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The Enigma of Vitamin B12 by Anthea V. Hayes

A scathing takedown of a modern myth, The Enigma of Vitamin B12: Nature’s Only Mistake? Fear and Marketing of the Deficiency Myth by Anthea V. Hayes is a passionate plea to rethink our relationship to an essential nutrient. Presenting a critical overview of Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), the author poses a broad challenge to readers and the medical world at large – is the contemporary worry over vitamin B12 deficiency justified? What follows is a detailed and intense analysis of the vitamin – its place in popular medicine, its increase in visibility due to veganism/vegetarianism, its hidden effects on health, and […]

SPR2025-06-16T16:47:14+02:00June 16th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

How Self-Published Authors Can Take Inspiration Without Copying Creative Work

As a self-published author, worrying about accidentally copying someone else’s creative work is natural. You are not alone in this fear, and it is a smart instinct to be cautious. However, taking inspiration is natural and necessary for your growth as a writer. Every great story draws from the author’s emotions and the creative works they admire — the key is to handle that process ethically.

Instead of mimicking plots, characters, or exact phrasing, focus on how a piece makes you feel or the broader theme it explores. Then, channel those insights through your voice and perspective. When you approach […]

SPR2025-07-18T18:12:15+02:00June 16th, 2025|Categories: Member Blog|

An Interview with Kenton J. Moore: Author of Vallen

Kenton J Moore is a Canadian multi-genre author living in British Columbia. He is an avid consumer of stories, a comic collector, a video gamer, and a tabletop role-playing gamer. He is best known for his fiction work that spans genres from action to thriller, suspense, and horror as well as science fiction and fantasy.

Kenton’s writing journey began in high school with a love of writing screenplays for film. He continued to write screenplays and short stories until 2013, when he released his first indie novella, Legend of the Sunlight Prince.

He currently publishes under his own independent […]

SPR2025-06-03T13:15:50+02:00June 3rd, 2025|Categories: Interviews|

The Pystead Group: Daring to Be by James Pryor

A sharp-tongued satire on progressive utopias and species salvation, The Pystead Group: Daring to Be by James Pryor is a thought-provoking prophecy for the coming generation.

Thirty years in the future, the foundations of global society are fracturing, but a secretive cabal of researchers, dreamers, and futurists working for The Pystead Group has a plan for humanity’s redemption. Philip Russell unexpectedly lands a job with this enigmatic organization on its Caribbean island base, plunging him into a conspiratorial tangle of allegiance, advancement, and the intellectual dishonesty of American culture. Navigating the high-stakes battlefield of this philosophical playground and pseudo-utopia, Philip […]

SPR2025-05-20T09:53:14+02:00May 19th, 2025|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Science Fiction Book Reviews|

An Interview with Anthony Lee: Author of Toxic Minds

Anthony Lee has a unique background in medicine. After graduating from medical school, he switched from clinical medicine to health technology assessment, analyzing new medical tests and treatments in a career spanning over 15 years.

As a writer, he found inspiration in a variety of literary works, both contemporary and classic. He has especially discovered the excitement of thriller novels, including medical thrillers by authors like Robin Cook and Tess Gerritsen, crime fiction by Michael Connelly, and Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. After years of brainstorming his own story ideas, he finally wrote and self-published his first medical thriller novel, […]

SPR2025-05-07T12:41:27+02:00May 7th, 2025|Categories: Interviews|

Mastering the Art of Professional Networking as an Author

In the competitive world of self-publishing, success hinges on writing talent and the strength of your professional network. Building meaningful connections can open doors to endorsements, collaborative opportunities, and valuable industry insights. Whether you’re launching your first book or expanding your brand, strategic networking can significantly impact your growth and visibility.

The Strategic Value of Networking

Professional networking offers self-published authors a vital path to sustainable success. The benefits go far beyond casual conversation — they shape your career trajectory. Here are some of the top advantages authors can gain by building strong professional relationships.

Secure Endorsements That Build Credibility

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SPR2025-05-06T15:00:47+02:00May 6th, 2025|Categories: Member Blog|

Review: The Outlander by Nolan Zaren

An epic fantasy designed for the male gaze, The Outlander: Harem Stories for Men by Nolan Zaren is an unapologetic plunge into the heart of masculinity.

Raylan feels like a ferocious wolf in sheep’s clothing, but he is harassed, castrated, and oppressed by the policy officers and judges of the System who restrain his true nature. There is also his vindictive ex-wife who bleeds him dry of every dime in child support, and has turned his kids against him. As he nears the end of his rope, he reaches out to God, begging for clarity on his life’s purpose, and […]

SPR2025-06-04T16:22:50+02:00May 2nd, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Romance Book Reviews|

An Interview with Curt A. Canfield: Author of The Errors of Mankind

Curt A. Canfield grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, where he acquired most of his beliefs as a Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and a Church Youth Group Leader. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict. During his three-year enlistment, he earned two meritorious promotions, traversed most of Southeast Asia, and lost most of those beliefs.

He went to college to understand America’s involvement in Vietnam and graduated summa cum laude with degrees in English and History with Honors. He wrote several poems and short stories that were published before he […]

SPR2025-04-23T09:22:03+02:00April 23rd, 2025|Categories: Interviews|