In Leta Serafim's new Greek historical mystery, police find multiple reasons for murder in the dark past of their victim.
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Book Review: ‘All The Stars In The Heavens’, A Novel by Adriana Trigiani, Author of the Shoemaker’s Wife
If only one could make a movie of All The Stars In The Heavens by Adriana Trigiani, we could watch this tale of romance and secrets that grace this work, a story of pain and grief, but riddled with beauty, friendships, family and fun.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story, A Novel’ by A. M. Cal
"Eighth Wonder: The Thomas Bethune Story" is a fictionalized account of the life of the musical savant and slave who astounded his masters and became the first African American to perform at The White House.
Read More »Interview with Mike Hartner, author of ‘I, Mary’
I still have struggles while writing. But, in most cases, those struggles mean that I have to look in more detail at the situations, the characters and the settings.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Benjamin Franklin, Huge Pain In My …’ by Adam Mansbach and Alan Zweibel
'Benjamin Franklin, Huge Pain in my ---' is a zany, funny look at time travel of sorts, as it relates to communication. You will find yourself entranced in the antics of Ike as he seeks advice from his historical mentor.
Read More »Interview with S.W. O’Connell, Author of ‘The Cavalier Spy’
Interview with author S.W. 'Connell, creator of the Yankee Doodle Spies series and "The Cavalier Spy".
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Palest Ink,’ A Historical Fiction by Kay Bratt
In The Palest Ink, Bratt has recreated the chaos and danger of The Cultural Revolution in China by showing us its effects on her two main characters.
Read More »Interview: Florence Byham Weinberg, Author of ‘Dolet’
"Writing is an obsession, a compulsion without which you cannot live."
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Girl in the Torch,’ a Young Adult Historical Fiction by Robert Sharenow
Sarah knows her life back home will be unbearable so she makes a decision that could well end in her death. She is determined to follow her heart and jumps off the back of the boat she is loaded on to return her to her homeland. Her efforts at swimming take her to the land of the Lady, the woman of the torch. She finds her new hiding palace is on the island of the Statue of Liberty itself.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Satan’s Lullaby: A Medieval Mystery’ by Priscilla Royal
While not quite a page turner, the book is an enjoyable read.
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