News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Kira had been warned not to walk at such a late hour, not when the campus bus could deliver her safely. If she had only listened to them, she never would have been kidnapped. Her abduction unlocked something in her she didn't know she had possessed, a fighting sprit and a will to survive. Held… Continue reading Book review: Mandi Konesni – The Kira Malone Chronicles (@mandikauthor)
When a threat with extinction-level potential was accidentally discovered it took a few weeks to confirm the findings, but soon the government was on high alert, pumping resources into excelling the most promising projects, those which could keep people safe until the danger had passed. One such undertaking was a sleeper project, designed to put… Continue reading Book review: Christopher Coates – The Ark (@ccoatesbook)
Gastrella was looking forward to a new year at school. Having moved home she had left the stigma behind her, she would remake herself, hold back the embarrassing problem anxiety caused, a problem her name only amplified. Everything was going fine until she caught a glimpse of the hot jock Tanner. But the interest wasn't… Continue reading Book review: C.A. King – Sometimes Love Stinks (@PortalProphecy)
Jake had lost everything the day his wife and child were taken from him. He fought his grief, surrendering his badge for a private license. As a police officer he felt powerless, he apprehended villains only for them to be turned loose and commit another crime. At least as a PI he could choose his work. Or… Continue reading Book review: Phil Price – Unknown (@PhilPrice19)
Princess Hellene had loved Malloy. It didn't matter he was human, that he came from beyond the door. And he had loved her too. Right until the weapon had sealed the door between the two worlds forever. But her young lover had left her something, not only a book written by his own hand, but… Continue reading Book Review: Kim Alexander – The Sand Prince (@KimAlexander80)
Ex-Praetorian officer Aurelia Mitela regretted ever thinking she was bored. Following her mother's death, she is forced to take care of matters. But such a life was not becoming of her. When the opportunity to be retrained as an undercover operative is placed before her it is a chance she could not resist. her familial… Continue reading Book review: Alison Morton – Aurelia (@alison_morton)
Someone in a group I am part of asked me for some tips on using Twitter for novices. Now, I am the first to admit that I am a long way from being an expert, however, I am more than happy to share what I know and have learnt. So in this article I will… Continue reading How to Twitter, and Hashtags for authors
Hi everyone. Those of you who follow me closely on social media will already have seen that on September 1st Darrienia won a silver medal in the Readers' Favorite awards. I am truly grateful and honoured for my writing to be recognised in this way. As part of the award, in November, I am on my… Continue reading I am going to Miami! #ReadersFavoriteMiami2019
When a regular customer dies in the middle of a VIP dance all hell breaks loose, starting a chain of events of the likes never experienced in the Vegas strip club, Hot Foxies. Lana, part-time law student, part-time stripper, was not working in the night in question, but the sudden disappearance of her mentor and… Continue reading Book review: Isobel Blackthorn – Twerk (@IBlackthorn)
Athena had wanted to be an artist almost all her life. What really cemented the thought in her mind, along with it making her mother happy, was when she saw the truth of what an artist really was, a person who looked upon something and saw not what was there, but the potential for all… Continue reading Book review: Adam Boostrom – Athena’s Choice (@AthenaChoice)
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