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Review: Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness by Keri Mangis

Author Keri Mangis has created an intriguing memoir interweaving the facts of her earthly life with visits to various spiritual realms with beings that offer not only guidance, but preparation and prediction in Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness: A Memoir of New Beginnings.

Mangis first describes the events of her current incarnation. She was born into a generally normal family, her parents loving but distant. In school she learned to deal with fears and insecurities while showing a great love of books and proving herself to be a prize-winning competitive runner.

With vague plans for college near home, […]

An Interview with Mel D. Gill: Author of Point to Counterpoint

Mel Gill, author, poet, researcher, and consultant in governance and organizational development, divides his time between Ottawa ON and Victoria BC. He was married to his now deceased wife, Judith, of nearly fifty years. They had two sons and two grandchildren. He and his son Trent have been avid tournament Bass anglers for twenty-five years.

Mel’s passions include music, studying philosophy, politics, human behavior and development, evolution, psychology, quantum thermodynamics, general interest science and, of course, poetry and fine literature. He and his first love, university sweetheart Daphne McDonald, have reignited their passion for each other, life and shared experiences […]

SPR2019-11-13T11:11:51+02:00November 13th, 2019|Categories: Interviews|

An Interview with Christopher Molleda: Author of Restrained Justice

Chris Molleda is currently employed as a full time peace officer in South Texas. Chris has a BS in Criminal Justice, a MS in Criminology and is currently working on a doctorate in Criminal Justice. He has previously published one book, Legend of the Gatorman, a tale about a crime in Texas during the 1930’s.

Tell us about your book.

This book is a factual-based Western set in Texas, nearly a decade after the Civil War. A gruesome murder takes place it pressures the local sheriff to quickly find the individual that committed bloodshed towards a popular local family. […]

SPR2019-10-11T10:27:35+02:00October 11th, 2019|Categories: Interviews|

Amazon Eliminates Two Promotional Options

Sending emails to users, Amazon announced that Kindle Matchbook and Amazon Giveaway are shutting down.

First, Amazon Giveaway is shutting down, which allowed authors to run giveaways similar to Goodreads Giveaways.

Amazon alerted users:

After careful consideration, Amazon Giveaway is retiring. Thank you for participating in the program. Our records show that you have credits from previous eBook giveaways. These credits can be used to create new giveaways until October 10, 2019 and customers can enter giveaways until October 17, 2019. You can also download any remaining eBook credits as Kindle claim codes from the Amazon Giveaway dashboard. Claim

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SPR2019-10-03T07:00:58+02:00October 3rd, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Amazon News and Tips|

The Sons of God by Anthony Marnell

Author Anthony Marnell has constructed a well-researched treatise concerning the Biblical Book of Revelation and its relevance today in The Sons of God: A Discourse on the Christian Revolution.

A Christian Revolution, Marnell believes, will occur during the End Times predicted in Revelations, and he proposes that time is now. We must choose between Babylon – the life of sin we are born into – or the mount of Zion, representing God and His plan. Marnell exhorts us to recognize and steer clear of the evil plots of Satan, who rules Babylon but will be destroyed in the final […]

SPR2019-09-17T10:33:32+02:00September 16th, 2019|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Religion Book Reviews|

An Interview with Stephen C. Perkins: Author of Sky Parlor

In less than three years, the thrilling, suspenseful, and sometimes controversial book titles of Stephen C. Perkins has managed to gain a loyal and rabid audience. For a preview of the prologue, book cover, and product description of the newly released science fiction/fantasy/supernatural/thriller Sky Parlor, go now to Newsspellcom.org, the only source for real alternative news! While enjoying Sky Parlor, be sure to check out the author’s other available titles at amazon.com/author/stephenperkins, and don’t to forget to come by for a visit and follow the author on Twitter.

Tell us about your book.

My latest […]

SPR2019-08-05T09:06:27+02:00August 5th, 2019|Categories: Interviews|

A Predator and A Psychopath by Jay Kerk

A visceral hard-boiled thriller, A Predator and A Psychopath is certainly not for the faint of heart, as the character at the heart of the novel is both terrifying and realistic. Jay Kerk vividly paints the mind of a psychopath with no moral compass and a tenuous hold on reality where you begin to see the world through his corrupt lens, which is a testament to the strength of Kerk’s writing. For fans of dark thrillers and crime fiction, this novel will not disappoint.

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SPR2019-07-26T08:15:35+02:00July 26th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

My Memory Told Me a Secret by Jeremy C Bradley-Silverio Donato

An astounding work of contemporary fiction, My Memory Told Me a Secret focuses on issues core to LGBTQ identity, but also issues that affect every reader. Austin and Noah’s relationship is a heartfelt and sometimes harrowing account that will be relatable to anyone in a relationship, as each character and each moment is so well-drawn. Far from being a mere issue-laden novel, it touches on universal issues such as the devastation of illness, broken friendships, and how people tend to show or lose their humanity in times of crisis, written with great empathy and keen observation.

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SPR2019-07-25T11:36:28+02:00July 25th, 2019|Categories: Editorial Reviews|