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Stories from the War: Friends of my Enemy, Book 1

By Autumn Birt An independent book review I was a little nervous as I read the first chapter in Stories from the War. I like Autumn Birt’s writing and I enjoyed her fantasy series, Rise of the Fifth Order. So I was intrigued by her shift from epic fantasy to dystopian military thriller with Friends […]

Independent book review: One Upon a [Stolen] Time

The perfect haunted castle story By Samreen Ahsan The old adage, “Be careful what you wish for, because it might come true” is the starting point for this story. Myra Farrow is a romantic young woman from London, UK, who is obsessed with stories about medieval knights and princes. She wants to be part of […]

Two First Chapter awards in one week

My thanks to the East Texas Writers Guild. This year, I entered two books in their First Chapter awards, one in each category: Published Work and Work in Progress. And this week I learned that both won! Under the Nazi Heel: Book 2 of Walking Out of War, earned Second Place in the Nonfiction/Memoir category. […]

For your summer reading pleasure: 15 new #LeiCrimeKW novellas

It’s official: Summer has started with 15 new books from the Lei Crime Kindle World gang — 15 top, bestselling authors with 15 new mystery, romance and suspense all playing prominent roles. For your summer reading pleasure, here are your new titles, courtesy of Toby Neal, the creator of Lei Texeira and her Hawaiian universe.  New […]

Paradise Down: The #LeiCrimeKW blog tour

A new crop of Lei Crime Kindle World books are coming your way through June, culminating in a big Facebook party on June 27. Paradise Down is D.B. McNicol’s first Lei Crime novella. By D.B. McNicol “What a great day. Thanks for being a such great guide, Jared. Diving Hawaii was even better than we expected. We will […]

The Road to San Pancho: The #LeiCrimeKW blog tour

A new crop of Lei Crime Kindle World books are coming your way through June, culminating in a big Facebook party on June 27. The Road to San Panco is Lynda Filler’s first Lei Crime novella; she has also written three novels in the JET Kindle World. By Lynda Filler Excerpt His taste in music was like his […]

Stealing Honolulu: The #LeiCrimeKW blog tour

A new crop of Lei Crime Kindle World books are coming your way through June, culminating in a big Facebook party on June 27. Stealing Honolulu is Terry Ambrose’s second Lei Crime novella. When the goal is to steal millions, all obstacles must be removed. Marty Fitch is settling into life in Honolulu. He and his cousin Pono […]