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An Interview with Dr. Kevin Grold: Author of The Alchemy of Affection

Dr. Kevin Grold has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. His first book, The Love Report, is based on his research into couples in long-term relationships. He has always had an interest in the topic of love and making it easy for others to understand and integrate love into their life. He has been sought out for advice from Dear Abby more than a few times and he has created many self-help tests used around the world.

For over a decade, he ran the international therapist referral service 1-800-therapist.com and then for the next twenty years, he was the CEO of […]

SPR2023-07-18T15:45:38+02:00July 18th, 2023|Categories: Interviews|

All Hope of Becoming Human by Lonnie Busch

A slow-burning apocalyptic thriller with reimagined origin stories and ancient alien tech, All Hope of Becoming Human by Lonnie Busch is a cerebral and entertaining piece of high-drama science fiction. As extreme weather events and pandemics continue to rock an already unstable planet, a massive earthquake uncovers something impossible in the Arizona desert – something far older and more sinister than humanity. Two intrepid and compelling lead characters navigate this strange new world in a novel that is laced with as much character-building as action. This is a sprawling, multi-perspective novel that deftly touches on future fears and present terrors, […]

SPR2023-07-07T09:44:30+02:00July 7th, 2023|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Dissension: Heirs of Denuitia by M.J. Rosay

Fusing deadly family dynamics with far-future tech, psychic powers, and alien battlefields, author M.J. Rosay has crafted an epic sci-fi novel with Dissension: Heirs of Denuitia, the first volume of her ambitious and enthralling space opera. With imploding planets, galactic court drama, and family feuding, there is rarely a scene or a page that isn’t adrenaline-pumping or plot-progressing in some way. As a lead character, Nyren is immediately appealing and sympathetic, while the constant stream of high-stakes action will keep readers turning pages, without the author ever compromising on storytelling depth. The story-crafting, character development, and world-building must be […]

SPR2023-06-15T16:07:28+02:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Nowhere to Hide by Neil Turner

The cruelty of fate clashes with the power of resilience in Nowhere to Hide by Neil Turner, the latest gripping read in the Tony Valenti Mystery series. The relationships between Kevin, Pat, and Tony are crafted beautifully, while the antagonists of the novel are immediately evident, making it easy for readers to choose their side and stay there. With timely themes, compelling characters both familiar and fresh, and relatable storytelling about the dynamics within a family, Turner has delivered another thought-provoking gem of a thriller.

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SPR2023-05-24T14:05:50+02:00May 24th, 2023|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

An Interview with Myka Silber: Author of Soft & Rage – Silver Winner in the 2022 SPR Book Awards

Myka Silber grew up surrounded by the forests, mountains, and ocean of the Pacific Northwest. They now live in Ontario, Canada, with a mercurial cat. Myka holds both a BA and an MA in International Relations. They are an emerging writer of fantasy fiction of all kinds, and you can follow them on Instagram @myka.silber.

Tell us about your book.

Soft & Rage is a collection of sixteen short stories in a diverse range of genres, with a focus on atmosphere. The stories were written at different points in time, with the oldest story having been written in 2007 […]

SPR2023-05-03T13:06:02+02:00May 3rd, 2023|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Bill VanPatten: Author of A Little Rain – Bronze Winner in the 2022 SPR Book Awards

Bill VanPatten is a former award-winning scholar and teacher who changed careers to write full-time. He has also performed standup comedy and still does so on occasion, especially if the venue serves killer martinis.

Tell us about your book.

A Little Rain explores the complexities, lies, and secrets of a disintegrated family, as they wind up in court over the sixteen-year-old son’s actions. Twists and turns abound as the story unfolds through different points of view.

Why did you want to write a book?

Before I became a writer, I was a successful academic. I’d published eight books, about two-hundred […]

SPR2023-05-03T12:56:43+02:00May 3rd, 2023|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Valentyn Bannikov: Author of Project Manager’s Handbook

Valentyn Bannikov is an established Technical Program & Project Management Professional and Scrum Master. He possesses highly valued and widely recognized industry certifications, including PMP, CSM, and ICP-APM. With over ten years of diverse technical and professional experience, Valentyn has worked across multiple industries.

His background includes involvement in both governmental and private construction projects in Latin America and Europe. He has successfully assembled and led teams to carry out extensive client projects within the IT sector, encompassing FinTech, EdTech, ecommerce, and travel domains. Valentyn, who was born and raised in Kharkiv, Ukraine, now resides in the heart of America, […]

SPR2023-04-18T14:41:05+02:00April 18th, 2023|Categories: Interviews|

As Time Goes By by W. Royce Adams

Author W. Royce Adams delivers a unique and intimately drawn reflection on a fictional life well-lived in As Time Goes By. The protagonist named Old, with wisdom to match his name, invites readers into his philosophy-forward memoir, laced with humor and potential answers to some of the biggest questions we face, propelled forward by Adams’ engaging narrative voice. The writing is thought-provoking throughout, the author’s powers of description are impressive, and Old is a fascinating lead character and storyteller; his eventful life and perspective are engrossing, and despite being a fictional memoir, his continual insight resonates as deeply as […]

SPR2023-04-18T14:30:42+02:00April 18th, 2023|Categories: Editorial Reviews|