When Diane submitted this manuscript to me with a view to publication, I simply couldn’t stop reading it. Ivy is a strong character, easy to relate to, who develops even greater strength as the story progresses. I found that I cared deeply about her and her brother. The story revealed something I never knew about […]
Out Now – A Date To Die For: Gaylene B. Corben
When A Date to Die For came to me for consideration for publication, I was surprised and delighted at the quality of the work and snapped it up for publication right away. The depth of characterisation sets this story apart from countless other who-done-it-style stories. The author skilfully teases out the clues, and yet, when […]
Coming Soon: A Date to Die For by Gaylene B. Corben
Detectives Joseph Paterson and Tessa Mariani must match their wits against an intelligent and highly organised serial killer before there’s another victim. The only clues at the bloody murder scenes are a cryptic note and a white rose. Release Date April 22nd Pre Order your copy now Amazon Barnes & Noble Book Depository What Readers […]
Out Now – Grandpa’s Horse & Other Tales: Ed Lehner
Description This collection of short stories contains embellished memoirs, fanciful flights concerning climate change and the Covid epidemic, and includes stories of romance and mystery. There is no rhyme or reason or any thread that would unify them. They are, rather, a loose group of random stories concocted over the span of the last five […]
The Almost Human Series Backstory – Guest Post
I’m often asked what the backstory is to my Almost Human Series. Recently, I wrote a short collection of some of my stories. In one way or another, they’ve worked their way into my novels, Almost Human, Becoming Human and Beyond Human. These experiences served as the foundation on which I built my characters and settings. The plot […]
Out Now – Beyond Human: Kenneth L. Decroo
When author Kenneth L. Decroo presented me with Beyond Human, the third in the Almost Human series, I was, once again, delighted with his ability to weave a suspenseful mystery around the theme of the possible existence of human/chimpanzee hybrids, how they might behave, and who might be interested in such creatures. The author’s experience […]
Out Now – Payola: Gary L Kreigh
Payola is a delightful mystery full of colourful characters – including an adorable dog. As well as having me scratching my head wondering who the murderer could be, I found the story heart-warming and intriguing, a perfect book for AIA Publishing and a great addition to Gary L. Kreigh’s Reverend Fountain Mystery Series. The setting, […]
Out Now – Diary of a Lacemaker: Sukey Hughes
When Diary of a Lacemaker came in as a submission, I was immediately impressed with the professionalism of the writing, the prose as well as the story. It was one of the few books we get that didn’t need extensive editing before publication. I found aspects of the story confronting, but I think it’s important […]
The Story Behind Gary L. Kreigh’s Masquerade of Truth
The books in Gary L. Kreigh’s Reverend Fountain Mystery Series, which can be read in any order, each have a fascinating story behind the stories. Today we’re sharing the story of what inspired the writing of Masquerade of Truth. The story behind Payola is included in the book, which will be out just in time […]
Out Now – Engines Over the Amazon: W.M.Tarrant
Releasing today is Engines Over the Amazon by W.M.Tarrant: A novel of seaplanes in the 1930s. A delightful mixture of adventure, suspense and romance, this book will take you back to an era when aeroplanes were new technology and war was a growing possibility. Description It’s 1934. The Great Depression is in full swing. Unemployment, […]