News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
I came across this author a little while ago via an indies for charity group and asked if she would be willing to do an interview (here). I instantly brought her first book as it piqued my interests. Whilst UFO and abduction stories rarely make my reading list, I am so glad I picked up this book.… Continue reading Book review: The Experiencers (The Valiant Chronicles #1) by Val Tobin
I am going to start off by saying I absolutely loved this book, and for me that is not a phrase I utter lightly, in fact over the course of all my reviews I have maybe uttered this phrase two or three times. The plot focuses mainly on the plights of Drake as he is… Continue reading Book review: A Soul Divided (The Blood Fire Trilogy Book 1) by Daniel M Quilter
I first came across this author with her book Witches Moonstone Locket, and I promised myself there and then I would read more work from this talented author. Seeking a Scribe (Book one in the Enchanted Bookstore Legend) is a true fantasy tale, dragons, familiars, wizards, guardians, and magic. It has everything needed to sate those… Continue reading Book review: Seeking a Scribe: Enchanted Bookstore Legend by Marsha A Moore
Forever Sunshine by Cary Allen Stone is a short story featured in the collection Mother's Day Magic: ...with Love. The anthology was written by a collection of number one, and best selling authors focusing on romance or loving memories. Mr Stone approached me and asked if I would be willing to do a quick review… Continue reading Book review: Forever Sunshine by Cary Allen Stone
Scroll of Time is the third book in The White Wolf Prophecy Series, having read the other two I was looking forward to seeing where the author would take the protagonists and how the series would be concluded. The book itself continues to focus around the four female protagonists, their mates, and the antagonist Zanack.This… Continue reading Book review: The White Wolf Prophecy – Scroll of Time – Book 3 by LK Kelley
The Demon's Beast (Knights of Elyssa Book 2) by D.S. Smith is a dark fantasy and the sequel to The Demon of Petra’s Meadow. Without spoiling the story for any who haven’t read it yet the plot focus on the events of a small village which is being attacked by creatures mutated by demon essence,… Continue reading Book review: The Demon’s Beast (Knights of Elyssa Book 2) by D.S. Smith
Demorn: Blade of Exile is a fast paced action/sci-fi which follows the gripping adventure of Demorn, a mercenary for hire within the ranks of the Innocents. Her blade and gun will serve any who are willing to pay, but her journey, the secrets she uncovers come with a price. This is not the kind of… Continue reading Book review: Demorn: Blade of Exile (The Asanti Series Book 1) by David Finn
I was recently approached by author Layden Robinson and asked if I would be willing to review their book Breathe. It is a collection of 12 stories based on the human condition. The tales range from horror to erotic, and each in their own way are thought provoking. As with any collection of short stories… Continue reading Book review: Breathe by Layden Robinson
I take great pleasure introducing one of my favourite authors from 2015, Louise G White, creator of The Calling, Chasing the Demon, and Pledged, all books in her remarkable Gateway series. If you haven't already picked up some of her work, she comes highly recommended. About the Author Tell us a little bit about yourself.… Continue reading Author interview: Louise G White
It is a great pleasure to introduce author Bret Allen. Although this fine young man is a British author, one living almost in my own backyard for that matter, I was recommended his work by a friend of mine who now lives in America. As soon as I read the synopsis I knew his work was a… Continue reading Author interview: Bret Allen
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