Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Sometimes you have to start over to have a happy ending. – Sonya Parker It is hard to believe this is Tempeste O'Riley's first published book. The characters of Seth and James were very well rounded and believable. James has lived through so much hell in his life that I am amazed he was still... Continue Reading →
“Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to understand him.” George Santayana Quite honestly, at first I didn’t like Mountain Prey. It seemed implausible and not well-thought out. Then, I realized that that was the whole point! Alex’s plan isn’t very well-thought out. And Stunt, poor Stunt. He always seems... Continue Reading →
“Before you contradict an old man, my fair friend, you should endeavor to understand him.” George Santayana Quite honestly, at first I didn’t like Mountain Prey. It seemed implausible and not well-thought out. Then, I realized that that was the whole point! Alex’s plan isn’t very well-thought out. And Stunt, poor Stunt. He always seems... Continue Reading →
“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” ― Allen Saunders Matt Sullivan is man who knows exactly what he wants from life. He is going to finish law school, work at a law firm, marry a nice girl and have some kids. He has a girlfriend, Kristin, who is more... Continue Reading →
“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” ― Allen Saunders Matt Sullivan is man who knows exactly what he wants from life. He is going to finish law school, work at a law firm, marry a nice girl and have some kids. He has a girlfriend, Kristin, who is more... Continue Reading →
I wanted to know what happened when two people felt it. Would it divide the hurt in two, make it lighter to bear, the way feeling someone's joy seemed to double it? – Sue Monk Kidd, “The Secret Life of Bees” It was almost a year and a half ago that I first read When... Continue Reading →
I wanted to know what happened when two people felt it. Would it divide the hurt in two, make it lighter to bear, the way feeling someone's joy seemed to double it? – Sue Monk Kidd, “The Secret Life of Bees” It was almost a year and a half ago that I first read When... Continue Reading →
Thanks for being here with us today, guys. I know it’s a big day, what with the release of your book and all, and I know you’re both busy with life and jobs, so we’re thrilled you could stop by for a visit. Let’s get right to it. What would you both say was the... Continue Reading →
Thanks for being here with us today, guys. I know it’s a big day, what with the release of your book and all, and I know you’re both busy with life and jobs, so we’re thrilled you could stop by for a visit. Let’s get right to it. What would you both say was the... Continue Reading →
"Home Let me come home Home is wherever I'm with you." ― Edward Sharpe The old saying goes that "home is where the heart is;" not where your own heart is but where the heart is to which you belong. There is a difference between being home and being in a place that gives you... Continue Reading →
"Home Let me come home Home is wherever I'm with you." ― Edward Sharpe The old saying goes that "home is where the heart is;" not where your own heart is but where the heart is to which you belong. There is a difference between being home and being in a place that gives you... Continue Reading →
Without music, life would be a mistake.” Friedrich Nietzche I absolutely loved The Nothingness of Ben, Brad Boney’s first novel. I was looking forward to The Return from the moment I finished "Ben". Mr. Boney certainly didn’t disappoint. Not only did he follow up with the major and minor characters from “Ben”, he introduced a... Continue Reading →
Without music, life would be a mistake.” Friedrich Nietzche I absolutely loved The Nothingness of Ben, Brad Boney’s first novel. I was looking forward to The Return from the moment I finished "Ben". Mr. Boney certainly didn’t disappoint. Not only did he follow up with the major and minor characters from “Ben”, he introduced a... Continue Reading →
Hi, K.C., thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out with you telling us a little bit about yourself? Was there someone who inspired and encouraged you to begin writing creatively? I’d always written from an early age. My dad always encouraged me, because he was of a literary... Continue Reading →
Hi, K.C., thanks so much for being here with us today. Why don’t we start out with you telling us a little bit about yourself? Was there someone who inspired and encouraged you to begin writing creatively? I’d always written from an early age. My dad always encouraged me, because he was of a literary... Continue Reading →
"Time is a river, I've learned. Always moving forward. But for people like me, people who have loved and lost, the river is something we fight. We swim against the current, trying to get back to the way we once were, trying to hold onto anything to keep us from getting swept away. It's exhausting... Continue Reading →
"Time is a river, I've learned. Always moving forward. But for people like me, people who have loved and lost, the river is something we fight. We swim against the current, trying to get back to the way we once were, trying to hold onto anything to keep us from getting swept away. It's exhausting... Continue Reading →
Sometimes letting go is the only way to find out who you’re meant to hold on to.— J. Sterling, The Perfect Game Since Mickie B. Ashling first published Horizons four yeas ago, a lot has changed for the LGBT community in our country. While Horizons was in final edits this time around, changes were happening... Continue Reading →
Sometimes letting go is the only way to find out who you’re meant to hold on to.— J. Sterling, The Perfect Game Since Mickie B. Ashling first published Horizons four yeas ago, a lot has changed for the LGBT community in our country. While Horizons was in final edits this time around, changes were happening... Continue Reading →
Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure. – Jane Austen A Shot at Forgiveness is part of DSP’s Daily Dose Anthology for June. It is a well-written, sweet short story that leaves you satisfied but still wanting more. Rafi Steiner and Isaac Jones grew up together. As... Continue Reading →
Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure. – Jane Austen A Shot at Forgiveness is part of DSP’s Daily Dose Anthology for June. It is a well-written, sweet short story that leaves you satisfied but still wanting more. Rafi Steiner and Isaac Jones grew up together. As... Continue Reading →
The Marshall's Park Series (Books 1-4) Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live. – Marcus Aurelius The Marshall’s Park Series is an old-fashioned monthly serial. The kind that leaves you breathlessly awaiting the next installment.... Continue Reading →
Let's make like a hockey player and get the puck out of here.” ― Alexander Gordon Smith, “Solitary” Contact Sport is part of the Dreamspinner Press Daily Dose Collection for June. It is a very short story. Jamie Connor is a star ice hockey player at his college. He is handsome, talented and charming. He... Continue Reading →
Let's make like a hockey player and get the puck out of here.” ― Alexander Gordon Smith, “Solitary” Contact Sport is part of the Dreamspinner Press Daily Dose Collection for June. It is a very short story. Jamie Connor is a star ice hockey player at his college. He is handsome, talented and charming. He... Continue Reading →
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