News and book reviews from award-winning British author K.J. Simmill
Meirah was trying, she had studied Scottish culture, those who spoke with accents closest to her own alternative dimension dialect. She had adapted, evolved, all in the name of her love for Dane. But he was conflicted, he loved her, but he loved the new peace he was being granted when intoxicated, the closest to… Continue reading Book review: Christine Church – Beyond a Veiled Reflection (@christinechurch )
Nakiata was a shadow of thought, or SOT, master. Her birthmark linking her to an ancient prophecy had seen she became the only female trained in this arte, and she was skilled indeed. Having located and inserted a key for the Black door she and her ally, Dravone, stepped through, entering a new world, and… Continue reading Book review: Daniel J. Strait Zondura (@daniel_strait )
Risan Ingel possesses the strongest soul in the human world, the strongest to ever exist. Or at least that is what Light, the angel from Henava, tells him along with the news that he is about to be hunted and possessed by denom. Risan is destined to become a Spirit Guardian, but 99% of those… Continue reading Book review: Stephen Kunkler – Soul Release
Peyton was a true and devout Catholic. She loved God, and she loved her family. Therein was the problem. After a few miscarriages she was thrilled to discover her pregnancy, but then she heard the words that would forever change her life; the child had Down Syndrome. Her own experience tells her this special child… Continue reading Book review: Laurie M. Lamb – A Life Decision
From love to reflection, journeys to interpretations, Gary W. Burns' Bridges: To There is a collection of short poems that reflect on many things, and encourage the reader, in turn, to reflect on themselves. Peaceful, tranquil, and relaxing are but a few things stirred as the poems invite you to experience mindfulness and appreciate all… Continue reading Book review: Gary W. Burns Bridges: To There
Lynn hadn't had an easy life, but a failed suicide attempt left her able to hear the voices of angels, or more specifically the voices of those who watched over her, Thomas and Zelina. Long ago Thomas had made a mistake, one that had consequences on Lynn's life, and he was determined to set things… Continue reading Book review: D.L. Finn – The Button (@dlfinnauthor )
Sofia's family had not been noble, but because she was born on a specific day she was to be their future Queen, and their status has risen. Sofia, born to be queen, didn't feel she was ready for the role, in fact, she didn't want it. All she had wanted was a normal life, to… Continue reading Book review: Sidney Gray – The Ashen Queen
Angela Ashby had been looking forward to attending the school carnival with her mother, but since the divorce she is working more, and Angela hardly gets to see her, or her father who left and married Holly the homewrecker. Luckily Angela has a close friend, Mallory. The two of them enjoyed the carnival together, savouring… Continue reading Book review: Liana Gardner – The Journal of Angela Ashby (@lkgg )
Kit had not logged into Chronicles of Retha since her old guild, Milk Crown, was disbanded. Her cousin Bruce, as a joke hacked her account, creating the most ridiculous character, a dancer elf, and ensured her reputation was hated and shunned by all factions. It may have been funny, if not for a corruption error… Continue reading Book review: A. M. Sohma – The Desperate Quest
Dahlia had been with her husband Doug for what had seemed liked forever, committed to the vows she made to the musician as a teenager. Even if he didn't take them as seriously. He had betrayed her trust, hurt her, destroyed her in ways she didn't think possible, and that was before his diagnosis, things… Continue reading Book review: Alexa Padgett – Sweet Solace (@AlexaPadgett )
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