Christian Horror Novel Explores Concepts of Free Will and Evil

A Satan Carol by spiritual horror author Alan Steven Kessler combines elements of the macabre and parody/satire to explore the concepts of free will and evil. Not having read in this horror subcategory before, I was intrigued when I received a copy of this ebook for review. The story begins in 1848 Ireland during a [...]

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Book Review: The Eden Paradox, by Barry Kirwan

The Eden Paradox, by Barry Kirwan, is an enjoyable read that will be relished by fans of science fiction. Fifty years into the future, the earth has been maimed by war and is near collapse from heat exhaustion. Scientists have already found the vaccine for AIDS and robot soldiers have quelled rebel invasions. The 3-year [...]

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“Filling the Creative Well,” by Trish McCallan, author of Forged In Fire

I’ve always loved to read. If I’m waiting somewhere and I’ve forgotten a book, I’ve been known to read the back of a match stick booklet, or every single item on the menu. In high school, college and early in my working life, I’d often read a book a day. I was voracious, devouring authors [...]

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Making Red Hot Sky a Red Hot Read, by Gordon Gumpertz

A report on the rapid buildup of CO2 in our atmosphere over the past 50 years sparked the idea for my new thriller novel Red Hot Sky. After I read the report, I began wondering what would happen if the rapid CO2 increase continues unchecked. In the past, high and low levels of CO2 in [...]

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Guest Post and Excerpt by Paranormal Author Serena Zane

There are things in this world that can’t just be explained away, happenings that occur and evil that dwells in the darkest recesses of the Earth. Have you ever wondered what causes a darkness to settle over you, that eerie feeling that something just isn’t right? I know I have, and so has Detective Nikki [...]

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“Confessions of a Love Junkie and Chocoholic,” by Nikki Jefford

Between the Sheets I find kiss scenes more challenging to write than sex. BUT, even more than steamy scenes, I love build-up and playful banter. In addition to paranormal YA and historical romance, I write erotica under a nom de plume. Real Life Romance I met my husband, the love of my life, Sébastien, in [...]

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“First Novel Pains,” by JC Andrijeski

I read somewhere that the average apprenticeship for a novelist is ten years. The other I’ve heard is “1 million words” before most can produce a novel worth reading. For some reason, for me, most of those words ended up being spent on the same set of characters. I wrote different books, mind you. That’s [...]

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“The Last Degree” and “Halo of the Damned,” by Dina Rae

I am a new author with two published books to my credit. The Last Degree (DIP Publishing) was released last month. The book was inspired by my obsession with conspiracy theory. I am a Christian who believes in doomsday prophecy. I also believe there is a shadowy government that is running the world behind the [...]

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Book Review: Hitler’s Silver Box, by Allen Malnak

Hitler’s Silver Box is a compelling, exciting thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the end. In a two-story Georgian house in one of Chicago’s affluent suburbs, Max Bloomberg, an old bookseller, is brutally killed. Before murdering him, the killers burn his holy books and ask him for ‘the box.’ [...]

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