“Boundaries” by Ica Iova

This tense thriller takes place in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Gabriela Parson has graduated law school and lands a job with a prestigious law firm headed by the very sexy Landon Godchild. What begins as a flirty romantic story with almost comic overtones quickly turns to a dark and frightening suspense story. While the relationship between Gaby and Landon is sometimes trite, when Jack Richwood … Continue reading “Boundaries” by Ica Iova

Frank Pickard, Author

Author Bio  Frank Pickard has six books listed on Amazon. Five of his books are novels in e-format and/or paperback. One of the eBooks is a memoir, AMERICAN NOMAD, one is a romance, THE WEIGHT OF GRAVITY, and one is a ghost story titled PHOTOPLASM: A Haunting. Two of the novels are in a series; AMERICAN NOMAD and ISLAND JEWEL. Frank’s latest work of fiction … Continue reading Frank Pickard, Author

Echoes of Winter: A Wintery YA Short Story Collection

Echoes of Winter: A Wintery YA Short Story Collection Assorted Authors Let me begin by saying I was given a copy of this book in return for a fair and honest review. I admit to being somewhat skeptical since it is categorized as a Young Adult book. What I imagined the stories would be like is a far cry from the wonderful surprises I found within … Continue reading Echoes of Winter: A Wintery YA Short Story Collection

Review of “the watchmage of old new York” By C.A. Sanders.

Originally posted on Where the buck stops:
The Watchmage of old New York is a gem. Well crafted, full of pyrotechnical plot elements, it is fascinating from the very beginning. Literature and media is full of tales of Victorian New York City. Mr. Sanders merges the magic of old New York with actual magic. The watchmage is  a guardian of “dwellers”, paranormal creatures from other… Continue reading Review of “the watchmage of old new York” By C.A. Sanders.

Cover Reveal for The Solomon Project

Originally posted on Jessica Wren Fiction:
Good morning, and I would like to extend an invitation to join me as I launch my second novel, a paranormal dystopian/historical fiction combo called “The Solomon Project.” I started this novel for NaNoWriMo after carrying around the idea for years. I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun writing a book. The novel revolves around Eddie Ruiz, one… Continue reading Cover Reveal for The Solomon Project

Why Stay? Why Leave? Why Abuse?

Originally posted on Between the Beats:
I have listened to the questions and read the responses to the domestic abuse questions; why do the abused stay and why do they finally leave. While I admit it started me remembering my personal experiences it also got me thinking about why I was being abused. Once again, as I had many years ago, I questioned whether I… Continue reading Why Stay? Why Leave? Why Abuse?

911: The sad fate of heroes

Originally posted on Where the buck stops:
Neil Newton: Author of “The Railroad” on Amazon http://amzn.to/1IDMjwm http://bit.ly/1QYag3l http://amzn.to/1KxdZD6 A few years ago I read an article which discussed the growing numbers 911 first responders who had developed a variety of diseases, many of them fatal. Not surprisingly, that article and several others emphasized the evasive nature of the city’s response to the growing plague. Now,… Continue reading 911: The sad fate of heroes

THE TRUMP CONUNDRUM AND A HOPE FOR POLITICAL EMANCIPATION

Originally posted on Mark Fine | Ruminations:
AUGUST 26, 2015 – Whether it’s a personal predilection, always seeking that silver lining amongst the darkest of clouds, or the happy coincidence that this is the 95th anniversary guaranteeing American women the right to vote—but I already see some interesting positives in Donald Trump’s acerbic quest for the White House. For sake of clarity, I’m by no means… Continue reading THE TRUMP CONUNDRUM AND A HOPE FOR POLITICAL EMANCIPATION