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BOOK REVIEWS
Stop: The Invisible Thief By J.R. Wright (2024) | A Paranormal Superhero Novella
John Robinson died at birth but was quickly resurrected, however after visiting the afterlife, he returned with a curse. The supernatural power to freeze time. John is no hero however, he uses his power to steal from banks and civilians. After using his power too many times, mysterious men in black suits begin to stalk him, then demons seek John, trying to absorb his life force. If matters couldn’t get any worse, John’s about to meet another being with occult powers. Can he master his powers, or will he succumb to the will of this mysterious stranger, who wishes to expose John as the Invisible Thief that he is?
Spectral By AJ Cerna (2024) | A Supernatural Sci-fantasy Serial Novel
When Luna wakes to her room engulfed in flames, she knows it’s happened again–a haunting she can no longer ignore. For as long as she can remember, she’s been controlled by a domineering Spectre, forced to commit acts of violence that threaten her and everyone around her. Determined to seize control of her life, Luna teams up with Hiro, a generations-old man who promises not only answers, but a method to rid herself of this malicious entity. But to do so, Luna must enter an unfamiliar and unsettling world buried within the futuristic, neon-laden streets of Los Angeles, destroying other Spectres and building her own superhuman abilities along the way. Between government agents hell-bent on capturing her and a myriad of Spectral threats, it’ll take every ounce of Luna’s being to reclaim the life that’s been taken from her. Will she finally be able to rid herself of this mysterious entity that’s been haunting her entire existence, or will she lose a piece of herself along the way?
Just One Woman By Kollette Stone (2024) | A Dystopian Novel
It’s the year 3019 (or thereabouts) and the America Kenna Carson inhabits is a place where children can only be conceived following government approval. To ensure this happens, young women are placed an internal device called heranon, which is removed when their family building plans are officially authorised. The fact that Kenna is the town’s Mayor daughter, runs a successful psychology practice and is married to a promising surgeon doesn’t really matter when, turning 28, her application is rejected. ‘These things happen’ her mother and sister tell her, ‘You’ll try again and be successful next time’. Kenna, however, is unable to move on from this traumatic experience to the point that she calls into question the health of her marriage, her family ties and even her self-worth. Her inability to accept a system that is exclusionary by design will cause a dark, unstoppable chain of events that will turn her from model citizen to protest leader, and potentially an outlaw.
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The Kingship Saga By Egil R.R. Moe (2019) | A Four-Part Historical Novel
Written by Medieval history expert (and joust enthusiast) Egil R.R. Moe, this story is about people who lived and historic events that took place on the Isle of Man and in Scotland. It is a story about love, betrayal, superstition and war – the medieval way! Originally published as a hardcover in Norwegian, it was then translated into English and made available for everyone to enjoy on Amazon.
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What It’s Like To Keep Living (Three Years After) | A Feature By Alex Mingoni & Danielle Dunn For Mental Health Awareness Week
A collaboration between our co-founder Alex Mingoni and author Danielle Dunn for UK Mental Health Awareness Week 2024. Three years after the publication of her book ‘What It’s Like to Keep Living’, Danielle discusses with Alex the significance of her debut fiction piece, and the reasons why she made the brave choice to tell the story of young people dealing with social anxiety, bullying (the relentless, senseless type), sexual assault, trauma and bereavement and the plethora of mental health challenges they carry with them. A heartfelt and very personal piece you can read here.
Book Spotlight: Daniel Georgiev’s Novels (2023-24) | YA Fantasy
Also known as Blentkills, Daniel Georgiev is a writer and musician, originally from Bulgaria. At the age of fifteen, Daniel made his first attempt at exploring the fantasy worlds in his mind by conceiving and developing the idea for ‘Makiya’, publishing it in chapters online. This web novel grew strong as a top trending book on the exclusively-contracted web platforms he used – Goodnovel and Meganovel, gathering an astounding 45k reads. This further enhanced his ambition to write new stories.
His first self-published novel, ‘The White Phoenix: Birth of An Angel’ was released in November 2023. A few months later (February 2024), Daniel released his second book, ‘Godwalker: Ashes of Destiny’. Book One of his new fantasy series ‘Mathsmagica’ will be released later this year.
SHORT STORIES
The Red-Eyed Monster Who Lived in The Dark House in The Decrepit Village | By Ella Piazzi
A walk home from the train station on a cold January night turns into a trip down memory lane for Beatrice, who’s back to her hometown to support her family after living abroad for years. The people and places familiar to her no longer exist, but the memories of her tortuous relationship with her mother still do. Nothing has changed between them, despite the distance. Follow Beatrice’s recollection of events and interior monologue… until the bitter end.
NEW FOR JUNE…
In Conversation With Max Austin (A Pride Month Special)
Our Editor in Chief Ella Piazzi deep dives into Author Max Austin’s debut bio-fictional LGBTQIA+ memoir, having discussed at length the story and its deeper meaning with Max himself. A June special feature not to be missed!
The Big Not for Vanity Book Swap!
From mid-June, we’ll be hitting the road by ‘seeding’ a number of self-published books kindly donated by some of our featured authors into several bookswaps across London. Follow our progress on social media and contact us if you’d like to donate some of your self-published work!