Don Simborg's book, 'What Comes After Homo Sapiens?' is a fascinating and scary glimpse into the future of our species.
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Book Review: ‘Mental: Lithium, Love, and Losing My Mind’ by Jaime Lowe
First diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 16, in 'Mental: Lithium, Love, and Losing My Mind' Jaime Lowe looks at her 20 plus years taking lithium and the drug itself.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Misfortune of Marion Palm’ by Emily Culliton
Emily Culliton's novel 'The Misfortune of Marion Palm,' is the story of a wife and mother gone rogue.
Read More »Flash Fiction: A Labor of Love
In honor of the Labor Day holiday, I am posting this story which is an excerpt from a larger work in progress about my father's family that spans the years 1860 - the present. Papa is my great grandfather who worked 12+ hour grueling days as a longshoreman on the NYC docks and died while trying to provide for his family.
Read More »Interview: Bob Batchelor, Author of ‘Stan Lee: The Man Behind Marvel’
I’ll never give up writing and editing, but I would like to pursue some documentary projects and possibly create a radio show or some other way to reach larger audiences.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Death of an Assassin: The True Story of the German Murderer Who Died Defending Robert E. Lee’ by Ann Marie Ackerman
Former prosecutor puts her talents to work in investigating the existence of a historical connection between a German assassin and Robert E. Lee
Read More »Interview: Gabrielle Zevin, Author of ‘Young Jane Young’
Gabrielle Zevin's novel 'Young Jane Young' is the story of an intern whose affair with her married politician boss makes her the target of very public slut-shaming. And no, it's not the intern you're thinking of.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Race and Social Change: A Quest, A Study, A Call To Action’ by Max Klau
'Race and Social Change' is something undeniably important to society today and likely for many days to come. Max Klau untangles the complex system behind racism and optimistically lays out steps we can all take to bridge the gap. I encourage you to read on because it will enlighten even the most educated among us.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Mrs. Fletcher’ by Tom Perrotta
In Tom Perrotta's 'Mrs. Fletcher,' a forty-six-year-old fights empty nest syndrome with porn, gender studies, and unexpected text messages.
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Reason You’re Alive’ by Matthew Quick
Is 'The Reason You're Alive' by Matthew Quick a literary work in the mold of The Catcher in the Rye?
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