Interview with Tony Eldridge, author of The Samson Effect

I love hearing success stories from non-traditionally published authors, so it's my pleasure to introduce you to Tony Eldridge, whose novel, The Samson Effect, recently caught the eye of a major Hollywood producer. The circumstances are unusual, to say the least.  Readers may peruse the full press release here, but to make a long story short, the Hollywood producer's name also [...]

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On the Spotlight: LADIES OF CLASS, by Marjorie Owen

The Book: Murder is no respecter of persons… Richard Hayward’s promotion and move from the big city life to the sleepy town of Burshill, England, has been shattered. Sir John Bury needs a murder solved. The results of Richard’s investigation cause a ruckus when several ladies of a particular ‘class’ become part of the inquiry. [...]

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Where Have the Cuddly Teddy Bears Gone? The Shocking Practice of Bear Farming

Practitioners of Traditional Asian Medicine have used bear gall bladders and bile for 3,000 years. Yet it wasn't until the 1980's that the cruel, intensive 'farming' of bears began. Though there have been positive developments with the Vietnamese government recently, bear farming still takes place in other parts of Asia. It is estimated that at least 12,000 bears [...]

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Interview with Author Dan Skelton

An adjunct professor at the University of Central Arkansas and Arkansas State University, Dan Skelton is the author of three published works, Out of Innocence, The Human Element, and Boojum. His fourth novel, Renascence, which he just finished writing recently, blends elements of futurism and religion. Skelton was kind enough to take time out of his busy schedule to [...]

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Book Review: Gulp! by Gabriella Goddard

Gulp! By Gabriella Goddard Author’s Website: www.gulptime.com Watch the trailer here. Do you have a dream, yet are afraid to take the necessary steps to make it a reality? Do you have misgivings about taking that first step toward achieving your goal? Do you often fantasize about leaving your job or starting your own business, [...]

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Amazon and Illegal Animal Fighting

Hi all, Some news about Amazon: https://community.hsus.org/campaign/US_2008_amazon_fighting4? If you’re an animal advocate and would like to help further, you can send a message to Amazon’s CEO (using the link above) urging him to stop selling material that promotes illegal animal fighting. Thanks, Mayra, aka The Dark Phantom

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On the Spotlight: Phyllis Zimbler Miller, author of Mrs. Lieutenant

Mrs. Lieutenant: A Sharon Gold Novel by Phyllis Zimbler Miller Women’s Fiction They had their whole lives to look forward to – if only their husbands could survive Vietnam. In the spring of 1970 – right after the Kent State National Guard shootings and President Nixon’s two-month incursion into Cambodia – four newly married young [...]

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Book Reviewing Month Continues…

Hi all, Book Reviewing Month continues…. My two latest guests are Sharyn McGinty of In the Library Reviews and Katie McNeill of Katie’s Reading. Sharyn McGinty is the Print Review Coordinator of In the Library Reviews, a review site also featuring author interviews, spotlights, and contests. Started in 2002, the site reviews books and ebooks [...]

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Interview with Mathias B. Freese, author of Down to a Sunless Sea

A teacher, writer and psychotherapist, Mathias B. Freese is the author of two books, The i Tetralogy and Down to a Sunless Sea. His fiction has appeared on numerous prestigious publications. His short story, "Herbie," was listed in The Best American Short Stories of 1974 along with the works of I.B. Singer, Joyce Carol Oates and Norman Mailer. Readers may read [...]

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Interview with Christopher Conlon, author of Midnight on Mourn Street

Novelist, poet and short story writer Christopher Conlon is the author of the debut psychological thriller, Midnight On Mourn Street, just released by Earthling Publications and described as a "masterfully moving tale" by Booklist. Conlon's work has appeared on numerous publications such as Poets & Writers, America, Filmfax, Poet Lore, The Long Story, and Tennessee Williams [...]

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