SPR’s book reviews of new self-published books
Surviving Chaos by Harold Phifer
A memoir of anecdotes and long-spun yarns of life from author Harold Phifer, Surviving Chaos: How I Found Peace at A Beach Bar lives up to its title, overflowing with nearly unbelievable stories of struggle, strife, and survival.
From the war-torn streets of Afghanistan during the largest explosion to ever rock that country, to the cruel power struggles of the author’s matriarchal family, this confessional memoir peels back the ugly curtain of experience to distill wisdom and insight for readers willing to take such a recollective dive. The context of the story – riffing and unloading demons to a stranger […]




A tenderly penned reflection on the broad spectrums of boys and men, The Buzz Boys by Edward Izzi explores quiet and forbidden trauma, and the unexpected bonds so many people form to survive.
Vulnerably sharing the defining moments throughout his tragic and triumphant life, authors Dedrick L. Moone and
An intrepid young writer is sent by Ben Franklin to chase down a wild and deadly story in Witches of the Mount 1730 by Tom Schneider, a dark and enchanted historical thrill.
FoxHide: From HillCountry Farm by John C. Hill is a sugar-rush of a novel told through the eyes of an energetic young fox as he grows up wild and free, and learns about life – both the good and the bad.
Bridging ideas of science, spirituality, depression, friendship, violence, love for humanity, and much more, Short Poems, Long Tales by Rashid Osmani is a wide-ranging collection of poetry.