Editorial Reviews

A savage and shadowy vision of our class-divided future, Deadly Going Dark by J.M. Erickson is a gritty sci-fi drama offering a dire but vital warning about tech-fueled oligarchies and the resurgence of supremacy in all its forms. David Strong is the black sheep of his privileged patrician family, so when a memory-wipe drug eliminates his fear, rather than forcing him to forget a traumatic wound, he chooses an escape to the Dark Zone over his instinct for vengeful violence. David finds new purpose and community in the marauder-filled wasteland, but the legacy of his privileged past haunts his path […]

A smirking collection of cringeworthy but genuinely entertaining one-liners from a seasoned comedic curator, The Little Black Book of Dad Jokes: Corny Jokes, Clever Puns, & Funny Quotes for Grown-Ups by Mike Kowis, Esq. is replete with punny confidence that dares you not to crack a smile. Divided into twenty-six eclectic sections, from money and music to wives and world travel, this latest offering runs the gamut of taste, style, subject matter, and political correctness. From groan-inducing to knee-slapping, these 500+ dad jokes will frequently make you roll your eyes with begrudging respect for the wordplay, delivered with Kowis’ signature […]

A hardworking Scrooge-like journalist and a hunky holiday aficionado collide in A Handyman’s Christmas: A Christmas Springs Romance by J.C.V. Thorne, a carefully crafted opposites-attract love story of broken hearts and new beginnings. When Nia Watson is sent upstate to capture the spirit of small-town Christmas for her NYC magazine, she certainly doesn’t expect to fall for the local jack-of-all-trades, or get so attached to his adorable daughter. Despite juggling hard deadlines, potential promotions, and a suddenly swooning heart, Nia finds herself stuck between the safety of an old dream and betting big on an uncertain future. Self-aware of the […]

Turning a kaleidoscopic lens on the worlds of power, desire, and connection, Love and Lies Along the Language Barrier: Memoir of a Gay Journalist by M. Faraday is an enthralling confessional of a fearless truth-teller. Spanning a lifetime of lascivious affairs and unbelievable entanglements from Havana and Sri Lanka to Kabul and Joburg, this narrative collage of recollection is far more than a travelogue of sexual escapades. With raw, fluid language and a discerning eye for cultural nuance, Faraday explores themes both taboo and timeless, from sex workers and slavery to queer identity, cultural subjugation, and the journalistic onus to […]

A slow-boiling drama of youth, connection, and liberation, Echoes from the River by Kathryn Lane tells an emotive story of empowerment against all odds. After her arranged marriage to a well-connected rancher, young Francesca de la Garza struggles to find her place and purpose at a remote cattle station in the 1970s Australian outback. With the help of a kindred spirit, Francesca discovers unexpected community and the sacred beauty around her, even as the foundations of her new life begin to crumble. Immersing readers in the majesty of Australia’s wild corners, while exploring the depths of loneliness in love, and […]

Outlining the frequently overlooked aspects of writing and promoting a work of nonfiction, The Call to Authorship: How and Why to Write, Publish and Promote a Nonfiction Book by Tim Lindsay is a thorough overview of the entire process for writers looking to expand their skills and audience. The journey from nascent idea to a polished, published work of nonfiction consists of countless crucial decisions – from goal-setting, content gathering, and structural outlines to line editing, formatting, and cover design. With its broadly applicable ten-step approach, supported by dozens of task subcategories and checklists, this is both a philosophical and […]

A servant-to-savior story that resounds with revolutionary thinking, What is the Weight of Magic?: The First Book of Ku Borfutukeshti by Dennis Paul Himes is a sprawling fantasy, centered on control, liberty, and the burden of hiding your true nature. Ku Tementen arrives in the city of Darmis to study her blossoming magic, which is an exciting improvement from her previous life of servitude. However, the unique qualities of her magic put a target on her back and a destiny at her feet, sending her on a collision course with the unpredictable powers of a fading empire. For its lavish […]

A sweeping saga of novellas rife with political intrigue, dangerous desires, and a fearless queen on the rise, Fatima’s Story: The Complete Novellas (A Tale of King Justice) by Evelyn M. Exley is an exquisitely crafted piece of high-fantasy romance. Princess Fatima finds herself hidden away in a palatial prison, only to fall in love with the resident ghost – a fateful decision that could destabilize the throne and spin the known world into chaos. Dark, tender, and lyrically developed, this cumulative collection of stories follows one young woman’s eye-opening journey into adulthood and the responsibilities of righteous rule, for […]