John Staughton, Senior Reviewer

An unassuming yet continually compelling poetry collection, Telling It All: Trauma And the Unspeakable Truths by Jenna Casey, PsyD is a minimalistic exploration of unavoidable suffering and the need for resilience. Varied in poetic form and style, but sharply focused on past trauma, pain, grief, and loss, Casey’s vulnerable poetry is raw and relentless in its message. Though some of the pieces can feel too brief for the complexity of their subject matter, there is a cathartic power in the stark style. Empowering and comforting for readers who have experienced similar hardships and heartbreak, these visceral short-form pieces carry a […]

A dimension-bending, time-leaping adventure through past lives and nightmare realms, Simon’s Dream of Tomorrow’s Structure by Jeremy Howe is the sprawling second piece of a genre-defying series. Simon Verner may have bested his brother Mubiru once, continuing their ancient cycle of epic conflict, but the villains of the dying Dark Dimension have a new scheme to bring an end to the human world. Relying on strong friendships and the generations of wise warriors before him, Simon becomes embroiled in more corporal mysteries as sinister forces descend on his new home. Whimsical, mystical, gritty, and creative, this unassuming novel patiently plays […]

Delivering a mind-bending, sensorial, and wildly enjoyable read, Divergent Realms: Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories About Neurodivergence, compiled by Riley Odell, is a collection of meticulously crafted cutting-edge fiction. From rescue missions outside reality and century-long space journeys to picking cursed flowers in twisted fairy tales, these visionary stories blur the fringes of science and speculative fiction, boasting an award-winning lineup of uniquely gifted writers. Exploring the nuanced complexities of psychology and human physiology through eclectic storytelling and boundless world-building, this is a celebration of the mind, the future, and the magic that remains undiscovered in our own world.

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A decadent plunge into the endless desires and hidden dangers of life in Sin City, Chicks and Dice: A Las Vegas Romance by Normand Pigeon is a glitzy romp through the wilds of sex, power, and Bacchanalian temptation. For a man who makes his living creating the facade of attraction, falling in actual love is bad for business, but the seedy heart of Vegas is known for its surprises. Bouncing madly between luxury casinos, exquisite suites, top-shelf restaurants, and breathless rendezvous, the novel is a titillating exposé of the inner workings of Vegas that is perfect for seasoned gamblers and […]