John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

About John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

Providing exceptional writing, editing and publishing services to hundreds of international clients, ranging from nutritional copywriting and long-form ghostwriting to substantive editing, assessment/analysis of academic texts and structural/content editing for bestselling novels.

Review: Emotional Intelligence by Anna K. Sergio

Emotional Intelligence by Anna K. Sergio

Exploring the fascinating depths of an overlooked side to human intellect, Emotional Intelligence: Your Ultimate Hands-On Guide – Mastering Self-Awareness, Empathy, and Relationships by Anna K. Sergio is an accessible and essential read for anyone searching for greater clarity, stability, and happiness.

Patiently breaking down elements of human emotion, behavior, anatomy, psychology, and intelligence, Sergio’s book attempts to explain why we feel the way we do, ways to navigate those feelings, and how to best engage with the feelings and actions of others. Perhaps you struggle to make hard decisions, or fail to regulate your emotions in moments of anxiety. […]

2025-03-04T12:35:01+02:00March 3rd, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Lyric Unbound by Tahlia Vale

Lyric Unbound by Tahlia Vale

A passionate and powerful first chapter of The Bridge Prophecy trilogy, Lyric Unbound by Tahlia Vale is a fantastical adventure of swirling destinies, sinister forces, and unexpected connections that enflame even the coldest hearts. Relentlessly stalked since childhood, Lyric Valen survives in the shadows and keeps her powers suppressed, but an unexpected bond with a mysterious Alpha named Riven finally forces her into the light. As the tireless hunters close in yet again, determined to seize her and fulfill a world-shaking prophecy, Lyric and Riven put their captivating bond to the ultimate test. Creative world-building, fast-paced drama, and steamy storytelling […]

2025-02-28T17:38:45+02:00February 28th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Under a Waning Moon by Steven L Ririe

Under a Waning Moon by Steven L Ririe

A masterfully conceived work of sorcery, secrets, and small-town survival, Under a Waning Moon by Steven L Ririe is an original supernatural fantasy exploring the darkest corners of American tradition. Infamously overshadowed by her father’s disappearance and her mother’s untimely death, Emily Hampshire wants nothing more than a normal life, but her eager pursuit of love soon sets her on a perilous path. A sinister trio of scheming sisters are unleashing horrific beasts on the unsuspecting town of New Harmony, causing a wave of panic and forcing Emily to reveal the hidden truth of her past. Confronting the painful contradictions […]

2025-02-27T20:03:42+02:00February 27th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Parenting – Controlled Chaos by Floriana Luz

Parenting - Controlled Chaos by Floriana Luz

A tongue-in-cheek outlet for thoughts, reflections, memories, and confessions, Parenting – Controlled Chaos: A Hilarious Prompted Journal for Parents and Chaos Coordinators Everywhere! by Floriana Luz is a clever journal of prompts to help stabilize parental sanity. Nudging mom and dad to recollect and document the hilarious, heartwarming, and once-in-a-lifetime moments of raising a child, this is a colorful and amusing tool to help parents remember all the good times – rather than the lost socks, tantrums, and other madness. With a creative range of questions to elicit bleary-eyed scribbles after bedtime, Luz has crafted a charming time capsule to […]

2025-02-26T15:49:05+02:00February 26th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease by Dr. Howard Christian

Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease by Dr. Howard Christian

An eye-opening and invaluable guide to self-healing from author and well-being navigator Dr. Howard Christian, Your Home Remedy for Acid Reflux Disease: Live, Eat and Heal Abundantly is a revelatory read on an increasingly common affliction. Pivoting away from a lifetime of symptom management and pharmaceutical dependence in exchange for a holistic approach that considers mental, emotional, and physical well-being, the collected knowledge here offers a refreshing alternative for those in persistent GERD discomfort, which many might think is primarily related to diet or age. Drawing from the author’s years of experience battling this affliction, and his desire to share […]

2025-02-25T13:22:18+02:00February 25th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

All Money Ain’t Good Money by Tracey Lampley

All Money Ain't Good Money by Tracey Lampley

The dramatic debut in the Jinx Curry Mystery series, All Money Ain’t Good Money by Tracey Lampley is a high-risk clash of secrets, values, and vengeance. A gritty Hotlanta hunt for a Congressman’s missing daughter is precisely what private eye Jinx Curry needs to solve her mounting financial woes. However, suspicious relatives, sketchy rappers, powerful motives, and political clout are pressing in from all sides, which lands Jinx and her investigation in killer crosshairs. With vivid and visceral prose that has an attitude to match the sharp-tongued sleuth, this first installment of Lampley’s series is an addictive mixture of original […]

2025-02-24T18:26:40+02:00February 24th, 2025|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: The Eye of Farem by Ron Blacksmith

The Eye of Farem by Ron Blacksmith

An epic adventure beyond the known cosmos, The Eye of Farem by Ron Blacksmith is a bold first piece in his Rangers of the Realm series.

Thousands of years in the future, humanity has spread amongst the stars, along with Elves, Dwarves, Orcs, and a kaleidoscope of otherworldly beings and bots. Guided and protected by the noble and legendary Wardens, the Realm of Planets is a thriving and diverse ecosystem born from the wise and daring population of Earth.

When Captain Mik Rogan and his crew of Rangers aboard the Rockne receive orders to retrieve an ancient artifact with galactic […]

2025-06-03T13:18:42+02:00February 18th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |

Review: First Elite by Emmanuel M Arriaga

First Elite by Emmanuel M. Arriaga

A vengeance-fueled revelation that will shake the Huzien Empire and its exalted heroes to the core, First Elite by Emmanuel M Arriaga is a stellar third and final installment of the Foundra series.

As Neven Kenk wrestles with the gut-wrenching loss of his wife and unborn child, their murderer continues to ravage the Twin Galaxies and twist the knife in the side of the Founder’s Elites. Despite his unstable state, Neven is determined to find and kill Entradis, the merciless butcher responsible for his mourning, no matter the cost. He launches himself into the hunt with Ellipse and Tashanira, a […]

2025-02-14T15:19:47+02:00February 13th, 2025|Categories: Book Reviews, Lead Story|Tags: |
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