As Oregon Hill by Howard Owen begins, Will is back on the night cop’s beat. He is luck he still has a job at the Richmond newspaper where he has worked for many years. Lucky to have a job and not just because of the status of the newspaper industry as a whole. He is […]

Down To The River, edited by Tim O’Mara, is recently released anthology from Down & Out Books. The authors in this anthology donated their stories to raise funds for “American Rivers” which is a group that helps maintain and protect the nation’s rivers and waterways. As is made clear on the cover, each story is […]

“Way to go slow, John. Senator Kennedy was shot. You and some other people were also wounded by the assassin.” “No, no, no!” I yelled. “Bobby was shot? No, not this time! This wasn’t supposed to happen! Assassin? Is Senator Kennedy going to be all right?”  — From Dreams That Never Were by Greg Messel […]

“High Flying” is one of the most unique suspense thrillers I have read in a while. I highly recommended reading Kaylin McFarren’s story for intrigue, deception, kidnapping, and an excellent perspective of self-harm.  – Carol Hoyer, Reader Views KAYLIN MCFARREN has received more than 45 national literary awards, in addition to a prestigious Golden Heart […]

The letters have started coming again. Why they are coming is just one of several questions that DCI Harry Nelson and his team have as The Stone Circle begins. While Nelson is sure that the new ones have to be somebody pulling a copycat deal because the original letter writer is very much dead, the […]

Reviewing an anthology takes far more skill and finesse than reviewing a novel if one wants to make sure that one does not ruin the read for a reader. Short stories are, obviously, far shorter than novels and that means there is far less wiggle room for the reviewer. If one explains too much of […]

I have to admit that I had a good chuckle this morning when I was reading the Press Releases. The art of crafting a great Presser, is indeed an art. Read and enjoy… For immediate release: PRESIDENT TRUMP BANNED INDEFINITELY FROM BIGGEST SUGAR DADDY DATING SITE Brandon Wade, CEO of the world’s largest Sugar Daddy […]

While growing up, David Reiss was that weird kid with his nose in a book and his head in the clouds. He was the table-top role-playing game geek, the comic-book nerd, the story-teller and dreamer. Fortunately, he hasn’t changed much. David is a software engineer by trade and a long-time sci-fi and fantasy devotee by […]

    Title: It’s Time to Start Living with Passion! My Journey to Self Discovery Author: Jean Paul Paulynice, MBA Publisher: PAULYNICE CONSULTING GROUP, LLC Publisher’s contact info: INFO@PAULYNICECONSULTING.COM Website: https://www.jeanpaulpaulynice.com/ Non-Fiction Genre: Self-help/Inspirational Publication Date: May 30, 2019 ISBN: 978-1-7330427-9-6 (Hardback)      $16.99 ISBN: 978-1-7335601-9-1 (Paperback)    $9.99 ISBN: 978-1-7330427-0-3 (eBook)     […]

It is quite likely that in a few months time Donald Trump and Boris Johnson will meet as Heads of Government of the United States and the United Kingdom respectively. The great Tom Lehrer famously said on the awarding of the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize to Henry Kissinger “Political Satire has become obsolete”. No doubt […]

The UK gambling market is the focal point of attention for most of the important online operators. Its sheer size and the unmatched tradition, make it an obvious choice for those who want to expand. Many online casinos, sports books and poker rooms have decided to open offices in United Kingdom and some even have […]

Former Chicago PD officer Cass Rains barely survived a shooting two years ago. These days she runs a one person detective agency and does a few other things including playing chess with Father Ray Heaton. Father Ray is family as he is a father figure and more to her. She knew something was up with […]

The United States Marshals went to pick up Clayton Deese after he failed to show up for trial. Everyone knows Clayton Deese did the crime he is wanted for and if it was not for bureaucratic issues they would not already be at least three days behind me.  His ankle monitor went dark at about […]

In a way air plants are the cats of the plant kingdom. They require little maintenance to thrive and will work almost anywhere. In Living With Air Plants: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing and Displaying Tillandsia by Yoshiharu Kashima and Yukihiro Matsuda, readers are taken step by step through the world of air plants.   […]

A Risky Undertaking for Loretta Singletary is the eighth book in this long running and very good series. This time Chief of Police for Jarret, Texas, Samuel Craddock becomes increasingly concerned about the disappearance of his neighbor and friend, Loretta Singletary. Until he really sat back and thought about it, he hadn’t paid much attention […]

While any author creating a fictional story is, in a sense, “world building,” authors in the fantasy and science fiction genres refer to the term all the time and claim great credit for doing so. When one is doing it right, one is bringing a fictional world to life in a reader’s mind by way […]

  Homelessness has been a subject high on my watch list for almost 20 years. Few people really understand it, it is far more complex than a scruffy guy begging on a street corner. Today I watched a news item, in the City of Los Angeles there there are 60,000 homeless people. That is three […]

It would be understandable to think that for those who have reached their golden years, their dating life is behind them. However, that could not be farther from the truth. Just as there are plenty of online dating options for the younger folk, there are just as many opportunities for seniors to strut their stuff […]

When we think of professional sports, we think of action, drama, championships, dynasties and memorable moments. Fans have seen repeated championships by teams from Boston (New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, the Boston Celtics and the Boston Bruins) and California (Los Angeles Lakers, and the Golden State Warriors). While it demonstrates that those teams work […]

As a reviewer, books, music, movies, etc. I am often asked if I will be placing my review on Amazon. This is particularly true of authors, they seem to have a delusion that Amazon reviews count. Sorry, but a 5 ***** review that says: Great book, I could not put it down Ethel (Authors mom) […]

In this day and age reporting a missing child is a serious matter, not one that should be used against a feuding custody battle or over an argument with their spouse. Once an Amber alert is triggered a lot of law enforcement officer, private agencies that specialize in locating missing children and even a lot […]

It is easy for me to say that my daughter is very talented, every parent would say the same thing, it is what parents do! However Laura is indeed talented. She opted to ignore STEM in school and focus on the Fine Arts. I have lost count of the number of musical instruments she can […]

“Too bad I’d just finished restoring my 1970, racing-green Volkswagen Karmann Ghia to its original, stock condition, because that car accident I wasn’t a little fender-bender. I was knocked unconscious, and the car was totaled. It looked like an accordion. You can’t drive an accordion. Since it wasn’t my fault, at least I got a […]

“He knew there was no sense in trying to get away, or in trying to fight with this droid. She was too fast, too strong. He had no weapon to use against her, and worst of all, he was in his underwear.” –From The Guild Saga by John Joseph Doody John Joseph Doody earned a […]

Boy this is getting old. Why does Trump keep claiming that tariffs are good and that China is paying for them? Read this article to understand how Tariffs 101 works. China does not pay a cent, the only way they face harm is a decrease in exports. Walmart and other big box, low cost retailers […]

“A masculine, ungloved hand reached toward her. “I’m terribly sorry, miss. Entirely my fault. Are you hurt?” His accent was strange, American perhaps. Having no gloves on, she was hesitant to touch him, but there was no help for it. She couldn’t remain on her back like a turtle. The warmth of his skin traveled […]

People that know me, know of my disdain for Fast Foods. Wild horses couldn’t persuade me to eat a Big Mac, there is nothing remotely interesting in it. At over 1000mg of sodium (almost 50% RDA) this is not what I would call healthy eating. About the only items I like from McDonalds are Egg […]

My wife is convinced that I am a magnet to strange people. I don’t view them as strange, in my eyes they are merely interesting and fun people! Sure I probably know more Gangsters than than the average person. The ones I know are ex-gangsters, some still in the Witness Protection Program, and some that […]

Inflammation is the origin of all diseases. When it becomes chronic, it speeds up the aging process and shortens life expectancy. Explaining what inflammation is is simple: we all remember the redness, heat and swelling that accompanies blows or good injuries. It is acute inflammation. In medical terms, it is a response to an attack, […]

The English monarchy have some strange habits. Queen Elizabeth II apparently likes a Gin and Tonic before lunch. Well what the hell is wrong with that? In my opinion if everyone had a G&T mid morning the whole planet would be a better place. The Queen is in her 90’s and I say more power […]