News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
The Witch's kiss by Tricia Schneider is the forth book the Merriweather Witches series and is the first one I have picked up. This particular book follows the plight of Sage, a witch harbouring a dark and deadly secret, and Marianne, a ghost for all intents and purposes but for one small detail, her body… Continue reading Book review: The Witch’s Kiss by Tricia Schneider
Destiny Series: Five Novelettes With A Twist by Casi McLean is a wonderful collection of five short stories. Fate plays a role in everyone's future, and to some nothing short of a miracle is needed to ensure things are as they should be. From strange happenings, alternate lives, all the way to time travel, this… Continue reading Book review: Destiny Series: Five Novelettes With A Twist by Casi McLean
Good evening all, Those of you who follow me on social media will already have heard the brilliant news. This morning I was informed that Darrienia, Book one in The Forgotten Legacies Series is a finalist in the Independent Author book of the year awards. I can still barely contain my excitement. I am so… Continue reading Darrienia, a finalist in the 2016 IAN book awards!
Grind by Edward Vukovic is a fiction novel touching on aspects of romance, mystery, and occult. However the main focus of Grind is the effect people unknowingly have on other people's lives. It follows Ziva, Michel, Simon, Isaac, and Danielle. Five strangers whose paths cross and alter the course of another's future. Ziva was raised… Continue reading Book review: Grind by Edward Vukovic
Soul retrievers is an occult horror novel written by David Burton. Getter is a soul retriever with a reputation, he always gets his soul. So when young Brittany's parents enlist his services after discovering their daughter was mistakenly sent to hell they expected results. But no one expected these results. Soul retrievers are expected to… Continue reading Book review: Soul Retrievers by David Burton
As you all my know my book Darrienia hit the Amazon.com number one best seller in two categories for a little over two weeks. An amazing achievement for which I thank my wonderful readers. Given the recent interest it has been suggested to me, by a number of you, that I should release my book… Continue reading Great news, Darrienia is now on multiple platforms
Dusk and Summer by Joseph Pinto is a beautiful heart warming story. Written in the first person narrative and combining tragedy with seeds of urban fantasy. It follows the heartbreaking tale of a son sent on a final request from his father, as he lies dying. "Find me from Tolten." This last adventure is one… Continue reading Book Review: Dusk and Summer by Joseph Pinto
Carmina Revealed is sequel to Hidden Carmina By Adri Sinclair and after reading the first one I couldn't wait to get my hands on it. It is always hard to write a review for a sequel without spoiling some of the major events that occur in the first. That said the rich with lore, characters,… Continue reading Book review: Carmina Revealed By Adri Sinclair
Hi all, Anyone who follows me closely will know my book was removed from Amazon for almost a fortnight after they registered some unusual activity. At first I was at a loss. What was it, where had it come from? But since I have learnt a terrifying truth behind Kindle Unlimited, it is one all authors… Continue reading Authors beware: A new danger for KU authors
Yoga is a deep and spiritual journey of not only the self, but aimed to promote the harmonising of the body and mind. Tepid Blue by Dev Bhattacharyya delves into the word of yoga, its philosophies, workings, and beliefs. Explaining through poetry the depth and beauty of not only yoga but the things learnt to… Continue reading Book review: Tepid Blue by Dev Bhattacharyya
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