dollar. In To Be Had by Sava Buncic, readers are introduced to Boris, a man with a fierce work ethic and the dream of delivering a better life for his daughter than he experienced. However, dominated by the weight of money – or the lack thereof – he manages to alienate himself from his family. With nothing left to hold dear, he pours his efforts into acquiring wealth in whatever way he can – legal […]

2018-02-21T15:16:35+02:00February 6th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Story of Evil – Volume I: Heroes of the Siege by Tony Johnson

The Story of Evil - Volume I: Heroes of the Siege

In the tradition of classic fantasy, the first volume of The Story of Evil by Tony Johnson is a remarkably creative and engaging novel that introduces readers to a new world of magical creatures, noble heroes, and sinister monsters.

When the capital of the kingdom, Celestial, is attacked by savage monsters in the midst of a jousting tournament, the balance of good and evil takes a shift towards darkness. Three young adventurers – Ty, Steve and Kari – must rise to the occasion, far beyond their youthful experience, to protect the home they love and turn the tide against the […]

2018-01-25T09:48:08+02:00January 24th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |

The Manor by Sally Ferla

The Manor by Sally FerlaThe Manor is a work of BDSM erotica by Sally Ferla that exposes readers to the complex mistress/slave discipline.

Jennifer and her mistress, a wealthy businesswoman, have committed to living the mistress/slave lifestyle, which has suffered lately due to Jennifer’s willful disobedience. In an effort to save their relationship, Jennifer’s mistress leaves her at an etiquette academy called the Manor. Unbeknownst to Jennifer, the mistress of the Manor is a psychiatrist who operates the Manor as a medical asylum – one to which Jennifer has just committed herself. Jennifer’s new life consists of slave etiquette training, each leading to harsh […]

2019-01-22T05:38:58+02:00January 22nd, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: , |

The Waste-Wise Kitchen Companion by Jean B. MacLeod

The Waste-Wise Kitchen Companion by Jean B. MacLeodThe Waste-Wise Kitchen Companion: Hundreds of Practical Tips for Repairing, Reusing, and Repurposing Food by Jean MacLeod’s is a highly useful food-recycling encyclopedia that should be in everyone’s kitchen library.

An “enthusiastic and curious (and thrifty) cook,” writer Jean MacLeod has created a compendium of tips on how to save, rescue, and “repair” common and not-so-common edibles, in alphabetical format – from almond paste to zucchini.

Some tips are obvious to the budget-minded cook: use leftover applesauce in oatmeal or pancakes, or turn stale cake into new dessert with milk and a bit of sauce. Other ideas are less common […]

2018-03-01T10:59:44+02:00January 17th, 2018|Categories: New Releases|Tags: |
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