Goodreads Authors

There's a phrase I carried for years without realizing it was a lie:
"You're just too sensitive."

I heard it first as a little girl, fresh from Trinidad, standing in an American classroom, trying to connect with people who only heard my accent. When I went home hurting, the answer I got wasn't comfort Read more of this blog post »

✨ A new chapter begins… ✨

I’m excited to officially share the name of the series behind StarFire Echoes:

⭐ The Heartspire Resonance ⭐

A universe where love, destiny, family, and the echoes between souls stretch across the stars themselves.

And yes… the follow-up novel to StarFire Echoes has officially l Read more of this blog post »

I could have set this story anywhere. I chose Portland on purpose.
There's something about that city that resists easy categorization. It's beautiful and strange and a little worn at the edges. It rains constantly, which sounds like a complaint but is actually a gift for a certain kind of story — rai Read more of this blog post »

Happy Mother’s Day! “I am sure that if the mothers of various nations could meet, there would be no more wars.” ~E. M. Forster (Image by serezniy at depositphotos.com)

I am super excited to be part of this Goodreads community. I'd like to share with you all my book I recently published called, Josephine And The Wordless Book. This book is very dear to me because it explains the Gospel using colors. That is how I teach Good News Clubs. We teach the Gospel through c Read more of this blog post »

Willing to Seek Him

The story of David and Bathsheba is one of the most notorious accounts in King David's life (2 Samuel 11-12). After choosing to forgo battle with his troops and lounging about lazily in his palace, the king sees a beautiful woman bathing from his roof. What follows is adultery, co Read more of this blog post »

Julie Lomax

There’s something unsettling about realizing a game was never really a game at all.
When I began writing A Pawn’s Game, I wanted to explore how easily manipulation can hide behind ordinary moments and seemingly harmless choices. What starts as a casual chess match in the park slowly beco Read more of this blog post »

Indigo - Newmarket location is the only store that carries signed copies of the Hardcover edition of my book, TRIPPING THE ALLEGORY FANTASTIC! Including bookmarks!

You cannot get this anywhere else...

Buy online, or for those who live in the GTA, come on in and get your copy today!

Limited copies avai Read more of this blog post »

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Writers spend a lot of time worrying about likability. Is the character too rude? Too selfish? Too reckless? Will readers judge them? The short answer is yes, readers will judge them. Constantly. Enthusiastically. That’s half the fun. Fiction thrives not when characters behave well, but when they le Read more of this blog post »

Within the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, to the southeast Kansas City – a 20-minute drive from Kansas City’s Central Business District – 10 miles outside of Independence, with a land area totaling 10 square miles, bisected by Blue Parkway, we find Raytown.

The origin of Raytown goes back to how sign Read more of this blog post »

I didn't get to go this year, but I had friends; Darlene Dziomba and Shelly Jones, did. I got to live a little through their posts. Planning on next year, I am!

Hello there everyone!
I am now officially official here on Goodreads! Finally, that was a confusing process indeed. I'm here if you have any Qs and comments and suggestions etc. Let me know!
Hope to hear from you very soon.

Lots of love,
Tahsin Sabah.

This Monday morning, my mind is on the fantastic Kingdom Horror Collective, the writers’ group I’ve been helping to set up these past few months. It was finally launched on Friday and I’m ready to crow about it now.

First, a few words on the group and our ethos. We are six British authors united

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drafted.EXE — Book One: It Begins
“Some people protect you because they care.
Elias protects people like he already decided what happens to them.”
There are people who walk into a room quietly.
Then there are people who somehow change the entire atmosphere without raising their voice once.
Elias is the s Read more of this blog post »

It's almost ready. The Angler Expanded Edition is in post-production and final editing phase. The cover has been designed and will be shared in my other social media accounts.

This book is now an anthology with each story bring its own flavor and dread. The Anglers are also present and causing probl Read more of this blog post »

Happy Mother's Day!

I am excited to announce the launch of "A Young New Yorker’s Guide to Money", a new serialized story experience on our podcast Defying Times: Stories for Teens and Young Adults.

What if learning about money felt less like a lecture… for young people, and more like stepping into the Read more of this blog post »

POV: You want a mystery book with a subplot of sweet romance set in a coastal small town. Oh, and did I mention the Christian themes? The Manuscript's Secret may be the perfect book for you! Read more of this blog post »

The use of the best business credit cards in running todays business is very important. Running a business in today’s economy requires more than just hard work and great ideas. Business owners now look for smarter ways to manage expenses, improve cash flow, earn rewards, and build business credit. O

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I've been a little quiet in this space for a few reasons. The end of the semester always swallows me whole between grading and joyous, celebratory events that remind me why I love what I do. Between Lavender Graduation, the Student Senate Banquet, Student Showcase Day, and the Literary Magazine Rele Read more of this blog post »

StarryShelf (5 stars) 52 reviews: A powerful, soul-deep Western that stays with you long after the final page.
This is more than a story about land or legacy, It’s about a man fighting to reclaim his humanity. John Michael’s journey is heartbreaking, raw, and ultimately unforgettable. I closed the bo Read more of this blog post »

As writers, we secretly hope reviews will say things like:

“Beautifully written.”
“Exciting.”
“Impossible to put down.”

And of course… those reviews feel amazing.

But the most surprising review I ever received wasn’t really about the writing at all.

It was from someone who said the story reminded them wha Read more of this blog post »

I am so excited for my 100 ebook winners to win and read my memoir, it took me 4 years to write. When You finish reading it, could you PLEASE leave even a brief review on Amazon Kindle as it will do the book the most good for others to see and buy. Thank You for Your interestr and support! Author Li Read more of this blog post »

So, apparently, I enjoy suffering.

Yes, it is happening again. The folklore horror. The Iraqi desert. The 2003 setting. The book I literally blogged about last week. The one I thought I had finally beaten into shape.

I got to Chapter 70 this time.

Chapter. Seventy.

And then I sat back, looked at the who Read more of this blog post »

A few will be aware I have been known to speak on various subjects over the years. Fundamentally these all revolve around my favourite subject of etymology. Have always enjoyed bringing this fascinating subject to others. It’s not for me to say whether the audiences have, although many have asked me Read more of this blog post »

Drift and Return is available at Amazon, and in KU: https://amzn.to/4eWf5zF

I'm excited to see the movie of Remarkably Bright Creatures; I loved the book and I think it has the same healing vibe as The Smiling Dog Cafe series. Read more of this blog post »

Looking back at age 71, it’s interesting to ponder the blessings of being able to use God-given talents over the years.

During much of my twenties and thirties, I worked a second job (at retail stores) to supplement the income from my office position to help support our family. I worked sixty hour w Read more of this blog post »

I’m thrilled to share that my latest work is now making its way to all your favourite reading spots!

Platforms include Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Kobo, Smashwords, and many more.

Happy reading!

The Rise of the Martian Order Volume One (Seven Episodes)

Episode 1: Dark Skies
It is early in the war. Secretly attached to a large task force consisting exclusively of corvette attack ships is the special stealth spacecraft named Dark Skies. Her brave crewmen have a covert mission to deliver a heavi Read more of this blog post »

No interrumpas cuando me estoy bañando

A Sofía le gustaba cerrar la puerta del baño como quien cruza una frontera y no quiere volver a atrás. No porque del otro lado estuviera el enemigo, no, Dios la librara de decir semejante estupidez, sino porque del otro lado estaba la vida entera pidiéndole

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOUR MOTHER TURNED INTO A WEREWOLF?



★★★★☆ (Worth the Watch)

Director: Patrick Rand

1991



MOM is so damn charming, I can’t help but recommend it as a perfect gateway film for those who want to dip their toes in campy vintage horror. This story about a sweet old lady baking Christmas c Read more of this blog post »