BOOK REVIEW: BEING SHELLEY: THE POET’S SEARCH FOR HIMSELF BY ANN WROE

“It is an adventure story of Shelley’s search to discover, in his words, ‘whence I came, and where I am, and why.’” – Ann Wroe, Being Shelley: The Poet’s Search for Himself  BEING SHELLEY: The Poet’s Search for Himself (Pantheon Books, Jan 2008) by Ann Wroe provides an insightful and profound examination of Percy Bysshe Shelley’s […]

BOOK REVIEW: CORDELIA MANOR BY ADAM J. RIDLEY

“It wasn’t like I didn’t know Cordelia Manor was haunted, or that the main spirit was a hateful son of a bitch…” – Adam J. Ridley, Cordelia Manor LIKE with most stories, whether generated through fiction or film, when someone inherits a grand manor house, it’s almost guaranteed that this place has some generational or […]

The Trauma Narrative

  WHEN examining the concept of the “Trauma Narrative,” it’s evident that many literary works—spanning genres from horror to romance to dramatic fiction—adhere to a recognizable yet troubling pattern. At the center of these stories often lies a protagonist or antagonist ensnared by a singular, overpowering emotion that casts a shadow over their entire narrative […]

BOOK REVIEW: MEDIUM RARE BY J.P. JACKSON

“Funny how pleasure seemed to outrank fear, after the fact. Some horrible things had happened yesterday… and yet, all I seemed to be able to concentrate on was Jay.” – J.P. Jackson, Medium Rare MEDIUM Rare by J.P. Jackson is a captivating installment in the “Haunted Hearts” series, a unique collection of paranormal gay romances […]

THE NIGHT BELONGS TO LOVERS: WHY A SPLIT-TIME NOVEL?

A BOOK with two time periods is called a split-time novel or a dual-timeline book. These books combine two stories into one cohesive narrative and often feature one storyline in the present day. The alternating timelines create a sense of mystery and suspense that keeps readers engaged and intrigued. The pacing of each timeline is […]

BOOK REVIEW: FRAT GHOST WINGMAN BY FINN DIXON

“‘Okay, so you hear a voice, and there’s no one there?’ Teo asked. I nodded. ‘I assumed he was a ghost. It’s not like he’s confirmed it.’ The awkward silence hung between us until he said, ‘I’ve been hearing a voice too.’” – Finn Dixon, Frat Ghost Wingman PART of the Own-Voices Gay Paranormal Romance […]

BOOK REVIEW: CURSE OF THE STAG’S EYE BY GLENN QUIGLEY

“I’ve read about shapes like that appearing in haunted places. Darker than dark, formless but contained. I think it’s the beginning of a manifestation. An apparition trying to, well, appear.” – Glenn Quigley, Curse of the Stag’s Eye. AS part of the Own-Voices Gay Paranormal Romance series “Haunted Hearts,” author Glenn Quigley’s Curse of the […]

BOOK REVIEW: WHISPERS OF APPLE BLOSSOMS BY BRETT MITCHELL KENT

“His ancient quilt still waited patiently draped over the back for a master that would never return. At least not as he was. She pulled it down and wrapped herself into it, inhaling deeply of her husband’s lingering musk, tears streaming down her cheeks. ‘Henry, I miss you so much. I miss you so so […]

Book Review: Paleolithica By Nando Gray

“‘Look,’ Cascade said seriously. He gripped Entin by the shoulder and peered into his eyes imploringly. ‘If you come with me, there will be no turning back. Captives who abandon before the war will be killed. I won’t be able to protect you if you step outside of the rules. And you should know that […]

Book Review: The Art Series by Andrew Grey

The Art Series Collection IN FOUR gripping novels, author Andrew Grey brings to life an incredible journey of resilience, determination, and the pursuit of justice. Grey skillfully intertwines the worlds of art, intrigue, and romance in this captivating series he has said was inspired by the real-life story of Maria Altmann. Maria, an elderly Jewish […]