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September 2, 2024
The Star Writers Club – Spotlight & Giveaway
The Star Writers Club
For it is written in the stars…
The Girl in the Toile Wallpaper
The Star Writers
Trilogy Book 1
by Mary K. Savarese
Genre: Fantasy
Adventure, Romance
Alice may have fallen through the looking glass and created a
relationship with the Cheshire Cat, but it was twelve-year old Tyler
who falls into the toile wallpaper and unwittingly bonds with
thirteen cats.
Want Fantasy,
Adventure, Romance?
until family loyalty is betrayed by a greedy Noble.Imprisoned
by the evil Wizard, she became The Girl in the Toile
Wallpaper.
That is, until fate beckons…
Will
the young American tourist Tyler Charles remember his class physics
in time to reverse the ancient curse and save the love of his life?
Mary K. Savarese, an
award winning author created another world for her readers to enjoy.
The Star Writers Club
The Star Writers
Trilogy Book 2
The
perfect summer read!
Enjoy Book II of The
StarWriters Trilogy, The StarWriters Club; following
the 2021 release of the award winning fiction novel, The Girl in
the Toile Wallpaper (Book I). The Girl in the Toile
Wallpaper explores the fantasy genre, with mysterious worlds,
magic cats and romances through the ages. Set in the medieval Tuscan
cities of Siena and Florence, Italy, readers will relish in the rich
detail and beautiful scenes presented by Savarese.
The
StarWriters Club follows twelve new arrivals to the band that
surrounds Heaven. Together, they must train to deliver His Plan to
the stars.
But when the evil Beck decides otherwise, the
StarWriters are called into action to save three members who were
just sucked through the gates and into the pits of Hell.
Follow
our StarWriters as they trek across the villages of the band and
learn how His Plan is distributed by those working in His Plan room.
Will the good/evil clocks continue to click toward evil, or will our
StarWriters prevail and turn the fate of time?
It is only
by combining their strengths and wisdom not yet learned that they
just might succeed. Perhaps by accepting their last few moments on
Earth, they might endure what awaits. For it is Written in the
Stars!
I was
born and grew up in Brooklyn, New York, going on to earn a business
degree in accounting from City University, NY. Soon after I found
myself working in insurance and financing and went on to marry my
wonderful husband. We moved to New England.
I have spent thirteen years as
a religious education teacher and have lived and worked in New York,
Connecticut, and Massachusetts. For the past decade, I have served as
a Eucharistic minister at my local Catholic church, bringing the
Eucharist to community nursing homes. After raising a family in CT,
my husband and I became Florida Residents though continue to spend
time in CT where I continue in my ministry.
My debut novel is a
contemporary Spiritual Mystery that transcends three genres: Mystery,
Spirituality, and Romance. I love to write imaginative stories for
all ages! I hope you enjoy this story and look out for more to
follow! Tigers Love Bubble Baths & Obsession Perfume (who
knew!)has received 5 Stars from Readers’ Favorites and global award
from Royal DragonFly.
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August 28, 2024
Atomica – Between Sea and Sky – Spotlight & Giveaway
ATOMICA – BETWEEN SEA AND SKY, is a compelling saga of love, duty,
and sacrifice set against the stunning backdrop of a lush tropical
island— where the line between hero and villain blurs in the
shadows of a forgotten world.
Atomica – Between Sea and Sky
Atomica Book 1
by Heather McKenzie
Genre: YA SciFi
Fantasy Romance
“Never judge based on appearances. Sometimes the most unassuming
can be the deadliest.”
A compelling saga
of love, duty, and sacrifice set against the stunning backdrop of a
lush tropical island—where the line between hero and villain blurs
in the shadows of a forgotten world…
In a land
ravaged by ancient vendettas, nineteen-year-old Eva has vowed to
protect Zoleya, a petite, blue-eyed girl with a powerful gift. But
when a catastrophic shipwreck strands her on a mysterious tropical
island and Zoleya disappears, Eva is forced to abandon her duty and
form alliances with a group of castaways to survive. While facing the
island’s perils and a corrupt band of Raiders intent on her
capture, Eva fights to reclaim her title as Zoleya’s
Guardian.
Kade Thorn, a hunter programmed to seek and
destroy all remnants of forbidden technology, battles his opposing
impulses. Bound by ancient markings etched into his skin that incite
violence, he finds himself torn between blindly obeying his directive
or pursuing a powerful attraction to Eva, knowing either choice will
get him killed.
Forced to rely on each other, Eva and Kade
seek refuge deep within the island’s jungle and become conflicted
about where their loyalties lie. Will they find their way back to
their predetermined paths or forge a new destiny together? The fate
of Zoleya—the catalyst to either save the world or destroy it—hangs
in the balance.
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I am Canadian, born and raised in Alberta on a lovely acreage just
outside of Edmonton to musical parents. I began my arts career as a
musician, leaving home at the age of fifteen to play in a rock band,
then went on to become a singer/songwriter. I wrote songs and told
stories with melodies, lucky enough to tour Canada and record four
studio albums, as well as work as a studio musician. I spent years
singing my heart out. However, when I discovered the limitless
creativity of novel writing, I shifted my focus to a literary career.
My extraordinary experiences as a musician continue to fuel my
writing. I am deeply inspired by art and profoundly humbled by the
creativity of others. Creating is a fundamental part of my life, and
expressing myself through storytelling is incredibly important to me.
I strive to transport readers to different places or provide them
with a companion for three hundred pages, impacting them as my
favorite writers and artists have impacted me.
I like to write
about deeply flawed characters with relatable struggles and how they
react in extraordinary circumstances. The Rocky Mountains and the
wonders of nature greatly inspire me, and I love to explore the
juxtaposition of these settings with urban landscapes. My novels are
characterized by action, adventure, lots of romance, and unexpected
twists. I like to put my characters in unique settings and fully
explore their motivations while drawing heavily on my personal
experiences.
I am honored to be
represented by Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein of McIntosh and Otis, one
of the USA’s longest-running literary agencies, representing
remarkable authors such as the late John Steinbeck and Harper Lee. As
a ‘hybrid’ author, Elizabeth represents my adult works, while I
represent my young adult works. I am determined not to limit myself
to one specific genre and hope to follow in the footsteps of authors
who have achieved success this way, as I value the artistic freedom
it affords.
At present, I have
four published novels; Serenade, Nocturne and Rhapsody, all which
have achieved bestseller status in digital sales. My newest novel,
Atomica: Between Sea and Sky, was just released on August 27, 2024,
and is the first book in a new young adult fantasy series.
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August 27, 2024
Pulse – Spotlight & Giveaway
In the year 2040, a mysterious
creature is unleashed at the world’s biggest music festival…
Pulse
Book
One
by
B.A. Bellec
Genre:
Dystopian SciFi Horror
In the year 2040, a mysterious
creature is unleashed at the world’s biggest music festival…
“Bellec’s
descriptions are phenomenal, brutal, and heart-stopping. There were
parts that made my skin crawl, but I couldn’t tear my eyes away. . .
I needed more!”
–
Jessica Scurlock, Author of the Pretty Lies Series
& Pulse Beta Reader
Pulse is
a plot-driven multi-POV dystopian sci-fi horror thriller set in 2040,
centered around a corporation, a creature, and a music festival.
Think Fyre Festival, Black Mirror,
and X-Files combined. The story deals with
themes of capitalism, consumerism, business, politics, pandemics,
climate change, activism, and technology while bouncing between a
diverse group of characters sure to entertain almost anyone. The book
is already being praised for its fantastic use of horror, engaging
world-building, and genre-bending approach utilizing some
screenplay-like formatting. This is the first entry in a new series
with the sequel well underway.
B.A.
Bellec writes with a unique, modern, minimalistic voice. He is the
author of Someone’s Story, his award-winning debut
novel called a masterpiece by multiple reviewers. Never afraid of a
challenge, Bellec switched genres to bring you this dark vision that
simmered in his mind for years.
Awards:
IAN Book of the Year
Finalist Horror (Nov 2022)
B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
(Apr 2022)
The Wishing Shelf Adult
Fiction Finalist (Apr 2022)
Literary Titan Seal (Jan
2022)
Reader Views Seal
(Dec 2021)
Readers’ Favorite Seal
(Dec 2021)
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out the author’s
music
on Youtube
that is either
inspired
or tied to his novels!**
Pulse
Book
Two
by
B.A. Bellec
Genre:
Post-Apocalyptic SciFi Horror
The fate of humanity rests in the
hands of a few.
Pulse: Book Two is the
conclusion of B.A. Bellec’s dystopian sci-fi horror duology. This
time around we are tapping into iconic stories like The
Stand, Station Eleven, Cloud Atlas, Contact,
and The Road to add elite and ambitious scale. Our
chaotic journey picks up moments after the first book ends with
action from the second you start turning the pages, but if you
thought you knew where the story was going, leave your expectations
at the door and ask yourself this one question: how would an
autonomous droid defeat a monster?
Someone’s Story
by
B.A. Bellec
Genre:
YA Coming of Age
In his literary debut, B.A. Bellec
writes an endearing coming-of-age tale about a group of weirdos that
find and save each other from the dark depths of their minds.
Someone’s Story is literally Someone’s story, as in a
first-person narrative of a teenager that calls himself Someone. As
he struggles to find a new footing in a new space, we encounter the
many ups and downs of modern teenage life, the difficulties that
adjusting to adult feelings brings, and a few tear-jerking surprises
along the way.
Littered with music, mental health,
friendship, loss, meditation, advice, pop culture, and even inspiring
an EP, there is so much nostalgia, inspiration, and depth here it is
hard to absorb it all. Cozy up somewhere warm and enjoy!
Awards:
Reader
Views Reviewer’s Choice Young Adult Book of the Year (March 2021)
B.R.A.G Medallion Honoree
(Apr 2022)
Readers’ Favorite Young
Adult Book of the Year Finalist (Sep 2021)
Next Generation Indie Book
Awards YA 17+ Finalist (May 2021)
Literary Titan Seal (April
2021)
The Wishing Shelf Red
Ribbon (Feb 2021)
Shelf Unbound Notable Indie
(Dec 2020)
Readers’ Favorite 5 Star
Seal (July 2020)
Bryan
“B.A.” Bellec’s debut
novel, Someone’s
Story, won the Reader
Views Reviewer’s Choice Literary Award for Young Adult Book of the
Year. Someone’s
Story is a
coming-of-age novel about teen mental health. One of the aspects that
makes Bellec’s projects unique is he includes musicians in his
novels and then he actually produces the songs as his book goes
through the editing stages. You can find that music on his YouTube
channel. His second novel, Pulse,
was released in 2021 and has been receiving strong reviews. That
novel is a genre flip with dark dystopian sci-fi horror peppering the
pages. Pulse is
the start of a new fictional universe Bellec will write in for years
to come!
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August 25, 2024
The Decision – Spotlight & Giveaway
A Berlin policeman makes a potentially life-or-death decision.
Why?
What made the
difference?
The Decision
A Novel of Germany
by Karen A. Wyle
Genre: Historical
WWII Fiction
A Life of Contradictions, and A Moment of Truth
It
is autumn of 1938, in Hitler’s Germany, in the capital city of
Berlin, perhaps a month before the devastating anti-Jewish violence
of Kristallnacht. Three Jewish boys have received new bicycles —
because their family has, with difficulty, arranged to leave Germany,
and they will not be allowed to take much cash with them. Two of the
boys are experienced bicyclists, but the youngest is less so. The latter’s lack of skill on a downtown street causes an accident. And
the traffic policeman on the scene wears, just visible under his
uniform, the brown shirt of a member of Hitler’s storm
troopers.
What did the policeman do? The answer is known,
because the preceding paragraph describes an actual event. But why
did the policeman make the choice he did? What life did he live that
led him to make it? And what happened to him while the boys and
their family escaped, lived, and thrived? This novel imagines
possible answers to these questions. In doing so, it takes the reader
into the heart of the experience of wartime, and the repercussions of
such conflict for years thereafter.
“The
Decision both stands out from the crowd as an important
examination of how attitudes are changed and friendships buffeted by
clashing ideologies, and lends [itself] to classroom or reading group
discussion about all kinds of subplots intrinsic to a complete
understanding of the Jewish and German experience.” Midwest
Book Review
Karen
A. Wyle was born a Connecticut Yankee, but eventually settled in
Bloomington, Indiana. She now considers herself a Hoosier. She is an
appellate attorney, photographer, and mother of two.
Wyle’s thoughtful and
compassionate fiction includes SF, historical romance, historical fiction and fantasy.
She has also collaborated with several wonderful illustrators to
produce picture books. Relying on her legal background, she has
written one nonfiction resource, explaining American law to authors,
law students, and anyone else interested in better understanding the
legal landscape. Wyle’s voice is the product of a lifetime spent
reading both literary and genre fiction. Her personal history has led
her to focus on often-intertwined themes of family, communication,
the impossibility of controlling events, and the persistence of
unfinished business.
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August 22, 2024
Failsafe – Spotlight & Giveaway
Failsafe
The world runs on code, but not all code is safe.
Failsafe
by Jeff Sylvester
Genre: Science
Fiction Action Thriller
The
world runs on code, and not all code is safe. This is why Anna Flynn
has a job.
Matter Manipulation Devices
alter the physical world, turning dreams into reality. But some
dreams are treacherous, and the streets are filled with mods that
manipulate matter in illegal and dangerous ways.
As a seasoned MMD agent, Anna
fights back against the criminals who misuse these devices and
traffic in illegal mods. When she intervenes in a plot to assassinate
one of the world’s most respected political leaders, her methods draw
the ire of her superiors, and she finds herself under investigation
from her own agency.
Increasingly isolated and
unsure whom she can trust, Anna works to unravel a conspiracy that
would unleash the worst potential of matter manipulation technology
on the world.
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Jeff Sylvester has been a professional software developer most of his
life, but also enjoys writing and creating music. He and his family
live in Suwanee, GA.
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August 21, 2024
All the Missing Girls – Spotlight & Giveaway
All the Missing Girls
A tenacious TV reporter has 48 hours to illegally enter Cuba, find
her sister, and avenge her mámá. Don’t miss the
spine-tingling sequel to Emmy-award winning journalist Linda Hurtado
Bond’s immersive thriller, All The Broken Girls.
All the Missing Girls
by Linda Hurtado
Bond
Genre: Thriller,
Suspense
Once
you enter their world, there is no escape…in this gripping and
undeniably chilling thriller from Emmy-award winning journalist Linda
Hurtado Bond.
As a crime reporter for a Tampa TV news
station, Mari Alvarez knows when an investigation enters dangerous
territory. But with her estranged sister missing and almost no
information to go on, Mari can’t trust anyone but herself to find
the truth. Now she has just 48 hours to sneak into Cuba undetected,
track down her sister…and pray to her orisha that she’s not too
late.
This is nothing like reporting in her neighborhood,
though–a place she knows like the back of her hand. In Havana she
has no contacts and only an ice-cold trail of cryptic clues. When
Detective Tony Garcia offers to help, Mari puts aside her instincts
and tries to let someone in. But soon they’re caught in a maze of
lies, deception, and an undercurrent of the island’s own
witchcraft, a sinister Brujería.
Every lead draws Mari
further into this world of shadows, especially when her sister isn’t
the only young woman who’s gone missing. Each step pushes Mari and
Tony toward a revelation they never saw coming. And as they close in
on the horrifying truth, one thing becomes clear…no one will let
them leave Cuba alive.
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Linda Hurtado Bond is an award-winning journalist for Tampa’s Fox 13
by day and author of romantic thrillers by night. She has won 13 Emmy
awards, numerous Society of Professional Journalist and Associated
Press awards, as well as a Florida Bar and an Edward R. Murrow award.
A breast cancer survivor, she’s also active in the Tampa community
with The American Cancer Society, Hooked on Hope, and The Shoot for a
Cure, raising money and awareness any chance she gets. She’s the
mother of five, four athletes and an adopted son from Cuba. She has
passion for world travel, classic movies and solving a good mystery.
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August 20, 2024
The Mystery of the Missing Jewels – Spotlight & Giveaway
The Mystery of the Missing Jewels
Join Ned and Uncle Jim on their first adventure!
The Mystery of the Missing Jewels
Detective Duo Ned
and Uncle Jim Book 1
by Jessica Leigh
Stevens
Genre: Middle Grade
Mystery Adventure
This fun and exciting middle school mystery series sees Ned and his
Uncle Jim use their super-sharp detective skills to solve mysteries
in Lakeside. Incidentally, both are dyslexic. But that’s not going
to stop them! Dyslexia might present some challenges with spelling
and reading, but it also makes them great at solving puzzles,
cracking codes and thinking outside the box. Armed with these
superpowers, they make the perfect team for solving mysteries.
Ned
and his uncle Jim, a retired detective, live in Lakeside Village.
It’s a quiet place where nothing much seems to happen…or at
least, that was the case. Now, there are mysterious events and they
all seem to center around a cold case Uncle Jim had been working on
before he retired.
On top of that, treasures are
disappearing from the Cheap and Cheerful, a second-hand goods store.
But who would want to steal from the owner? Uncle Jim and Ned find
hidden secrets and uncover even stranger happenings than just the
theft. Why are there unusual sets of footprints? What is the
significance of the feather they find? And why does the owner of the
shop suddenly seem suspicious?
It’s up to Ned and Uncle
Jim to use their detective skills and dyslexic advantages to discover
the person behind the thefts and maybe even crack the cold case.
However, it might be more than the two can handle.
Will
Ned’s detective career be over before it really starts?
Join
Ned and Uncle Jim on their first adventure!
“A
must-read for peers, friends and family members of dyslexic people to
help understand how they see the world. Truly eye-opening!”.
Pam, Teacher.
Children and tweens will enjoy seeing the
action-packed adventure story unfold through the lens of a dyslexic
child. Through effective storytelling they learn how the dyslexic
brain works differently, and how children with dyslexia can excel
using their special strengths.
Presented in a
dyslexia-friendly format, this mystery series can be enjoyed by all
readers. The large print dyslexia font and cream background make it
an accessible option for dyslexic readers, allowing them to enjoy
relatable and age-appropriate books.
Jessica
is a former teacher, having spent many years working closely with
dyslexic children. Through her love for writing she hopes to educate
readers about the challenges and triumphs experienced by people with
dyslexia.
In her spare time, Jessica
enjoys baking and loves to go on long walks with her family.
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August 19, 2024
Whispers of the Past – Spotlight & Giveaway
The Syndicate will kill to keep their sins buried. Will the forbidden
whispers unite Siles and Madi, or will the truths they reveal tear
them apart forever?
Whispers of the Past
Spectral Syndicate
Book 1
Enchanted Elemental
Empires Book 3
by Sophea Chan
Genre: Clean Dark
Fantasy Romance
Forbidden
love. Buried secrets. A kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance.
Siles, heir to the all-powerful
Spectral Syndicate, has his future set. Until he meets Madi. A clever
historian with radical ideas, she awakens desires that could destroy
everything Siles has been groomed for.
As their passion deepens, they
uncover clues about the Syndicate’s shadowy past which could bring
the regime crumbling down. Before Madi can reveal what she knows,
tragedy strikes, and Siles is stripped of his title and exiled.
With nothing left to lose,
Siles must unravel the whispers of the past to regain his honor. Yet
lethal forces lurk in the darkness, ready to silence Siles
permanently.
The Syndicate will kill to keep
their sins buried. Will the forbidden whispers unite Siles and Madi,
or will the truths they reveal tear them apart forever?
**Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Enchanted Elemental
Empires books!**
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[image error] [image error] Closed door fantasy writer of dark and twisty worlds, Sophea Chan is
dedicated to bringing you amazing stories pulled from the depths of
her imagination to take you on a trip you will never forget with a
hint of fright.
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August 18, 2024
Crashers – Spotlight & Giveaway!
How far would you go to get rich?
Read it before it
hits the big screen!
Crashers
by Lindy S. Hudis
Genre: Thriller,
Suspense
**Currently in film production with Face 2
Face Productions!**
How far would you go
to get rich?
What if you were desperate? What if you were
completely out of options? Would you cut in front of a sparkling, new
Mercedes on the busy L.A. freeway and slam on the brakes? What if it
were that easy?
Enter the world of Crashers…
The
con is simple: Get in a car accident. Collect the insurance blood
money. What could go wrong? That’s what Shari believed when she found
herself in dire need of cash. When she meets the sexy and mysterious
Bryce, the teaches her all about how to be a “capper.”
Soon,
Shari realizes that by staging more of these accidents, she’ll have
more money than she knows what to do with.
But as she
becomes more and more obsessed with her strange new world, she
discovers there’s no such thing as easy money. And what started out
as a simple payout soon turns into a deadly game.
Lindy
Sternberger Hudis is an award-winning filmmaker, author, and actress.
Lindy is a graduate of New York University, where she studied drama
at Tisch School of the Arts. She also performed in a number of
Off-Off Broadway theater productions while living in New York
City.
She is the author of several titles, including her
romance suspense novel, Weekends, her “Hollywood” story
City of Toys, and her crime novel, Crashers. Her latest release,
“Hollywood Underworld – A Hollywood Series” is the first
installment of a crime, mystery series.
She is also the
author of several erotic short stories, including “The S&M
Club”, “The Backstage Pass”, “Guitar God”,
“The Guitarist”, and “The Mile High Club”.
Her
short film “The Lesson”, which she wrote, produced and
directed, has won numerous awards, including ‘Best Short Film’ at the
Paris International Film Festival, The Beverly Hills Arthouse Film
Festival and the San Fransisco International Film Festival.
She
is also a former actress, having appeared in the television daytime
drama “Sunset Beach”, “Married with Children” ,
“Beverly Hills 90210” and the feature film “Indecent
Proposal” . She and her husband, Hollywood stuntman Stephen
Hudis, have formed their own production company called Impact Motion
Pictures, and have several projects and screenplays in development.
She lives in California with her husband and two children.
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August 15, 2024
Table for Two – Spotlight & Giveaway
In Eliot Parker’s engrossing Table for Two, human connection
anchors the core. Through a collection of modern short stories,
Parker deftly explores the nature of relationships: temporal and
abiding.
Table For Two
A Collection of
Short Stories
by Eliot Parker
Genre: Contemporary
Fiction, Short Stories
Conversation
is more than just words being spoken, interpreted, and acted upon by
others. Conversation is also the ultimate human interest activity,
bringing people into direct contact with people in all of their
complexity and vulnerability. The main characters in Parker’s ten
multi-genre stories set in the heart of Appalachia want to be heard;
to have others listen to them-really listen understand their
needs and concerns.
The characters in these
stories do not always get listened to, and many of them find that the
need for attention comes from aggression. A woman confronts her
father about his dementia. Two fathers whose guilt and shame over the
disappearances of their sons hide more sinister motives. A young boy
frustrated with a ring appraisal learns how people and
things can be valued equally. Each character in the
collection is faced with a balance of talking and listening with a
need for action, often leading to manipulation and coercion.
The characters in these stories
want to be heard; to have others listen to them-really listen-and
understand their needs and concerns. However, when they do not get
listened to, there is often an attempted persuasion by aggression.
One character often finds himself/herself faced with another
character who believes that conversation has no place in their lives.
The belief of the antagonists
in these stories is that- who needs to talk when there is action that
needs to be done? The antagonists believe there is no need for
conversation when the protagonist can be manipulated, coerced, or
discredited by actions. Each story is a thrilling adventure with
unexpected turns. Parker’s honest and provocative prose will
captivate readers with its urgency.
Eliot
Parker is the author of the thriller novel A FINAL CALL, which was
named a “Best Indie Book to Discover in 2022” by Kirkus
Magazine and was a finalist in thriller novel from the London Book
Festival. His short story collection SNAPSHOTS, won the 2020 PenCraft
Literary Award and the 2021 Feathered Quill Book Award for Short
Story Anthology. His thriller novel, A KNIFE’S EDGE, was an Amazon #1
bestseller. Eliot has received the West Virginia Literary Merit Award
for his works and has also been a finalist for the Southern Book
Prize in Thriller Writing in 2016 for his novel FRAGILE BRILLIANCE.
He hosts the podcast program,
“Now Appalachia” on the Authors on the Air Global Radio
Network, which profiles authors, editors, and publishers in the
Appalachian region. He also hosts a Youtube/Booktube program called
“Page Break,” featuring book reviews, interviews with
authors, and news about the publishing industry.
A graduate of the Bluegrass
Writers Studio at Eastern Kentucky University with his M.F.A. in
Creative Writing and a graduate of Murray State University with his
Doctorate in English, Eliot teaches writing that the University of
Mississippi. For more information, visit his website
http://www.eliotparker.com
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