Book Review: The Award by Matthew Pearl

“As weeks passed, David occasionally heard from his editor, then didn’t hear from her at all, until the point came when it seemed the book might never have existed.” – Matthew Pearl, The Award MATTHEW PEARL’S novel, The Award, is an intellectually engaging work that combines literary intrigue with a deeply human story of ambition, […]

Most Memorable Reads of 2025!

IN 2025, I reached a momentous milestone with the release of my second Haunted Hearts Own-Voices Gay Paranormal Romance novel, I Will Always Find You. While the first series revolved around ghosts, this installment immerses readers in the spellbinding world of witchcraft in the collection we named Haunted Hearts: Season of the Witch. This multi-author […]

BOOK REVIEW: THE DANTE CLUB BY MATTHEW PEARL

“I prefer the society of one faithful person to an association of rapid talkers, who more than anything else seek admiration from one another.” ― Matthew Pearl, The Dante Club The Dante Club marks Matthew Pearl’s debut novel, and it’s impressive. The craftsmanship displayed here is akin to that of a seasoned author. Each page […]

BOOK REVIEW: THE LAST DICKENS BY MATTHEW PEARL

“Surprises, like misfortunes, seldom come alone.” ― Matthew Pearl, The Last Dickens THE LITERARY works of Charles Dickens have been widely acclaimed since the 19th century. One of his most famous works is his final, unfinished novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, published as sequential instalments. In this era, production in book form often followed serialization, […]