One approaches a book like The Dreadful Dawn by Colleen A. Parkinson with varying degrees of trepidation, including the enticing subject matter—the promise of an end-of-the-world zombie apocalypse—and the cautious apprehension of all those movies and streaming series that have engraved their […]

Some writers pull you into their story so easily that you have no time to notice how quickly and deeply you’ve become immersed. Usually, this happens due to exquisite writing or a compelling plot. Sometimes, the reader is treated to both. When […]

Surviving Colorectal Cancer by Mikel K. Miller is one of those “essential books.” It is raw, gritty, and unpleasant. It is also personal, informative, and profoundly helpful, not just to those with cancer but to those who wish to prevent it. You […]

A fellow once stated, “I never let anyone rent space inside my head.” Any avid reader knows that is poor advice. Indeed, one should readily allow Tom Hoffman to let daily headspace with his marvelously entertaining novel, Miss Bristol Rents A Room. […]

Chantelle Atkins is noted for her raw, gritty, earthy writing, often exploring life’s underbelly up-close-and-personal, and often behind closed doors. This is exemplified by her short novel, The Mess of Us, the sequel to her equally powerful, The Mess of Me. The […]