News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
So here it is, the moment you've all been waiting for, or at least the one I'd been waiting for since first discovering I had won such a respected award. Saturday evening marked the close of my time in Miami, and what better way to finish the holiday than with an epic award ceremony? I… Continue reading Miami, final day, part two, award ceremony #ReadersFavoriteMiami2019
In 1954 Victoria Edwards bled to death during a routine procedure that went terribly wrong, only to awaken in the morgue 3 days later with an amazing tale. While her Earthly vessel lay in death, Victoria experienced insight and sights she could never have imagined, an insight she dared not share until now. A Temporary… Continue reading Book review: Lisa V Proulx – A Temporary Death (@LisaVProulx)
Marine biologist, Natascha, was missing the thrill of the dive since starting work at the aquarium, so when an opportunity arose to explore a flooded mine it was an adventure she couldn't resist. Little did she know what her exploration would uncover. Already suspicious about the underhanded deeds of a nearby abbey. Her shocking discovery… Continue reading Book review: Michael Gerhartz – Dark Times (@MichaelGerhart5)
Newly hatched Jasper has a lot to learn. The world inside the nest is so big at first, but as he grows he and his younger brother discover there is so much more adventure to the world. With their new friend Charlie, the spider monkey, exploration and new adventures are never far behind. A Rainforest… Continue reading Book review: Sharon C Williams – Jasper, Amazon Parrot (@NewEngland_Muse)
Tails and Brody finally had a home, a sanctuary of sorts for them and the rescued children. But not everyone thinks their home is a sanctuary. With George's first shift, and Eliza running away they know they can't stay long. Little did they know that Eliza's escape brings with it a more harrowing concern. Zeus… Continue reading Book review: C.A. King – Hang on to Your Shirt Tails (@PortalProphecy)
Jim Henderson had thought having the leader of the resistance bleeding to death on his sofa, was bad news. It was an act that carried with it a death penalty, but he soon finds there is more to worry about than the wrath of a petty man who controls the world. An invasion is coming… Continue reading Book review: Sean Robins – The Crimson Deathbringer (@seanrobins300)
It is Sunday now, and I am still filled with energy from yesterday's events. While sitting in the airport I thought I would write a quick post telling you about some of the amazing people I have met. Saturday was the big day for all of us here, starting with the bookfair and finishing with… Continue reading Amazing authors I’ve met at #ReadersFavoriteMiami2019 (@linneatanner) (@tjwolfauthor )(@MichaelGerhart5 ) (@SilverfireKS)(@LisaVProulx) (@MilanSergent)
Monstrosity is a collection of short stories by Laura Diaz De Arce. The general theme is one of transformation/ metamorphosis /change, be it physically or emotionally. I enjoyed each one of these stories, all of which highlight the author's own diversity. From swamps to space, the settings and stakes are varied. I don't often read… Continue reading Book review: Laura Diaz De Arce – Monstrosity: Tales Of Transformation (@QuetaAuthor )
Orin had risked everything, his position as chief, the respect of his peers, even the favour of the spirits when he returned with a healer to save the life of his wife and unborn child. The task had seemed impossible, and a stillbirth had devastated him. He begged, pleaded, for Samara to do something, and… Continue reading Book review: Michael C. Sahd – The Unfettered Child (@MichaelCSahd)
Pretty Blue Ball is the first book in Cassandra George Sturges’ Jungle Beauty Goddesses series. To celebrate their seven millionth birthdays, the septuplets, Sahara, Kalahari, Qattara, Namib, Sinai, Chalbi, and Afar were to be gifted with a planet ball, so they may develop and nurture their own planet. It was an exciting time for the… Continue reading Book review: Cassandra George Sturges- Pretty Blue Ball
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